Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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11.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
Oral Questions: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs |
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12.30pm |
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Revised timetable and budget for completion of HS2 (Secretary of State for Transport) |
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Government’s role in upholding the impartiality of the BBC (Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport) |
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Ministerial Statements, including on: |
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Building Safety Update (Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities) |
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AUKUS Defence Partnership Update (Minister of State at the Ministry of Defence) |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Planning (quarries) (Paul Holmes) |
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Until 7.00pm |
Backbench Business: |
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Motion: Seizure of Russian assets |
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No debate |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Proscribed psychedelic drugs and access to medicine (Crispin Blunt) |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
Lease for London Zoo |
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11.00am |
Knife crime in the West Midlands |
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(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
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2.30pm |
Support for single parent families |
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4.00pm |
Middlesbrough Development Corporation |
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4.30pm |
Future of cancer care |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
QUESTIONS
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
1Steven Bonnar (Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
What recent assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the security and human rights situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. (904049)
2Liz Twist (Blaydon)
What progress his Department has made in helping to ensure girls around the world have access to 12 years of quality education. (904050)
3Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent)
What recent discussions he has had with international partners on the hunger crisis in east Africa. (904051)
4Dame Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North)
Whether he is taking steps to seize and repurpose sanctioned Russian assets to assist the reconstruction of Ukraine. (904052)
5Mark Menzies (Fylde)
What steps his Department is taking to support those affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. (904053)
6Greg Smith (Buckingham)
What recent assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ role in Iran’s internal repression and activity in the region. (904054)
7Andrew Western (Stretford and Urmston)
What steps he is taking to help ensure girls receive a quality education throughout the world. (904055)
8Rob Butler (Aylesbury)
What assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of Argentina's decision to withdraw from the 2016 Joint Communique on the Falklands. (904056)
9Mike Kane (Wythenshawe and Sale East)
What recent assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the hunger crisis in east Africa. (904057)
10Margaret Ferrier (Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
What recent assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the human rights situation in Tunisia. (904058)
11Helen Hayes (Dulwich and West Norwood)
What assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of recent violence in Israel and Palestine. (904059)
12Fiona Bruce (Congleton)
What steps he is taking to implement the recommendations of the Bishop of Truro's review. (904060)
13John Penrose (Weston-super-Mare)
What diplomatic steps he is taking to encourage adoption of beneficial ownership transparency measures by (a) G20 nations and (b) offshore tax havens and secrecy jurisdictions. (904061)
14Andrew Gwynne (Denton and Reddish)
Whether his Department is taking steps to support the International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace. (904062)
15Andy McDonald (Middlesbrough)
What assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of recent violence in Israel and Palestine. (904063)
16Rushanara Ali (Bethnal Green and Bow)
What steps his Department is taking to support those affected by the recent fire in the Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazaar, Bangladesh. (904064)
17Carla Lockhart (Upper Bann)
What steps he is taking with international partners in response to the humanitarian situation in Myanmar. (904065)
18Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central)
What plans he has for engagement with the government of Nigeria and other interested parties following the recent elections in that country. (904066)
19Munira Wilson (Twickenham)
What steps his Department is taking with the Home Office to help support British citizens in Afghanistan who wish to leave that country. (904067)
20Julian Sturdy (York Outer)
What steps his Department is taking to help improve water, sanitation and hygiene in developing countries. (904068)
21Antony Higginbotham (Burnley)
What recent assessment he has made of the impact of the UK's economic support for Ukraine. (904069)
22Mark Pawsey (Rugby)
What progress he has made on integrating water, sanitation and hygiene improvements within his Department's health programmes. (904070)
23Gill Furniss (Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough)
