Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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11.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
Oral Questions: Energy Security and Net Zero |
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12.30pm |
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Violence in the West Bank (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Republic of Somaliland (recognition) (Sir Gavin Williamson) |
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Until 7.00pm |
Estimates (4th Allotted Day): |
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Ministry of Justice (Spending of the Ministry of Justice on His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service) |
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No debate after 7.00pm |
Motion to change the membership of a Select Committee: Women and Equalities |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Winnie Ewing (Ian Blackford) |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
Srebrenica Memorial Week |
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11.00am |
Replacement of the A5036 Park Lane footbridge |
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(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
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2.30pm |
Public access to defibrillators |
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4.00pm |
Levelling up in the South West |
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4.30pm |
Human-specific medical research techniques |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
1Ian Blackford (Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
What steps he is taking to support energy transition projects in Scotland. (905766)
2Bill Esterson (Sefton Central)
What steps his Department is taking to help energy intensive industries decarbonise. (905767)
3Dame Maria Miller (Basingstoke)
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of regulations for industrial lithium-ion battery storage facilities. (905768)
4Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon)
What steps he is taking to help increase the potential benefits of floating offshore wind for the supply chain. (905769)
5Alexander Stafford (Rother Valley)
What steps his Department has taken to ensure local community engagement in onshore wind proposals. (905770)
6Mrs Heather Wheeler (South Derbyshire)
What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of additional support for energy and trade intensive industries. (905771)
7Clive Efford (Eltham)
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on the adequacy of the planning system for clean energy projects. (905772)
8Mr Gagan Mohindra (South West Hertfordshire)
What recent assessment he has made of the impact of ending gas imports from Russia on energy security. (905773)
9Sir Christopher Chope (Christchurch)
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of increases in the population on the ability to meet net zero targets. (905774)
10Mr Laurence Robertson (Tewkesbury)
What steps he is taking to increase the use of solar panels on building roofs; and if he will make a statement. (905775)
11Stephen Farry (North Down)
What assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the adequacy of workforce skills for delivering net zero projects. (905776)
12Nicola Richards (West Bromwich East)
What steps he is taking to encourage private sector investment in clean energy technologies. (905778)
13Mr Ben Bradshaw (Exeter)
What steps he plans to take to support the development of community energy projects. (905779)
14Dr Philippa Whitford (Central Ayrshire)
What steps he is taking to support energy transition projects in Scotland. (905780)
15Anna Firth (Southend West)
What energy cost support his Department has provided to customers on traditional prepayment meters. (905781)
16Mr Rob Roberts (Delyn)
What steps he is taking to introduce small modular nuclear reactors into the energy mix. (905783)
17Dr Kieran Mullan (Crewe and Nantwich)
What steps he is taking to encourage private sector investment in clean energy technologies. (905784)
18Hannah Bardell (Livingston)
What plans he has to support households with energy costs in winter 2023-24. (905785)
19John Spellar (Warley)
When his Department plans to complete its competitive process for Small Modular Nuclear Reactor technologies. (905786)
20Lia Nici (Great Grimsby)
What steps his Department is taking to support the production of green hydrogen. (905788)
21Peter Aldous (Waveney)
What steps he is taking to support the offshore wind sector. (905789)
22George Eustice (Camborne and Redruth)
What steps he is taking to support geothermal energy projects. (905790)
At 12.15pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
T1Ruth Cadbury (Brentford and Isleworth)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (905791)
T2Mark Fletcher (Bolsover) (905792)
T3Mick Whitley (Birkenhead) (905793)
T4Philip Davies (Shipley) (905794)
T5Robbie Moore (Keighley) (905795)
T6Mary Kelly Foy (City of Durham) (905796)
T7Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering) (905797)
T8Peter Aldous (Waveney) (905798)
T9Olivia Blake (Sheffield, Hallam) (905799)
T10Catherine McKinnell (Newcastle upon Tyne North) (905800)
Urgent Questions and Statements
12.30pm
Urgent Question:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if he will make a statement on the violence in the West Bank (Beth Winter)
Business of the Day
1. Republic of Somaliland (Recognition): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
Sir Gavin Williamson
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require His Majesty’s Government to recognise formally the Republic of Somaliland; to make provision in connection with the establishing of diplomatic relations with the Republic of Somaliland; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
2. ESTIMATES DAY (4th ALLOTTED DAY)
Until 7.00pm (Standing Orders No. 9(3) and 54(2))
Department for Work and Pensions
Victoria Atkins
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2024, for expenditure by the Department for Work and Pensions:
(1) further resources, not exceeding £88,727,809,000, be authorised for use for current purposes as set out in HC 1383 of Session 2022–23,
(2) further resources, not exceeding £571,264,000, be authorised for use for capital purposes as so set out, and
(3) a further sum, not exceeding £89,293,628,000, be granted to His Majesty to be issued by the Treasury out of the Consolidated Fund and applied for expenditure on the use of resources authorised by Parliament.
