Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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11.30am |
Prayers |
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The ballot for election of the Chairs of the Business and Trade Committee, Petitions Committee and Committee on Standards will take place in the ‘Aye’ Lobby between 11.00am and 2.30pm |
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Afterwards |
Oral Questions: Wales |
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12 noon |
Oral Questions: Prime Minister |
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12.30pm |
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Explosion at the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) |
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No debate |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Brain tumours (Siobhain McDonagh) |
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No debate |
Energy Bill [Lords]: Programme (No. 2) (Motion) |
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Up to two hours* |
Energy Bill [Lords]: Consideration of Lords Message (*if the Energy Bill [Lords]: Programme (No. 2) motion is agreed to) |
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Up to 90 minutes |
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Up to 90 minutes |
Speaker’s Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Motion) |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: South Fylde Line (Mark Menzies) |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
Support for stability in Libya |
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11.00am |
Staffing of railway stations in Cumbria |
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(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
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2.30pm |
Ports and green energy |
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4.00pm |
Business banking and undesignated client accounts |
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4.30pm |
Hate crime against the LGBT+ community |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
1Anna McMorrin (Cardiff North)
What steps his Department is taking to help prevent crime in Wales. (906594)
2Scott Benton (Blackpool South)
What steps the Government is taking to improve economic links between Wales and the North West. (906595)
3Andrea Leadsom (South Northamptonshire)
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of Welsh Government policy on health authorities on cross-border health care. (906596)
4Chris Elmore (Ogmore)
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the cost of living in Wales. (906597)
5Deidre Brock (Edinburgh North and Leith)
What recent assessment he has made of the strength of the Union. (906598)
6Patricia Gibson (North Ayrshire and Arran)
What assessment he has made of the impact of increases in the cost of living on people in Wales. (906599)
7Tonia Antoniazzi (Gower)
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on energy costs for (a) households and (b) businesses in Wales. (906600)
8David Duguid (Banff and Buchan)
What discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Wales) Order 2022 on the Welsh economy. (906601)
9David Linden (Glasgow East)
What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the impact of increases in mortgage interest rates on homeowners in Wales. (906602)
10Michael Fabricant (Lichfield)
What discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on supporting narrow gauge railway tourism in Wales. (906604)
11Marco Longhi (Dudley North)
What discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Wales) Order 2022 on the Welsh economy. (906605)
12Hywel Williams (Arfon)
What recent assessment he has made of the strength of the Union. (906606)
13Robin Millar (Aberconwy)
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of Welsh Government policy on health authorities on cross-border health care. (906608)
At 12 noon
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
Q1 Chris Law (Dundee West)
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18 October. (906569)
Q2 Janet Daby (Lewisham East) (906570)
Q3 Richard Foord (Tiverton and Honiton) (906571)
Q4 Sajid Javid (Bromsgrove) (906572)
Q5 Karin Smyth (Bristol South) (906573)
Q6 Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Glasgow South) (906574)
Q7 Andy Carter (Warrington South) (906575)
Q8 Stephen Crabb (Preseli Pembrokeshire) (906577)
Q9 Martin Vickers (Cleethorpes) (906578)
Q10 Gavin Newlands (Paisley and Renfrewshire North) (906579)
Q11 Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (906580)
Q12 Mark Eastwood (Dewsbury) (906581)
Q13 Rebecca Long Bailey (Salford and Eccles) (906582)
Q14 Patricia Gibson (North Ayrshire and Arran) (906583)
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 explosion at the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza (David Lammy)
Presentation of Bills
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
International Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill
Fiona Bruce
Bill to require the Prime Minister to appoint a Special Envoy for International Freedom of Religion or Belief; to establish an Office of the Special Envoy; and for connected purposes.
Government of Wales (Referendum on Devolution) Bill
Mr Rob Roberts
Bill to make provision for a referendum on devolution in Wales; to provide that no further such referendum may take place within twenty five years; and for connected purposes.