What recent assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the political situation in Kashmir. (904071)
24Carol Monaghan (Glasgow North West)
What recent assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the security and human rights situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. (904072)
At 12.15pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
T1Matt Vickers (Stockton South)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (904074)
T2Alex Sobel (Leeds North West) (904075)
T3Chris Clarkson (Heywood and Middleton) (904076)
T4Theresa Villiers (Chipping Barnet) (904077)
T5Jack Brereton (Stoke-on-Trent South) (904078)
T6Patrick Grady (Glasgow North) (904079)
T7Anna McMorrin (Cardiff North) (904080)
T8Liz Twist (Blaydon) (904081)
T9Bill Esterson (Sefton Central) (904082)
URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
12.30pm
Urgent Questions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make a statement on the revised timetable and budget for completion of HS2 (Iain Stewart)
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport, if she will make a statement on the Government’s role in upholding the impartiality of the BBC (Lucy Powell)
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Building Safety Update (Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities)
AUKUS Defence Partnership Update (Minister of State at the Ministry of Defence)
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
1. Planning (Quarries): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
Paul Holmes
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to introduce a presumption in planning decision-making against approving quarry development in close proximity to settlements; to require the risks of proposed quarrying sites to the environment and to public health to be assessed as part of the planning process; to provide that the decision on a planning application for quarry development may only be made by the Secretary of State; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Until 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
Homelessness among Ukrainian refugees in the UK
Bob Blackman
That this House calls upon His Majesty’s Government to support Ukrainian refugees living in the United Kingdom, to prevent homelessness amongst this group where possible and ensure it is brief, rare and non-recurrent where it cannot be avoided; and urges His Majesty’s Government to work with partner organisations and local authorities to ensure refugees facing and experiencing homelessness are supported during their time living in the UK.
Relevant Documents:
Oral evidence taken before the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee on 29 June 2022 and 16 January 2023, on Ukraine Refugee Schemes, HC 464
Oral evidence taken before the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee on 30 March 2022, on Ukraine Refugee Schemes, Session 2021-22, HC 1223
Correspondence from the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee to the Ministers for Housing and Homelessness, and Faith and Communities, on Ukraine Refugee Schemes, reported to the House on 23 January 2023
Written evidence to the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee, on LUHC Committee Engagement Event: Homes for Ukraine and Ukraine Family Scheme, reported to the House on 16 January 2023
Sir Iain Duncan Smith
That this House calls on the Government to lay before Parliament proposals for the seizure of Russian state assets with the purpose of using such assets to provide support for Ukraine, including the rectifying and rebuilding of war damage brought about by the Russian invasion of that country, and to facilitate the prosecution of war crimes and atrocities; and further calls on the Government to provide progress reports on this policy to the House every six months.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Presentation of Public Petitions
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
Cost of living: Preet Kaur Gill
Tax wealth: Richard Burgon
Cost of living support for leukaemia patients: Mark Tami
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Proscribed psychedelic drugs and access to medicine: Crispin Blunt
Business Today: Westminster Hall
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The first part of the sitting will last for two hours. The second part of the sitting will last for three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1)).
9.30am
That this House has considered the matter of the lease for London Zoo: Bob Blackman
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
11.00am
That this House has considered the matter of knife crime in the West Midlands: Suzanne Webb
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
That this House has considered support for single parent families: Amy Callaghan
4.00pm
That this House has considered the Middlesbrough Development Corporation: Andy McDonald
4.30pm
That this House has considered the future of cancer care: Nicola Richards
Notes:
The debate at 4.30pm will last for up to an hour.
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
Written Statements
STATEMENTS TO BE MADE TODAY
Secretary of State for Defence
1.Baseline Profit Rate for Single Source Defence Contracts 2023-24
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
2.Local Authority Public Health Update
Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
3.Update on Building Safety
Prime Minister
4.Cabinet Committees
5.Machinery of Government
Secretary of State for Transport
6.Draft revised National Networks National Policy Statement
7.Review of the National Policy Statement for Ports
Secretary of State for Wales
8.Contingencies Fund Advance
Notes:
Texts of Written Statements are available from the Vote Office and on the internet at https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/.
