Contents
Chamber business
The House met at 11.30 am.
Prayers
1Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
2Urgent Question: Nutrient neutrality: Levelling up and Regeneration Bill (Rachel Maclean)
3Statements: (1) Work Capability Assessment consultation (Secretary Mel Stride)
(2) Illegal migration (Robert Jenrick)
4Electronic Cigarettes (Branding, Promotion and Advertising): Motion for leave to bring in a Bill (Standing Order No. 23)
Ordered, 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;
That Helen Hayes, Andrew Gwynne, Rachael Maskell, Alex Cunningham, Mary Kelly Foy, Mrs Paulette Hamilton, Kirsten Oswald, Maggie Throup, Caroline Nokes, Dr Caroline Johnson, Daisy Cooper and Peter Gibson present the Bill.
Helen Hayes accordingly presented the Bill.
Bill read the first time; to be read a second time on Friday 24 November, and to be printed (Bill 358).
Ordered, That the Speaker have leave of absence on Thursday 7 September to attend the G7 Speakers’ Conference.—(Penny Mordaunt.)
6Energy Bill [Lords]: Consideration of the Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee
New Clause NC52—(Andrew Bowie)—brought up, and read the first time.
Motion made and Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time.
The Deputy Speaker announced a time limit on backbench speeches (Standing Order No. 47(1)).
Question put and agreed to.
Question put, That new Clause NC52 be added to the Bill.
Question agreed to.
As it was after 6.00 pm the Deputy Speaker put the Questions necessary to bring proceedings on consideration to a conclusion (Programme Order, 9 May).
The following Questions were put forthwith (Standing Order No. 83E).
(1) That New Clauses NC63 to NC66 be added to the Bill (single Question on new Clauses moved by a Minister of the Crown).—(Andrew Bowie.)
Question agreed to.
(2) That new Clause NC12 be added to the Bill (Question on new Clause selected by the Speaker for separate decision).—(Wera Hobhouse.)
The House divided.
Division No. 315
Ayes: 192 (Tellers: Liz Twist, Mary Glindon)
Noes: 316 (Tellers: Steve Double, Ruth Edwards)
Question accordingly negatived.
(3) That new Clause NC39 be added to the Bill (Question on new Clause selected by the Speaker for separate decision).—(Alan Brown.)
The House divided.
Division No. 316
Ayes: 235 (Tellers: Marion Fellows, Peter Grant)
Noes: 306 (Tellers: Steve Double, Ruth Edwards)
Question accordingly negatived.
(4) That new Clause NC57 be added to the Bill (Question on new Clause selected by the Speaker for separate decision).—(Dr Alan Whitehead.)
The House divided.
Division No. 317
Ayes: 188 (Tellers: Liz Twist, Mary Glindon)
Noes: 310 (Tellers: Steve Double, Ruth Edwards)
Question accordingly negatived.
(5) That new Clause NC59 be added to the Bill (Question on new Clause selected by the Speaker for separate decision).—(Dr Alan Whitehead.)
The House divided.
Division No. 318
Ayes: 223 (Tellers: Liz Twist, Mary Glindon)
Noes: 310 (Tellers: Steve Double, Ruth Edwards)
Question accordingly negatived.
(6) That new Clause NC61 be added to the Bill (Question on new Clause selected by the Speaker for separate decision).—(Dr Alan Whitehead.)
The House divided.
Division No. 319
Ayes: 189 (Tellers: Liz Twist, Mary Glindon)
Noes: 305 (Tellers: Jacob Young, Julie Marson)
Question accordingly negatived.
(7) That Amendments 180, 131, 198, 181, 132, 199 to 209, 144 to 147, 139, 140, 141 to 142, 148, 121, 143, 149, 150 to 152, 210 to 213, 153 to 162, 163, 164, 70, 165, 122 to 124, 214 to 216, 125 to 129, 71, 72, 133, 134, 217, 218, 73 to 76, 166, 77 to 79, 103, 219 to 224, 182 to 184, 185, 186 to 193, 225 to 229, 80, 81, 230 to 238, 82, 194, 239, 195, 240, 241, 83, 242, 84 to 94, 243, 176, 177, 196 , 178, 244, 104 to 110, 169, 179, 111 to 120, 95 to 100, 197, 101, 135 to 138, 167, 168 and 102 be made. (single Question on remaining Amendments moved by a Minister of the Crown).—(Secretary Claire Coutinho.)
