Contents
Chamber business
The House met at 2.30 pm.
Prayers
Christopher Paul Webb, Member for Blackpool South, was sworn.
2Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
3Urgent Question: War in Gaza (Mr Andrew Mitchell)
4Statement: Defence personnel data breach (Secretary Grant Shapps)
5Motor vehicles (driving licences) (new drivers): Motion for leave to bring in a Bill (Standing Order No. 23)
Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about licences issued to new drivers for the period of six months after the issuing of the licence, for the purpose of increasing safety for road users; and for connected purposes;
That Kim Leadbeater, Tim Loughton, Alicia Kearns, Edward Timpson, Holly Lynch, Lilian Greenwood, Mr Barry Sheerman, Naz Shah and Mrs Paulette Hamilton present the Bill.
Kim Leadbeater accordingly presented the Bill.
Bill read the first time; to be read a second time on Friday 17 May, and to be printed (Bill 212).
Motion made and Question proposed, That this House has considered defence.—(Secretary Grant Shapps.)
The Deputy Speaker announced a time limit on backbench speeches (Standing Order No. 47(1)).
Question put and agreed to.
7Changes to membership of select committees
(1) Ordered, That Dr Dan Poulter be discharged from the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee and Dr Thérèse Coffey be added.—(Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
(2) Ordered, That Mrs Flick Drummond be discharged from the Committee of Public Accounts and Richard Fuller be added.—(Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
(1) A public petition from residents of the constituency of Blaydon relating to the recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry was presented and read by Liz Twist.
(2) A public petition from residents of the constituency of Halifax relating to the recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry was presented and read by Holly Lynch.
(3) A public petition from residents of the constituency of Caerphilly relating to the recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry was presented and read by Wayne David.
Subject: Future funding for Tamar crossings (Mrs Sheryll Murray)
Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mark Fletcher.)
Adjourned at 10.29 pm until tomorrow.
Other Proceedings
Changes to Notices Given
10Russian State Assets and Reconstruction of Ukraine Bill
Order for Second Reading on Friday 17 May, read and discharged.
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 21 June.
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).
11Space Industry (Indemnities) Bill
Chair: Sir Philip Davies
12Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill
Chair: Julie Elliott
13Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill
Chair: Dame Maria Miller
14First Delegated Legislation Committee (draft Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Legal Aid: Domestic Abuse) (Amendment) Order 2024)
Chair: Derek Twigg
15Second Delegated Legislation Committee (draft Representation of the People (England and Wales and Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2024)
Chair: Stewart Hosie
16Third Delegated Legislation Committee (draft Management of Hedgerows (England) Regulations 2024)
Chair: Graham Stringer
17Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee (draft Armed Forces (Court Martial) (Amendment) Rules 2024)
(1) Chair: Judith Cummins
(2) Members: Dean Russell and Maggie Throup discharged and Katherine Fletcher and Paul Holmes nominated in substitution.
Select Committees: Reports relating to orders for printing made during the adjournment under Standing Order No. 137
Friday 3 May
Negotiations with the European Union in respect of Gibraltar: Written evidence, to be published (HC 170) (Clerk of the House).
Select Committees: Reports made on Tuesday 7 May
19Business and Trade Committee
(1) Post Office and Horizon redress: Instruction to deliver: Government Response to the Committee’s Third Report of Session 2023–24: Fourth Special Report, to be printed (HC 738);
(2) Labour markets reform: Workers’ rights and protections: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 703);
(3) Correspondence with Royal Mail relating to counterfeit stamps: Written evidence, to be published;
(4) Export-led growth: Written evidence, to be published (HC 289);
(5) Industrial policy: Written evidence, to be published (HC 440)
(Liam Byrne).
20Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Vet shortages: Written evidence, to be published (HC 497) (Sir Robert Goodwill).
(1) The UK’s international counter-terrorism policy: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 330);
(2) Correspondence from the Permanent Under-Secretary relating to the lessons learned report following the Afghanistan crisis in 2021: Written evidence, to be published
(Alicia Kearns).
22Health and Social Care Committee
(1) Men’s health: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 139);
(2) Correspondence from the Secretary of State: Written evidence, to be published;
(3) Correspondence from the UK Health Security Agency relating to the Rosalind Franklin Laboratory: Written evidence, to be published;
(4) Correspondence relating to NICE decision-making: Written evidence, to be published;
(5) Future cancer: Written evidence, to be published (HC 138);
(6) Pharmacy: Written evidence, to be published (HC 140)
(Steve Brine).
23International Development Committee
(1) Humanitarian situation in Gaza: Government Response to the Second Report of the Committee, Session 2023–24: Second Special Report, to be printed (HC 747);
(2) The FCDO’s approach to sexual and reproductive health: Government Response to the First Report of the Committee, Session 2023–24: Third Special Report, to be printed (HC 746);
(3) FCDO and civil societies: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 613);
(4) Alternative financing options for international development: Written evidence, to be published (HC 614);
(5) Correspondence with the Minister for Development and Africa relating to the role of consultants in food security programming: Written evidence, to be published;
(6) The UK Government’s work on achieving SDG2: Zero Hunger: Written evidence, to be published (HC 112)
(Sarah Champion).
