Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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2.30pm |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
Oral Questions: Home Office |
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3.30pm |
Ministerial Statements, includng on: |
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•Iran/Israel Update (Prime Minister) |
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•Cass Review (Secretary of State for Health and Social Care) |
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Up to two hours |
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: Consideration of Lords Message |
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Until 10.00pm |
Backbench Business |
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•Motion: Hospice funding |
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Until 10.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and gender non-conforming young people (Neale Hanvey) |
Westminster Hall
Westminster Hall will not be sitting.
Business Today: Chamber
2.30pm Prayers
Followed by
Questions
•Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department
1Miriam Cates (Penistone and Stocksbridge)
What recent progress his Department has made on reducing net migration. (902316)
2Kim Johnson (Liverpool, Riverside)
What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the level of funding allocated to the Safer Streets Fund. (902317)
3Tim Loughton (East Worthing and Shoreham)
What recent assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the level of the security threat from China. (902318)
4Henry Smith (Crawley)
What recent progress his Department has made on returning illegal migrants to their home country. (902319)
5Andrew Western (Stretford and Urmston)
What recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of neighbourhood policing levels. (902320)
6Virginia Crosbie (Ynys Môn)
What steps he has taken to increase police visibility in local communities. (902321)
7Ruth Cadbury (Brentford and Isleworth)
What steps his Department is taking to help tackle violence against shop workers. (902322)
8Paul Howell (Sedgefield)
What steps he has taken to increase police visibility in local communities. (902323)
9Justin Madders (Ellesmere Port and Neston)
What steps his Department is taking to help tackle anti-social behaviour. (902324)
10Patrick Grady (Glasgow North)
If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a visa scheme for Palestinian refugees. (902325)
11Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West)
What progress he has made on reducing the number of asylum seekers accommodated in hotels. (902328)
12Sir David Evennett (Bexleyheath and Crayford)
What progress his Department has made on closing asylum hotels. (902329)
13Munira Wilson (Twickenham)
What steps he is taking to help reduce the number of unsolved crimes. (902331)
14Sir John Whittingdale (Maldon)
What recent steps he has taken to help recruit and retain police officers. (902332)
15Debbie Abrahams (Oldham East and Saddleworth)
What recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of neighbourhood policing levels. (902333)
16Mary Glindon (North Tyneside)
What recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of neighbourhood policing levels. (902334)
17Wendy Chamberlain (North East Fife)
If he will publish an updated anti-corruption strategy. (902335)
18James Morris (Halesowen and Rowley Regis)
What steps he has taken to increase police visibility in local communities. (902336)
19Andrew Rosindell (Romford)
What steps he is taking to improve police recruitment and retention in the London Borough of Havering. (902337)
20Matt Hancock (West Suffolk)
If he will hold discussions with the National Police Chiefs' Council on increasing awareness of neurodiverse conditions in recruitment processes. (902338)
21Mark Pawsey (Rugby)
What assessment he has made of trends in the level of fees for firearms licences. (902339)
22Will Quince (Colchester)
What steps he has taken to increase police visibility in local communities. (902340)
At 3.15pm
•Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department
T1Sir John Whittingdale (Maldon)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (902342)
T2Sarah Dyke (Somerton and Frome) (902343)
T3Mr Toby Perkins (Chesterfield) (902344)
T4Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering) (902345)
T5Justin Madders (Ellesmere Port and Neston) (902346)
T6Mrs Pauline Latham (Mid Derbyshire) (902347)
T7Dr Lisa Cameron (East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow) (902349)
T8James Murray (Ealing North) (902350)
Urgent Questions and Statements
3.30pm
Ministerial Statements, including on:
•Iran/Israel Update (Prime Minister)
•Cass Review (Secretary of State for Health and Social Care)
Business of the Day
1. Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: Consideration of Lords Message
Up to two hours (Order of 18 March)
Notes:
Nothing in the Lords Message engages financial privilege.
For motions and amendments relating to the Lords Amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Relevant Documents:
Second Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill, HC 435, and the Government response, HC 647
Until 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
Sally-Ann Hart
Peter Gibson [R]
That this House has considered the postcode lottery of funding for hospices; and calls on integrated care boards to urgently address the funding for hospice-provided palliative care in their areas.
