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Part 1: Business Today

Summary Agenda: Chamber

WESTMINSTER HALL

Westminster Hall will not be sitting.

Business Today: Chamber

9.30am Prayers

Followed by

Questions

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

1Nicola Richards (West Bromwich East)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to encourage the provision of activities for young people during the summer holidays. [R](906067)

2Peter Aldous (Waveney)
Whether she plans to support the uptake of outdoor swimming. (906068)

3Joanna Cherry (Edinburgh South West)
What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the regulation of charities. (906069)

4Martyn Day (Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
What assessment she has made of the potential effect of the UK's departure from the EU on the UK arts and culture sector. (906070)

5Ian Paisley (North Antrim)
Whether she has had discussions with the BBC Board on its complaints procedures. (906071)

6Dame Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North)
What recent discussions she has had with the BBC Board on changes to local radio services. (906072)

7Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Slough)
What assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the report of the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket entitled Holding Up A Mirror To Cricket published in June 2023. (906073)

8Gavin Newlands (Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
What assessment she has made of the effect of increases in the cost of living on the charity sector. (906075)

9Stephen Metcalfe (South Basildon and East Thurrock)
What steps she is taking to support skills and training in the creative industries. (906076)

10Dr Luke Evans (Bosworth)
What progress her Department has made on publishing a sports strategy. (906078)

11Carolyn Harris (Swansea East)
What steps she is taking to tackle gambling-related harms. (906079)

12Eddie Hughes (Walsall North)
Whether she has had recent discussions with representatives of creative industries on the impact of AI on that sector. (906080)

13Sir Edward Leigh (Gainsborough)
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on steps to prevent protestors from disrupting sporting events. (906082)

14Dr Rupa Huq (Ealing Central and Acton)
What steps her Department is taking to provide financial support to arts and cultural organisations. (906083)

At 10.00am

Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

T1Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Slough)
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. (906098)

T2Duncan Baker (North Norfolk) (906099)

T3Dr Rupa Huq (Ealing Central and Acton) (906100)

T4Ian Paisley (North Antrim) (906102)

T5Martyn Day (Linlithgow and East Falkirk) (906103)

T6Scott Benton (Blackpool South) (906104)

At 10.10am

Oral Questions to the Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners and the hon. Member for Midlothian, representing the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission

1Martyn Day (Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
To ask the hon. Member for Midlothian, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what recent discussions the Committee has had with the Electoral Commission on the adequacy of the implementation of voter ID requirements for national elections. (906085)

2Mr Louie French (Old Bexley and Sidcup)
To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what recent steps the Church of England has taken to increase the number of ordinands. (906086)

3Kevin Brennan (Cardiff West)
To ask the hon. Member for Midlothian, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, whether the Electoral Commission has issued recent guidance on elections to political parties and candidates. (906087)

4Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West)
To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what recent steps the Church of England has taken to participate in the community sponsorship scheme. (906088)

5Chris Stephens (Glasgow South West)
To ask the hon. Member for Midlothian, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, whether the Committee has had recent discussions with the Electoral Commission on the transparency of political donations from overseas. (906091)

6Peter Gibson (Darlington)
To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what discussions the Church of England has had with churches in Uganda following the passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 in that country. (906092)

7Dame Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North)
To ask the Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, if the Church of England will make an assessment of the potential merits of refusing to ordain clergy who do not personally recognise the ordination of women as diocesan bishops. (906093)

8Fiona Bruce (Congleton)
To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what recent steps the Church of England has taken to help protect freedom of religion and belief in other countries. (906094)

9Scott Benton (Blackpool South)
To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what recent steps the Church of England has taken to help support family relationships, parenting and marriage. (906095)

Urgent Questions and Statements

10.30am

Business Question to the Leader of the House

Ministerial Statements, including on:

Tata Group Gigafactory Investment (Minister for Industry and Economic Security)

Business of the Day

1. BACKBENCH BUSINESS

Until 5.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))

Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment Debate

Ian Mearns, on behalf of the Backbench Business Committee

That this House has considered matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment.

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

Presentation of Public Petitions

No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)

Car parking charges: Peter Gibson

Adjournment Debate

Until 5.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))

Proposed closure of Scunthorpe station ticket office: Holly Mumby-Croft

Business Today: Westminster Hall

Westminster Hall will not be sitting.

