Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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11.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
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12 noon |
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12.30pm |
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Impact on community safety of a request to chief constables in England and Wales to consider pausing non-priority arrests and to suspend operations that may involve large numbers of arrests because of prison capacity (Secretary of State for the Home Department) |
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Ministerial Statements including on: |
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Economy Update (Economic Secretary) |
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Lord Walney’s report into Political Violence and Disruption (Minister of State for Security) |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Immigration and asylum (Bob Seely) |
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Up to 90 minutes |
Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism (Motion for approval) |
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Up to 90 minutes |
Licences and Licensing (Motion for approval) |
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Until any hour* |
Holocaust Memorial Bill: Business of the House (Motion) (*if the 7.00pm Business of the House motion is agreed to) |
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Up to four hours from the start of proceedings on the Holocaust Memorial Bill: Business of the House motion** |
Holocaust Memorial Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages (**if the Holocaust Memorial Bill: Business of the House motion is agreed to) |
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Until any hour* |
Business of the House (Today) (Motion) (*if the 7.00pm Business of the House motion is agreed to) |
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Up to 90 minutes from the start of proceedings on the Business of the House (Today) motion*** |
Holocaust Memorial Bill: Carry-over (Motion) (***if the Business of the House (Today) motion is agreed to) |
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No debate |
Statutory Instruments (Motions for approval) |
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No debate |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Funding for local councils (Helen Morgan) |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
Tackling crash for cash insurance fraud |
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11.00am |
Crisis houses |
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2.30pm |
Healthy Start Scheme |
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4.00pm |
Major Conditions Strategy and people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility spectrum disorders |
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4.30pm |
E-scooter deaths and serious injuries |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
1Julian Sturdy (York Outer)
What recent steps her Department has taken to improve internet connectivity. (903016)
2Mrs Paulette Hamilton (Birmingham, Erdington)
What steps her Department is taking to help increase diversity and inclusion in the STEM workforce. (903017)
3Gary Sambrook (Birmingham, Northfield)
What steps her Department is taking to support the life sciences manufacturing sector. (903018)
4Jerome Mayhew (Broadland)
What recent steps her Department has taken to improve internet connectivity. (903019)
5Theresa Villiers (Chipping Barnet)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure that Government-funded research is used to help increase levels of productivity. (903020)
6Simon Fell (Barrow and Furness)
What steps her Department is taking to improve rural connectivity. (903021)
7Selaine Saxby (North Devon)
What recent steps her Department has taken to improve internet connectivity. (903022)
8Richard Foord (Tiverton and Honiton)
What steps her Department is taking to help tackle digital exclusion. (903023)
9Andrew Rosindell (Romford)
What steps her Department is taking to help reduce the use of animal testing in research. (903025)
10Kim Johnson (Liverpool, Riverside)
What steps her Department is taking to help increase diversity and inclusion in the STEM workforce. (903026)
11Duncan Baker (North Norfolk)
If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of updating the Code of practice for wireless network development in England to make it easier for rural communities to get new mobile phone masts erected. (903027)
12Vicky Ford (Chelmsford)
What steps her Department is taking to help protect children online. (903028)
13Gen Kitchen (Wellingborough)
What steps her Department is taking to help tackle digital exclusion among low-income households. (903030)
At 11.53am
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
T1Chris Elmore (Ogmore)
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. (903031)
T2Andrew Bridgen (North West Leicestershire) (903032)
T3Simon Baynes (Clwyd South) (903033)
T4Mrs Paulette Hamilton (Birmingham, Erdington) (903034)
T5Marco Longhi (Dudley North) (903035)
T6Kim Johnson (Liverpool, Riverside) (903036)
T7Sarah Dyke (Somerton and Frome) (903037)
T8Duncan Baker (North Norfolk) (903038)
At 12 noon
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
Q1 Gen Kitchen (Wellingborough)
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 22 May. (903001)
Q2 Elliot Colburn (Carshalton and Wallington) (903002)
Q3 Danny Kruger (Devizes) (903003)
Q4 Simon Baynes (Clwyd South) (903004)
Q5 Shailesh Vara (North West Cambridgeshire) (903005)
Q6 Sir John Whittingdale (Maldon) (903006)
Q7 Alison Thewliss (Glasgow Central) (903007)
Q8 Janet Daby (Lewisham East) (903008)
Q9 Tom Randall (Gedling) (903009)
Q10 Kate Osborne (Jarrow) (903010)
Q11 Will Quince (Colchester) (903011)
Q12 Mr John Baron (Basildon and Billericay) (903012)
Q13 Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Streatham) (903013)
Q14 Stephen Farry (North Down) (903014)
Q15 Jason McCartney (Colne Valley) (903015)
Urgent Questions and Statements
12.30pm
Urgent Question:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make a statement on the impact on community safety of a request to chief constables in England and Wales to consider pausing non-priority arrests and to suspend operations that may involve large numbers of arrests because of prison capacity (Yvette Cooper)
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Economy Update (Economic Secretary)
Lord Walney’s report into Political Violence and Disruption (Minister of State for Security)
Business of the Day
1. Immigration and Asylum: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
Bob Seely
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for the annual approval by the House of Commons of maximum numbers in respect of immigration and asylum; to provide that asylum may only be granted to individuals identified as refugees by the UN Refugee Agency, other than in specified circumstances; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
2. Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism
Up to 90 minutes (Standing Order No. 16(1))
Secretary James Cleverly
That the draft Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (Risk of Being Drawn into Terrorism) (Revised Guidance) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 7 May, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument is scheduled to be considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments at its meeting today at 3.40pm.