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Adjournment Debate
Until 10.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
•Rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and gender non-conforming young people: Neale Hanvey
Business Today: Westminster Hall
Westminster Hall will not be sitting.
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Secretary of State for Defence
1.AUKUS Update
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
2.Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects
Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
3.Hong Kong Six-monthly Report
4.Sudan Conflict Sanctions
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
5.Cass Review Update
6.Charges Uplift for NHS Prescriptions, Wigs and Fabric Supports
7.Death Certification Reform and the Introduction of Medical Examiners
8.Lampard Inquiry Update
9.NHS Consultant Workforce Update
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
10.Fourth Update on New Decade, New Approach
Secretary of State for Transport
11.Fishers’ medicals
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
12.Changes to Universal Credit Administrative Earnings Threshold Level
13.Fit Note Reform: Call for Evidence
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: Scotland's space sector
Witnesses: 3.00pm: Joseph Dudley, Director, Space Skills Alliance; Gordon McGuinness, Director of Industry and Enterprise Networks, Skills Development Scotland
4.00pm: Jenni Doonan, Head of Projects, Fife College; Stuart McDowall, Head of Innovation and STEM, City of Glasgow College; Stephen Breslin, Chief Executive, Glasgow Science Centre
Room 8
2.30pm (private), 3.00pm (public)
Subject: Asylum Accommodation and UK-Rwanda partnership
Witnesses: 3.30pm: Sir Matthew Rycroft KCMG CBE, Permanent Secretary, Simon Ridley, Second Permanent Secretary, Dan Hobbs, Director General, Migration and Borders Group, and Joanna Rowland, Director General, Customer Services Group, Home Office
Room 15
3.00pm (private), 3.30pm (public)
•Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee
Subject: The Office for Local Government
Witnesses: 4.00pm: Professor Laurence Ferry, Professor in Accounting, Durham University Business School; Rob Whiteman, Chief Executive, Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA); Ed Hammond, Deputy Chief Executive, Centre for Governance and Scrutiny
5.00pm: Councillor Abi Brown, Chair of Improvement and Innovation Board, Local Government Association; Trevor Holden, Chief Executive and Chair (& Managing Director of South Norfolk Council and Broadland Council), District Councils Network; Councillor Keith Stevens, Chair, National Association of Local Councils (NALC)
Room 16
3.30pm (private), 4.00pm (public)
Room 6
4.30pm (private)
Delegated Legislation Committees
•First Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-Engagement
Room 9
4.30pm (public)
•Second Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Disapplication or Modification of Financial Regulator Rules in Individual Cases) Regulations 2024
Room 11
6.00pm (public)
Committee Reports Published Today
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
•25th Report: Scrutiny of sound financial practice across Government HC 673
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.
•Tuesday 23 to Monday 29 April (deadline Wednesday 17 April 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
•Tuesday 30 April to Thursday 2 May (deadline Wednesday 24 April 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
•Tuesday 7 to Monday 13 May (deadline Wednesday 1 May 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 23 and Wednesday 24 April (deadline Monday 15 April 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business and Trade; Culture, Media and Sport; Energy Security and Net Zero; Home Office; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Transport; Treasury; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
•Tuesday 30 April and Wednesday 1 May (deadline Monday 22 April 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Cabinet Office; Defence; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Health and Social Care; Justice; Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; Northern Ireland; Treasury; Wales
•Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 May (deadline Monday 29 April 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business and Trade; Culture, Media and Sport; Education; Energy Security and Net Zero; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Home Office; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Transport; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
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.
TUESDAY 16 APRIL
•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
Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Theresa Villiers
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide for the prohibition of the sale in England of horticultural peat by the end of 2024; to provide for certain exemptions from that prohibition; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Second Reading
TOBACCO AND VAPES BILL: PROGRAMME
Secretary Victoria Atkins
That the following provisions shall apply to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill:
Committal
(1)The Bill shall be committed to a Public Bill Committee.
Proceedings in Public Bill Committee
(2)Proceedings in the Public Bill Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion on Tuesday 21 May.