Notes:
The subject for debate was determined by the House on the recommendation of the Liaison Committee (Resolution of 26 June).
The Question necessary to dispose of proceedings on the above Motion will be deferred until 7.00pm on Wednesday 5 July (Standing Order No. 54(4), (5) and (6)).
Relevant Documents:
Fourth Report of the Work and Pensions Committee, Universal Credit and childcare costs, HC 127
Second Report of the Work and Pensions Committee, The Cost of Living, HC 129
Fourth Report of the Work and Pensions Committee of Session 2019–21, The temporary increase in Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit, HC 1193
Third Report of the Work and Pensions Committee of Session 2019–21, Universal Credit: the wait for a first payment, HC 204
Ministry of Justice (subject for debate: spending of the Ministry of Justice on His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service)
Victoria Atkins
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2024, for expenditure by the Ministry of Justice:
(1) further resources, not exceeding £6,418,705,000, be authorised for use for current purposes as set out in HC 1383 of Session 2022–23,
(2) further resources, not exceeding £1,528,277,000, be authorised for use for capital purposes as so set out, and
(3) a further sum, not exceeding £7,350,811,000, be granted to His Majesty to be issued by the Treasury out of the Consolidated Fund and applied for expenditure on the use of resources authorised by Parliament.
Notes:
The subject for debate was determined by the House on the recommendation of the Liaison Committee (Resolution of 26 June).
The Question necessary to dispose of proceedings on the above Motion will be deferred until 7.00pm on Wednesday 5 July (Standing Order No. 54(4), (5) and (6)).
3. Women and Equalities Committee
No debate after 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Dr Jamie Wallis be discharged from the Women and Equalities Committee and Lia Nici be added.
Adjournment Debate
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Winnie Ewing: Ian Blackford
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 Srebrenica Memorial Week: Yasmin Qureshi
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Relevant Documents:
Third Report of the International Development Committee, From Srebrenica to a safer tomorrow: Preventing future mass atrocities around the world, HC 149, and the Government response, HC 992
11.00am
That this House has considered the replacement of the A5036 Park Lane footbridge: Peter Dowd
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
That this House has considered public access to defibrillators: Abena Oppong-Asare
4.00pm
That this House has considered levelling up in the South West: Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger
4.30pm
That this House has considered human-specific medical research techniques: Steve McCabe
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 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
1.Eleventh Meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee
Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
2.Local Government Update
3.Simplifying the Funding Landscape for Local Authorities
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
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Subject: The funding and delivery of public services in Northern Ireland
Witnesses: 9.30am: David Babington, Chief Executive, Action Mental Health; Michele Janes, Director, Barnardo's Northern Ireland; Celine McStravick, Chief Executive, Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action
10.30am: Sir Robert Chote, Chair, Northern Ireland Fiscal Council; Dr Lisa Wilson, Senior Economist, Nevin Economic Research Institute
Room 5
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Subject: Pre-legislative scrutiny of the Draft Media Bill
Witnesses: 10.00am: Kate Biggs, Content Policy Director, and Kate Davies, Public Policy Director, Ofcom; Colin Browne, Chair, Voice of the Listener and Viewer
11.00am: Sir John Whittingdale MP, Minister for Media, Tourism and Creative Industries, and Robert Specterman-Green, Director, Media and Creative Industries, Department for Culture, Media and Sport
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Subject: Child exploitation and county lines
Witnesses: 10.00am: Lennox Rodgers, Co-founder and CEO, Refocus Project; Bali Rodgers, Co-founder and Director, Refocus Project, and Founder, Safer Communities Alliance; Junior Smart OBE, SOS Project Founder, St Giles Trust
11.00am: Commander Paul Brogden, Lead for Gangs and County Lines, National Police Chiefs’ Council; Simon Ford, Head of Community Safety, Southend-on-Sea City Council; Mark Kerr, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Children’s Homes Association; Jahnine Davis, Panel Member, Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel
Room 15