Business of the Day
1. Brain Tumours: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
Siobhain McDonagh
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to set a target for the number of glioblastoma patients who take part in clinical trials each year; to require training for medical oncologists to include training relating to brain cancers; to provide that any drug that has been licensed for use on tumours must be trialled on people with brain tumours; to make provision in relation to neuro-oncology multidisciplinary teams in the NHS, including a requirement that each such team must include a medical oncologist; to require manufacturers of drugs licensed to treat tumours to make those drugs available in specified circumstances for clinical trials relating to brain tumours; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
2. ENERGY BILL [LORDS]: PROGRAMME (NO. 2)
No debate (Standing Order No. 83A(7))
Claire Coutinho
That the following provisions shall apply to the Energy Bill [Lords] for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 9 May 2023 (Energy Bill [Lords] (Programme)):
Consideration of Lords Message
(1)Proceedings on the Lords Message shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion two hours after their commencement.
Subsequent stages
(2)Any further Message from the Lords may be considered forthwith without any Question being put.
(3)The proceedings on any further Message from the Lords shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement.
3. Energy Bill [Lords]: Consideration of Lords Message
Up to two hours (if the Energy Bill [Lords]: Programme (No. 2) motion is agreed to)
Notes:
Senedd Cymru decided not to approve a Legislative Consent Resolution relating to this Bill. The Scottish Parliament has approved a Legislative Consent Resolution relating to this Bill. Copies of the Resolution are available in the Vote Office (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
Nothing in the Lords Message engages financial privilege.
For a motion relating to the Lords Message, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Business to be Taken at 7.00pm
No debate (Standing Order No. 41A(3))
The Prime Minister
That, at this day’s sitting, Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply to the Motion in the name of Secretary Mark Harper relating to Civil Aviation.
Business of the Day
Up to 90 minutes (Standing Order No. 16(1))
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.
5. SPEAKER’S COMMITTEE FOR THE INDEPENDENT PARLIAMENTARY STANDARDS AUTHORITY
Up to 90 minutes (Standing Order No. 16(1))
Penny Mordaunt
That Lucy Powell be appointed to the Speaker’s Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority in place of Thangam Debbonaire, until the end of the present Parliament, in pursuance of paragraph 1(d) of Schedule 3 to the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009, as amended.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
Adjournment Debate
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
South Fylde Line: Mark Menzies
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 support for stability in Libya: Fabian Hamilton
11.00am
That this House has considered staffing of railway stations in Cumbria: Tim Farron
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
That this House has considered ports and green energy: Stephen Crabb
Relevant Documents:
Second Report of the Welsh Affairs Committee, Floating Offshore Wind in Wales, HC 1182, and the Government response, HC 1405
Second Report of the Welsh Affairs Committee of Session 2019–21, Freeports and Wales, HC 205, and the Government response, HC 667
4.00pm
That this House has considered business banking and undesignated client accounts: Kelly Tolhurst
4.30pm
That this House has considered the matter of hate crime against the LGBT+ community: Stephen Doughty
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 Science, Innovation and Technology
1.Government Policy Framework for Greater Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Resilience
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
Room 13
9.00am (private), 9.30am (private)