Up to 90 minutes (Standing Order No. 16(1))
Secretary James Cleverly
That the draft Licensing Act 2003 (UEFA European Football Championship Licensing Hours) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 8 May, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument is scheduled to be considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments at its meeting today at 3.40pm.
4. HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL BILL: BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE
Until any hour (if the 7.00pm Business of the House motion is agreed to)
Secretary Michael Gove
That the following provisions shall apply to the Holocaust Memorial Bill:
(1)(a) the Order of the House of 17 April re-committing the Holocaust Memorial Bill to a public bill committee shall be discharged, and
(b) the Bill shall be re-committed instead to a Committee of the whole House.
Timetable
(2)(a) Proceedings in Committee of the whole House, any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading shall be taken at today’s sitting in accordance with this Order.
(b) Proceedings in Committee of the whole House shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
(c) Any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion four hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
Timing of proceedings and Questions to be put
(3)(a) On the conclusion of proceedings in Committee of the whole House, the Chair shall report the Bill to the House without putting any Question.
(b) If the Bill is reported with amendments, the House shall proceed to consider the Bill as amended without any Question being put.
(4)For the purpose of bringing any proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph (2), the Chair or Speaker shall forthwith put the following Questions in the same order as they would fall to be put if this Order did not apply:
(a) any Question already proposed from the Chair;
(b) any Question necessary to bring to a decision a Question so proposed;
(c) the Question on any amendment, new Clause or new Schedule selected by the Chair or Speaker for separate decision;
(d) the Question on any amendment moved or Motion made by a Minister of the Crown;
(e) any other Question necessary for the disposal of the business to be concluded;
and shall not put any other questions, other than the question on any motion described in paragraph (10)(a) of this Order.
(5)On a Motion so made for a new Clause or a new Schedule, the Chair or Speaker shall put only the Question that the Clause or Schedule be added to the Bill.
(6)If two or more Questions would fall to be put under paragraph (4)(d) on successive amendments moved or Motions made by a Minister of the Crown, the Chair or Speaker shall instead put a single Question in relation to those amendments or Motions.
(7)If two or more Questions would fall to be put under paragraph (4)(e) in relation to successive provisions of the Bill, the Chair shall instead put a single Question in relation to those provisions , except that the Question shall be put separately on any Clause of or Schedule to the Bill which a Minister of the Crown has signified an intention to leave out.
Consideration of Lords Amendments
(8)(a) Any Lords Amendments to the Bill may be considered forthwith without any Question being put; and any proceedings interrupted for that purpose shall be suspended accordingly.
(b) Proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement; and any proceedings suspended under sub-paragraph (a) shall thereupon be resumed.
(9)Paragraphs (2) to (7) of Standing Order No. 83F (Programme orders: conclusion of proceedings on consideration of Lords amendments) apply for the purposes of bringing any proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph (8) of this Order.
Subsequent stages
(10)(a) Any further Message from the Lords on the Bill may be considered forthwith without any Question being put; and any proceedings interrupted for that purpose shall be suspended accordingly.
(b) Proceedings on any further Message from the Lords shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement; and any proceedings suspended under sub-paragraph (a) shall thereupon be resumed.
(11)Paragraphs (2) to (5) of Standing Order No. 83G (Programme orders: conclusion of proceedings on further messages from the Lords) apply for the purposes of bringing any proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph (10) of this Order.
