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Part 1: Business Today

Summary Agenda: Chamber

A Royal Commission is expected: any business scheduled after it has been received will not be proceeded with.

The Speaker will not adjourn the House until a Message has been received from the Lords Commissioners (Order of 24 October).

Westminster Hall

As a Royal Commission is expected, Westminster Hall will not be sitting.

Business Today: Chamber

9.30am Prayers

Followed by

Questions

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport

1Robbie Moore (Keighley)
What assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the cost of bus fares. (906731)

2Charlotte Nichols (Warrington North)
What comparative assessment he has made of the economic impact of Network North and the second phase of HS2. (906732)

3James Wild (North West Norfolk)
What plans he has to support transport projects in the East of England. (906733)

4Mrs Heather Wheeler (South Derbyshire)
What steps he is taking to increase the availability of electric vehicles. (906734)

5Anna Firth (Southend West)
What steps he is taking to support bus services. (906736)

6Fabian Hamilton (Leeds North East)
If he will take steps to establish a mass transit system in Leeds. (906737)

7Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Slough)
What assessment has he made of the adequacy of progress on constructing the Western Rail Link to Heathrow. (906738)

8Munira Wilson (Twickenham)
What steps he is taking to improve rail services. (906739)

9Duncan Baker (North Norfolk)
What recent discussions his Department has had with the Home Office on tackling speeding in rural areas. (906740)

10James Daly (Bury North)
What steps he is taking to support motorists. (906741)

11Sir Robert Goodwill (Scarborough and Whitby)
What his policy is on delivery of a third runway at Heathrow Airport; and if he will make a statement. (906742)

12Stuart C McDonald (Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of progress on decarbonising road transport. (906743)

13Patricia Gibson (North Ayrshire and Arran)
Whether he has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of the cancellation of the second stage of HS2 on rail travel in Scotland. (906744)

14Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central)
What assessment he has made of the impact of the cancellation of the second phase of HS2 on the value for money of the project. (906745)

15Ben Everitt (Milton Keynes North)
If he will take steps to support the adoption of autonomous pavement delivery robots. (906746)

16Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East)
What assessment he has made of the potential merits of franchising more local bus services. (906748)

17Virginia Crosbie (Ynys Môn)
What steps he is taking to support motorists. (906749)

18Dan Jarvis (Barnsley Central)
What steps his Department is taking to deliver major rail infrastructure improvements in the north of England. (906750)

19Ruth Cadbury (Brentford and Isleworth)
What steps he has taken to help reduce road deaths of cyclists and pedestrians. (906752)

20Liz Twist (Blaydon)
What assessment he has made of the potential merits of franchising more local bus services. (906753)

At 10.15am

Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport

T1Virginia Crosbie (Ynys Môn)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (906754)

T2Imran Hussain (Bradford East) (906755)

T3Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East) (906756)

T4Mr Tobias Ellwood (Bournemouth East) (906757)

T5Tom Randall (Gedling) (906758)

T6Anna Firth (Southend West) (906759)

T7Kirsten Oswald (East Renfrewshire) (906760)

T8John Penrose (Weston-super-Mare) (906761)

T9Peter Grant (Glenrothes) (906762)

T10Marco Longhi (Dudley North) (906763)

Urgent Questions and Statements

10.30am

Urgent Questions (if any)

Ministerial Statements (if any)

Business of the Day

1. DEPUTY SPEAKERS

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

Penny Mordaunt

That, further to the Orders of 30 January and 23 February 2023, paragraphs (1) and (2) of the Order of 19 December 2022 relating to the appointment of Sir Roger Gale as Deputy Speaker and to the exercise of the functions of the Chairman of Ways and Means shall continue to have effect up to and including 31 March 2024.

2. BACKBENCH BUSINESS

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

Menopause

Carolyn Harris

Peter Dowd

That this House has considered the matter of the menopause.