Committees Meeting Today
Broadcasts of proceedings can be found at https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons
Select Committees
The Macmillan Room, Portcullis House
9.00am (private)
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee & Justice Committee
Subject: Prepayment meters: warrants and forced installations
Witnesses: 10.15am: Robin Cantrill-Fenwick, former magistrate
10.45am: Debbie Nolan, Managing Director, Arvato Financial Solutions; Les Johnston, CEO, Richburns
11.15am: Chris O’Shea, Chief Executive, Centrica plc; Bill Bullen, Founder and Chief Executive, Utilita
11.45am: Jonathan Brearley, Chief Executive, Neil Lawrence, Director of Retail, and Cathryn Scott, Director of Enforcement and Emerging issues, Ofgem
Room 8
9.30am (private), 10.15am (public)
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Subject: The work of Ofcom
Witnesses: 10.00am: Dame Melanie Dawes, Chief Executive, Ofcom
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Subject: Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)
Witnesses: 10.00am: Rt Hon Robert Halfon MP, Minister of State for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education, and Roger Cotes, Director of Careers and Further Education, Department for Education
Room 15
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Health and Social Care Committee
Subject: Digital transformation in the NHS
Witnesses: 10.00am: The Lord Markham CBE, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, and Kathy Hall, Director for Digital Transformation and Head of the Joint DHSC/ NHSE Digital Policy Unit, Department of Health and Social Care; Dr Tim Ferris, National Director of Transformation, NHS England;
Room 6
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Room 5
9.45am (private)
Subject: The work of the Financial Ombudsman Service
Witnesses: 10.15am: Baroness Manzoor CBE, Chair, and Abby Thomas, Chief Executive and Chief Ombudsman, Financial Ombudsman Service
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
10.00am (private), 10.15am (public)
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Subject: Work of the Environment Agency
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Alan Lovell, Chairman, and Sir James Bevan KCMG, Chief Executive, Environment Agency
Room 6
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Subject: Safety at major sporting events
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Rt Hon Stuart Andrew MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, and Adam Conant, Head of Sport, Department for Culture, Media and Sport
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
2.20pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Subject: Proposals for backbench debates
Witnesses: 4.15pm: Members of Parliament, House of Commons
Room 16
4.00pm (private), 4.15pm (public)
Liaison Committee Sub-Committee on National Policy Statements
Room 13
4.30pm (private)
Committee Reports Published Today
EUROPEAN SCRUTINY
15th Report: The Windsor Framework and Prime Ministerial accountability HC 1215
Time of publication: 11.00am
Announcements
FORTHCOMING END OF DAY ADJOURNMENT DEBATES
Applications for 30-minute end of day adjournment debates should be made to the Table Office by 7.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on the Wednesdays listed below. Members can submit their application via MemberHub, from their own email account or in hard copy. Application forms are available on the Table Office page on the Parliamentary intranet.
The ballot takes place on the day following the deadline. Members who are successful will be contacted by the Speaker’s Office.
Tuesday 21 to Monday 27 March (deadline Wednesday 15 March 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The ballot will take place on Thursday 16 March.
Tuesday 28 to Thursday 30 March (deadline Wednesday 22 March 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The ballot will take place on Thursday 23 March.
Monday 17 to Monday 24 April (deadline Wednesday 29 March 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The ballot will take place on Thursday 30 March.
FORTHCOMING WESTMINSTER HALL DEBATES
Applications for 90, 60 and 30-minute debates should be made to the Table Office by 10.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on the deadline dates listed below. Members can submit their application via MemberHub, from their own email account or in hard copy. Application forms are available on the Table Office page on the Parliamentary intranet.
The ballot takes place on the day following the deadline. Members will be informed of the outcome by the Speaker’s Office.
Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 March (ballot closed)
The ballot for Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 March will take place today. The deadline for making an application to this ballot has now passed.
Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 March (deadline Monday 20 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business and Trade; Culture, Media and Sport; Education; Energy Security and Net Zero; Health and Social Care; Home Office; Northern Ireland; Transport; Treasury; Wales; Women and Equalities
Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 April (deadline Monday 27 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Cabinet Office; Defence; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; Justice; Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; Northern Ireland; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Work and Pensions
Further Information
Members’ Guide to Chamber proceedings
The Members’ Guide to Chamber proceedings is available on the Parliamentary website
Business of the Day
Documents and reports relating to the business being held in the Chamber are available on the Commons Business Briefings webpage: www.parliament.uk/business/publications/research/commons-business-briefings/
Written Statements
Text of today’s Written Statements: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/
Select Committees
Select Committees Webpage: https://committees.parliament.uk/
Standing Orders Relating to Public Business
Text of Standing Orders relating to public business: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5802/cmstords/so_804_2021/so-804_02122021v2.pdf
Chamber Engagement
Information about engaging the public with debates is available on the parliamentary website: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/have-your-say-on-laws/chamber-engagement/.
All business papers are available via the HousePapers app on mobile devices
Part 2: Future Business
A. CALENDAR OF BUSINESS
Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.
Government items of business in this section have nominally been set down for
today, but are expected to be taken on the dates stated.
B. REMAINING ORDERS AND NOTICES
Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has been nominally set down for today but is not expected to be taken today.
A. Calendar of Business
Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.
WEDNESDAY 15 MARCH
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
11.53am Topical Questions to Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency and road tax: Martyn Day
Installation of telecommunications infrastructure: Dame Diana Johnson
9.30am That this House has considered access to sport for people with colour blindness: Liz Twist
11.00am That this House has considered the mental health and wellbeing plan: Mr Kevan Jones
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered shellfish aquaculture: Anthony Mangnall
4.00pm That this House has considered Tipton and Wednesbury and the Levelling Up Fund: Shaun Bailey
4.30pm That this House has considered the Local Housing Allowance: Hywel Williams
Notes:
The debate at 4.30pm will last for up to an hour.
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
THURSDAY 16 MARCH
9.30am Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
10.15am Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
Afterwards
CONTINUATION OF THE BUDGET DEBATE
HS2 Ltd and local community relations: Saqib Bhatti
1.30pm That this House has considered the matter of relations with China during the presidency of Xi Jinping: Jim Shannon
3.00pm That this House has considered the matter of car parking charges for care workers: Damien Moore
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
FRIDAY 17 MARCH
Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Henry Smith
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Child Support (Enforcement) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Siobhan Baillie
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Powers of Attorney Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Stephen Metcalfe
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Angela Richardson
Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Layla Moran
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Chalk Streams (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Green
Notes:
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Access to Elected Office Fund (Report) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Daisy Cooper
Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Caravan Sites Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Non-Disclosure Agreements Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Layla Moran
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Kinship Care Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Munira Wilson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Fertility Treatment (Employment Rights) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [25 November]
Member in Charge: Nickie Aiken
War Pension Scheme and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (Public Inquiry) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Owen Thompson
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Ministerial Code (Enforcement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Owen Thompson
Ministerial Interests (Public Appointments) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Owen Thompson
General Election (Public Support) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Burgon
Working Time Regulations (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading:
Member in Charge: Peter Dowd
Benefit Sanctions (Warnings) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Universal Credit Sanctions (Zero Hours Contracts) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Health and Safety at Work Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Workers (Rights and Definition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Full Employment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Asylum Seekers (Accommodation Eviction Procedures) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Disability Benefit Assessments (Recording) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (Powers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Under-Occupancy Penalty (Report) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Social Security Benefits (Healthy Eating) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Corporate Homicide Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Housing Standards (Refugees and Asylum Seekers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Multi-Storey Car Parks (Safety) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Maria Eagle
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [3 March]
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Dyslexia Screening and Teacher Training Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [2 December 2022]
Member in Charge: Matt Hancock
National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Anonymity of Suspects Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [28 October 2022]
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Green Belt (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [21 October 2022]
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Renewable Liquid Heating Fuel Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: George Eustice
Notes:
A ways and means resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Public Advocate (No. 2) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [15 July 2022]
Member in Charge: Maria Eagle
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Markets and Market Traders (Review of Support) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Simon Baynes