Question agreed to.
Consideration completed.
7Energy Bill [Lords]: Third Reading
Andrew Stephenson signified King’s consent, as far as His Majesty’s interest is concerned.
Andrew Stephenson signified Prince of Wales’s consent, as far as his interest is concerned.
As it was after 7.00 pm, the Deputy Speaker put the Question necessary to bring proceedings on Third Reading to a conclusion (Programme Order, 9 May).
Motion made and Question put forthwith, That the Bill be now read the third time.
The House divided.
Division No. 320
Ayes: 280 (Tellers: Jacob Young, Julie Marson)
Noes: 19 (Tellers: Scott Benton, Mr Philip Hollobone)
Question accordingly agreed to and Bill passed with Amendments.
8Statutory Instruments: Motions for approval
(1) Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), That the draft Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (Amendment) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 6 June, be approved.—(Andrew Stephenson.)
Question agreed to.
(2) Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), 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.—(Andrew Stephenson.)
Question agreed to.
A public petition from residents of Wellingborough, Northamptonshire and the surrounding areas relating to Wilby Way roundabout was presented and read by Mr Peter Bone.
Subject: Local bank branch closures (Amy Callaghan)
Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Andrew Stephenson.)
Adjourned at 7.53 pm until tomorrow.
Other Proceedings
Lords Messages
11Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill
The Lords do not insist on their Amendments to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill, to which the Commons have disagreed; they agree to the Commons Amendments in lieu; they agree to the Commons Amendments to the words so restored to the Bill; they propose Amendments to the words so restored to the Bill with consequential Amendments to which they desire the agreement of the Commons; and they agree to the Commons consequential Amendment.
Printing of Lords Messages
12Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill
Lords Message to be considered tomorrow, and to be printed (Bill 359).
Private Business
13High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill
Mr Speaker laid upon the Table a Report from the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, pursuant to Order (25 January 2022), That, in the case of the Petition for Additional Provision deposited on 3 July 2023 in relation to the High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill, certain Standing Orders are applicable. Furthermore, of those which are applicable, Standing Orders 4, 4A, 10, 10A, 11, 12, 12A, 13, 27, 27A, 34, 36, 39, 41, 45 and 47 have not been complied with.
Report referred to the Standing Orders Committee.
Changes to Notices Given
Order for Second Reading on Friday 8 September, read and discharged.
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 22 September.
15Affordable Housing (Conversion of Commercial Property) Bill
Order for Second Reading on Friday 29 September, read and discharged.
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 24 November.
General Committees: Reports
16Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill Committee
Dame Caroline Dinenage (Chair) reported:
(1) That the Committee had come to the following Resolution, That, subject to the discretion of the Chair, any written evidence received by the Committee shall be reported to the House for publication; and
(2) written evidence.
Written evidence to be published.
17Second Delegated Legislation Committee
Philip Davies (Chair) reported the draft Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2023.
18Third Delegated Legislation Committee
Caroline Nokes (Chair) reported the draft Human Medicines (Amendment Relating to Original Pack Dispensing) (England and Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2023.
General Committees: Appointments
The Speaker appoints the Chair of General Committees and members of Programming Sub-Committees, and allocates Statutory Instruments to Delegated Legislation Committees.
The Committee of Selection nominates Members to serve on General Committees (and certain Members to serve on Grand Committees).
19Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill Committee
Members: Gary Sambrook discharged and Lia Nici nominated in substitution.
20Second Delegated Legislation Committee (draft Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2023)
Members: Bob Seely discharged and Jerome Mayhew nominated in substitution.
21Third Delegated Legislation Committee (draft Human Medicines (Amendment Relating to Original Pack Dispensing) (England and Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2023)
Members: Dean Russell discharged and Andrew Jones nominated in substitution.
Select Committees: Reports
22Backbench Business Committee
Transcript of representations made on Tuesday 5 September to be published (Ian Mearns).
