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Part 1: Business Today

Summary Agenda: Chamber

Westminster Hall

Business Today: Chamber

9.30am Prayers

Followed by

Questions

Oral Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office

1Patricia Gibson (North Ayrshire and Arran)
Whether he has held recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of the publication of the resignation honours lists of the Rt hon. Member for South West Norfolk and the former Rt hon. Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip on public trust in (a) politicians and (b) political institutions. (906243)

2Dr Luke Evans (Bosworth)
Whether he has held recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on co-operation with international partners on responding to the potential challenges of the use of artificial intelligence. (906244)

3Mohammad Yasin (Bedford)
What steps he is taking to help ensure high standards of propriety in public life. (906245)

4Dame Angela Eagle (Wallasey)
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the remit of the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Interests. (906246)

5Andrew Gwynne (Denton and Reddish)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help ensure that services provided by the Government meet the needs of veterans and their families. (906247)

6Kate Osamor (Edmonton)
What recent steps his Department has taken to co-operate with the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. (906248)

7Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire)
What steps he is taking to ensure cyber-security across Government Departments. (906249)

8Dame Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North)
What recent steps he has taken to implement the interim recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry. (906250)

9Selaine Saxby (North Devon)
What assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the progress made on moving Afghan people from hotels to settled accommodation. (906251)

10Justin Madders (Ellesmere Port and Neston)
What steps he is taking to help ensure high standards of propriety in public life. (906252)

11Jeff Smith (Manchester, Withington)
What recent steps he has taken to implement the interim recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry. (906255)

12Jack Lopresti (Filton and Bradley Stoke)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to (a) recognise the contribution of nuclear test veterans and (b) support the roll-out of the Nuclear Test Medal. (906256)

13Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering)
How many days of sick leave due to mental health were taken by civil servants in 2022. (906257)

14Sarah Olney (Richmond Park)
What assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of the Border Target Operating Model on the price of (a) meat, (b) fresh produce and (c) other foodstuffs. (906258)

15Mr Gagan Mohindra (South West Hertfordshire)
What steps his Department is taking to maintain public services during industrial action. (906259)

16Ruth Cadbury (Brentford and Isleworth)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help ensure value for money in public procurement. (906260)

17David Duguid (Banff and Buchan)
What progress his Department has made on strengthening national resilience. (906261)

18Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield)
Whether he is taking steps to encourage Departments to use environmentally sustainable transport. (906264)

19Mary Robinson (Cheadle)
What steps his Department is taking to help prevent public sector fraud. (906265)

20Peter Grant (Glenrothes)
What recent discussions he has held with Cabinet colleagues on supporting Afghan people who have been resettled in the UK to access independent accommodation. (906266)

21Amy Callaghan (East Dunbartonshire)
What recent discussions he has held with Cabinet colleagues on supporting Afghan people who have been resettled in the UK to access independent accommodation. (906267)

At 10.15am

Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office

T1Ruth Cadbury (Brentford and Isleworth)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (906268)

T2Mr Gagan Mohindra (South West Hertfordshire) (906270)

T3Debbie Abrahams (Oldham East and Saddleworth) (906271)

T4Mark Fletcher (Bolsover) (906272)

T5Chris Elmore (Ogmore) (906273)

T6Mary Glindon (North Tyneside) (906274)

T7Jessica Morden (Newport East) (906275)

T8David Duguid (Banff and Buchan) (906276)

T9Neil Coyle (Bermondsey and Old Southwark) (906277)

Urgent Questions and Statements

10.30am

Business Question to the Leader of the House

Ministerial Statements, including on:

HM Prisons and Probation Service update (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice)

Independent Review of Prevent six-month progress update (Home Secretary)

EU programmes update (Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology)

Business of the Day

1. BACKBENCH BUSINESS

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

Hormone pregnancy tests

Yasmin Qureshi

That this House notes that children were born with serious deformities due to the hormone pregnancy test drug Primodos, which was taken by expectant mothers between 1953 and 1975; further notes that official warnings were not issued about Primodos until eight years after the first reports indicated possible dangers; observes that the report by the Commission on Human Medicines’ Expert Working Group on Hormone Pregnancy Tests in 2017 was inconsistent with other academic reports; notes that the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review, First do no harm, found that Primodos caused avoidable harm; further notes that the Government has refused to acknowledge the recommendations by the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review relating to Primodos families; and calls on the Government to fully implement the recommendations in the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review and to set up a redress fund for families affected by Primodos.