Notes:

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

Presentation of Public Petitions

No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)

Southbourne Crossroads Car Park: Mr Tobias Ellwood

Adjournment Debate

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

Provision of osteoporosis treatment and support: Judith Cummins

A Royal Commission is expected: any business scheduled after it has been received will not be proceeded with.

The Speaker will not adjourn the House until a Message has been received from the Lords Commissioners (Order of 24 October).

Business Today: Westminster Hall

As a Royal Commission is expected, Westminster Hall will not be sitting.

Written Statements

Statements to be Made Today

Minister for the Cabinet Office

1.Supporting our Veterans: A Consultation

Secretary of State for Defence

2.Reserves Roadmap

Secretary of State for the Home Department

3.Counter-Terrorism Disruptive Powers Report 2022

Secretary of State for Justice

4.Andrew Malkinson Inquiry Announcement

Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

5.Working Arrangements in Local Government

Secretary of State for Transport

6.Motoring Executive Agency Business Plans for 2023-24

7.Transport Update

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

8.Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Update

Notes:

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

Committee Reports Published Today

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

10th Report: Pre-appointment Hearing - Chair of the House of Lords Appointment Commission HC 1906
Time of publication: 00.01am

HIGH SPEED RAIL (WEST MIDLANDS – CREWE)

2nd Special Report HC 1944
Time of publication: 11.00am

WOMEN AND EQUALITIES

7th Report: Appointment of the Chair of the Social Mobility Commission: Alun Francis OBE HC 1806
Time of publication: 11.00am

Announcements

Prorogation and Parliamentary Questions and Early Day Motions

Effect of Prorogation on Questions and Motions

Prorogation is expected today. Parliamentary Questions are not carried over into the new Session. Questions which have not been answered by the time that Parliament is prorogued will not be answered. No further Questions may be tabled in the present Session.

All Motions fall at Prorogation. No new Motions (including Early Day Motions) may be tabled on the day of Prorogation nor may any names be added to existing Motions.

Tabling Questions and Motions In the New Session

Immediately after Prorogation, MemberHub will be taken offline to prepare for the new Session, but will be back online the next day. Members may submit Questions from then, but all Questions will be treated as being tabled on Tuesday 7 November, the day of State Opening. The earliest date for which a Named Day Question may be set down for answer will be Monday 13 November. The earliest day for which an Ordinary Question may be set down for answer will be Thursday 9 November.

There will be no Question Time on the first three sitting days of the new Session. The rota of Departments answering oral questions from Monday 13 November will be published in due course.

New Motions may be tabled from Tuesday 7 November, the day of State Opening. Early Day Motions can be tabled on MemberHub from the day after Prorogation but will be treated as being tabled on 7 November. Early Day Motions tabled in hard copy between 10am and 3pm on 7 November will be assigned the first EDM numbers in the new Session. A Member may submit an EDM in MemberHub and then table in hard copy to secure one of the first numbers.

Forthcoming End of Day Adjournment Debates

Tuesday 7 November to Monday 13 November (ballot closed)

Prorogation is expected today ahead of the State Opening of Parliament, which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 7 November. The debate on the King’s Speech usually lasts for six sitting days. There will be an end-of-day adjournment debate each day,

The deadline for applications for end-of-day adjournment debates for Tuesday 7 November to Monday 13 November has passed. The ballot will take place today.

Tuesday 14 November to Monday 20 November (deadline Wednesday 8 November 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

Applications should be made on MemberHub or in writing to the Table Office. Emailed applications must be submitted from a Member’s own email account. Application forms are available on the Table Office page on the Parliamentary intranet. The ballot will take place on Thursday 9 November.

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.

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/so-1932-23102023/so-2023i.pdf

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 30 OCTOBER

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

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

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

TUESDAY 31 OCTOBER

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

Afterwards

Ten Minute Rule Motion

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

Monday 20 November

WESTMINSTER HALL

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petitions 610557, 616557 and 6196409, 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.

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. 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).

4. 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.

5. 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).

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Licences and Licensing

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.