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Health and Social Care Committee
Subject: Assisted dying/assisted suicide
Witnesses: 10.00am: Dr Paul Perkins, Chief Medical Director, Sue Ryder; Dr Matthew Doré, Honorary Secretary, Association for Palliative Medicine of Great Britain and Ireland; Jonathan Ellis, Director of Policy, Advocacy & Clinical Programmes, Hospice UK
10.45am: Helen Whately MP, Minister of State, Department of Health and Social Care
Room 6
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Subject: Work of the Commissioner for Public Appointments
Witnesses: 10.00am: William Shawcross CVO, Commissioner for Public Appointments,
Room 16
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Subject: Valedictory session with the outgoing Chair of the Trade Remedies Authority
Witnesses: 10.00am: Simon Walker CBE, Chair, Trade Remedies Authority
Room 8
9.45am (private), 10.00am (public)
The Macmillan Room, Portcullis House
9.45am (private)
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
10.00am (private)
Subject: Regional imbalances
Witnesses: 10.15am: Andrew Carter, Chief Executive, Centre for Cities; Simon French, Managing Director, Head of Research, Panmure Gordon; Marcus Johns, Research Fellow, IPPR North; Jessica Bowles, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Impact at Bruntwood, The Northern Powerhouse Partnership
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
10.00am (private), 10.15am (public)
Room 17
12.00pm (private)
Room 13
1.00pm (private)
Subject: The work of the Prime Minister
Witnesses: 2.00pm: Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP, Prime Minister
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
1.30pm (private), 2.00pm (public)
Room 5
1.45pm (private)
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Subject: Pet welfare and abuse
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Sarah Carr, CEO, Naturewatch Foundation; Dr Melisa Donald, Council Member, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons; Dr Justine Shotton, Senior Vice President, British Veterinary Association; Dr Sean Wensley, Senior Veterinary Surgeon for Animal Welfare and Professional Engagement, PDSA
4.00pm: Dr Paula Boyden, Veterinary Director, Dogs Trust; Dr Maggie Roberts, Director of Feline Welfare, Cats Protection; Jessica Stark, Director of Communications & Public Affairs, World Horse Welfare; Becky Thwaites, Head of Public Affairs, Blue Cross
Room 6
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
International Development Committee
Subject: FCDO’s approach to sexual and reproductive health
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Alessandra Aresu, Director, Global Inclusive Health, Humanity & Inclusion; Kirsty Smith, Chief Executive Officer, and Dr Tsitsi Chataika, CBM Zimbabwe Country Advisory Panel, CBM UK; Saskia Perriard-Abdoh, Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Kaleidoscope Trust
3.15pm: Alice Welbourn, Founding Director, Salamander Trust; Dr Camilla Ducker, Senior Advisor, Global NTD Programme, WHO HQ, and Representative for the FGS Integration Group (FIG); Fionnuala Murphy, Head of Global Advocacy, Frontline AIDS
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Subject: Work of the Chief of Defence Staff
Witnesses: 3.00pm: Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of the Defence Staff, Ministry of Defence
Room 15
2.55pm (private), 3.00pm (public)
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
3.00pm (private)
Subject: Proposals for backbench debates
Witnesses: 4.15pm: Members of Parliament, House of Commons
Room 16
4.00pm (private), 4.15pm (public)
Public Bill Committees
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 10
9.25am (public)
Further to consider the Bill
Room 9
9.25am (public)
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 10
2.00pm (public)
Further to consider the Bill
Room 9
2.00pm (public)
Delegated Legislation Committees
Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Environmental Protection (Plastic Plates etc. and Polystyrene Containers etc.) (England) Regulations 2023
Room 11
2.30pm (public)
Other
High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill Select Committee
Subject: Petitioning against the High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill
Witnesses: 2.15pm: Esther McVey MP; Tim Mould KC, Counsel, Department for Transport
Room 8
2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public), 4.45pm (private)
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 11 to Monday 17 July (deadline Wednesday 5 July 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 18 to Thursday 20 July (deadline Wednesday 12 July 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Monday 4 to Monday 11 September (deadline Wednesday 19 July 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 12 to Tuesday 19 September (deadline Wednesday 6 September 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Future Departments Answering In Westminster Hall