Reasons Committee
(12)Paragraphs (2) to (6) of Standing Order No. 83H (Programme orders: reasons committee) apply in relation to any committee to be appointed to draw up reasons after proceedings have been brought to a conclusion in accordance with this Order.
Miscellaneous
(13)Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to proceedings on the Bill.
(14)Standing Order No. 82 (Business Committee) shall not apply in relation to any proceedings to which this Order applies.
(15)(a) No Motion shall be made, except by a Minister of the Crown, to alter the order in which any proceedings on the Bill are taken, to recommit the Bill or to vary or supplement the provisions of this Order.
(b) No notice shall be required of such a Motion.
(c) Such a Motion may be considered forthwith without any Question being put; and any proceedings interrupted for that purpose shall be suspended accordingly.
(d) The Question on such a Motion shall be put forthwith; and any proceedings suspended under sub-paragraph (c) shall thereupon be resumed.
(e) Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to proceedings on such a Motion.
(16)(a) No dilatory Motion shall be made in relation to proceedings to which this Order applies except by a Minister of the Crown.
(b) The Question on any such Motion shall be put forthwith.
(17)The start of any debate under Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) to be held on a day on which the Bill has been set down to be taken as an Order of the Day shall be postponed until the conclusion of any proceedings on that day to which this Order applies.
(18)Proceedings to which this Order applies shall not be interrupted under any Standing Order relating to the sittings of the House.
(19)(a) Any private business which has been set down for consideration at a time falling after the commencement of proceedings on this Order or on the Bill on a day on which the Bill has been set down to be taken as an Order of the Day shall, instead of being considered as provided by Standing Orders or by any Order of the House, be considered at the conclusion of the proceedings on the Bill on that day.
(b) Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to the private business so far as necessary for the purpose of securing that the business may be considered for a period of three hours.
Business to be Taken at 7.00pm
No debate (Standing Orders Nos. 15 and 41A(3))
The Prime Minister
That, at this day’s sitting,
(1)the Motion in the name of Secretary Michael Gove, relating to Holocaust Memorial Bill: Business of the House may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply;
(2)Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply to the Motions (i) in the name of Secretary James Cleverly, relating to Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism; (ii) in the name of Secretary James Cleverly, relating to Licences and Licensing; (iii) in the name of Julia Lopez, relating to Consumer Protection; (iv) in the name of Andrea Leadsom, relating to Medicines; and (v) in the name of Secretary Alex Chalk relating to Private International Law; and
(3)the Motion in the name of Penny Mordaunt, relating to Business of the House (Today) may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.
Business of the Day
5. HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL BILL: COMMITTEE AND REMAINING STAGES
Up to four hours from the start of proceedings on the Holocaust Memorial Bill: Business of the House motion (if that motion is agreed to)
Not amended in Select Committee, currently re-committed to a Public Bill Committee; to be re-committed for Consideration in Committee of the whole House (if the Holocaust Memorial Bill: Business of the House motion is agreed to).
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Relevant Documents:
First Special Report of the Holocaust Memorial Bill Select Committee, HC 121, and the Promoter’s response, CP 1086
6. BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE (TODAY)
Until any hour (if the 7.00pm Business of the House motion is agreed to)
Penny Mordaunt
That at this day’s sitting, the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motion in the name of Secretary Michael Gove, relating to Holocaust Memorial Bill: Carry-over not later than 90 minutes after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order; such Questions shall include the Questions on any Amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be moved; proceedings on that Motion may continue, though opposed, after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.
7. HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL BILL: CARRY-OVER
Up to 90 minutes from the start of proceedings on the Business of the House (Today) motion (if that motion is agreed to)
Secretary Michael Gove
That the following provisions shall apply in respect of the Holocaust Memorial Bill:
Suspension at end of this Parliament
(1)If proceedings on the Bill are not completed before the day on which this Session of Parliament (“the current Session”) ends, further proceedings on the Bill shall be suspended from the day on which the current Session ends until the first Session of the next Parliament (“the first Session”).
(2)If a Bill is presented in the first Session in the same terms as those in which the Bill stood when proceedings on it were suspended in the current Session—
(a) the Bill so presented shall be ordered to be printed and shall be deemed to have been read the first and second time;
(b) the Standing Orders and practice of the House applicable to the Bill, so far as complied with or dispensed with in the current Session or in the previous Session of Parliament shall be deemed to have been complied with or (as the case may be) dispensed with in the first Session;
(c) the Bill shall be dealt with in accordance with—
(i) paragraph 3, if the Bill was waiting to be considered when proceedings on it were suspended,
(ii) paragraph 4, if the Bill was waiting for third reading when proceedings on it were suspended, or
(iii) paragraph 5, if the Bill has been read the third time and sent to the House of Lords.
