Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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11.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
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12 noon |
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12.30pm |
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Plan to recover and reform NHS dentistry (Secretary of State for Health and Social Care) |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: State pension age (compensation) (Alan Brown) |
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Up to three hours |
Police Grant Report (Motion) |
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Up to three hours* |
Local Government Finance (Motions) (*or up to six hours after the commencement of proceedings on the motion on the Police Grant Report, whichever is the later) |
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Until any hour** |
Business of the House (Today) (Motion) (**if the 7.00pm Business of the House motion is agreed to) |
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Up to 90 minutes after the commencement of proceedings on the Business of the House (Today) motion*** |
Data Protection and Digital Information Bill: Carry-over extension (Motion) (*** if the Business of the House (Today) motion is agreed to) |
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Up to 90 minutes after the commencement of proceedings on the Business of the House (Today) motion*** |
Victims and Prisoners Bill: Carry-over extension (Motion) (*** if the Business of the House (Today) motion is agreed to) |
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No debate |
Statutory Instruments (Motions for approval) |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Physician associates (Dr Dan Poulter) |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
Relationship between the UK and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq |
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11.00am |
Performance of Thames Water in Oxfordshire |
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2.30pm |
Mindfulness in schools |
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4.00pm |
SEND provision in Uxbridge and South Ruislip constituency |
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4.30pm |
Deportation of foreign national offenders |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities
1Jeff Smith (Manchester, Withington)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle violence against women and girls. (901441)
2Vicky Foxcroft (Lewisham, Deptford)
What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the time taken to process claims to the Windrush Compensation Scheme. (901442)
3Kim Johnson (Liverpool, Riverside)
Whether she has had recent discussions with the Domestic Abuse Commissioner on taking steps to help tackle so-called honour-based abuse. (901443)
4Mrs Flick Drummond (Meon Valley)
What steps she is taking to help support women into science, technology, engineering and mathematics jobs. (901444)
5Mohammad Yasin (Bedford)
What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the time taken to process claims to the Windrush Compensation Scheme. (901445)
6Nicola Richards (West Bromwich East)
What recent steps she has taken with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle violence against women and girls. (901446)
7Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield)
What steps the Government is taking to help support women with caring responsibilities to continue working. (901447)
8Jamie Stone (Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
If she will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of Government support for energy bills on disabled people. (901448)
9Dr Neil Hudson (Penrith and The Border)
What steps the Government is taking to help tackle refusal of entry of guide dogs into business establishments. (901449)
10Bill Esterson (Sefton Central)
What steps the Government is taking to help reduce the gender pay gap. (901451)
11Emma Hardy (Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle)
If she will make an assessment of the potential impact on women's health of the Government's progress on implementing the recommendations of the report of the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review entitled First Do No Harm, published on 8 July 2020. (901452)
12Alistair Strathern (Mid Bedfordshire)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help support women experiencing menopause at work. (901453)
13Rachel Hopkins (Luton South)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce economic inactivity among women between the ages of 45 and 64. (901454)
14Janet Daby (Lewisham East)
What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the time taken to process claims to the Windrush Compensation Scheme. (901455)
At 11.53am
Topical Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities
T1Stuart C McDonald (Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. (901456)
T2Marion Fellows (Motherwell and Wishaw) (901458)
T3Marco Longhi (Dudley North) (901459)
T4Mohammad Yasin (Bedford) (901460)
T5Anna Firth (Southend West) (901461)
T6Cat Smith (Lancaster and Fleetwood) (901463)
At 12 noon
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
Q1 Fleur Anderson (Putney)
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7 February. (901392)
Q2 Andrew Lewer (Northampton South) (901393)
Q3 Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Glasgow South) (901394)
Q4 Mr John Baron (Basildon and Billericay) (901395)
Q5 Janet Daby (Lewisham East) (901396)
Q6 Sam Tarry (Ilford South) (901397)
Q7 Liz Twist (Blaydon) (901398)
Q8 Daisy Cooper (St Albans) (901399)
Q9 Tim Loughton (East Worthing and Shoreham) (901400)
Q10 Virginia Crosbie (Ynys Môn) (901401)
Q11 Kenny MacAskill (East Lothian) (901402)