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Subject: The effect of paramilitary activity and organised crime on society in Northern Ireland
Witnesses: 9.30am: Dr Aaron Edwards, Senior Lecturer in Defence and International Affairs, The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst; Dr Seán Brennan, Independent Researcher
Room 5
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Subject: Pet welfare and abuse
Witnesses: 9.30am: David Martin, Group Animal Welfare Advisor, IVC Evidensia; Dr Lawrence Newport, Lecturer in Law, Royal Holloway University of London; Dr Paula Boyden, Veterinary Director, Dog's Trust
10.30am: Dr Samantha Gaines, Head of Companion Animals, RSPCA; James McNally, Partner, Slee Blackwell Solicitors
Room 8
9.15am (private), 9.30am (public)
Subject: First Minister of Wales
Witnesses: 9.45am: Rt Hon Mark Drakeford MS, First Minister of Wales, Des Clifford, Director of the Office of the First Minister, and Piers Bisson, Director of European Transition, Constitution and Justice, Welsh Government
Room 16
9.15am (private), 9.45am (public)
Subject: Defined benefit pension schemes
Witnesses: 9.25am: Robert Smith, Member of Council, Royal Ordnance Pensioners Association; Nick Coleman, Member, BP Pensioner Group; David Carson, Member of Steering Committee, Hewlett Packard Pension Association (HPPA)
10.15am: Harus Rai, Chair, Association of Professional Pension Trustees; Janice Turner, Founding co-chair, Association of Member Nominated Trustees; Steve Hitchiner, President, Society of Pension Professionals; Leonard Bowman, Partner and Head of Corporate DB Endgame Strategy, Hymans Robertson
The Macmillan Room, Portcullis House
9.15am (private), 9.25am (public)
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Subject: Insect decline and UK food security
Witnesses: 9.30am: Professor Linda Field, Professor Emirita, Rothamsted Research; Professor Toby Bruce, Professor of Insect Chemical Ecology, Keele University
10.15am: Vicki Hird, Former Head of Sustainable Farming, Sustain; Henry Edmunds, Estate Owner, Cholderton Estate
11.15am: Minette Batters, President, National Farmers Union
Room 6
9.20am (private), 9.30am (public)
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Subject: British Museum
Witnesses: 10.00am: Rt Hon George Osborne, Chair of Trustees, and Sir Mark Jones, Interim Director, British Museum
11.00am: The Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay, Minister of State for Arts and Heritage, Department for Culture, Media and Sport; Maria Balshaw CBE, Chair, National Museum Directors Council, Director, Tate
Room 15
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Health and Social Care Committee
Subject: Prevention in health and social care
Witnesses: 10.00am: Dr Mark Green, Reader in Health Geography, University of Liverpool; Julia Thrift, Director of Healthier Place-making, Town and Country Planning Association
10.45am: Chris Naylor, Senior Fellow in Health Policy, The King's Fund; Simon Reeve, Deputy Director, Public Health Systems and Workforce, Office for Health Improvement and Disparities
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Subject: Air traffic control disruption
Witnesses: 9.30am: Simon Calder, travel journalist and broadcaster, The Independent
9.50am: Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive, Airlines UK; Sophie Dekkers, Chief Commercial Officer, easyJet; Michael O'Leary, Group Chief Executive Officer, Ryanair; Mr Jonathan Hinkles, Chief Executive, Loganair
10.40am: Martin Rolfe, Chief Executive Officer, and Alistair Borthwick, Chief Financial Officer, NATS
11.10am: Rob Bishton, Chief Executive Designate, Civil Aviation Authority
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (public)
Women and Equalities Committee
Subject: Women's reproductive health
Witnesses: 10.00am: Naga Munchetty, Broadcaster and Journalist; Vicky Pattison, Broadcaster and Personality
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Subject: Pre-appointment hearing for the Chair of Ofgem
Witnesses: 1.30pm: Mark McAllister, Chair-elect, Ofgem
Room 6
1.00pm (private), 1.30pm (public)
Room 19