(3)If this paragraph applies—
(a) the Bill shall be deemed to have been reported from the Select Committee and from the Committee of the whole House, and
(b) the Bill shall be set down as an order of the day for consideration.
(4)If this paragraph applies—
(a) the Bill shall be deemed to have been reported from the Select Committee and from the Committee of the whole House and to have been considered, and
(b) the Bill shall be set down as an order of the day for third reading.
(5)If this paragraph applies, the Bill shall be deemed to have passed through all its stages in this House.
Other
That these Orders be Standing Orders of the House.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Julia Lopez
That the draft Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 25 April, be approved.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Andrea Leadsom
That the draft Human Medicines (Amendments relating to Registered Dental Hygienists, Registered Dental Therapists and Registered Pharmacy Technicians) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 29 April, be approved.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary Alex Chalk
That the draft Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments (2019 Hague Convention etc.) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 29 April, be approved.
Presentation of Public Petitions
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
Transport infrastructure in Somerset: Sarah Dyke
Blue badge holders and personal electric vehicles on public land: Selaine Saxby
Housing development in Farrington Gurney: Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg
Adjournment Debate
Funding for local councils: Helen Morgan [R]
Business Today: Westminster Hall
Order of Business
Up to two hours for the first part of the sitting and up to three hours for the second part of the sitting (Standing Order No. 10(1))
9.30am
That this House has considered the matter of tackling crash for cash insurance fraud: Elliot Colburn
11.00am
That this House has considered crisis houses: Bambos Charalambous
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
That this House has considered the Healthy Start Scheme: Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
4.00pm
That this House has considered the Major Conditions Strategy and people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility spectrum disorders: Andrew Selous
4.30pm
That this House has considered e-scooter deaths and serious injuries: Mr Barry Sheerman
Notes:
The debate at 4.30pm will last for up to an hour.
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Minister for the Cabinet Office
1.Conflict, Stability and Security Fund Estimated Spend for Financial Year 2023-24
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
2.Nuclear Policy Update
Secretary of State for the Home Department
3.Publication of Forensic Information Database Strategy Board Annual Report 2022-23
Secretary of State for Justice
4.Whiplash Reform: Completion of the Lord Chancellor’s review of the Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021
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: Police pensions and wellbeing
Witnesses: 9.30am: Antony Hope, Administrator, Police Pensions Q&A Facebook Group; David Watkins, Managing Director, XPS Administration; Clair Alcock, Head of Police Pensions, National Police Chiefs' Council
10.30am: Paul Williams, Wellbeing Co-Lead, Police Federation of England and Wales; Dr Jess Miller, Principal Investigator in Policing Trauma, Department of Sociology, University of Cambridge; Andy Rhodes, Director, National Police Wellbeing Service
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Subject: Defence Spending in Northern Ireland
Witnesses: 9.30am: James Cartlidge MP, Minister for Defence Procurement, Brigadier Andrew Muddiman, Regional Commander (NRC) for Scotland and Northern Ireland (NRC SNI), and Barney Kistruck, Director for Defence Industrial Strategy Prosperity and Exports (DISE), Ministry of Defence
Room 15
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Subject: Scrutiny of the draft Rail Reform Bill
Witnesses: 9.00am: Fiona Hyslop MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, The Scottish Government
9.30am: Andrew Haines, Chief Executive and Lead, Network Rail and Great British Railways Transition Team; Lord Hendy CBE, Chair, Network Rail
10.15am: Huw Merriman MP, Minister of State for Rail, Conrad Bailey CBE, Director General for Public Transport and Local Group, and Alex Hynes, Director General for Rail Services, Department for Transport
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9.00am (public)
Subject: The work of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Witnesses: 9.25am: Rt Hon. Mel Stride MP, Secretary of State, and Peter Schofield, Permanent Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions
Room 16
9.15am (private), 9.25am (public)
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Subject: Commercialising Research
Witnesses: 9.30am: Bryon Dixon OBE, CEO, Micro-Fresh; Julian Hanak, CEO, Purespring Therapeutics
10.15am: Simon Andrews, Executive Director, Fraunhofer UK; Rosa Wilkinson, Director of Policy, High Value Manufacturing Catapult; Dr David Wilkes, Director of Innovation Ecosystem, Innovate UK (UK Research and Innovation)
