Contents
Chamber business
The House met at 9.30 am.
Prayers
Chris Elmore moved, That the House sit in private.
Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 163).
Question negatived.
2Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill: Consideration of the Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee
No amendments on consideration.
3Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill: Third Reading
Bill read the third time and passed.
4High Streets (Designation, Review and Improvement Plan) Bill: Consideration of the Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee
No amendments on consideration.
5High Streets (Designation, Review and Improvement Plan) Bill: Third Reading
Bill read the third time and passed.
6Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Bill: Consideration of the Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee
No amendments on consideration.
7Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Bill: Third Reading
Bill read the third time and passed.
8British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Bill: Consideration of the Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee
No amendments on consideration.
9British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Bill: Third Reading
Bill read the third time and passed.
10Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Motion made and Question proposed, That the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) 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.
11BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 17 May.
12Consular Assistance Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Consular Assistance Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 7 June.
13Bereavement Support (Children and Young People) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Bereavement Support (Children and Young People) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 7 June.
14Members of Parliament (Oil and Gas Companies) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Members of Parliament (Oil and Gas Companies) 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.
15Multi-Storey Car Parks (Safety) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Multi-Storey Car Parks (Safety) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 14 June.
16Standards in Public Life (Codes of Conduct) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Standards in Public Life (Codes of Conduct) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 7 June.
17Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 7 June.
18Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading
Order read, for resuming the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed on 15 March, That the Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Debate to be resumed on Friday 7 June.
19Public 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 17 May.
20Green 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 17 May.
21Health and Equality Acts (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Health and Equality Acts (Amendment) Bill be now read a second time.
22Greater 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 17 May.
23Highways 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 17 May.
24Covid-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 17 May.
25Statutory 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 17 May.
26Dangerous 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 17 May.
27Exemption 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 17 May.
28Covid-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 17 May.
29Caravan 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 17 May.
30NHS 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 17 May.
31British 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 17 May.
32Children’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 17 May.
33Regulatory 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 17 May.
34Barnett 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 17 May.
35Rule 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 17 May.
36Illegal 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 17 May.
37National 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 17 May.
38Caravan 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 17 May.
39Domestic 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 17 May.
40Child 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 17 May.
A public petition from residents of the constituency of Ogmore relating to the recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry was presented and read by Chris Elmore.
Subject: Role of clinical guidance in determining the location of services at the new hospital in north Hampshire (Dame Maria Miller)
Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Rebecca Harris.)
Adjourned at 2.54 pm until Monday 29 April.
Other Proceedings
General Committees: Appointments
The Speaker appoints the Chair of General Committees and members of Programming Sub-Committees, and allocates Statutory Instruments to Delegated Legislation Committees.
The Committee of Selection nominates Members to serve on General Committees (and certain Members to serve on Grand Committees).
43Tobacco and Vapes Bill Committee
Chairs: Gordon Henderson, Sir George Howarth, Dame Siobhain McDonagh and Sir Gary Streeter
44School Attendance (Duties of Local Authorities and Proprietors of Schools) Bill Committee
Chair: Martin Vickers
45Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill Committee
Chair: Mr Philip Hollobone
46First Delegated Legislation Committee (draft Combined Authorities (Finance) (Amendment) Regulations 2024)
Chair: Yvonne Fovargue
47Second Delegated Legislation Committee (draft Contracts for Difference (Sustainable Industry Rewards) Regulations 2024)
Chair: Christina Rees
48Third Delegated Legislation Committee (draft Goods Vehicles (International Road Transport Permits and Haulage Within the EU) Regulations 2024)
Chair: Graham Stringer
49Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee (draft Immigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) (Amendment) Order 2024)
Chair: Mr Laurence Robertson
Select Committees: Reports
50Public Accounts (Committee of)
Progress in implementing Universal Credit: Written evidence, to be published (HC 458) (Dame Meg Hillier).
Lindsay Hoyle
Speaker
Papers Laid
Papers subject to Negative Resolution
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2024 (SI, 2024, No. 563), dated 25 April 2024 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Nigel Huddleston)
Other papers
Explanatory Memorandum to the Electronic Monitoring (Responsible Persons) (Amendment) Order 2024 (SI, 2024, No. 328) (by Command) (Secretary Alex Chalk)
Withdrawn papers
Explanatory Memorandum to the Electronic Monitoring (Responsible Persons) (Amendment) Order 2024 (SI, 2024, No. 328) (laid 11 March)