1.45pm (private)
Subject: The environmental sustainability of the Department for Education
Witnesses: 2.15pm: The Baroness Barran MBE, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for the School System and Student Finance), and Dr Jonathan Dewsbury, Director of Capital Operations and Net Zero, Department for Education
Room 15
2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public)
Room 5
2.00pm (private)
Subject: The work of HMRC
Witnesses: 2.15pm: Jim Harra, First Permanent Secretary, Angela MacDonald, Second Permanent Secretary, and Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia, Lead Non-Executive, HMRC
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public)
Room 7
2.30pm (private)
Room 13
4.30pm (private)
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
5.00pm (private)
Joint Committees
Subject: Daesh Inquiry
Witnesses: 3.00pm: Dr Ewelina Ochab, Programme Lawyer, International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI); Pari Ibrahim, Founder and Executive Director, Free Yezidi Foundation (FYF)
Room 16
2.45pm (private), 3.00pm (public), 4.00pm (private)
Virtual meeting
3.40pm (private)
Other
Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art
Room 8
4.30pm (private)
Committee Reports Published Today
SCOTTISH AFFAIRS
9th Special Report: Defence in Scotland: the North Atlantic and the High North: Government Response to the Committee’s Seventh Report of Session 2022-23
HC 1878
Time of publication: 09.00am
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS
8th Special Report: Where Civil Servants Work: Planning for the Future of the Government’s Estates: Government response to the Committee’s Eighth Report of Session 2022-23 HC 1868
Time of publication: 11.00am
TREASURY
8th Special Report: Tax Reliefs: Government Response to the Committee’s Twentieth Report HC 1875
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 24 to Monday 30 October (deadline Wednesday 18 October 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Forthcoming Westminster Hall Debates
There will be no Westminster Hall debates in the new Session of Parliament until the debate on the King’s Speech has concluded (Standing Order No. 10(2)(a)). The new rota for answering departments will be published in the Order Paper as soon as it is available, and Members will be able to submit applications when that rota is published.
Election of the Chairs of the Business and Trade Committee, the Petitions Committee and the Committee on Standards
The ballot will take place between 11.00am and 2.30pm today 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 three elections.
Final list of Members nominated for election as Chair of the Business and Trade Committee
Candidate: Liam Byrne
Nominated by (own party): Sir Stephen Timms, Jess Phillips, Clive Efford, Stella Creasy, John Spellar, Preet Kaur Gill, Mr Virendra Sharma, Mrs Paulette Hamilton, Fabian Hamilton, Paul Blomfield, Steve McCabe, Mr Barry Sheerman, Khalid Mahmood, Karl Turner, Tahir Ali
Nominated by (other parties or no party): Sir Iain Duncan Smith, Mr David Davis, John Penrose, Mrs Heather Wheeler, Damian Green
Interests declared: Chair, Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and International Monetary Fund; Member, Unison
Candidate: Dame Angela Eagle
Nominated by (own party): Ms Harriet Harman, Mr Clive Betts, Dame Meg Hillier, Liz Kendall, Rushanara Ali, Luke Pollard, Samantha Dixon, Dame Diana Johnson, Kevin Brennan, Ms Lyn Brown, Stephanie Peacock, Julie Elliott, Sarah Owen, Matthew Pennycook, Dame Nia Griffith
Nominated by (other parties or no party): Alison Thewliss, Patrick Grady, Harriett Baldwin, Dame Maria Miller, Munira Wilson
Interests declared: none
Candidate: Andy McDonald
Nominated by (own party): Mr Kevan Jones, Dan Carden, Charlotte Nichols, Ian Lavery, Rachael Maskell, Peter Dowd, Olivia Blake, Dawn Butler, Kim Johnson, Lloyd Russell-Moyle, Margaret Greenwood, Ian Mearns, Clive Lewis, Cat Smith, Mick Whitley
Nominated by (other parties or no party): Antony Higginbotham, Chris Stephens, Chris Loder, Richard Fuller, Peter Aldous
Interests declared: Member of Unite the Union.