Room 6
9.20am (private), 9.30am (public)
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Subject: The work of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Witnesses: 10.00am: Rt Hon Lucy Frazer KC MP, Secretary of State, and Susannah Storey, Permanent Secretary, Department for Culture, Media and Sport
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Subject: Access to High Street Banking in Wales
Witnesses: 10.00am: Christopher Dean, UK Head of Customer Channels, HSBC; Miles Ravenhill, Community Bank Director, Lloyds; Jimmy Robertson, Head of Branch Network, NatWest; Carole Layzell, Managing Director, Barclays Local South, Wales and West, Barclays
10.45am: Ross Borkett, Banking Director, Post Office; John Howells, CEO, LINK; Gareth Oakley, CEO, Cash Access UK
Room 8
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Subject: Energy bills for domestic customers
Witnesses: 2.00pm: Jonathan Brearley, CEO, Tim Jarvis, Director General, Markets, and Charlotte Friel, Director, Consumer Protection and Retail Markets, Ofgem
3.00pm: Amanda Solloway MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Energy Consumers and Affordability), and Jane Walker, Director of Affordability, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Room 15
1.30pm (private), 2.00pm (public)
Women and Equalities Committee
Subject: Assistance Dogs
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Eleanor Briggs, Head of Policy, Public Affairs, and Campaigns, Guide dogs; Vicky Worthington, Executive Director, Assistance Dogs UK; Isabelle Atkins, Communications Officer, Dogs for Good
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
1.55pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Room 6
2.00pm (private)
Subject: Are the UK’s Russian financial sanctions working?
Witnesses: 2.15pm: Neil Whiley, Director of Sanctions and Export Controls, UK Finance; Mike Miller, Economic Crime Manager, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public)
Room 8
2.30pm (private)
Room 7
2.45pm (private)
Room 13
4.30pm (private)
Joint Committees
Subject: The European Court of Human Rights and Climate Change: Recent Judgments and Implications for the UK
Witnesses: 3.00pm: Lord Sumption (Jonathan Sumption KC), Former Judge, Supreme Court; Jessica Simor KC, Barrister, Matrix Chambers; Nikki Reisch, Director of Climate and Energy Program, Center for International Environmental Law
Room 16
2.45pm (private), 3.00pm (public)
Virtual meeting
3.40pm (private)
Public Bill Committees
Local Government (Pay Accountability) Bill
To consider the Bill
Room 14
10.00am (public)
To consider the Bill
Room 10
10.00am (public)
Committee Reports Published Today
EDUCATION
3rd Report: Delivering effective financial education HC 265
Time of publication: 00.01am
TREASURY
9th Report: Appointment of Liz Oakes to the Financial Policy Committee HC 765
Time of publication: 11.00am
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 the day after the deadline. Members who are successful will be contacted by the Speaker’s Office.
Monday 3 to Monday 10 June (deadline Wednesday 22 May 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 11 to Monday 17 June (deadline Wednesday 5 June 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 18 to Monday 24 June (deadline Wednesday 12 June 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Future Departments Answering In Westminster Hall
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 days 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 the day after the deadline. Members who are successful will be contacted by the Speaker’s Office.
Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 June (deadline Monday 3 June 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Cabinet Office; Education; Health and Social Care; Home Office; Justice; Northern Ireland; Transport; Wales; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 June (deadline Monday 10 June 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Cabinet Office; Health and Social Care; Home Office; Justice; Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; Northern Ireland; Transport; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 June (deadline Monday 17 June 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Business and Trade; Culture, Media and Sport; Defence; Education; Energy Security and Net Zero; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Treasury; Wales
Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 July (deadline Monday 24 June 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Cabinet Office; Health and Social Care; Home Office; Justice; Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; Northern Ireland; Transport; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 July (deadline Monday 1 July 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Business and Trade; Culture, Media and Sport; Defence; Education; Energy Security and Net Zero; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Treasury; Wales
Whitsun Adjournment - Tabling of Parliamentary Questions
The following arrangements will apply for the tabling of Questions for oral and written answer during the Whitsun Adjournment.