Q12 Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering) (901403)
Q13 Alun Cairns (Vale of Glamorgan) (901404)
Q14 Sarah Edwards (Tamworth) (901405)
Urgent Questions and Statements
12.30pm
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Plan to recover and reform NHS dentistry (Secretary of State for Health and Social Care)
Business of the Day
1. State Pension Age (Compensation): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
Alan Brown
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish proposals for a compensation scheme for women born between 6 April 1950 and 5 April 1960 inclusive who have been affected by increases in the state pension age; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Up to three hours (Order of 5 February)
Secretary James Cleverly
That the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2024–25 (HC 482), which was laid before this House on 31 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Up to three hours (or six hours after commencement of proceedings on the motion on the Police Grant Report, whichever is the later) (Order of 5 February)
Secretary Michael Gove
That the Local Government Finance Report (England) 2024–25 (HC 318), which was laid before this House on 5 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Relevant Documents:
Third Report of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee, Financial distress in local authorities, HC 56
Secretary Michael Gove
That the Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2024–25 (HC 319), which was laid before this House on 5 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Michael Gove
That the Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Alternative Notional Amounts) (England) Report 2024–25 (HC 320), which was laid before this House on 5 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Business to be Taken at 7.00pm
No debate (Standing Order Nos. 15 and 41A(3))
The Prime Minister
That, at this day’s sitting, the Motion in the name of Penny Mordaunt relating to Business of the House (Today) may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour, and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.
Business of the Day
4. BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE (TODAY)
Until any hour (if the 7.00pm Business of the House motion is agreed to)
Penny Mordaunt
That, notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (14) of Standing Order No. 80A (Carry-over of bills), the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motions in the names of:
(1)Secretary Michelle Donelan relating to the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill: Carry-over extension; and
(2)Secretary Alex Chalk relating to the Victims and Prisoners Bill: Carry-over extension
not later than one and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order; such Questions shall include the Questions on any Amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be moved; proceedings may continue, though opposed, after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.
5. DATA PROTECTION AND DIGITAL INFORMATION BILL: CARRY-OVER EXTENSION
Up to 90 minutes after the commencement of proceedings on the Business of the House (Today) motion (if that motion is agreed to)
Secretary Michelle Donelan
That the period on the expiry of which proceedings on the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill shall lapse in pursuance of paragraph (13) of Standing Order No. 80A shall be extended by 280 days until 12 December 2024.
6. VICTIMS AND PRISONERS BILL: CARRY-OVER EXTENSION
Up to 90 minutes after the commencement of proceedings on the Business of the House (Today) motion (if that motion is agreed to)
Secretary Alex Chalk
That the period on the expiry of which proceedings on the Victims and Prisoners Bill shall lapse in pursuance of paragraph (13) of Standing Order No. 80A shall be extended by 259 days until 12 December 2024.
7. Gender Recognition
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Gender Recognition (Approved Countries and Territories and Saving Provision) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 6 December 2023, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary Steve Barclay
That the draft Water Industry (Special Administration) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary Steve Barclay
That the draft Water Industry Act 1991 (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
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))
Physician associates: Dr Dan Poulter
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 the relationship between the UK and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq: Jack Lopresti
11.00am
That this House has considered the performance of Thames Water in Oxfordshire: Layla Moran
Relevant Documents:
Oral evidence taken before the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on 12 December 2023, on Thames Water, HC 402
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
That this House has considered mindfulness in schools: Charlotte Nichols
4.00pm
That this House has considered SEND provision in Uxbridge and South Ruislip constituency: Steve Tuckwell
4.30pm
That this House has considered the deportation of foreign national offenders: Rachel Maclean
Relevant Documents:
e-petition 642364, Deport all foreign and dual nationals imprisoned for a year or more
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
Minister for the Cabinet Office
1.UK Statistics Authority Contingencies Fund Advance
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
2.Directions to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority in respect of the Springfields Nuclear Site
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
3.Covid-19 Update
Secretary of State for the Home Department