(3)The Public Bill Committee shall have leave to sit twice on the first day on which it meets.
Consideration and Third Reading
(4)Proceedings on Consideration shall (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.
(5)Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day.
(6)Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading.
Other proceedings
(7)Any other proceedings on the Bill may be programmed.
Nigel Huddleston
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.
Notes:
King’s Recommendation signified.
Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Ways and Means
Nigel Huddleston
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, it is expedient to authorise the charging of fees under or by virtue of the Act.
PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
•Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry: Ian Lavery
•Solar supply chains: Alicia Kearns
•9.30am That this House has considered food waste and food distribution: Jo Gideon
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
•11.00am That this House has considered citizens’ assemblies and local democracy: Debbie Abrahams
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
•2.30pm That this House has considered consular services for cases involving human rights: Christine Jardine
•4.00pm That this House has considered cross-border co-operation on health services: Virginia Crosbie
•4.30pm That this House has considered the matter of digital skills and careers:
Dr Lisa Cameron
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 17 APRIL
•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
Fireworks (Noise Limits): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Judith Cummins
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the maximum noise levels of fireworks which may be sold to the public; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
IF NECESSARY, CONSIDERATION OF LORDS MESSAGE ON THE SAFETY OF RWANDA (ASYLUM AND IMMIGRATION) BILL
Finance (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Notes:
The Bill is expected to be certified as a Money Bill.
•Potential merits of reopening Midge Hall railway station and direct rail services between Liverpool and Preston: Katherine Fletcher
•9.30am That this House has considered the Flood Recovery Framework: Philip Dunne
•11.00am That this House has considered maritime safety breaches within the Exclusive Economic Zone: Mr Alistair Carmichael
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
•2.30pm That this House has considered the impact of the Spring Budget 2024 on the Welsh economy: Ruth Jones
•4.00pm That this House has considered antimicrobial resistance: Will Quince
•4.30pm That this House has considered access to dentistry for cancer patients: Andrew Western
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 18 APRIL
•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
Afterwards
Mr William Wragg
That this House recognises the challenges faced by individuals and businesses in accessing effective dispute resolution and obtaining redress in cases of injustice; believes that the Government needs to address these specific challenges, namely a fragmented and inconsistent redress landscape; considers statutory guidance to be an essential measure to ensure compensation and redress schemes follow common principles and lead to fair and independent outcomes; and calls on the Government to create a statutory guidance with common principles for setting up and operating a redress scheme.
•Covid-19 pandemic response and trends in excess deaths
Andrew Bridgen
That this House has considered the covid-19 pandemic response and trends in excess deaths; and calls on the Covid-19 Inquiry to move onto its module four investigation into vaccines and therapeutics as soon as possible.
Relevant Documents:
e-petition 639085, Launch a Public Inquiry into excess mortality in England and Wales
e-petition 628188, Investigate UK excess deaths not related to Covid
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
•Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry: Rachel Hopkins
•Standards of new-build homes in North Yorkshire: Andrew Jones
•12.30pm That this House has considered large-scale solar farms: Dr Caroline Johnson
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee. This debate will begin at 12.30pm (Order of 25 March on Westminster Hall: Sitting Times). The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
Friday 19 April
•Pet Abduction Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Anna Firth
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For any amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
•Building Societies Act 1986 (Amendment) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Julie Elliott
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For any amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
•Zoological Society of London (Leases) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Bob Blackman
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For any amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
•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.
•State Pension Age (Compensation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alan Brown
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
•Affordable Housing (Conversion of Commercial Property) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Vicky Ford
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
•Higher Education (Student Finance and Skills Shortages) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Lia Nici
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
•Brain Tumours Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Siobhain McDonagh
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.
•Nuclear Veterans (Compensation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Owen Thompson
•Miners’ Strike (Pardons) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Owen Thompson
•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.
•Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
•Corporate Homicide Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
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.
•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.
•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.
•Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity (Ratification of Treaty) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kevin Foster
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
A ways and means resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Kings Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
•Health and Social Care (Recruitment and Retention of Staff in Rural Areas) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jamie Stone
•Health and Equality Acts (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Elizabeth Truss
•Greater London Low Emission Zone Charging (Amendment) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [22 March]
Member in Charge: Gareth Johnson
•Whistleblowing Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mary Robinson
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
•Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
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.
•Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
•Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
•Exemption from Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill: Second Reading
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.
•Caravan Site Licensing (Exemption of Motor Homes) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
•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.
•British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
•Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
•Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
•Barnett Formula (Replacement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
•Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
•Illegal Immigration (Offences) 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
•Caravan Sites Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
•Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
•Child Criminal Exploitation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Paul Beresford
•Age-disputed refugee children: Andrew Western
MONDAY 22 APRIL
•2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
•3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Afterwards
PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
•Sentencing and illegal knife possession: Matt Hancock
•Potential merits of a food poverty strategy: Chris Stephens
•4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 640062 relating to Carer’s Allowance: 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)).
Relevant Documents:
Oral evidence taken before the Work and Pensions Committee on 6 March 2024, on Carer’s Allowance, HC 591
TUESDAY 23 APRIL
•11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
•12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Afterwards
Neurodivergent Conditions (Screening and Teacher Training): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Matt Hancock
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about screening for neurodivergent conditions in primary schools; to make provision about teacher training relating to neurodivergent conditions; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Presentation of Public Petitions
•Tamar Crossings tolls: Mrs Sheryll Murray
•9.30am That this House has considered minimum income thresholds for partner and spousal visas: Paul Blomfield
Relevant Documents:
e-petition 652602, Don’t increase the income requirement for family visas to £38,700
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
WEDNESDAY 24 APRIL
•11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
•12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Heritage Public Houses: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Marco Longhi
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require local authorities to maintain a register of heritage public houses in their area and to make provision in connection with the compilation and maintenance of such registers; to make provision relating to planning applications in respect of public houses on such a register; to place restrictions on the sale of heritage public houses; to make provision relating to the nomination of heritage public houses as assets of community value; to make provision about the listing of heritage public houses; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
THURSDAY 25 APRIL
•9.30am Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
•10.15am Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
•12.30pm That this House has considered health inequalities in liver disease and liver cancer: Navendu Mishra, Alison Thewliss
•2.00pm That this House has considered the ratification of the Global Ocean Treaty: Kevin Foster
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee. These debates will begin at 12.30pm and 2.00pm (Order of 25 March on Westminster Hall: Sitting Times). The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
FRIDAY 26 APRIL
•Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Dame Maria Miller
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For any amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
•High Streets (Designation, Review and Improvement Plan) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Jack Brereton
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For any amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
•Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Chris Elmore
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For any amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
•Licensing Hours Extensions Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
•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
•Road Traffic and Street Works Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kit Malthouse
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
•Consular Assistance Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
•Bereavement Support (Children and Young People) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
•Members of Parliament (Oil and Gas Companies) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Burgon
•Multi-Storey Car Parks (Safety) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Maria Eagle
•Sites of Special Scientific Interest (Designation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Derek Thomas
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
•Standards in Public Life (Codes of Conduct) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Debbie Abrahams
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
•Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Fleur Anderson
•Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [15 March]
Member in Charge: Sarah Champion
MONDAY 29 APRIL
•2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
•3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
•4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 653593 relating to assisted dying: Tonia Antoniazzi, 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:
Second Report of the Health and Social Care Committee, Assisted Dying/Assisted Suicide, HC 321
TUESDAY 30 APRIL
•11.30am Questions to the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
•12.15pm Topical Questions to the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
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.
Wednesday 1 May
•11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
•12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Jonathan Gullis
That leave be given to bring in a Bill under SO No. 23 [details to be provided].
PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
•Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry: Christina Rees
Thursday 2 May
•9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
•10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Tuesday 7 May
•2.30pm Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
•3.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Wednesday 8 May
•11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
•12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Thursday 9 May
•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
PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
•Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry: Christina Rees
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
•Welfare Benefits (Adequacy, Debt and Deductions) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Linden
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
•Senior Civil Service (Accountability and Appointment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Giles Watling
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
•Public Sector Websites (Data Charges) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Simon Lightwood
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.