Under Standing Order No. 22(6), the Speaker has made the following arrangements for tabling Questions for oral answer when the House returns:
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Last date of tabling* |
Date for answer |
Departments etc. |
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Thursday 23 May |
Monday 3 June |
Home Office (T)** |
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Thursday 23 May |
Tuesday 4 June |
Health and Social Care (T) |
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Thursday 23 May |
Wednesday 5 June |
Northern Ireland |
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Thursday 23 May |
Wednesday 5 June |
Prime Minister |
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Thursday 23 May |
Thursday 6 June |
Cabinet Office (T) |
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Tuesday 4 June |
Monday 10 June |
Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (T) |
The results of the shuffles on 23 May will be published later that day. They will be available on the internet at https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/search?SearchTerm=future+day+orals
For further details of last tabling days for other departments and answering bodies, see the Order of Questions rota available on the Commons Business Paper website at https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/search?SearchTerm=rota
Notes:
* The latest time for tabling is 12.30pm on each of these days.
** (T) denotes that there are Topical questions for this Department.
Questions for written answer on a named day
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Time of tabling |
Earliest date for named day answer |
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Wednesday 22 May until rise of House on Thursday 23 May |
Monday 3 June |
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From rise of House on Thursday 23 May until 2.30pm on Friday 31 May |
Wednesday 5 June (each Member may table up to five named day questions during this period) |
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Monday 3 June |
Thursday 6 June |
Whitsun Adjournment - Tabling of Amendments to Public Bills
During the Recess, amendments should be submitted by email to [email protected]. Amendments can be accepted from a Member’s Parliamentary network account, or from the network account of a member of staff who has been specifically authorised to act on the Member’s behalf.
If amendments are to be eligible for selection in any proceedings in the Chamber or in public bill committee on Monday 3 June, they should be tabled by 4.30pm on Wednesday 29 May.
If amendments are to be eligible for selection in any proceedings in the Chamber or in public bill committee on Tuesday 4 June, they should be tabled by 4.30pm on Thursday 30 May.
If amendments are to be eligible for selection in any proceedings in the Chamber or in public bill committee on Wednesday 5 June, they should be tabled by 4.30pm on Friday 31 May.
If amendments are to be eligible for selection in any proceedings in the chamber or in public bill committee on Thursday 6 June, they should be tabled by the rising of the House on Monday 3 June.
Amendments tabled by these deadlines will be available on the relevant bill pages of the Parliamentary website from the morning after the deadline.
Further Information
MP’s Guide to procedure
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Business of the Day
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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/.
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Part 2: Future Business
A. CALENDAR OF BUSINESS
Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.
Government items of business in this section have nominally been set down for
today, but are expected to be taken on the dates stated.
B. REMAINING ORDERS AND NOTICES
Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has been nominally set down for today but is not expected to be taken today.
A. Calendar of Business
Broadcasts of proceedings can be found at https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons
Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.
Thursday 23 May
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
Chris Law
That this House has considered UK arms exports to Israel.
Relevant Documents:
First Joint Report of the Committees on Arms Export Controls Committee of Session 2022-23, Developments in UK Strategic Export Controls, HC 282
Oral evidence taken before the Business and Trade Committee on 24 April 2024, on UK arms exports to Israel, HC 690
Oral evidence taken before the Business and Trade Committee on 21 May 2024, on UK arms exports to Israel, HC 690
Correspondence from the Business and Trade Committee to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on UK arms exports to Israel and judicial issues, reported to the House on 21 May 2024
e-petition 652949, Immediately revoke all licences for arms exports to Israel
Potholes and highway maintenance
Anthony Mangnall
That this House has considered potholes and highway maintenance.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Potential impact of National Grid proposals on the environment and economy of North East Lincolnshire: Martin Vickers
12.30pm That this House has considered floating offshore wind and Allocation Round 6 of the Contracts for Difference scheme: Selaine Saxby
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)).
Monday 3 June
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department
Afterwards
GENERAL DEBATE (SUBJECT TO BE ANNOUNCED)
Tuesday 4 June
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
Mayor of London (Duty to Consult): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Dr Ben Spencer
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Mayor of London to consult local authorities which border the Greater London Authority Area before introducing a policy which will have a significant economic or social impact on those local authority areas; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Criminal Justice Bill: Remaining Stages (Day 2)
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 six hours after the commencement of proceedings on Consideration on the second day; and proceedings on Third Reading will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement (Order of 15 May).