23Business and Trade Committee
(1) UK plc: Government response to the BEIS Committee’s Ninth Report of Session 2022–23: Thirteenth Special Report, to be published (HC 1788);
(2) Correspondence from the Chief Executive of McDonald’s relating to culture and working conditions at McDonald’s: Written evidence, to be published;
(3) Correspondence from the Chief Executive of the Competition and Markets Authority relating to the Microsoft – Activision merger: Written evidence, to be published;
(4) Correspondence from the Minister for Enterprise, Markets and Small Business: Written evidence, to be published;
(5) Correspondence from the Minister for Industry and Economic Security relating to a Shipbuilding Credit Guarantee Scheme: Written evidence, to be published;
(6) Correspondence from the Minister for International Trade: Written evidence, to be published;
(7) Correspondence from the Minister for Levelling Up and the Minister for Enterprise, Markets and Small Business relating to the core functions and funding of Local Enterprise Partnerships: Written evidence, to be published;
(8) Correspondence with the Chief Executive of the Health and Safety Executive relating to night shift workers: Written evidence, to be published;
(9) The Post Office: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1501)
(Andy McDonald).
24Culture, Media and Sport Committee
(1) Gambling regulation: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 1010);
(2) Pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Media Bill: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1287);
(3) The work of the BBC: Written evidence, to be published (HC 382)
(Dame Caroline Dinenage).
(1) Aviation Procurement: Winging it?: Tenth Report, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Report (HC 178);
(2) Cultural Defence Diplomacy: A softer side of UK Defence: Government Response to the Committee’s Seventh Report of Session 2022–23: Seventh Special Report of Session 2022–23, to be printed (HC 1778);
(3) Correspondence from the Minister for Defence Procurement, relating to an update on the Army’s Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) programmes: Written evidence, to be published;
(4) Correspondence from the Minister for the Defence Procurement, relating to Defence Equipment & Support: Written evidence, to be published;
(5) Correspondence with the Permanent Secretary, relating to MOD Annual Report and Accounts 2021–22: Written evidence, to be published
(Mr Tobias Ellwood).
(1) Pre-appointment hearing for His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 1800);
(2) Correspondence from Ofqual relating to progress towards delivery of exam results: Written evidence, to be published;
(3) Correspondence from the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Enterprise and Markets relating to minimum service levels: Written evidence, to be published;
(4) Ofsted’s work with schools: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1507);
(5) Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND): Written evidence, to be published (HC 1248);
(6) Teacher recruitment, training and retention: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1207)
(Mr Robin Walker).
27Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
(1) Pet welfare and abuse: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 1123);
(2) Correspondence from the Environment Agency relating to the publication of water body data: Written evidence, to be published;
(3) Correspondence from the Minister for Enterprise, Markets and Small Business on the publication of the review of the Groceries Code Adjudicator: Written evidence, to be published;
(4) Correspondence from the Minister for Environmental Quality and Resilience relating to Single Use Carrier Bags charges: Written evidence, to be published;
(5) Correspondence from the Minister for Food, Farming and Fisheries relating to the fishing industry: Written evidence, to be published;
(6) Correspondence from the National Sheep Association relating to availability of vaccines for the farming sector: Written evidence, to be published;
(7) Correspondence with the Minister for Biosecurity, Marine and Rural Affairs relating to APHA redevelopment funding: Written evidence, to be published;
(8) Correspondence with the Secretary of State relating to border control posts: Written evidence, to be published;
(9) Tenant farmers: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1307);
(10) Thames Water and the financial resilience of the water industry: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1704);
(11) UK trade policy: food and agriculture: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1364)
(Sir Robert Goodwill).
(1) The UK’s engagement in Central Asia: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 1158);
(2) Correspondence from the FCDO relating to Vladimir Kara-Murza’s appeal hearing: Written evidence, to be published;
(3) Correspondence with the Secretary of State for Defence relating to former UK RAF pilots training the Chinese military: Written evidence, to be published;
(4) Correspondence with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs: Written evidence, to be published;
(5) The situation in Sudan: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1312);
(6) Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Written evidence, to be published (HC 171)
(Alicia Kearns).