4.Government Response to the National Crime Agency Remuneration Review Body Ninth Report 2023
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
Subject: Fraud
Witnesses: 9.30am: Paul Davis, Financial Crime Prevention Director, TSB Bank; Woody Malouf, Global Head of Financial Crime, Revolut; Chris Ainsley, Head of Fraud Risk Management, Santander Bank
10.30am: Philip Milton, Public Policy Manager, Meta; Alex Towers, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, BT Group; Simon Staffell, Government Affairs Director, Microsoft
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Subject: Safeguarding vulnerable claimants
Witnesses: 9.25am: Jesse Nicholls, Barrister, Matrix Law; William Ford, Partner, Litigation & Housing & Social Care Departments, Osbornes Law; Caroline Selman, Senior Research Fellow, Public Law Project
Room 15
9.15am (private), 9.25am (public), 10.45am (private)
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Subject: Harnessing the power of fungi
Witnesses: 9.30am: Dr Merlin Sheldrake, Biologist and Author, Entangled Life; Professor Irina Druzhinina, Senior Research Leader in Fungal Diversity and Systematics, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
10.15am: Professor Katie J Field, Professor of Plant-Soil Processes, University of Sheffield; Professor Paul Dyer, Professor of Fungal Biology, University of Nottingham
11.00am: Professor Matthew Fisher, Professor of Fungal Disease Epidemiology, Imperial College London; Professor Marc Stadler, Head of Microbial Drugs, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research
Room 8
9.20am (private), 9.30am (public)
Subject: Defence industry in Wales
Witnesses: 10.00am: Emma Morgan, Student, Cardiff and Vale College; Victoria Searle, Industrial Engineer, Airbus
10.40am: Professor Caroline Gray OBE, Director, OpTIC Technology Centre; Bobby Manesh, Head of Research, AMRC Cymru
Room 16
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Subject: NHS Supply Chain and efficiencies in procurement
Witnesses: 1.30pm: Shona Dunn, Second Permanent Secretary, Department of Health and Social Care; Amanda Pritchard, CEO, Jacqui Rock, Chief Commercial Officer, and Julian Kelly, Chief Financial Officer, NHS England; Andrew New, CEO, NHS Supply Chain
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
1.00pm (private), 1.30pm (public)
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Subject: A flexible grid for the future
Witnesses: 2.00pm: Rachel Fletcher, Director of Regulation and Economics, Octopus Energy; Jason Mann, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting; Andy Manning, Principal Economic Regulation Specialist, Citizens Advice; Johnny Gowdy, Director, Regen
3.00pm: Nick Geddes, Business Leader, Whole Systems and Networks, Energy Systems Catapult; Nick Winser CBE, Electricity Networks Commissioner, Independent Government Advisor
Room 15
1.30pm (private), 2.00pm (public)
Room 19
1.45pm (private)
Subject: Enabling sustainable electrification of the UK economy
Witnesses: 2.15pm: Chris Hewett, Chief Executive, Solar Energy UK; Peter McCrory, Policy Manager - Networks and Charging, RenewableUK; Susie Elks, Senior Policy Advisor, E3G; Olivia Powis, UK Director, Carbon Capture and Storage Association
3.15pm: Ed Porter, Director of Revenue, Modo Energy; Kate Gilmartin, Chief Executive, British Hydropower Association; Professor Sir Chris Llewellyn Smith, Emeritus Professor of Physics, University of Oxford
Room 8
2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public)
Subject: The work of the Prudential Regulation Authority
Witnesses: 2.15pm: Sam Woods, Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation and Chief Executive Officer, Prudential Regulation Authority; Tanya Castell, External Member, Prudential Regulation Committee, Gareth Truran, Director, Prudential Policy Directorate, and Phil Evans, Director, Prudential Policy Directorate, Bank of England
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public)
Women and Equalities Committee
Subject: The rights of older people
Witnesses: 2.20pm: Dr Alysia Blackham, Associate Professor, Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne; John Kirkpatrick, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Equality and Human Rights Commission; Declan O'Dempsey, Barrister, Cloisters Chambers
3.10pm: Helen Dobson, Managing Director, Citizens Online; Dr Emilene Zitkus, Senior Lecturer, Loughborough University; Councillor Gillian Ford, Deputy Chair, Community and Wellbeing Board, Local Government Association
Room 6
2.00pm (private), 2.20pm (public)
Room 7
2.45pm (private)
Room 13
4.30pm (private)
Joint Committees
Subject: Criminal Justice Bill 2023
Witnesses: 4.00pm: Tyrone Steele, Interim Legal Director, JUSTICE; Ruth Ehrlich, Head of Policy & Campaigns, Liberty
Room 16
2.45pm (private), 4.00pm (public), 5.00pm (private)
Virtual meeting
3.40pm (private)
Public Bill Committees
Building Societies Act 1986 (Amendment) Bill
To consider the Bill
Room 10
9.25am (public)
Delegated Legislation Committees
Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft East Midlands Combined County Authority Regulations 2024
Room 9
9.25am (public)
Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Social Security (Contributions) (Limits and Thresholds, National Insurance Funds Payments and Extension of Veterans Relief) Regulations 2024, and the draft Tax Credits, Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Regulations 2024
Room 11
2.30pm (public)
Committee Reports Published Today
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
10th Report: HS2 and Euston HC 67
Time of publication: 00.01am
TREASURY
5th Report: Quantitative Tightening HC 219
Time of publication: 00.01am
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 ParliNet. The ballot takes place on the day following the deadline. Members who are successful will be contacted by the Speaker’s Office.