9.30am That this House has considered the costs associated with meeting the UK’s net zero targets: Dame Andrea Jenkyns
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
11.00am That this House has considered Post office closures and rural communities: Sarah Dyke
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered wood biomass: Barry Gardiner
4.00pm That this House has considered devolution and the local economy in Cumbria: John Stevenson
4.30pm That this House has considered human rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Jeremy Corbyn
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 5 June
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Electric-Powered Micromobility Vehicles and Lithium Batteries (Safety): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Yvonne Fovargue
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to make provision about the safety of electric-powered micromobility vehicles and of lithium batteries used to power such vehicles; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Opposition Day (6th Allotted Day)
Notes:
The selection of the matters to be debated will be made by the Leader of the Opposition (Standing Order No.14(2)).
9.30am That this House has considered Government support for climate-vulnerable countries in the Caribbean: Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
11.00am That this House has considered the unauthorised closure of bank accounts: Dame Tracey Crouch
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered UK sovereignty and Gibraltar: Mr David Jones
4.00pm That this House has considered the matter of estate adoption: Alistair Strathern
4.30pm That this House has considered World Ocean Day: Sally-Ann Hart
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 6 June
9.30am Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
10.15am Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
Afterwards
BUSINESS TO BE DETERMINED BY THE BACKBENCH BUSINESS COMMITTEE
FRIDAY 7 JUNE
Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Kevin Brennan
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Wayne David
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Andy Carter
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Community and Suspended Sentences (Notification of Details) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Ruth Jones
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
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.
Sites of Special Scientific Interest (Designation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Derek Thomas
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
Whistleblowing Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mary Robinson
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
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
Standards in Public Life (Codes of Conduct) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Debbie Abrahams
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
Medicines (Vitamin B12 Injections) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jane Hunt
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Disposal of Waste (Advertising and Penalty Provision) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Bristow
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Theresa Villiers
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Benefit Sanctions (Warnings) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Workers (Rights and Definition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Health and Safety at Work Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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.
Welfare Benefits (Adequacy, Debt and Deductions) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Linden
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.
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
Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [26 April]
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Green Belt (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
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
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.
Greater London Low Emission Zone Charging (Amendment) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [22 March]
Member in Charge: Gareth Johnson
Child Criminal Exploitation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Paul Beresford
Health and Equality Acts (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Elizabeth Truss
Monday 10 June
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
Tuesday 11 June
11.30am Questions to the Deputy Foreign Secretary
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Deputy Foreign Secretary
Afterwards
Dr Jamie Wallis
That leave be given to bring in a Bill under SO No. 23 [details to be provided].
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
9.30am That this House has considered the contribution of independent lifeboats to search and rescue operations: Anthony Mangnall
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Wednesday 12 June
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Tim Loughton
That leave be given to bring in a Bill under SO No. 23 [details to be provided].
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Thursday 13 June
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
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 the exploitative import of young puppies for sale in the UK
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
Affordable Housing (Conversion of Commercial Property) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Vicky Ford
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Health and Social Care (Recruitment and Retention of Staff in Rural Areas) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jamie Stone
Road Traffic and Street Works Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kit Malthouse
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Offensive Weapons Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Helen Hayes
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Multi-Storey Car Parks (Safety) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Maria Eagle
Road Traffic (Testing of Blood) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jonathan Gullis
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Sector Websites (Data Charges) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Simon Lightwood
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
Bathing Waters (Monitoring and Reporting) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Selaine Saxby
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Animal Welfare (Responsibility for Dog Attacks) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [17 May]
Member in Charge: Anna Firth
Children (Parental Imprisonment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kerry McCarthy
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Monday 17 June
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
Tuesday 18 June
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Afterwards
Keir Mather
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.
PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
Annual swimming lessons in schools: Jane Hunt
Wednesday 19 June
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Patrick Grady
That leave be given to bring in a Bill under SO No. 23 [details to be provided].
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Thursday 20 June
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
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.
Brain Tumours Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Siobhain McDonagh
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Senior Civil Service (Accountability and Appointment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Giles Watling
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Autism (Early Identification) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Duncan Baker
Higher Education (Student Finance and Skills Shortages) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Lia Nici
Nuclear Veterans (Compensation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Owen Thompson
Miners’ Strike (Pardons) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Owen Thompson
Veterans (Non-custodial Sentences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Owen Thompson
Thames Water (Special Administration) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Olney
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Neurodivergent Conditions (Screening and Teacher Training) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Matt Hancock
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Heritage Public Houses Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Marco Longhi
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Online Services (Cancellation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Natalie Elphicke
General Medical Council (Fitness to Practise) Rules (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Daisy Cooper
Fireworks (Noise Limits) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Judith Cummins
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Members of Parliament (Oil and Gas Companies) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Burgon
Tenant Farming Commissioner Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Farron
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Amenities (Adoption by Local Authorities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gareth Thomas
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Russian State Assets and Reconstruction of Ukraine Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rehman Chishti
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Assistance Dogs and Pavement Parking Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Bill Wiggin
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (New Drivers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kim Leadbeater
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Delivery Services (Driving Licence Requirements) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Barry Sheerman
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Child Sexual Abuse Material (Digital Devices) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Pauline Latham
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.