9. Banks and Banking

Stuart Andrew

That the draft Dormant Assets (Distribution of Money) (England) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 11 September, be approved.

10. Council Tax

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.

11. 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.

12. Health and Safety

Secretary Alex Chalk

That the draft Justification Decision (Scientific Age Imaging) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 13 September, be approved.

13. Immigration and Asylum

Secretary Suella Braverman

That the draft Immigration (Age Assessments) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 14 September, be approved.

14. Retained EU Law Reform

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.

15. Retained EU Law Reform

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.

16. Retained EU Law Reform

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.

17. Retained EU Law Reform

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.

18. Climate Change

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.

19. Disclosure of Information

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.

20. Northern Ireland

Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris

That the Northern Ireland (Ministerial Appointment Functions) (No.2) Regulations 2023, (SI., 2023, No. 1061), dated 2 October 2023, a copy of which was laid before this House on 2 October, be approved.

21. Retained EU Law Reform

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.

22. Retained EU Law 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

23. Retained EU Law Reform

Secretary Mark Harper

That the draft Aviation (Consumers) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 16 October, be approved.

24. Financial Services

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.

25. Retained EU Law Reform

Secretary Mark Harper

That the draft Public Service Obligations in Transport Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 16 October, be approved.

26. Constitutional Law

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.

27. Financial Services

Andrew Griffith

That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Resolution of Central Counterparties: Partial Property Transfers and Safeguarding of Protected Arrangements) Regulations 2023 which were laid before this House on 16 October, be approved.

28. National Security

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.

29. Energy

Secretary Claire Coutinho

That the draft Green Gas Support Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2023 which were laid before this House on 16 October, be approved.

30. Public Health

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.

31. Retained EU Law Reform

Paul Scully

That the draft Intellectual Property (Exhaustion of Rights) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 which were laid before this House on 16 October, be approved.

32. National Security

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.

33. EnviroNmental Protection

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.

34. Police

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.

35. Climate Change

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.

36. Building and Buildings

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.

37. 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.

38. Investigatory Powers

Secretary Suella Braverman

That the draft Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (Remedial) Order 2023 which was laid before this House on 18 October, be approved.

Notes:

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

39. Health Services

Will Quince

That the draft Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 which were laid before this House on 19 October, be approved.

Notes:

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

40. Immigration

Secretary Suella Braverman

That the draft Immigration (Health Charge) (Amendment) Order 2023 which was laid before this House on 19 October, be approved.

Notes:

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

41. Legal Services

Secretary Alex Chalk

That the draft Legal Services Act 2007 (Approved Regulator) Order 2023 which was laid before this House on 23 October, be approved.

Notes:

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

42. Income Tax

Victoria Atkins

That the draft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 24) Regulations 2023 which were laid before this House on 23 October, be approved.

Notes:

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

43. Retained EU Law Reform

Mark Spencer

That the draft Plant Protection Products (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023 which were laid before this House on 23 October, be approved.

Notes:

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

44. Representation of People (Northern Ireland)

Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris

That the draft Representation of the People (Northern Ireland: Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 which were laid before this House on 23 October, be approved.

Notes:

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

45. Police

Jacob Young

That the draft Representation of the People (Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 which were laid before this House on 23 October, be approved.

Notes:

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

46. Criminal Law

Secretary Alex Chalk

That the draft Sentencing Act 2020 (Amendment of Schedule 21) Regulations 2023 which were laid before this House on 23 October, be approved.

Notes:

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

47. Financial Services and Markets

Andrew Griffith

That the draft Payment and Electronic Money Institution Insolvency (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 25 October, be approved.

Notes:

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

48. Retained EU Law Reform

Secretary Thérèse Coffey

That the draft Wine (Revocation and Consequential Provision) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 25 October, be approved.

Notes:

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

49. ECONOMIC ACTIVITY OF PUBLIC BODIES (OVERSEAS MATTERS) BILL: THIRD READING

Notes:

King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading. Debate may continue for up to one hour (Programme (No. 2) Order, 25 October).