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 Mondays 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 11 and Wednesday 12 July (ballot closed)
Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 July (deadline Monday 10 July 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Cabinet Office; Energy Security and Net Zero; Health and Social Care; Home Office; Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; Northern Ireland; Transport; Treasury; Wales; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 September (deadline Monday 17 July 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Business and Trade; Culture, Media and Sport; Defence; Education; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Justice; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland
Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 September (deadline Monday 4 September 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Cabinet Office; Energy Security and Net Zero; Health and Social Care; Home Office; Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; Northern Ireland; Transport; Treasury; Wales; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
Tuesday 19 September (deadline Monday 11 September 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Business and Trade; Culture, Media and Sport; Defence; Education; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Justice; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland
Further Information
Members’ Guide to Chamber proceedings
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Business of the Day
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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/cm5803/cmstords/blue-add-so_23-06-2023/so-contents.html
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/.
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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 5 July
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Safety cameras: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mark Eastwood
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish revised guidance on the deployment, visibility and signing of speed and red-light cameras for traffic enforcement; to require that guidance to include amended site selection criteria for safety cameras, including a lower threshold for the number of collisions in which a person is killed or seriously injured; to require that guidance to provide for a process by which local communities can express support for the installation of safety cameras in areas of concern; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
ESTIMATES DAY (5th ALLOTTED DAY)
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (subject for debate: spending of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on energy infrastructure)
Victoria Atkins
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2024, for expenditure by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero:
(1) further resources, not exceeding £11,749,854,000, be authorised for use for current purposes as set out in HC 1383 of Session 2022–23,
(2) further resources, not exceeding £3,525,935,000, be authorised for use for capital purposes as so set out, and
(3) the sum authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund be reduced by £3,200,982,000.
Notes:
The subject for debate was determined by the House on the recommendation of the Liaison Committee (Resolution of 26 June).
The Question necessary to dispose of proceedings on the above Motion will be deferred until 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 54(4), (5) and (6)).
Relevant Documents:
Third Report of the Welsh Affairs Committee, Nuclear energy in Wales, HC 240
Second Report of the Welsh Affairs Committee, Floating Offshore Wind in Wales, HC 1182, and the Government response, HC 1405
First Report of the Welsh Affairs Committee, Grid Capacity in Wales, HC 218 incorporating HC 1092, and the Government response, HC 1063
Second Report of the Welsh Affairs Committee of Session 2021-22, Renewable energy in Wales, HC 439, and the Government response, HC 756
Department for Education (Subject for debate: spending of the Department for Education on adult education, post-16 education, further education and colleges)
Victoria Atkins
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2024, for expenditure by the Department for Education:
(1) further resources, not exceeding £42,894,465,000, be authorised for use for current purposes as set out in HC 1383 of Session 2022–23,
(2) further resources, not exceeding £22,809,063,000, be authorised for use for capital purposes as so set out, and
(3) a further sum, not exceeding £62,518,154,000, be granted to His Majesty to be issued by the Treasury out of the Consolidated Fund and applied for expenditure on the use of resources authorised by Parliament.