British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Seizure of Russian State Assets and Support for Ukraine Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Chris Bryant
Pension Contributions Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Anthony Browne
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Efficacy of the mRNA covid-19 booster: Andrew Bridgen
MONDAY 20 MARCH
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department
Afterwards
Immigration and Nationality Fees (Exemption for NHS Clinical Staff): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Rob Roberts
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to exempt NHS clinical staff from the requirement to pay fees under section 68 of the Immigration Act 2014; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
CONTINUATION OF THE BUDGET DEBATE
PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
Dangerous driving: Preet Kaur Gill
Commemorating Operation Telic: Dan Jarvis
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petitions 605030 and 622284, relating to the acceptance of cash: Martyn Day, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
Relevant Documents:
Second Report of the Scottish Affairs Committee, Access to cash in Scotland, HC 80, and the Government response, HC 695
TUESDAY 21 MARCH
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Afterwards
Same Sex Marriage (Church of England): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mr Ben Bradshaw
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to enable clergy of the Church of England to conduct same sex marriages on Church of England premises in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
CONCLUSION OF THE BUDGET DEBATE
9.30am That this House has considered Commonwealth Day: Dame Maria Miller
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
WEDNESDAY 22 MARCH
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Mrs Natalie Elphicke
That leave be given to bring in a Bill under SO No. 23 [details to be provided].
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
THURSDAY 23 MARCH
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
FRIDAY 24 MARCH
Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Greg Clark
Notes:
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Ballot Secrecy Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Paul Bristow
Notes:
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Scott Benton
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Minimum Energy Performance of Buildings Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Olney
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Bodies (Representation from Devolved Nations) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wendy Chamberlain
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Participation in Court Proceedings (Live Links) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Robbie Moore
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Employment (Dismissal and Re-engagement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gavin Newlands
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Recognition of Armenian Genocide Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Loughton
Lithium-Ion Battery Storage (Fire Safety and Environmental Permits) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Maria Miller
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jim Shannon
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Bus Services Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Helen Morgan
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Benefit Cap (Report on Abolition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Linden
Elected Representatives (Prohibition of Deception) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Liz Saville Roberts
Countryside and Rights of Way Act (Amendment) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [28 October]
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Notes:
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Decarbonisation and Economic Strategy Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Telecommunications Infrastructure (Consultation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Diana Johnson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Tax Reform Commission Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Liz Saville Roberts
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Planning Application Fees Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Daisy Cooper
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Fashion Supply Chain (Code and Adjudicator) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Liz Twist
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Ministerial and other Pensions and Salaries (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Linden
Sexually-motivated Manslaughter (Sentencing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Laura Farris
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Miscarriage Leave Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Angela Crawley
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Terminal Illness (Support and Rights) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [18 November]
Member in Charge: Alex Cunningham
Short-term and Holiday-Let Accommodation (Licensing) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [9 December]
Member in Charge: Rachael Maskell
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Removal of Titles Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rachael Maskell
Notes:
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Former Ministers and Prime Ministers (Abolition of Payments) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rachael Maskell
Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Cat Smith
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Internet Access (Children Eligible for Free School Meals) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Siobhain McDonagh
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests (Appointment by Parliament) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
Roadworks (Regulation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Mark Francois
Local Electricity Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Johnston
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Shared Parental Leave and Pay (Bereavement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Darren Henry
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
House of Lords (Elected Senate) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Maynard
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Parliamentary Elections (Optional Preferential Vote) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Maynard
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Ministerial Competence (External Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Maynard
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Online Sale of Goods (Safety) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ian Mearns
Hereditary Titles (Female Succession) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Harriett Baldwin
Notes:
King's consent to be signified on Third Reading
Plastics (Wet Wipes) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Fleur Anderson
Teenagers (Safety and Wellbeing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alex Norris
Disposable Barbecues Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Selaine Saxby