•Climate and Nature Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alex Sobel
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
•Conversion Practices (Prohibition) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [1 March]
Member in Charge: Lloyd Russell-Moyle
Relevant Documents:
Correspondence between the Petitions Committee and the Minister for Equalities, on conversion practices, reported to the House on 21 November and 14 December 2023
e-petition 613556, Ensure Trans people are fully protected under any conversion therapy ban
e-petition 300976, Make LGBT conversion therapy illegal in the UK
•Disposal of Waste (Advertising and Penalty Provision) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Bristow
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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.
•Police (Declaration) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tonia Antoniazzi
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
•Fertility Treatment (Employment Rights) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Nickie Aiken
•Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Protected Characteristics) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Emma Hardy
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
•Scottish Law Officers (Devolution) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Joanna Cherry
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.
•Social Energy Tariff (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Marion Fellows
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
•Mortgages (Switching) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Martin Docherty-Hughes
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
•Offences Against the Person Act 1861 (Sentencing Guidelines) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Maria Miller
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
•Private Parking (Regulator) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Emma Hardy
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
•Puppy Import (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Relevant Documents:
e-petition 326261, Ban imports of hunting trophies of endangered animals
•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
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
•Family Visas (Minimum Income) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Alistair Carmichael
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
•Broadcasting (Listed Sporting Events) (Scotland) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kenny MacAskill
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
•Hereditary Titles (Female Succession) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [23 February]
Member in Charge: Harriett Baldwin
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
•Military Action (Parliamentary Approval) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Foord
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
•High Income Child Benefit Charge (Review and Impact Assessment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wendy Chamberlain
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
•Unpaid Trial Work Periods (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Stewart Malcolm McDonald
•Public Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Natalie Elphicke
•Employment Equality (Insurance etc) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Natalie Elphicke
•Telecommunications Infrastructure (Consultation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Diana Johnson
Notes:
Kings Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
•Illegal and Unsustainable Fishing (Due Diligence) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Grayling
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
•Chalk Streams (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Green
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
•Telecommunications Infrastructure (Requirement to Share Apparatus) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Emma Hardy
Notes:
Bill not yet printed
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. Renters (Reform) Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in 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 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 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.
5. 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.
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.
10. 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 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.
12. Criminal Justice Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in 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).
13. Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation)
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-Engagement, which was laid before this House on 19 February, be approved.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Accounting Standards (Prescribed Bodies) (United States of America and Japan) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 21 February, be approved.
Secretary Mark Harper
That the draft Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 21 February, be approved.
16. Financial Services and Markets
Bim Afolami
That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Disapplication or Modification of Financial Regulator Rules in Individual Cases) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 26 February, be approved.
Nigel Huddleston
That the draft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (2024 UEFA Champions League Final) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 26 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Steve Barclay
That the draft Official Controls (Fees and Charges) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 26 February, be approved.
Secretary Steve Barclay
That the draft Veterinary Medicines (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 4 March, be approved.
Secretary Steve Barclay
That the draft Plant Health (Fees) (England) and Official Controls (Frequency of Checks) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 4 March, be approved.
Secretary Mark Harper
That the draft Goods Vehicles (International Road Transport Permits and Haulage Within the EU) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 4 March, be approved.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Economic Growth (Regulatory Functions) (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 6 March, be approved.
Secretary James Cleverly
That the draft Immigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 11 March, be approved.
Secretary Steve Barclay
That the draft Sea Fisheries (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 14 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Growth Duty: Statutory Guidance Refresh, which was laid before this House on 6 March, be approved.
26. Football Governance Bill: Second Reading
27. FOOTBALL GOVERNANCE BILL: MONEY
Nigel Huddleston
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Football Governance Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State.
Notes:
King’s Recommendation signified.
28. FOOTBALL GOVERNANCE BILL: WAYS AND MEANS
Nigel Huddleston
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Football Governance Bill, it is expedient to authorise:
(1) the charging of a levy by the Independent Football Regulator in connection with the exercise of its functions under the Act; and
(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
29. AUTOMATED VEHICLES BILL [LORDS]: 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 29 January).
30. POST OFFICE (HORIZON SYSTEM) OFFENCES BILL: COMMITTEE
Remaining stages may also be taken, if the Bill is not amended in Committee (Order of 20 March).