Funding for the prevention of fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva

Sir Mike Penning

That this House has considered funding for the prevention of fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva.

Notes:

The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

Adjournment Debate

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

Skills provision for new cell and gene therapies: Liz Twist

Business Today: Westminster Hall

Order of Business

The sitting will last for up to three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1)).

1.30pm

That this House has considered the UK’s relationship with Mexico: Dan Carden

3.00pm

That this House has considered tax-free shopping for international visitors: Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown

Notes:

The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).

Written Statements

Statements to be Made Today

Secretary of State for Business and Trade

1.Business and trade update on trade negotiations, smarter regulation and recent departmental activity

Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

2.Publication of ‘A Sustainable Future - Reforming Club Football Governance:
Consultation Response’

Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero

3.Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

Secretary of State for the Home Department

4.Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology

5.UK Science update

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

Public Accounts Committee

Subject: New Hospital Programme

Witnesses: 10.00am: Shona Dunn, Permanent Secretary, and Natalie Forrest, Senior Responsible Owner for the New Hospitals Programme, Department of Health and Social Care; Amanda Pritchard, Chief Executive, Julian Kelly, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy CEO, and Professor Sir Stephen Powis, National Medical Director, NHS England

Room 15
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)

Public Bill Committees

Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill

(i) Further to consider the Bill, (ii) Further to consider the Bill, (iii) Further to consider the Bill, (iv) Further to consider the Bill

Witnesses: (i)11.30am: Jonathan Turner, CEO, UK Lawyers for Israel; Steven Barrett, Barrister, Radcliffe Chambers

(ii) 12.00pm: Yasmine Ahmed, UK Director, Human Rights Watch; Peter Frankental, Programme Director Economic Affairs, Amnesty International UK; Dave Timms, Head of Political Affairs, Friends of the Earth

(iii)12.30pm: Richard Hermer QC

(iv) 12.45pm: Melanie Phillips

The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
11.30am (public)

Committee Reports Published Today

BUSINESS AND TRADE

13th Special Report: UK plc: Government response to the BEIS Committee’s Ninth Report of Session 2022-23 HC 1788
Time of publication: 11.00am

DEFENCE

7th Special Report: Defence Diplomacy: A softer side of UK Defence: Government response to the Committee’s Seventh Report HC 1778
Time of publication: 11.00am

HUMAN RIGHTS (JOINT)

8th Special Report: Legislative Scrutiny: Illegal Migration Bill: Government response to the Committee’s Twelfth Report HC 1790
Time of publication: 11.00am

TREASURY

21st Report: Appointment of Tom Josephs to the Budget Responsibility Committee HC 1799
Time of publication: 11.00am

Announcements

Forthcoming End of Day Adjournment Debates

Applications for 30-minute end of day adjournment debates should be made to the Table Office by 7.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on the Wednesdays listed below. Members can submit their application via MemberHub, from their own email account or in hard copy. Application forms are available on the Table Office page on the Parliamentary intranet.

The ballot takes place on the day following the deadline. Members who are successful will be contacted by the Speaker’s Office.

Tuesday 12 to Tuesday 19 September (ballot closed)

The ballot for Tuesday 12 to Tuesday 19 September is closed and will take place today.