British Goods (Public Sector Purchasing Duty) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Consumer Pricing Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Broadcasting (Listed Sporting Events) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Employment (Application Requirements) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Puppy Import (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Public Sector Website Impersonation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Armenian Genocide (Recognition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Free School Meals (Primary Schools) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Zarah Sultana
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Climate Education Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Nadia Whittome
Notes:
Bill not yet printed
Defamation, Privacy, Freedom of Expression, Data Protection, Legal Services and Private Investigators Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Bob Seely
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
National Parks (Camping) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Foord
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alberto Costa
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Independent Anti-slavery Commissioner (Appointment by Parliament) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Alistair Carmichael
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Plastics (Recycling, Sustainability and Pollution Reduction) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Paternity (Leave and Pay) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gareth Davies
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Clean Air Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Marine Activities (Licensing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Giles Watling
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
King’s and Prince of Wales’ Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Scotland (Self-Determination) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Neale Hanvey
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Elected Representatives (Codes Of Conduct) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Debbie Abrahams
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Firearms and Hate Crime Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Luke Pollard
Disposable Electronic Cigarettes (Prohibition of Sale) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Caroline Johnson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Sale of Tobacco (Licensing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Bob Blackman
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Sun Protection Products (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Amy Callaghan
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Employment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Steven Bonnar
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Affordable Housing (Conversion of Commercial Property) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Vicky Ford
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
NHS Prescriptions (Drug Tariff Labelling) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Craig Mackinlay
Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee
Relocation of the House of Lords (Report to Parliament) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Maynard
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Pre-Payment Meters (Self-Disconnection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Anne McLaughlin
Air Pollution (Local Authority Audits) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Barry Sheerman
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (Status) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Maria Miller
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Zoological Society of London (Leases) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Bob Blackman
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Pets (Microchips) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: James Daly
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Trade (Australia and New Zealand) (Parliamentary Approval) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Green
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Online Abuse (Reporting) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Bowel Conditions (Assessment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chi Onwurah
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
MONDAY 27 MARCH
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petitions 594065 and 617340, relating to home education: Nick Fletcher, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
TUESDAY 28 MARCH
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
Afterwards
Dean Russell
That leave be given to bring in a Bill under SO No. 23 [details to be provided].
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
WEDNESDAY 29 MARCH
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Gareth Thomas
That leave be given to bring in a Bill under SO No. 23 [details to be provided].
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
THURSDAY 30 MARCH
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.00am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.10am Questions to the Attorney General
MONDAY 17 APRIL
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
TUESDAY 18 APRIL
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
WEDNESDAY 19 APRIL
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
THURSDAY 20 APRIL
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
B. Remaining Orders and Notices
Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has therefore been set down formally to be taken in the Chamber today but is not expected to be taken today.
1. Exiting the European Union (Customs)
Secretary Thérèse Coffey
That the draft International Waste Shipments (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 17 December 2020 in a previous Session of Parliament, be approved.
2. Bill of Rights Bill: Second Reading
Caroline Lucas
This House declines to give a Second Reading to the Bill of Rights Bill, because the Bill attacks the freedoms and liberties protected by the Human Rights Act in an ideologically motivated way, is of supreme constitutional significance and will impact on the rights of individuals for many years to come but has not undergone pre-legislative scrutiny in line with the recommendations of the chairs of relevant cross-party committees, ignores the results of two consultations into the Act, vastly exceeds the manifesto commitment to update the Act, does not come with publication of relevant and robust impact assessments, ignores the fundamental principle that human rights are not earned or contingent on a person’s conduct or character but are attached to a person by virtue of their humanity, undermines migrants’ rights at a time of unprecedented international turmoil, threatens the Good Friday Agreement, risks severing the ties between domestic rights and Strasbourg jurisprudence leading to a divergence in rights protection leaving the UK out of step with other members of the Council of Europe at a time of war in Europe, fails to improve citizens’ rights to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, to access nature and to live in a safe climate, fails to improve the rights of children, disabled people and future generations, undermines efforts to tackle violence against women and girls, and distorts and undermines this country’s democracy by increasing the power of the executive over citizens by removing and weakening rights instead of enshrining and improving them.