Monday 19 to Monday 26 February (deadline Wednesday 7 February 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 27 February to Monday 4 March (deadline Wednesday 21 February 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 5 to Monday 11 March (deadline Wednesday 28 February 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 12 to Monday 18 March (deadline Wednesday 6 March 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Forthcoming Westminster Hall Debates
The rota for answering Departments is listed below. Applications for 90, 60 and 30-minute debates should be made to the Table Office by 10.00pm or the 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 ParliNet. The ballot takes place on the day following the deadline. Members who are successful will be contacted by the Speaker’s Office.
Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 February (deadline Monday 19 February 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business and Trade; Culture, Media and Sport; Defence; Health and Social Care; Justice; Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 March (deadline Monday 26 February 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Cabinet Office; Education; Energy Security and Net Zero; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; Home Office; Northern Ireland; Transport; Treasury; Wales
Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 March (deadline Monday 4 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business and Trade; Culture, Media and Sport; Defence; Health and Social Care; Justice; Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
February Adjournment - Tabling of Parliamentary Questions
The following arrangements will apply for the tabling of Questions for oral and written answer during the February Adjournment.
Under Standing Order No. 22(6), the Speaker has made the following arrangements for tabling Questions for oral answer when the House returns:
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Last date of tabling* |
Date for answer |
Departments etc. |
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Thursday 8 February |
Monday 19 February |
Defence (T)** |
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Thursday 8 February |
Tuesday 20 February |
Justice (T)** |
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Thursday 8 February |
Wednesday 21 February |
Science, Innovation and Technology (T)** |
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Thursday 8 February |
Wednesday 21 February |
Prime Minister |
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Thursday 8 February |
Thursday 22 February |
Culture, Media and Sport (T)** |
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Thursday 8 February |
Thursday 22 February |
Church Commissioners and House of Commons Commission and Public Accounts Commission and Restoration and Renewal Client Board and Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission |
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Tuesday 20 February |
Monday 26 February |
Home Office (T)** |
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Tuesday 20 February |
Wednesday 28 February |
Northern Ireland |
The results of the shuffles on 8 February will be published on 9 February. They will be available on the internet at http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmfutoral/futoral.pdf
For further details of last tabling days for other departments and answering bodies, see the Order of Questions rota available on the Commons Business Paper website at https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk
Notes:
* The latest time for tabling is 12.30pm on each of these days.
(T)** denotes that there are Topical questions for this Department.
Questions for written answer on a named day
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Time of tabling |
Earliest date for named day answer |
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Tuesday 6 February until rise of House on Thursday 8 February |
Monday 19 February |
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From rise of House on Thursday 8 February until 2.30pm on Friday 16 February |
Wednesday 21 February (each Member may table up to five named day questions during this period) |
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Monday 19 February |
Thursday 22 February |
February Adjournment - Tabling of Amendments to Public Bills
During the Recess, amendments should be submitted by email to [email protected]. Amendments can be accepted from a Member’s Parliamentary network account, or from the network account of a member of staff who has been specifically authorised to act on the Member’s behalf.
If amendments are to be eligible for selection in any proceedings in the Chamber or in public bill committee on Monday 19 February, they should be tabled by 4.30pm on Wednesday 14 February.