Notes:
The subject for debate was determined by the House on the recommendation of the Liaison Committee (Resolution of 26 June).
The Question necessary to dispose of proceedings on the above Motion will be deferred until 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 54(4), (5) and (6)).
Victoria Atkins
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2024:
(1) further resources, not exceeding £260,944,202,000, be authorised for use for current purposes as set out in HC 1253, HC 1297, HC 1366, HC 1371, HC 1380, HC 1383 and HC 1385 of Session 2022–23,
(2) further resources, not exceeding £70,718,410,000, be authorised for use for capital purposes as so set out, and
(3) a further sum, not exceeding £290,156,315,000, be granted to His Majesty to be issued by the Treasury out of the Consolidated Fund and applied for expenditure on the use of resources authorised by Parliament.
Notes:
At 7.00pm the House will be asked to agree all outstanding Estimates. The Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) (No. 2) Bill is to be brought in upon the five motions in the name of Victoria Atkins relating to Estimates 2023–24, if they are agreed to by the House.
Financial markets and monetary policy: Sir Robert Syms
9.30am That this House has considered the matter of the criminalisation of victims of violence against women from ethnic minority and migrant communities: Kate Osamor
11.00am That this House has considered the potential merits of Government support for the 200th anniversary of Robert Stephenson and Company, Newcastle: Chi Onwurah
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered freehold and leasehold reform in England: Gareth Johnson
4.00pm That this House has considered Thornbury Health Centre: Luke Hall
4.30pm That this House has considered the potential merits of removing the caps on charity lottery fundraising: Wendy Morton
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 6 JULY
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
Afterwards
PROCEEDINGS ON THE SUPPLY AND APPROPRIATION (MAIN ESTIMATES) (NO. 2) BILL
GENERAL DEBATE ON BUILDING SAFETY AND SOCIAL HOUSING
The Prime Minister
That this House has considered building safety and social housing.
Role and status of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
Dame Maria Miller
That this House supports the work of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association; asks for parliamentary time at the earliest opportunity to change the status of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association from a UK charity to an international inter-parliamentary organisation; and calls on the Government to effect that change.
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Presentation of Public Petitions
Laughton Common Footpath and Speed Reduction Scheme: Alexander Stafford
Guidelines on the use of physician associates: Barbara Keeley
1.30pm Select Committee statement on the Government Response to the Sixth Report of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Stolen years: combatting state hostage diplomacy: Alicia Kearns
1.50pm That this House has considered bishops in the House of Lords: Tommy Sheppard
3.10pm That this House has considered the NATO Parliamentary Assembly and NATO Summit 2023 in Vilnius: Alec Shelbrooke
Notes:
These subjects 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)).
MONDAY 10 JULY
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
Afterwards
DEBATE ON THE FIRST SPECIAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF PRIVILEGES
Electronic Trade Documents Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages
As amended in public bill committee, to be considered.
Notes:
The Scottish Parliament has agreed a legislative consent motion relating to the Bill. Copies are available in the Vote Office (also available on documents webpage for the Bill).
SECOND READING OF THE NORTHERN IRELAND BUDGET (NO.2) BILL
Role of police stations in delivering services and combating crime: Theresa Villiers
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 626737, relating to the use of swift bricks in new housing: Matt Vickers, 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 11 JULY
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Afterwards
Rachael Maskell
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.
9.30am That this House has considered UN high-level meetings in 2023: Mr Virendra Sharma
Notes:
The subject for this debate was 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)).
WEDNESDAY 12 JULY
11.30am Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities
11.53am Topical Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Mr Alistair Carmichael
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 13 JULY
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
1.30pm That this House has considered the management culture at Post Office Ltd: Marion Fellows
Notes:
The subject for this debate was 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)).
MONDAY 17 JULY
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 620264, relating to pay for teaching assistants: Tonia Antoniazzi, 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 18 JULY
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
Afterwards
Jim Shannon
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 19 JULY
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
11.53am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Dame Maria Miller
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 20 JULY
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
10.00am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
10.10am Questions to the Church Commissioners, House of Commons Commission, Public Accounts Commission, Restoration and Renewal Client Board and the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission
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. Transport Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill: Second Reading
2. 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.