(1) Work of the County Court: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 414);
(2) Correspondence from the Attorney General relating to the Chief Inspector of HMCPS Inspectorate: Written evidence, to be published;
(3) Correspondence from the Minister for Courts and Legal Services: Written evidence, to be published;
(4) Correspondence from the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State relating to the legal aid means test review: Written evidence, to be published;
(5) Correspondence from the Secretary of State relating to the Illegal Migration Act: Written evidence, to be published;
(6) Correspondence with the Secretary of State relating to bail applications to the Crown Court: Written evidence, to be published;
(7) Future prison population and estate capacity: Written evidence, to be published (HC 266);
(8) Probate: Written evidence, to be published (HC 520);
(9) The Coroner Service: follow-up: Written evidence, to be published (HC 490);
(10) The regulation of the legal professions: Written evidence, to be published (HC 266)
(Sir Robert Neill).
(1) Intergovernmental relations: 25 years since the Scotland Act 1998: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 149);
(2) City Region and Growth Deals: Written evidence, to be published (HC 644);
(3) Correspondence from the Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire relating to the firearms licensing consultation: Written evidence, to be published;
(3) Scotland’s space sector: Written evidence, to be published (HC 150)
(Pete Wishart).
(1) Air traffic control disruption: Written evidence, to be published (HC 252);
(2) Scrutiny of the draft Rail Reform Bill: Written evidence, to be published (HC 584);
(3) Strategic transport objectives: Written evidence, to be published (HC 84)
(Iain Stewart).
PHSO’s report on women’s State Pension age: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 740) (Sir Stephen Timms).
Lindsay Hoyle
Speaker
Westminster Hall
The sitting began at 11.30 am.
Business appointed by the Chairman of Ways and Means (Standing Order No. 10(6))
1Costs associated with illegal immigration
Resolved, That this House has considered the costs associated with illegal immigration.—(Dame Andrea Jenkyns.)
2rovision of water safety education in schoolsP
Resolved, That this House has considered the provision of water safety education in schools.—(John Cryer.)
The sitting was suspended between 1.27 pm and 4.30 pm (Standing Order No. 10(2)(b)).
3Provision of free school meals
Resolved, That this House has considered the provision of free school meals.—(Munira Wilson.)
4Government support for repairs to the A226 Galley Hill Road
Resolved, That this House has considered Government support for repairs to the A226 Galley Hill Road.—(Gareth Johnson.)
The sitting was suspended between 6.25 pm and 6.30 pm.
5Cyber security laws and tackling crime
Resolved, That this House has considered cyber security laws and tackling crime.—(Sir Mark Hendrick.)
Sitting adjourned without Question put (Standing Order No. 10(14)).
Adjourned at 7.29 pm until tomorrow.
Eleanor Laing
Chairman of Ways and Means
Papers Laid
Papers presented and delivered to the Votes and Proceedings Office on Friday 3 May under Standing Orders No. 158 and No. 159:
Papers subject to Negative Resolution
1Financial Services and Markets
Insurance and Reinsurance Undertakings (Prudential Requirements) (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (SI, 2024, No. 594), dated 1 May 2024 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Bim Afolami)
Papers presented or laid upon the Table on Tuesday 7 May
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution
Draft Local Digital Television Programme Services (Amendment) Order 2024 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum and an Impact Assessment (by Command) (Julia Lopez)
3Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism
Draft Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (Risk of Being Drawn into Terrorism) (Revised Guidance) Regulations 2024 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary James Cleverly)
Papers subject to Negative Resolution
Official Controls (Establishment Lists) (Revocation) Regulations 2024 (SI, 2024, No. 608), dated 7 May 2024 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Steve Barclay)
Draft Modifications to the Smart Energy Code and the Conditions of the Smart Meter Communication Licences (Smart Meters No.1 of 2024) (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Claire Coutinho)
Local Authorities (Capital Finance and Accounting) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024 (SI, 2024, No. 602), dated 3 May 2024 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Simon Hoare)
7Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages
Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Fees and Records) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (SI, 2024, No. 598), dated 1 May 2024 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary James Cleverly)
SPEAKER'S CERTIFICATES
VOTING BY PROXY (STANDING ORDER NO. 39A)
(Variations to existing proxy voting arrangements appear in bold.)
|
Member |
From |
To |
Proxy |
|
David Duguid |
22 April |
14 June |
Dame Amanda Milling |
|
Helen Grant |
22 April |
22 May |
Dame Amanda Milling |
|
John Howell |
11 December 2023 |
10 July |
Dame Amanda Milling |
|
Stuart Anderson |
10 April 2024 |
22 May |
Dame Amanda Milling |
CORRECTION
Thursday 2 May 2024
The following item should have appeared after item 6 (Reports from Select Committees):
Envrionmental Audit Committee
Sustainable timber and deforestation: Written evidence, to be published (HC 405) (Philip Dunne).