If amendments are to be eligible for selection in any proceedings in the Chamber or in public bill committee on Tuesday 20 February, they should be tabled by 4.30pm on Thursday 15 February.
If amendments are to be eligible for selection in any proceedings in the Chamber or in public bill committee on Wednesday 21 February, they should be tabled by 4.30pm on Friday 16 February.
If amendments are to be eligible for selection in any proceedings in the chamber or in public bill committee on Thursday 22 February, they should be tabled by the rising of the House on Monday 19 February.
Amendments tabled by these deadlines will be available on the relevant bill pages of the Parliamentary website from the morning after the deadline.
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
Broadcasts of proceedings can be found at https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons
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 8 FEBRUARY
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
Afterwards
David Mundell [R]
That this House has considered National HIV testing week.
Management culture of the Post Office
Marion Fellows [R]
That this House has considered the management culture of the Post Office.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Post Office services in isolated communities: Andrew Western
1.30pm That this House has considered humanitarian aid and children in Gaza: Apsana Begum
Relevant Documents:
e-petition 649371, Allow Palestinian Children to Enter the UK During Ongoing Conflict
Oral evidence taken before the International Development Committee on 9 January 2024, on the Humanitarian situation in Gaza, HC 110
Oral evidence taken before the International Development Committee on 14 November 2023, on the Humanitarian situation in Gaza, HC 110
Correspondence from the International Development Committee to the Foreign Secretary, on the Humanitarian situation in Gaza, reported to the House on 17 January 2024
Correspondence between the International Development Committee and the Foreign Secretary, on the Humanitarian situation in Gaza, reported to the House on 16 November 2023 and 5 December 2023
Notes:
The subject for this debate was 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 19 FEBRUARY
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
Afterwards
PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
Blackpool's Waterloo Road and Bond Street region: Scott Benton
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petitions 633591 and 645885 relating to animal testing and non-animal research methods: Elliot Colburn, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
TUESDAY 20 FEBRUARY
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
Afterwards
Broadcasting (Listed Sporting Events) (Scotland): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Kenny MacAskill
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to expand the list of sporting events that must be made available for broadcast by free-to-air television channels to include all qualifying matches played by the Scotland men’s and women’s national football teams in the World Cup and the UEFA European Football Championship; 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 potential merits of a register of not in school children: Mrs Flick Drummond
11.00am That this House has considered human rights in Balochistan, Pakistan: John McDonnell
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered tackling off-road biking: Peter Gibson
4.00pm That this House has considered robbery and theft in Carshalton and Wallington constituency: Elliot Colburn
4.30pm That this House has considered Government support for young drivers: Carla Lockhart
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 21 FEBRUARY
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
11.53am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Dr Thérèse Coffey
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.
9.30am That this House has considered the future of the steel industry in Wales: Dame Nia Griffith
11.00am That this House has considered junction 10A on the A14 at Kettering: Mr Philip Hollobone
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered access to education in south east Northumberland: Ian Lavery
4.00pm That this House has considered Government support for cavity wall insulation: Hywel Williams
4.30pm That this House has considered Independent school fees and VAT: Andrew Lewer
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 22 FEBRUARY
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
10.00am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
10.10am Questions to the Church Commissioners, House of Commons Commission, Public Accounts Commission, Restoration and Renewal Client Board and the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission
Friday 23 FEBRUARY
Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wayne David
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Space Industry (Indemnities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Jonathan Lord
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kevin Brennan
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Community and Suspended Sentences (Notification of Details) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ruth Jones
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Hereditary Titles (Female Succession) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Harriett Baldwin
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Prison Media Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Katherine Fletcher
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Water Quality Monitoring Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Foord
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Food Poverty Strategy Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Under-Occupancy Penalty (Report) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Exemption from Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Covid-19 Vaccine Diagnosis and Treatment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Caravan Site Licensing (Exemption of Motor Homes) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Barnett Formula (Replacement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Caravan Sites Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Local Government (Pay Accountability) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Bristow
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Multi-Storey Car Parks (Safety) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Maria Eagle
Offensive Weapons Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Helen Hayes
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Military Action (Parliamentary Approval) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Foord
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Child Criminal Exploitation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Paul Beresford
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Social Security Benefits (Healthy Eating) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Universal Credit Sanctions (Zero Hours Contracts) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Pet Abduction Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Anna Firth
As amended in the public bill committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Veterans (Non-custodial Sentences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Owen Thompson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Nuclear Veterans (Compensation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Owen Thompson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Miners’ Strike (Pardons) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Owen Thompson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
MONDAY 26 FEBRUARY
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
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 649894 relating to financial risk checks for gambling: Christina Rees, 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 27 FEBRUARY
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
Lia Nici
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.