Written Statements

Statements to be Made Today

Secretary of State for Business and Trade

1.Departmental Update

Minister for the Cabinet Office

2.Cabinet Office Departmental Update

3.Supporting Civil Service Impartiality through Due Diligence Guidance

Secretary of State for Defence

4.Military Support to Ukraine

Secretary of State for Education

5.Schools update

The Chancellor of the Exchequer

6.Consultation on tax incentives for occupational health

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

7.Departmental Update

Secretary of State for the Home Department

8.Public safety updates

Secretary of State for Justice

9.Domestic Homicide Sentencing Review: Government Response to the Independent Review by Clare Wade KC

Leader of the House

10.State Opening of Parliament

Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

11.Departmental Update

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology

12.Consultation on Powers in Relation to UK-Related Domain Name Registries

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

13.Public Consultation on Occupational Health

Notes:

Texts of Written Statements are available from the Vote Office and on the internet at https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/.

Committee Reports Published Today

BUSINESS AND TRADE

12th Special Report: Post-pandemic economic growth: UK labour markets: Government response to the BEIS Committee’s Tenth Report of Session 2022-23 HC 1730
Time of publication: 00.01am

SPEAKER’S CONFERENCE

2nd Report: Speaker’s Conference on the employment conditions of Members’ staff HC 1714
Time of publication: 09.00am

TREASURY

7th Special Report: Regulating Crypto: Government Response to the Committee’s Fifteenth Report HC 1752
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.

Monday 4 to Monday 11 September (ballot closed)

The ballot for Monday 4 to Monday 11 September is closed and will take place today.

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 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

Summer Adjournment - Tabling of Parliamentary Questions

The following arrangements will apply for the tabling of Questions for oral and written answer during the Summer Adjournment.

Questions for oral answer

Under Standing Order No. 22(6), the Speaker has made the following arrangements for tabling Questions for oral answer when the House returns:

Last date of tabling*

Date for answer

Departments etc.

Tuesday 29 August

Monday 4 September

Work and Pensions (T)**

Tuesday 29 August

Tuesday 5 September

Treasury (T)

Tuesday 29 August

Wednesday 6 September

Northern Ireland

Tuesday 29 August

Wednesday 6 September

Prime Minister

Tuesday 29 August

Thursday 7 September

Cabinet Office (T)

Tuesday 5 September

Monday 11 September

Defence (T)

Tuesday 5 September

Wednesday 13 September

Scotland

Wednesday 6 September

Tuesday 12 September

Justice (T)

Thursday 7 September

Wednesday 13 September

Prime Minister

Thursday 7 September

Thursday 14 September

Business and Trade (T)

Tuesday 12 September

Monday 18 September

Home Office (T)

Wednesday 13 September

Tuesday 19 September

Energy Security and Net Zero (T)

The results of the shuffles on 29 August will be published on 30 August. They will be available on the internet.

For further details of last tabling days for other departments and answering bodies, see the Order of Questions rota available on the Commons Business Paper website at https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk

Notes:

* The latest time for tabling is 12.30pm on each of these days.

** (T) denotes that there are Topical questions for this Department.

Questions for written answer on a named day

Time of tabling

Earliest date for named day answer

Until rise of the House on Thursday 20 July

Monday 4 September

From rise of the House on Thursday 20 July until 2.30pm on Friday 1 September

Wednesday 6 September (each Member may table up to five named day questions during this period)

Monday 4 September

Thursday 7 September

Summer Adjournment - Tabling of Amendments to Public Bills

During the Recess, amendments should be submitted by email to [email protected]. Amendments can be accepted from a Member’s Parliamentary network account, or from the network account of a member of staff who has been specifically authorised to act on the Member’s behalf.

If amendments are to be eligible for selection in any proceedings on bills in the House or Committee of the whole House on:

Monday 4 September, they should be tabled by 4.30pm on Wednesday 30 August

Tuesday 5 September, they should be tabled by 4.30pm on Thursday 31 August

Wednesday 6 September, they should be tabled by 4.30pm on Friday 1 September

Amendments tabled by these deadlines will be available on the relevant bill pages of the Parliamentary website from the morning after the deadline.

Applications to the Backbench Business Committee

The Backbench Business Committee has opportunities for debates in both the Chamber and Westminster Hall after the summer recess. If you would like to apply for one of these debates, please contact [email protected].

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/cm5803/cmstords/blue-add-so_03-07-2023/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/.

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.

Monday 4 September

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

WESTMINSTER HALL

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petitions 593296, 619481 and 620962 relating to assessments for disability benefits: Elliot Colburn, 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:

Fifth Report of the Work and Pensions Committee, Health assessments for benefits, HC 128.

Tuesday 5 September

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

Afterwards

Electronic Cigarettes (Branding, Promotion and Advertising): Ten Minute Rule Motion

Helen Hayes

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the branding, promotion and advertising of electronic cigarettes, for the purpose of preventing electronic cigarettes from being marketed in a way which appeals to children; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.