Monday 16 to Monday 23 October (deadline Wednesday 13 September 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

Tuesday 24 to Monday 30 October (deadline Wednesday 18 October 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

Forthcoming Westminster Hall Debates

Applications for 90, 60 and 30-minute debates should be made to the Table Office by 10.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on the 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 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

Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 October (deadline Monday 18 September 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Cabinet Office; Education; Energy Security and Net Zero; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Home Office; Northern Ireland; Transport; Treasury; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions

Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 October (deadline Monday 16 October 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; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Health and Social Care; Justice; Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Wales

Applications to the Backbench Business Committee

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

Elections of the Chairs of the Business and Trade Committee and the Petitions Committee

Nominations and ballot

Nominations for each election must be handed in to the Table Office or Public Bill Office on days when the House is sitting and at the latest by 12 noon on Tuesday 17 October. Nomination forms are available in those offices and in the Vote Office.

Only members of the Labour Party may be candidates in either election.

Each nomination shall consist of a signed declaration made by the candidate declaring their willingness to stand for election, accompanied by the signatures of fifteen Members elected to the House as members of the same party as the candidate. Nominations may (optionally) be accompanied by signatures of up to five Members elected to the House as members of any party other than that to which the candidate belongs, or members of no party.

No Member may sign more than one candidate’s nomination paper; if any Member does so, their signature will be invalidated for all nominations. Nominations may (optionally) be accompanied by a supporting statement of no more than 500 words: supporting statements are published online and in an election day booklet.

The ballot will take place between 11.00am and 2.30pm on Wednesday 18 October in the Aye division lobby.

As soon as practicable after the votes have been counted the Speaker will announce to the House the results of the ballot.

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 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

Afterwards

ONLINE SAFETY BILL: CONSIDERATION OF LORDS AMENDMENTS

PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS

Railway station ticket offices: Tim Farron

ADJOURNMENT DEBATE

150 years of the Scottish Football Association: Douglas Ross

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)).

Relevant Documents:

Summary of public engagement by the Petitions Committee on pay and financial support for healthcare students, reported to the House on 5 September 2023, HC 73

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

Electricity Supply (Vulnerable Customers): Ten Minute Rule Motion

Sam Tarry

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require Ofgem to amend the conditions of an electricity supply licence in relation to vulnerable customers; to require Ofgem to establish a fund for the purpose of rectifying dangerous electrical faults for vulnerable customers; to require energy supply companies to inform vulnerable customers about the services available to customers on the Priority Services Register; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

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

Business and Trade Committee

Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

That Alan Brown be discharged from the Business and Trade Committee and Douglas Chapman be added.

Defence Committee

Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

That Dave Doogan be discharged from the Defence Committee and Martin Docherty-Hughes be added.

Foreign Affairs Committee

Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

That Drew Hendry be discharged from the Foreign Affairs Committee and Brendan O'Hara be added.

Health and Social Care Committee

Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

That Martyn Day be discharged from the Health and Social Care Committee and Amy Callaghan be added.

Justice Committee

Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

That Stuart C McDonald be discharged from the Justice Committee and Chris Stephens be added.

Procedure Committee

Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

That Owen Thompson be discharged from the Procedure Committee and Kirsty Blackman be added.

Treasury Committee

Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

That Douglas Chapman be discharged from the Treasury Committee and Drew Hendry be added.

Women and Equalities Committee

Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

That Ms Anum Qaisar be discharged from the Women and Equalities Committee and Kirsten Oswald be added.

PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS

Levenshulme Station and Gorton Station ticket office closures: Afzal Khan

Dynamic pricing strategy: Martyn Day

Reddish North station ticket office closures : Andrew Gwynne

WESTMINSTER HALL

9.30am That this House has considered PANS and PANDS: Wendy Chamberlain

Notes:

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

11.00am That this House has considered the level of public ownership in the offshore wind sector: Kenny MacAskill

Notes:

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

2.30pm That this House has considered flying schools: Tim Loughton

4.00pm That this House has considered UK support for at-risk academics: Sir Julian Lewis

4.30pm That this House has considered the treatment of LGBT+ people and their spouses in social care settings: Helen Hayes

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 13 September

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

Asbestos (National Register): Ten Minute Rule Motion

Andrew Percy

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide for a national register of asbestos present in non-domestic premises and of the condition of that asbestos; 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 railway ticket offices: Chris Loder

Notes:

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

11.00am That this House has considered the Border Target Operating Model for food and biosecurity: Mrs Natalie Elphicke

Notes:

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

2.30pm That this House has considered high street heritage and empty properties in conservation areas: Jack Brereton

4.00pm That this House has considered World Sepsis Day: Christina Rees

4.30pm That this House has considered the energy supply market and small businesses: Robin Millar

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 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

WESTMINSTER HALL

1.30pm That this House has considered the matter of support for kinship carers: Munira Wilson

3.00pm That this House has considered community pharmacies: Peter Aldous

Notes:

The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).