29Health and Social Care Committee
(1) Digital transformation in the NHS: Government Response to the Committee’s Eighth Report of Session 2022–23: Eleventh Special Report, to be printed (HC 1083);
(2) Prevention in health and social care: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 965);
(3) Assisted dying/assisted suicide: Written evidence, to be published (HC 711);
(4) Correspondence from the Chair of the Professional Standards Authority: Written evidence, to be published;
(5) Correspondence from the Chief Executive of the UK Health and Security Agency: Written evidence, to be published;
(6) Correspondence from the Minister for Enterprise, Markets and Small Business: Written evidence, to be published;
(7) Correspondence from the Minister for Health and Women’s Health and the Minister for Crime, Policing and Fire: Written evidence, to be published;
(8) Correspondence from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Mental Health and Women’s Health Strategy: Written evidence, to be published;
(9) Correspondence from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Primary Care and Public Health: Written evidence, to be published;
(10) Correspondence from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for the Lords): Written evidence, to be published;
(11) Correspondence with the Nursing and Midwifery Council: Written evidence, to be published;
(12) Correspondence with the Secretary of State: Written evidence, to be published;
(13) Future cancer: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1250);
(14) Workforce plan: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1712)
(Steve Brine).
30International Development Committee
(1) UK Small Island Developing States Strategy: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 1298);
(2) Future of UK aid: Written evidence, to be published (HC 148);
(3) Investment for development: The UK’s strategy towards development finance institutions: Written evidence, to be published (HC 884)
(Sarah Champion).
31Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
PSNI data breaches: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 1791) (Simon Hoare).
Public engagement on e-petitions: Written evidence, to be published (HC 73) (Catherine McKinnell).
33Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
(1) The Role of Non-Executive Directors in Government: Government’s response to the Committee’s Seventh Report of Session 2022–23: Seventh Special Report, to be printed (HC 1805);
(2) Transforming the UK’s Evidence Base: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 1682);
(3) Correspondence from the Chief Executive of the Electoral Commission relating to a complex cyber-attack on the Electoral Commission: Written evidence, to be published;
(4) Correspondence from the Chief Executive Officer of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman relating to her recent appointment to the role: Written evidence, to be published;
(5) Correspondence from the Deputy Prime Minister relating to the National Cyber Strategy 2022 - Annual Progress Report: Written evidence, to be published;
(6) Correspondence from the Deputy Prime Minister relating to the National Risk Register: Written evidence, to be published;
(7) Correspondence from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman for England and Chair of the Commission for Local Administration in England, relating to the Annual Review of Local Government complaints in England for 2022–2023: Written evidence, to be published;
(8) Correspondence from the Minister of State in the Cabinet Office relating to controls on the import of goods into Great Britain: Written evidence, to be published;
(9) Correspondence with the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, and the Minister for the Cabinet Office and HM Paymaster General relating to the Government’s plans for embedding outcome delivery plans across Whitehall: Written evidence, to be published;
(10) Devolution capability in Whitehall: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1438);
(11) The work of the Cabinet Office: Written evidence, to be published (HC 950);
(12) Work of the Commissioner for Public Appointments: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1777)
(Mr William Wragg).
34Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
(1) Commercialising quantum technologies: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1812);
(2) Correspondence from the Department for Business and Trade relating to Tata Group gigafactory investment: Written evidence, to be published;
(3) Correspondence from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology relating to Building Digital UK Corporate Plan 2023–2026: Written evidence, to be published;
(4) Correspondence from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology relating to low earth orbit satellite communications: Written evidence, to be published;
(5) Correspondence from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) relating to the appointment of the ESRC Executive Chair: Written evidence, to be published;
(6) Correspondence from the Medical Research Council (MRC) relating to the appointment of the MRC Executive Chair: Written evidence, to be published;
(7) The work of the Government Chief Scientific Adviser: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1613)
(Greg Clark).
(1) Self-driving vehicles: Seventh Report, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Report (HC 519);
(2) Accessible transport: legal obligations: Part of the written evidence, to be published (HC 580);
(3) Minimum service levels for rail: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1153);
(4) National Networks National Policy Statement: Written evidence, to be published (HC 903);
(5) Rail services and infrastructure: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1041);
(6) Smart motorways: progress update: Written evidence, to be published (HC 606);
(7) Work of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency: Written evidence, to be published (HC 816);
(8) Work of the Operator of Last Resort: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1708)
(Iain Stewart).