Felicity Buchan
That the draft Houses in Multiple Occupation (Asylum-Seeker Accommodation) (England) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 30 March, be approved.
Secretary Thérèse Coffey
That the draft Animal Welfare (Electronic Collars) (England) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 27 April, be approved.
5. Renters (Reform) Bill: Second Reading
Notes:
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
6. RENTERS (REFORM) BILL: MONEY
Victoria Atkins
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Renters (Reform) 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; 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.
7. RENTERS (REFORM) BILL: WAYS AND MEANS
Victoria Atkins
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Renters (Reform) Bill, it is expedient to authorise:
(1) the charging of fees under or by virtue of the Act; and
(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
Mr Andrew Mitchell
That the draft African Development Fund (Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative) (Amendment) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 22 May, be approved.
9. Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in public bill committee, to be considered (Order of 17 April).
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.
Proceedings on Third Reading will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day. (Order of 17 April).
Mr Andrew Mitchell
That the draft African Development Bank (Sixteenth Replenishment of the African Development Fund) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 23 May, be approved.
Secretary Thérèse Coffey
That the draft Environmental Protection (Plastic Plates etc. and Polystyrene Containers etc.) (England) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 23 May, be approved.
Secretary Grant Shapps
That the draft Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 24 May, be approved.
Secretary Thérèse Coffey
That the draft Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (Amendment) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 6 June, be approved.
Mr Andrew Mitchell
That the draft Commonwealth Development Corporation (Limit on Government Assistance) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 6 June, be approved.
15. Exiting the European Union (Northern Ireland)
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 6 June, be approved.
Secretary Suella Braverman
That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 6 June, be approved.
Dehenna Davison
That the draft Business and Planning Act 2020 (Pavement Licences) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 7 June, be approved.
Robert Halfon
That the draft Industrial Training Levy (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 7 June, be approved.
Laura Trott
That the draft Pensions Dashboards (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 8 June, be approved.
Gareth Davies
That the draft Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Enforcement) (Amendment) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 12 June, be approved.
Lee Rowley
That the draft Building Safety (Leaseholder Protections etc.) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 12 June, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Gareth Davies
That the draft Electricity Capacity (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 12 June, be approved.
Neil O’Brien
That the draft Tobacco and Related Products (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 12 June, be approved.
Alex Burghart
That the draft Official Statistics Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 19 June, be approved.
Secretary Suella Braverman
That the draft Police Act 1997 (Criminal Record Certificates: Relevant Matter) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 19 June, be approved.
Mr Andrew Mitchell
That the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I., 2023, No. 665), dated 15 June 2023, a copy of which was laid before this House on 19 June, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
27. INDEPENDENT PARLIAMENTARY STANDARDS AUTHORITY
Penny Mordaunt
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that His Majesty will appoint Dame Laura Cox to the office of ordinary member of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority with effect from 1 August 2023 for the period ending on 31 July 2028.
Relevant Documents:
First Report 2023 from the Speaker’s Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, Appointment of IPSA Board Member (former high judicial office holder), HC 1443
Andrew Griffith
That the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (High-Risk Countries) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I., 2023, No. 704), dated 26 June 2023, a copy of which was laid before this House on 26 June, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Thérèse Coffey
That the draft Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 28 June, be approved.
30. SOCIAL HOUSING (REGULATION) BILL [LORDS]: CONSIDERATION OF LORDS MESSAGE
Notes:
Senedd Cymru has passed two legislative consent resolutions relating to this Bill. Copies of the resolutions are available in the Vote Office and on the documents webpage for the Bill.
Maria Caulfield
That the draft Human Medicines (Amendment Relating to Original Pack Dispensing) (England and Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 29 June, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Victoria Atkins
That the draft Postal Packets (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 29 June, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
David Rutley
That the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2023 (S.I, 2023, No. 713), dated 29 June, a copy of which was laid before this House on 30 June, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.