9.30am That this House has considered the Child Maintenance Service: Sir Stephen Timms
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
WEDNESDAY 28 FEBRUARY
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Dame Siobhain McDonagh
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.
THURSDAY 29 FEBRUARY
9.30am Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
10.15am Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
1.30pm That this House has considered Colleges Week 2024: Peter Aldous
Notes:
The subject for this debate was 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 1 MARCH
Conversion Practices (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Lloyd Russell-Moyle
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Consular Assistance Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andy Carter
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity (Ratification of Treaty) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kevin Foster
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Fertility Treatment (Employment Rights) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Nickie Aiken
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Deductions from Universal Credit (Report) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Arms Trade (Inquiry and Suspension) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Zarah Sultana
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Fleur Anderson
Affordable Housing (Conversion of Commercial Property) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Vicky Ford
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Welfare Benefits (Adequacy, Debt and Deductions) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Linden
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Police (Declaration) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tonia Antoniazzi
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Whistleblowing Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mary Robinson
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
TUESDAY 5 MARCH
Giles Watling
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.
Friday 15 MARCH
Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Selaine Saxby
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Champion
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Health and Equality Acts (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Elizabeth Truss
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Children Not in School (Registers, Support and Orders) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Flick Drummond
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Members of Parliament (Oil and Gas Companies) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Burgon
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Telecommunications Infrastructure (Consultation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Diana Johnson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Natalie Elphicke
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Corporate Homicide Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Unpaid Trial Work Periods (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Stewart Malcolm McDonald
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Pets (Microchips) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: James Daly
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Employment Equality (Insurance etc) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Natalie Elphicke
Support for Infants and Parents etc (Information) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sally-Ann Hart
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Social Energy Tariff Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Marion Fellows
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Friday 22 MARCH
Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Greater London Low Emission Zone Charging (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gareth Johnson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Puppy Import (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Chalk Streams (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Green
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
British Goods (Public Sector Purchasing Duty) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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
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)) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Asylum Seekers (Accommodation Eviction Procedures) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (Powers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Scottish Law Officers (Devolution) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Joanna Cherry
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Health and Social Care (Recruitment and Retention of Staff in Rural Areas) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jamie Stone
Offences Against the Person Act 1861 (Sentencing Guidelines) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Maria Miller
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Friday 19 April
Off-Road Vehicles (Registration) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Anne McLaughlin
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Online Services (Cancellation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Natalie Elphicke
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Health and Safety at Work Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Green Belt (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Autism (Early Identification) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Duncan Baker
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 26 APRIL
Workers (Rights and Definition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
General Medical Council (Fitness to Practise) Rules (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Daisy Cooper
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Road Traffic and Street Works Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kit Malthouse
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 17 MAY
Animal Welfare (Responsibility for Dog Attacks) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Anna Firth
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Benefit Sanctions (Warnings) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Arm’s-length Bodies (Accountability to Parliament) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Anonymity of Suspects Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Government of Wales (Referendum on Devolution) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Rob Roberts
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Immigration and Nationality Fees (Exemption for NHS Clinical Staff) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Rob Roberts
FRIDAY 7 JUNE
Bullying and Respect at Work Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rachael Maskell
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Housing Standards (Refugees and Asylum Seekers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Dangerous Dogs (Licensing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 14 JUNE
Titles Deprivation Act 1917 Amendment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Bob Seely
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Vaccine Damage Payments Act (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Disability Benefit Assessments (Recording) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 21 JUNE
Groceries Code Adjudicator (Powers and Duties) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Alistair Carmichael
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Layla Moran
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Full Employment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Schools (Mental Health Professionals) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Munira Wilson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Airports (Prohibition of Night Flights) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Olney
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Outdoor Education Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Farron
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Access to Telecommunications Networks Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [26 January]
Member in Charge: Helen Morgan
Bus Services Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Helen Morgan
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Public Transport (Rural Areas) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Dyke
Cancer Research Funding (Report to Parliament) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Daisy Cooper
Joint Enterprise (Significant Contribution) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [2 February]
Member in Charge: Kim Johnson
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 2023, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Secretary Steve Barclay
That the draft Animal Welfare (Electronic Collars) (England) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 27 April 2023, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Secretary James Cleverly
That the draft General Aviation (Persons on Board, Flight Information and Civil Penalties) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 28 November 2023, be approved.