Final list of Members nominated for election as Chair of the Petitions Committee
Candidate: Marsha De Cordova
Nominated by (own party): Mr David Lammy, Florence Eshalomi, Mrs Sharon Hodgson, Kim Johnson, Valerie Vaz, Sir Mark Hendrick, Naz Shah, Catherine West, Rosie Duffield, Rachel Hopkins, Paul Blomfield, Chi Onwurah, Kate Osamor, Abena Oppong-Asare, Fleur Anderson
Nominated by (other parties or no party): James Sunderland, Mark Fletcher, Tom Hunt, Andrea Leadsom, Tim Farron
Interests declared: none
Candidate: Cat Smith
Nominated by (own party): Sir Stephen Timms, Mr Ben Bradshaw, Andy McDonald, Stella Creasy, Ms Harriet Harman, Apsana Begum, Andrew Gwynne, Dame Diana Johnson, Clive Lewis, Emma Hardy, Dan Jarvis, Emma Lewell-Buck, Anna McMorrin, John McDonnell, Stephanie Peacock
Nominated by (other parties or no party): Martyn Day, Jonathan Gullis, Chris Clarkson, Mr Ranil Jayawardena, Jim Shannon
Interests declared: none
Candidate: Liz Twist
Nominated by (own party): Julie Elliott, Matt Western, Chris Evans, Mary Glindon, Judith Cummins, Mr Kevan Jones, Marie Rimmer, Alex Norris, Gill Furniss, Justin Madders, Alex Cunningham, John Spellar, Navendu Mishra, Gareth Thomas, Taiwo Owatemi
Nominated by (other parties or no party): Marion Fellows, Karen Bradley, Andrew Jones, Dame Maria Miller, Mark Jenkinson
Interests declared: none
Final list of Members nominated for election as Chair of the Committee on Standards
Candidate: Stella Creasy
Nominated by (own party): Chris Evans, Justin Madders, Sam Tarry, Lloyd Russell-Moyle, Sir George Howarth, Olivia Blake, Clive Lewis, Bell Ribeiro-Addy, Barry Gardiner, Fabian Hamilton, Alex Cunningham, Florence Eshalomi, Siobhain McDonagh, Charlotte Nichols, Dr Rupa Huq
Nominated by (other parties or no party): Sir Robert Goodwill, Chris Stephens, Caroline Lucas, Mr Robin Walker, Sir Iain Duncan Smith
Interests declared: Chair, Labour Movement for Europe (Unpaid); Member, Co-operative Party; National Executive Committee Member, Co-operative Party; Member, Community the Union; Member, USDAW
Candidate: Ms Harriet Harman
Nominated by (own party): Dame Meg Hillier, Dame Diana Johnson, Alex Davies-Jones, Yvonne Fovargue, Dame Margaret Hodge, Lyn Brown, Karin Smyth, Naz Shah, Dame Angela Eagle, Jess Phillips, Sir Stephen Timms, Andrew Gwynne, Dan Jarvis, Mr Ben Bradshaw, Mr Kevan Jones
Nominated by (other parties or no party): Sir Charles Walker, Christine Jardine, Harriett Baldwin, Sir Graham Brady, Alison Thewliss
Interests declared: none
Election of the Chair of the Defence Committee
Nominations 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 24 October. Nomination forms are available in those offices and in the Vote Office.
Only members of the Conservative Party may be candidates in this 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 15 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 25 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.
Members nominated for election as Chair of the Defence Committee
Up to and including Tuesday 17 October.
New nominations are marked thus *
Candidate: Sarah Atherton
Nominated by (own party): Nicola Richards, Paul Holmes, Chris Loder, Selaine Saxby, Virginia Crosbie, Robin Millar, Alicia Kearns, Sally-Ann Hart, Greg Smith, Caroline Nokes, Siobhan Baillie, Dr Caroline Johnson, Tom Randall, Jo Gideon, Elliot Colburn
Nominated by (other parties or no party): Tonia Antoniazzi, Carol Monaghan, Jim Shannon, Jess Phillips, Khalid Mahmood
Interests declared: Chair of the OVA Advisory Board for Women Veterans’ Strategy
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.
Thursday 19 October
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
Theo Clarke
That this House notes that many women across the UK experience birth trauma; and calls on the Government to take steps to support women experiencing birth trauma.