Relevant Documents:
Ninth Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Legislative Scrutiny: Bill of Rights Bill, HC 611
Oral evidence taken before the Justice Committee on 5 July 2022, on Bill of Rights Bill, HC 562
Written evidence to the Justice Committee, on the Bill of Rights and victims of John Worboys, reported to the House on 28 July 2022, HC 304
e-petition 607712, Do not reform the Human Rights Act
e-petition 619334, Include abortion rights in the Bill of Rights
3. Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill: Remaining Stages
To be considered (Order of 25 October 2021).
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which those proceedings are commenced.
Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day. (Order of 25 October 2021).
The Scottish Parliament has approved a Legislative Consent Resolution relating to this Bill. Copies of the Resolution are available in the Vote Office (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill)
4. Transport Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill: Second Reading
5. Transport Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill: Money
Victoria Atkins
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Transport Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of—
(1)any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State;
(2)any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.
Secretary Dominic Raab
That the draft Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Home Detention Curfew) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 8 February, be approved.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Electricity Supplier Obligations (Excluded Electricity) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 20 February, be approved.
Will Quince
That the draft Health Education England (Transfer of Functions, Abolition and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 20 February, be approved.
Julia Lopez
That the draft Treasure (Designation) (Amendment) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 20 February, be approved.
10. Procurement Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Proceedings on Consideration will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which those proceedings are commenced; and proceedings on Third Reading will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day.
11. Holocaust Memorial Bill: Second Reading
Notes:
To be reported upon by the Examiners.
12. HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL BILL: MONEY
Victoria Atkins
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Holocaust Memorial Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State.
Notes:
King’s Recommendation signified.
Secretary David T C Davies
That the draft Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (Corporate Joint Committees) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 23 February, be approved.
Dr Andrew Murrison
That the draft Service Police (Complaints etc.) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 23 February, be approved.
Julia Lopez
That the draft Treasure Act 1996: Code of Practice (3rd Revision), which was laid before this House on 23 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
16. Economic Crime (Anti-Money Laundering) Levy
Andrew Griffith
That the draft Economic Crime (Anti-Money Laundering) Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 27 February, be approved.
Lee Rowley
That the draft Building (Public Bodies and Higher-Risk Building Work) (England) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 28 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Mark Harper
That the draft Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 3 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
19. Armorial Bearings, Ensigns and Flags
Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris
That the draft Flags (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 6 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Suella Braverman
That the draft Licensing Act 2003 (Coronation Licensing Hours) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 6 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Victoria Atkins
That the draft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (Women’s Finalissima Football Match) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 6 March, be approved.
22. Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committees Bill, Firearms Bill and Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) (No. 2) Bill
Penny Mordaunt
That the Committee of Selection do nominate a Public Bill Committee to consider the Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committees Bill and a Public Bill Committee to consider the Firearms Bill and a Public Bill Committee to consider the Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) (No. 2) Bill, pursuant to paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 84A (Public Bill Committees).
23. DATA PROTECTION AND DIGITAL INFORMATION (NO. 2) BILL: Second reading
24. DATA PROTECTION AND DIGITAL INFORMATION (NO. 2) BILL: WAYS AND MEANS
Victoria Atkins
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill, it is expedient to authorise:
(1)the charging of fees or levies under or by virtue of the Act; and
(2)the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
25. DATA PROTECTION AND DIGITAL INFORMATION (NO. 2) BILL: MONEY
Victoria Atkins
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of—
(a)any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State, the Treasury or a government department, and
(b)any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.
Notes:
King’s recommendation signified
Andrew Griffith
That the Amendments of the Law (Resolution of Silicon Valley Bank UK Limited) Order 2023, dated 13 March 2023, a copy of which was laid before this House on 13 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Thérèse Coffey
That the draft Microchipping of Cats and Dogs (England) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 13 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
28. Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts
Secretary Suella Braverman
That the draft Code of Practice on the Recording and Retention of Personal Data in relation to Non-Crime Hate Incidents, which was laid before this House on 13 March, be approved.