4. Renters (Reform) Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in the public bill committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill). Proceedings on Consideration will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on that day; and 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 23 October 2023, in the last Session of Parliament).
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Secretary Alex Chalk
That the draft Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (Automatic Online Conviction and Standard Statutory Penalty) (Specification of Offences and Penalties) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 4 December 2023, be approved.
Secretary James Cleverly
That the draft National Crime Agency (Directed Tasking) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 7 December 2023, be approved.
7. SENTENCING BILL: COMMITTEE
Remaining stages will also be taken.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill). Proceedings in Committee of the whole House shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion five hours after their commencement. Any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion six hours after the commencement of proceedings in Committee of the whole House (Order of 6 December 2023).
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Post Office Network Subsidy Scheme (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 11 December 2023, be approved.
9. Terms and Conditions of Employment
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Carer’s Leave Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 11 December 2023, be approved.
10. Terms and Conditions of Employment
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Maternity Leave, Adoption Leave and Shared Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 11 December 2023, be approved.
Secretary Steve Barclay
That the draft Sea Fisheries (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 12 December 2023, be approved.
Paul Maynard
That the draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Collective Money Purchase Schemes) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 14 December 2023, be approved.
Mims Davies
That the draft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Specified Diseases and Prescribed Occupations) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 14 December 2023, be approved.
Jacob Young
That the draft East Midlands Combined County Authority Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 18 December 2023, be approved.
15. Limited Liability Partnerships
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Company Law) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 18 December 2023, be approved.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Service Address (Rectification of Register) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 18 December 2023, be approved.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Principal Office Address (Rectification of Register) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 18 December 2023, be approved.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Registered Office Address (Rectification of Register) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 18 December 2023, be approved.
Secretary Claire Coutinho
That the draft Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (Pension Scheme Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 19 December 2023, be approved.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Consequential, Supplementary and Incidental Provisions) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 10 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris
That the draft Local Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 10 January, be approved.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 10 January, be approved.
23. Terms and Conditions of Employment
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Paternity Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 10 January, be approved.
Robbie Moore
That the draft Waste Enforcement (Fixed Penalty Receipts) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 10 January, be approved
25. Representation of the People
Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris
That the draft Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling etc.) (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 10 January, be approved.
Mims Davies
That the draft Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 11 January, be approved.
Mims Davies
That the draft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 11 January, be approved.
Nigel Huddleston
That the draft Social Security (Contributions) (Limits and Thresholds, National Insurance Funds Payments and Extension of Veterans Relief) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
Laura Trott
That the draft Tax Credits, Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
Secretary Steve Barclay
That the draft Packaging Waste (Data Reporting) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 17 January, be approved.
Jacob Young
That the draft Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (Consequential and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 18 January, be approved.
Bim Afolami
That the draft Bank of England Levy (Amount of Levy Payable) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 22 January, be approved.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Electricity Supplier Obligations (Excluded Electricity) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 22 January, be approved.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Energy-Intensive Industry Electricity Support Payments and Levy Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 22 January, be approved.
The Attorney General
That the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Investigative Powers of Prosecutors: Code of Practice) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 22 January, be approved.
Secretary James Cleverly
That the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Search, Recovery of Cryptoassets and Investigations: Codes of Practice) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 22 January, be approved.
Secretary James Cleverly
That the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and Terrorism Act 2000 (Certain Information Orders: Code of Practice) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 22 January, be approved.
James Cartlidge
That the draft Single Source Contract (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 22 January, be approved.
39. Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism
Secretary James Cleverly
That the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Code of Practice for Authorised Officers) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 22 January, be approved.