Helen Morgan
Olivia Blake
That this House has considered Baby Loss Awareness Week.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Black History Month: Abena Oppong-Asare
1.30pm That this House has considered the UN Sustainable Development Goals: Vicky Ford
Relevant Documents:
Fifth report of the International Development Committee, Extreme poverty and the Sustainable Development Goals, HC 147; and the Government response, HC 1177
3.00pm That this House has considered the Contracts for Difference scheme: Jim Shannon
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
FRIDAY 20 OCTOBER
Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
Member in Charge: Wera Hobhouse
Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Caravan Site Licensing (Exemptions of Motor Homes) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [3 February]
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [3 March]
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [21 October 2022]
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Caravan Sites Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Barnett Formula (Replacement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Anonymity of Suspects Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [28 October 2022]
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Covid-19 Vaccine Diagnosis and Treatment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Green Belt (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Plastics (Wet Wipes) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Fleur Anderson
Working Time Regulations (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Peter Dowd
British Goods (Public Sector Purchasing Duty) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Consumer Pricing Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Broadcasting (Listed Sporting Events) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Employment (Application Requirements) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Puppy Import (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Public Sector Website Impersonation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Armenian Genocide (Recognition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Trends in excess deaths: Andrew Bridgen
Monday 23 October
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
Afterwards
Environmental, social and governance developments: Alexander Stafford
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)).
Tuesday 24 October
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
Parliamentary Sovereignty (Referendums): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Andrew Bridgen
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit Ministers of the Crown from making or implementing any legal instrument which is not consistent with the sovereignty of the United Kingdom Parliament, unless it has been approved by a referendum; and for connected purposes.
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 the matter of IVF provision: Kate Osborne
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
11.00am That this House has considered the oversight of BBC commissioning: Mr Gregory Campbell
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the future of the NHS: Margaret Greenwood
4.00pm That this House has considered the importation and sale of foie gras: Giles Watling
4.30pm That this House has considered funding for parks: Jeremy Corbyn
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 25 OCTOBER
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
Register of Derelict Buildings: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Nick Fletcher
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require local authorities to publish a register of derelict buildings in their area; to make provision in respect of the preparation and maintenance of such registers; and for connected purposes.
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 planning considerations for renewable energy providers: Siobhan Baillie
11.00am That this House has considered World Arthritis Day: Tom Randall
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the future of horseracing: Matt Hancock
4.00pm That this House has considered the sustainability of rural postal services: Jamie Stone
4.30pm That this House has considered government support for a circular economy: Caroline Ansell
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 26 OCTOBER
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
MONDAY 30 OCTOBER
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
TUESDAY 31 OCTOBER
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Afterwards
Holly Lynch
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.
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.
3. Renters (Reform) Bill: Second Reading
Notes:
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Relevant Documents:
Fifth Report of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee, Reforming the Private Rented Sector, HC 624
Oral evidence taken before the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee on 10 July 2023, on Follow-up: Private rented sector report and the Renters (Reform) Bill, HC 1481
Correspondence between the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee and the Minister of State for Housing and Planning, on the Renters (Reform) Bill, reported to the House on 28 July 2023 and 11 September 2023
Correspondence from Shelter to the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee, on the Renters (Reform) Bill, reported to the House on 11 September 2023
Correspondence from the National Residential Landlords Association to the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee, on oral evidence given on 10 July 2023, reported to the House on 28 July 2023
Correspondence from the All Party Parliamentary Group on Students to the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee, on meeting on 5 May 2023 on Renters (Reform) Bill, reported to the House on 28 July 2023
Correspondence between the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, on the Renters (Reform) Bill and the private rented sector, reported to the House on 26 May 2023, 5 June 2023, 12 June 2023, and 10 July 2023
Correspondence from the British Property Federation to the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee, on the Renters (Reform) Bill, reported to the House on 12 June 2023
Correspondence from the Minister of State for Housing and Planning to the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee, on the Government response to the Committee’s report on Reforming the Private Rented Sector, reported to the House on 17 April 2023
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).