MONDAy 18 September

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

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

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

tuesday 19 September

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

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

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

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.

WESTMINSTER HALL

9.30am That this House has considered freedom of religion and belief: Fiona Bruce

Notes:

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

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.

Wednesday 18 October

CHAMBER

Ten Minute Rule Motion

Lilian Greenwood

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.

MONDAY 23 OCTOBER

WESTMINSTER HALL

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petitions 561730 and 576886, relating to honesty in politics: Martyn Day, on behalf of the Petitions Committee

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).

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. 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.

2. 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.

3. Renters (Reform) Bill: Second Reading

Notes:

King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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).

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

If, at the conclusion of this Session of Parliament, proceedings on the Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill have not been completed, they shall be resumed in the next Session (Carry-over Order, 17 April).

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. Environmental Protection

Secretary Thérèse Coffey

That the draft Environmental Civil Sanctions (England) (Amendment) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 12 July, be approved.

Notes:

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

14. Environmental Protection

Secretary Thérèse Coffey

That the draft Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 12 July, be approved.

Notes:

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

15. 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).

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

If, at the conclusion of this Session of Parliament, proceedings on the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill have not been completed, they shall be resumed in the next Session (Carry-over Order, 17 May).

King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.

16. 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).

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

If, at conclusion of this Session of Parliament, proceedings on the Victims and Prisoners Bill have not been completed, they shall be resumed in the next Session (Carry-over Order, 15 May).

17. Senior Courts of England and Wales

Secretary 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. Town and Country Planning

Rachel Maclean

That the draft Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 20 July, be approved.

Notes:

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

21. United Kingdom Internal Market

Secretary Kemi Badenoch

That the draft United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Services Exclusions) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 20 July, be approved.

Notes:

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

22. Retained EU Law Reform

Secretary Thérèse Coffey

That the draft Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases (Amendment) Regulations, which were laid before this House on 4 September, be approved.

Notes:

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

23. Northern Ireland

Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris

That the draft Local Elections (Northern Ireland) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 4 September, be approved.

Notes:

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

24. Representation of the People, Northern Ireland

Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris

That the draft Representation of the People (Franchise Amendment and Eligibility Review) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 4 September, be approved.

Notes:

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

25. Representation of the People

Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris

That the draft Representation of the People and Recall Petition (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 4 September, be approved.

Notes:

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

26. Retained EU Law Reform

Secretary Kemi Badenoch

That the draft Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Revocation and Sunset Disapplication) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 4 September, be approved.

Notes:

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

27. Exiting The European Union

Secretary Thérèse Coffey

That the draft Windsor Framework (Enforcement etc.) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 4 September, be approved.

Notes:

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

28. Dangerous Drugs

Secretary Suella Braverman

That the draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 5 September, be approved.

Notes:

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

29. ELECTORAL COMMISSION

Penny Mordaunt

That an humble address be presented to His Majesty, praying that His Majesty will re-appoint Dame Susan Bruce as an Electoral Commissioner with effect from 1 January 2024 for the period ending 31 December 2026; appoint Sheila Ritchie as an Electoral Commissioner with effect from 1 February 2024 for the period ending 31 January 2027; and appoint Carole Mills as an Electoral Commissioner with effect from 1 January 2024 for the period ending 31 December 2027.

Relevant Documents:

Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission, Appointment and re-appointment of Electoral Commission, Second Report 2023, HC 1766.

30. Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism

Secretary Suella Braverman

That the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 6 September, be approved.

Notes:

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