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Off-Road Vehicles (Registration) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [19 April]
Member in Charge: Anne McLaughlin
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:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
State Pension Age (Compensation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alan Brown
Monday 24 June
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Tuesday 25 June
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
Wednesday 26 June
11.30am Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities
11.53am Topical Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Thursday 27 June
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
Monday 1 July
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
Tuesday 2 July
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
Wednesday 3 July
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
Thursday 4 July
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
10.00am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
10.10am Questions to the Church Commissioners, House of Commons Commission, Public Accounts Commission, Restoration and Renewal Client Board and Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission
Monday 8 July
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department
Tuesday 9 July
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
Wednesday 10 July
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Thursday 11 July
9.30am Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
10.15am Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
Monday 15 July
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
Tuesday 16 July
11.30am Questions to the Deputy Foreign Secretary
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Deputy Foreign Secretary
Wednesday 17 July
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Thursday 18 July
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
Monday 22 July
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
Tuesday 23 July
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
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.
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.
3. 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).
4. ANIMAL WELFARE (IMPORT OF DOGS, CATS AND FERRETS) BILL: MONEY
Nigel Huddleston
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:
(a) any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State, and
(b) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under or by virtue of any other Act out of money so provided.
Notes:
King’s Recommendation signified.
Secretary Alex Chalk
That the Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) (Amendment) Rules 2024, (SI., 2024, No. 588), dated 1 May 2024, a copy of which was laid before this House on 1 May, be approved.
Secretary Alex Chalk
That the draft Coroners (Suspension of Requirement for Jury at Inquest: Coronavirus) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 2 May, be approved.
Julia Lopez
That the draft Local Digital Television Programme Services (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 7 May, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Claire Coutinho
That the draft Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 13 May, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Alex Chalk
That the draft Magistrates’ Courts Fees (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 13 May, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
10. SUPPORT FOR INFANTS AND PARENTS ETC (INFORMATION) BILL: MONEY
Nigel Huddleston
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Support for Infants and Parents etc (Information) 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 or by virtue of any other Act out of money so provided.
Notes:
King’s Recommendation signified.
11. CHILDREN NOT IN SCHOOL (REGISTERS, SUPPORT AND ORDERS) BILL: MONEY
Nigel Huddleston
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Children Not in School (Registers, Support and Orders) 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 or by virtue of any other Act out of money so provided.
Notes:
King’s Recommendation signified.
12. Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
David Johnston
That the draft Students’ Unions (Freedom of Speech) (Monetary Penalties) (England) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 14 May, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Maria Caulfield
That the draft Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 15 May, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
15. International Immunities and Privileges
David Rutley
That the draft European Forest Institute (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 15 May, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Mr Andrew Mitchell
That the Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) Regulations 2024, (SI, 2024, No. 643), dated 14 May, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 May, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Mark Harper
That the draft Vehicle Drivers (Certificates of Professional Competence) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 16 May, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 20 May, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Mark Harper
That the draft Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 20 May, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Dr Andrew Murrison
That the draft Armed Forces Act 2006 (Continuation) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 20 May, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
21. Financial Services and Markets
Bim Afolami
That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Ombudsman Scheme) (Fees) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 20 May, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
22. Financial Services and Markets
Bim Afolami
That the draft Insurance and Reinsurance Undertakings (Prudential Requirements) (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 20 May, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
23. Finance (No. 2) Bill: Remaining Stages
Not amended in Committee and Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
This Bill is expected to be certified as a Money Bill.
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; 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.
24. Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill and Support for Infants and Parents etc (Information) Bill and Children Not in School (Registers, Support and Orders) Bill
Penny Mordaunt
That the Committee of Selection do nominate a Public Bill Committee to consider the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill and a Public Bill Committee to consider the Support for Infants and Parents etc (Information) Bill and a Public Bill Committee to consider the Children Not in School (Registers, Support and Orders) Bill, pursuant to paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 84A (Public Bill Committees).
Secretary David T C Davies
That the draft Government of Wales Act 2006 (Devolved Welsh Authorities) (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 21 May, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Steve Barclay
That the draft Ivory Act 2018 (Meaning of “Ivory” and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 21 May, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.