Secretary David T C Davies
That the draft Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 22 January, be approved.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Electricity Capacity (Supplier Payment etc.) (Amendment and Excluded Electricity) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 22 January, be approved.
Secretary Claire Coutinho
That the draft Renewables Obligation (Amendment) (Energy Intensive Industries) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 23 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary James Cleverly
That the draft Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment, Surrender and Compensation) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 25 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Paul Maynard
That the draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Funding and Investment Strategy and Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 29 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Simon Hoare
That the draft Representation of the People (Variation of Election Expenses and Exclusions) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 29 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Penny Mordaunt
That
(1) this House approves the Report from the House of Commons Commission, A risk-based exclusion policy for the House of Commons – updated proposals, HC 386;
(2) the following Standing Order be made:
“Risk-based exclusion policy
(1)When the police provide the Clerk of the House with information about a Member who is subject to serious allegations relating to a violent or sexual offence a risk assessment will take place.
(2)The risk assessment will be carried out by a Risk Assessment Panel (the Panel appointed by Mr Speaker).
(3)The Panel will not be given the name of the Member being risk assessed.
(4)In carrying out a risk assessment the Panel will have regard to—
(a) the nature of the alleged misconduct;
(b) whether there is any safeguarding concern;
(c) the risk to the Parliamentary community, or a particular individual, group or groups within it;
(d) information from the police; and
(e) any undertaking that the Member in question is subject to an existing voluntary agreement not to attend the Estate.
(5)The Panel shall have the assistance of the Counsel to the Speaker, the Director of Parliamentary Security and such other members of the House administration as it thinks fit.
(6)The Panel will decide on appropriate measures to mitigate any risk, and such mitigation may include one or more of the following—
(a) exclusion from the Parliamentary estate;
(b) exclusion from domestic travel funded in whole or in part through the House of Commons Estimate; and
(c) exclusion from foreign travel funded in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, through the House of Commons Estimate.
(7)Members must not lobby the Panel in a manner calculated to influence the outcome of a risk assessment process.
(8)A Member subject to exclusion from the Parliamentary estate may apply for a proxy vote.
(9)If the Panel considers a Member should be subject to exclusion it shall inform the Speaker and the Speaker shall authorise the House administration to take such measures as are necessary to ensure the Panel’s decision is implemented.
(10)The Panel may review its risk assessment in the light of new information relating to matters specified in paragraph (4), and as a consequence of that review may recommend ending any exclusion, varying any existing risk mitigation measures, or introducing further measures as a result of its review.
(11)The decisions of the Panel in relation to a particular case and actions taken thereafter shall not be made public and shall be kept confidential (except insofar as is reasonably necessary to ensure the decision is effected).
(12)A Member’s exclusion will end if—
(a) the Panel so decides and informs the Speaker accordingly;
(b) the Speaker and the Panel are informed by the police or another competent person that the police have concluded their investigations and no charge has been made; or
(c) a criminal trial has been concluded.”
(3) That the operation of Standing Order (Risk based exclusion policy) be reviewed by a panel appointed by Mr Speaker, and the report of that panel shall be laid before the House no later than 16 September 2024; and
(4) Standing Order No. 39A (Voting by Proxy) be amended as follows:
“(1) In paragraph (2)(d) after “injury” insert
( ) precautionary exclusion from the Parliamentary estate”; and
After paragraph 5(b) insert
( ) The Speaker shall not specify the reason for which a proxy vote has been given in any such certificate.
47. Criminal Justice Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in the public bill committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill). Proceedings on Consideration will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on that day; and 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 28 November 2023).
48. Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in the public bill committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill). Proceedings on Consideration will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on that day; and 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 11 December 2023).
King’s and Prince of Wales’ Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Secretary James Cleverly
That the draft Data Protection Act 2018 (Amendment of Schedule 2 Exemptions) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 31 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
50. Terms and Conditions of Employment
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 31 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
51. Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
52. INVESTIGATORY POWERS (AMENDMENT) BILL [LORDS]: MONEY
Nigel Huddleston
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [Lords], 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 or a government department, and
(b) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under or by virtue of any other Act out of money so provided.
Notes:
King’s Recommendation signified.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Consequential, Supplementary and Incidental Provisions) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 1 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.