(1) Appointment of Tom Josephs to the Budget Responsibility Committee:
(i) Twenty-first Report, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Report (HC 1799);
(ii) Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 1799);
(2) Bank of England Monetary Policy Reports: Written evidence, to be published (HC 143);
(3) Tax simplification: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1425);
(4) The work of HM Revenue and Customs: Written evidence, to be published (HC 783);
(5) Work of the Financial Conduct Authority: Written evidence, to be published (HC 142)
(Harriett Baldwin).
Lindsay Hoyle
Speaker
Westminster Hall
The sitting began at 09.30 am.
Business appointed by the Chairman of Ways and Means (Standing Order No. 10(6))
1Climate finance for tackling loss and damage
Resolved, That this House has considered climate finance for tackling loss and damage.—(Chris Law.)
The sitting was suspended between 10.48 am and 11.00 am.
Resolved, That this House has considered the Turing Scheme.—(Wendy Chamberlain.)
The sitting was suspended between 11.28 am and 2.30 pm (Standing Order No. 10(1)(b)).
3Use of non-disclosure agreements in the workplace
Resolved, That this House has considered the use of non-disclosure agreements in the workplace.—(Dame Maria Miller.)
4The cost of mains water connection for rural communities
Resolved, That this House has considered the cost of mains water connections for rural communities.—(Sir Simon Clarke.)
The sitting was suspended between 4.23 pm and 4.30 pm.
5British nationals detained overseas
Resolved, That this House has considered British nationals detained overseas.—(Marie Rimmer.)
Sitting adjourned without Question put (Standing Order No. 10(14)).
Adjourned at 5.28 pm until tomorrow.
Eleanor Laing
Chairman of Ways and Means
Papers Laid
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution
Draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2023 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum and an Impact Assessment (by Command) (Secretary Suella Braverman)
Papers subject to Negative Resolution
Customs (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (SI, 2023, No. 958), dated 4 September 2023 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Victoria Atkins)
Windsor Framework (Retail Movement Scheme: Public Health, Marketing and Organic Product Standards and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2023 (SI, 2023, No. 959), dated 1 September 2023 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Thérèse Coffey)
Other papers
Explanatory Memorandum for the Building (Higher-Risk Buildings Procedures) (England) Regulations 2023 (SI, 2023, No. 909) (by Command) (Lee Rowley).
Lord Chief Justice’s Report 2023 (by Act) (Clerk of the House)
Review of the Arbitration Act 1996: Final report and Bill (by Act), to be printed (HC 1787) (Secretary Alex Chalk)
(1) Report and Accounts of Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust for 2022–23 (by Act) (Secretary Steve Barclay)
(2) Report and Accounts of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust for 2022–23 (by Act) (Secretary Steve Barclay)
(3) Report and Accounts of Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust for 2022–23 (by Act) (Secretary Steve Barclay)
(4) Report and Accounts of Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust for 2022–23 (by Act) (Secretary Steve Barclay)
(5) Report and Accounts of Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for 2022–23 (by Act) (Secretary Steve Barclay)
(6) Report and Accounts of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust for 2022–23 (by Act) (Secretary Steve Barclay)
(7) Report and Accounts of Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust for 2022–23 (by Act) (Secretary Steve Barclay)
(8) Report and Accounts of Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust for 2022–23 (by Act) (Secretary Steve Barclay)
(9) Report and Accounts of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust for 2022–23 (by Act) (Secretary Steve Barclay)
(10) Report and Accounts of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for 2022–23 (by Act) (Secretary Steve Barclay)
Report and Accounts of the General Osteopathic Council 2022–23 (by Act) (Secretary Steve Barclay)
9Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies
Annual Report to Parliament on the monitoring programme for transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) for 2021 and 2022 (by Act) (Secretary Thérèse Coffey)
Work Capability Assessment: Activities and Descriptors Consultation (by Command) (CP 930) (Secretary Mel Stride)
Withdrawn papers
Explanatory Memorandum for the Building (Higher-Risk Buildings Procedures) (England) Regulations 2023 (SI, 2023, No. 909) (laid 17 August).
SPEAKER’S CERTIFICATE
MONEY BILL
Northern Ireland Budget (No. 2) Bill
The Speaker has certified that the Northern Ireland Budget (No. 2) Bill is a Money Bill within the meaning of the Parliament Act 1911.