Contents
Chamber business
The House met at 9.30 am.
Dame Rosie Winterton, the First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means, proceeded to the Table (Standing Order No. 3(3)).
Prayers
Dame Rosie Winterton, the First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means, took the Chair as Deputy Speaker (Standing Order No. 3).
Peter Gibson moved, That the House sit in private.
Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 163).
Question negatived.
4Pet Abduction Bill: Consideration of the Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee
New Clause NC1—(Sir Christopher Chope)—brought up, and read the first time.
Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time.
Clause, by leave, withdrawn.
Amendments 19 and 20 made.
Consideration completed.
5Pet Abduction Bill: Third Reading
Bill read the third time and passed.
6Building Societies Act 1986 (Amendment) Bill: Consideration of the Bill, not amended in the Public Bill Committee
Amendment 2 made.
Consideration completed.
7Building Societies Act 1986 (Amendment) Bill: Third Reading
Bill read the third time and passed.
8Zoological Society of London (Leases) Bill: Consideration of the Bill, not amended in the Public Bill Committee
No amendments on consideration.
9Zoological Society of London (Leases) Bill: Third Reading
Edward Argar signified King’s consent, as far as His Majesty’s interest is concerned.
Bill read the third time and passed.
10Off-Road Vehicles (Registration) Bill: Second Reading
Motion made and Question proposed, That the Off-Road Vehicles (Registration) Bill be now read a second time.
At 2.30 pm proceedings were interrupted (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Debate to be resumed on Friday 17 May.
11Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 26 April.
12Green Belt (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Green Belt (Protection) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 26 April.
13Autism (Early Identification) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Autism (Early Identification) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 21 June.
14Higher Education (Student Finance and Skills Shortages) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Higher Education (Student Finance and Skills Shortages) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 21 June.
15Nuclear Veterans (Compensation) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Nuclear Veterans (Compensation) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 21 June.
16Miners’ Strike (Pardons) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Miners’ Strike (Pardons) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 21 June.
17Health and Equality Acts (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Health and Equality Acts (Amendment) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 26 April.
18Greater London Low Emission Zone Charging (Amendment) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading
Order read, for resuming the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed on 22 March, That the Greater London Low Emission Zone Charging (Amendment) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Debate to be resumed on Friday 26 April.
19Whistleblowing Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Whistleblowing Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 26 April.
20Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 26 April.
21Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 26 April.
22Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 26 April.
23Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (Amendment) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 26 April.
24Exemption from Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Exemption from Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 26 April.
25Covid-19 Vaccine Diagnosis and Treatment Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Covid-19 Vaccine Diagnosis and Treatment Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 26 April.
26Caravan Site Licensing (Exemption of Motor Homes) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Caravan Site Licensing (Exemption of Motor Homes) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 26 April.
27NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 26 April.
28British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 26 April.
29Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 26 April.
30Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 26 April.
31Barnett Formula (Replacement) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Barnett Formula (Replacement) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 26 April.
32Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 26 April.
33Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 26 April.
34National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 26 April.
35Caravan Sites Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Caravan Sites Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 26 April.
36Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 26 April.
37Child Criminal Exploitation Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Child Criminal Exploitation Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 26 April.
38Veterans (Non-custodial Sentences) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Veterans (Non-custodial Sentences) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 21 June.
A public petition from residents of the constituency of West Lancashire relating to the recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry was presented and read by Ashley Dalton.
Subject: Age-disputed refugee children (Andrew Western)
Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mark Jenkinson.)
Adjourned at 2.57 pm until Monday 22 April.
Other Proceedings
Changes to Notices Given
41Sites of Special Scientific Interest (Designation) Bill
Order for Second Reading on Friday 26 April, read and discharged.
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 7 June.
42Senior Civil Service (Accountability and Appointment) Bill
Order for Second Reading on Friday 17 May, read and discharged.
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 21 June.
Select Committees: Reports
43Backbench Business Committee
Determination of business to be taken on Tuesday 30 April and Tuesday 7 May in Westminster Hall (Ian Mearns).
Eleanor Laing
Deputy Speaker
Papers Laid
Papers subject to Negative Resolution
Childcare (Free of Charge for Working Parents) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024 (SI, 2024, No. 527), dated 17 April 2024 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (David Johnston)
(1) Universal Credit (Administrative Earnings Threshold) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (SI, 2024, No. 529), dated 12 April 2024 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Jo Churchill)
(2) Universal Credit (Administrative Earnings Threshold) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024 (SI, 2024, No. 536), dated 19 April 2024 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Jo Churchill)
Other papers
3Social Security Administration
Report by the Social Security Advisory Committee and Statement by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the Universal Credit (Administrative Earnings Threshold) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (by Act) (Jo Churchill)
Fit Note Reform: Call for Evidence (by Command) (CP 1035) (Secretary Mel Stride)
SPEAKER'S CERTIFICATES
VOTING BY PROXY (STANDING ORDER NO. 39A)
(Variations to existing arrangements appear in bold.)
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Member |
From |
To |
Proxy |
|
John Nicolson |
3 May 2022 |
9 November 2024 |
Marion Fellows (from 22 April 2024) |
|
Amy Callaghan |
13 September 2023 |
10 November 2024 |
Marion Fellows (from 22 April 2024) |
|
Dr Philippa Whitford |
7 November 2023 |
30 June 2024 |
Marion Fellows (from 22 April 2024) |
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Angela Crawley |
12 December 2023 |
20 July 2024 |
Marion Fellows (from 22 April 2024) |
|
Allan Dorans |
9 May 2024 |
9 November 2024 |
Marion Fellows (from 22 April 2024) |
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Anne McLaughlin |
31 January 2024 |
29 June 2024 |
Marion Fellows (from 22 April 2024) |
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David Linden |
12 March 2024 |
23 May 2024 |
Marion Fellows (from 22 April 2024) |