Ian Paisley
Sammy Wilson
Stephen Farry
That it be an Instruction to the Committee on the Bill that it have leave to make provision relating to Northern Ireland.
Marion Fellows
Owen Thompson
That it be an Instruction to the Committee on the Bill that it have leave to make provision relating to Scotland.
Notes:
The motions for Instructions are admissible, in order to alter the extent of a bill set out, but may be moved only if selected by Mr Speaker (Standing Order No. 66).
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the pubications 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. If the Bill is not amended in Committee, proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the same sitting as the proceedings in Committee, one hour after the commencement on proceedings on Third Reading. If there are proceedings on consideration, those proceedings and Third Reading shall be taken on a second day (Order of 20 March).
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, save that the threshold for risk based exclusion should be when a Member has been charged with a relevant offence;
(2) the following Standing Order be made:
“Risk-based exclusion policy
(1) When the Clerk of the House is informed by the police that a Member is charged with a violent or sexual offence a risk assessment will take place.
(2) The risk assessment will be carried out by a Risk Assessment Panel, appointed by Mr Speaker.
(3) 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.
(4) 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.
(5) 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.
(6) Members must not lobby the Panel in a manner calculated to influence the outcome of a risk assessment process.
(7) A Member subject to exclusion from the Parliamentary estate may apply for a proxy vote.
(8) 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.
(9) The Panel may review its risk assessment in the light of new information, 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.
(10) 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).
(11) 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 the charge has been withdrawn; 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
“() risk-based exclusion from the Parliamentary estate”; and
(2) After paragraph 5(b) insert
“() The Speaker shall not specify the reason for which a proxy vote has been given in any such certificate.”
Amendment (a)
Sir Christopher Chope
Paragraph (1) of the proposed Standing Order, line 2, after “sexual offence” insert “and is not being remanded in custody”
Amendment (f)
Nigel Mills
Paragraph (2) of the proposed Standing Order, at end insert “Mr Speaker may not appoint a member of the Cabinet or Shadow Cabinet to the panel.”
Amendment (b)
Sir Christopher Chope
Paragraph (3) of the proposed Standing Order, line 2, before “(a)” insert—
“() Whether the Member is on bail subject to conditions and whether any of those conditions restrict the ability of the Member to attend the Parliamentary estate;”
Amendment (c)
Sir Christopher Chope
Leave out paragraph (7) of the proposed Standing Order
Amendment (g)
Nigel Mills
Paragraph (7) of the proposed Standing Order, leave out “may apply for” and insert “shall not be entitled to”
Amendment (d)
Sir Christopher Chope
Leave out paragraph (4)
Amendment (e)
Sir Christopher Chope
At end insert—
“() This Standing Order shall be of temporary effect until the Dissolution of this Parliament.”
Relevant Documents:
Oral evidence taken before the Procedure Committee on 18 December 2023, on Commons scrutiny of Secretaries of State in the House of Lords, HC 338, Qq15-22 and 48-54
Correspondence between the Procedure Committee and Mr Speaker, on risk-based exclusions, reported to the House on 18 December 2023, 17 January and 29 January 2024
Correspondence from the Procedure Committee to the Leader of the House, on the exclusion of Members, reported to the House on 7 June 2023
32. SPEAKER’S COMMITTEE FOR THE INDEPENDENT PARLIAMENTARY STANDARDS AUTHORITY
Penny Mordaunt
That, in pursuance of paragraph 2A of Schedule 3 of the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009, Ms Tina Fahm be appointed as a lay member of the Speaker’s Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority for a period of five years from 1 April 2024 to 30 March 2029.
Notes:
An explanatory memorandum is available online and in the Vote Office.
Jacob Young
That the draft Combined Authorities (Finance) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 21 March, be approved.
Secretary Claire Coutinho
That the draft Contracts for Difference (Sustainable Industry Rewards) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 21 March, be approved.
Alex Burghart
That the draft Procurement Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 25 March, be approved.
Secretary Alex Chalk
That the draft Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Legal Aid: Domestic Abuse) (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 25 March, be approved.