Secretary Mark Harper
That the draft Public Charge Point Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 11 July, be approved.
8. 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.
9. 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).
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.
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.
12. 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.
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.
14. 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.
15. Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism
Secretary Suella Braverman
That the draft Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (Risk of Being Drawn into Terrorism (Revised Guidance) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 7 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Suella Braverman
That the Alcohol Licensing (Coronavirus) (Regulatory Easements) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (SI, 2023, No. 990), dated 11 September 2023, a copy of which was laid before this House on 7 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Stuart Andrew
That the draft Dormant Assets (Distribution of Money) (England) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 11 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Felicity Buchan
That the draft Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 11 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
19. Terms and Conditions of Employment
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 13 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Alex Chalk
That the draft Justification Decision (Scientific Age Imaging) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 13 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
21. Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill: Remaining Stages
Not 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 3 July).
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Secretary Suella Braverman
That the draft Immigration (Age Assessments) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 14 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Laura Trott
That the draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Amendment) (Equal Treatment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 18 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Laura Trott
That the draft Pensions (Pension Protection Fund Compensation) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 18 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Laura Trott
That the draft Pensions Act 2004 (Amendment) (Pension Protection Fund Compensation) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 18 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Laura Trott
That the draft Pensions Act 2004 and the Equality Act 2010 (Amendment) (Equal Treatment by Occupational Pension Schemes) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 18 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Claire Coutinho
That the draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 19 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Alex Burghart
That the draft Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) (Identity Verification Services) Regulations 2023 which were laid before this House on 19 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris
That the Northern Ireland (Ministerial Appointment Functions) (No.2) Regulations 2023, (SI., 2023, No. 776), dated 2 October 2023, a copy of which was laid before this House on 2 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Paul Scully
That the draft Design Right, Artist’s Resale Right and Copyright (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 16 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 16 October, be approved
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Mark Harper
That the draft Aviation (Consumers) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 16 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Andrew Griffith
That the draft Resolution of Central Counterparties (Modified Application of Corporate Law and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 16 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Mark Harper
That the draft Public Service Obligations in Transport Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 16 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Alister Jack
That the draft Carer’s Assistance (Carer Support Payment) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 16 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Andrew Griffith
That the draft Resolution of Central Counterparties (Modified Application of Corporate Law and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2023 which were laid before this House on 16 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Alex Chalk
That the draft Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Removal of Prisoners for Deportation) Order 2023 which was laid before this House on 16 October, be approved
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Suella Braverman
That the draft Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 (Port Examination Code of Practice) Regulations 2023 which were laid before this House on 16 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Claire Coutinho
That the draft Green Gas Support Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2023 which were laid before this House on 16 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Maria Caulfield
That the draft Health Protection (Coronavirus, Testing Requirements and Standards) (England) (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023 which were laid before this House on 16 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Paul Scully
That the draft Intellectual Property (Exhaustion of Rights) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 which were laid before this House on 16 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Suella Braverman
That the draft National Security Act 2023 (Video Recording with Sound of Interviews and Associated Code of Practice) Regulations 2023 which were laid before this House on 16 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Thérèse Coffey
That the draft Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 which were laid before this House on 16 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Suella Braverman
That the draft Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Codes of Practice) (Revision of Codes A, B, C, D and H and New Code I) Order 2023 which was laid before this House on 16 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Mark Harper
That the draft Public Service Obligations in Transport Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 16 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
46. Retained EU Law Reform (Revocation and Reform)
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 16 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Mark Harper
That the draft Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes Order 2023 which were laid before this House on 16 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Lee Rowley
That the draft Higher-Risk Buildings (Keeping and Provision of Information etc.) (England) Regulations 2023 which was laid before this House on 17 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
49. Professional Qualifications
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) Regulations 2023 which was laid before this House on 17 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.