WESTMINSTER HALL

9.30am That this House has considered climate finance for tackling loss and damage: Chris Law

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

11.00am That this House has considered the Turing Scheme: Wendy Chamberlain

Notes:

The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

2.30pm That this House has considered the use of non-disclosure agreements in the workplace: Dame Maria Miller

4.00pm That this House has considered the cost of mains water connections for rural communities: Sir Simon Clarke

4.30pm That this House has considered British nationals detained overseas: Ms Marie Rimmer

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)).

Wednesday 6 September

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

Afterwards

Automated External Defibrillators (Housing Developments): Ten Minute Rule Motion

Stephen Metcalfe

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the provision of automated external defibrillators in all new housing developments of ten dwellings or more; to require developers to provide funding for the maintenance of such defibrillators for a period of ten years after installation; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.

WESTMINSTER HALL

9.30am That this House has considered financial education in schools: Jerome Mayhew

11.00am That this House has considered veterans in Handsworth: Esther McVey

Notes:

The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

2.30pm That this House has considered access to broadband services: Alyn Smith

4.00pm That this House has considered water resources plan proposals for Teddington: Munira Wilson

4.30pm That this House has considered the treatment of Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan: Elliot Colburn

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 7 September

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

9.30am Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office

10.15am Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office

Monday 11 September

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence

3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence

WESTMINSTER HALL

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petitions 610557, 616557 and 619609 relating to pay and financial support for healthcare students: Marsha De Cordova, 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 12 September

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice

12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice

Afterwards

Ten Minute Rule Motion

Sam Tarry

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 13 September

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

THURSDAY 14 September

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

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

MONDAy 18 September

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department

3.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department

tuesday 19 September

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero

12.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero

Afterwards

Ten Minute Rule Motion

Elliot Colburn

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.

tuesday 17 October

CHAMBER

Ten Minute Rule Motion

Brendan O'Hara

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.

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.

3. Housing

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.

4. Animals

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.

8. Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill: 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.

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).

9. Agriculture

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.

10. Police

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.

11. Environmental Protection

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.

12. Medicines

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.

13. Energy Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages

As amended in public bill committee, to be considered.

Notes:

Proceedings on Consideration will be brought to a conclusion no later than one hour before the moment of interruption; and proceedings on Third Reading will be brought to a conclusion no later than the moment of interruption (Order of 9 May).

For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).

King’s and Prince of Wales’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.

14. Council Tax

Dehenna Davison

That the draft Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections, Recall Petitions and Referendums (Ballot Secrecy, Candidates and Undue Influence) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 6 July, be approved.

15. Local Government

Dehenna Davison

That the draft Representation of the People (Franchise Amendment and Eligibility Review) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 6 July, be approved.

16. Police

Dehenna Davison

That the draft Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 6 July, be approved.

17. Consumer Protection

Paul Scully

That the draft Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 10 July, be approved.

18. Northern Ireland

Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris

That the Northern Ireland (Ministerial Appointment Functions) Regulations 2023 (SI., 2023, No. 776), dated 10 July 2023, a copy of which was laid before this House on 10 July, be approved.

19. Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments

Notes:

Senedd Cymru and the Scottish Parliament have approved Legislative Consent Resolutions relating to this Bill. Copies of the Resolutions are available in the Vote Office (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).

Lords Amendments 6, 7, 9 to 12, 14 to 21, 30, 32 to 34, 54, 68, 115, 117, 120, 124, 125, 173, 174 and 178 to 201 engage Commons financial privilege.

20. Road Traffic

Secretary Mark Harper

That the draft Public Charge Point Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 11 July, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

21. Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill: 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. 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 May).

King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.

22. Victims and Prisoners Bill: 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. 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 15 May).

23. NORTHERN IRELAND BUDGET (No. 2) BILL: COMMITTEE

Remaining stages will also be taken.

Notes:

Proceedings in Committee of the whole House, any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion two hours after the commencement of proceedings in Committee of the whole House (Order of 10 July). It is expected that this Bill will be certified as a Money Bill.

Relevant Documents:

Northern Ireland Main Estimates July 2023, CP 884

24. Senior Courts of England and Wales

Alex Chalk

That the draft Courts (Prescribed Recordings) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 17 July, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

25. Civil Aviation

Secretary Mark Harper

That the draft Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements) (No. 2) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 18 July, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

26. Companies

Secretary Kemi Badenoch

That the draft Companies (Strategic Report and Directors’ Report) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 19 July, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.