Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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9.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
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10.10am |
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10.30am |
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Equality and Human Rights Commission’s investigation into the treatment of Disabled people on benefits (Secretary of State for the Department of Work and Pensions) |
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Afterwards |
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Ministerial Statements, including on: |
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Update on the AI Seoul Summit (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Tech and the Digital Economy) |
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NHS update (Secretary of State for Health and Social Care) |
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No debate |
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Until any hour* |
Business of the House (23 and 24 May) (Motion) (*if the 5.00pm Business of the House motion is agreed to) |
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Up to 45 minutes |
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Up to three hours** |
Finance (No. 2) Bill: Remaining Stages (**if the Finance (No. 2) Bill: Programme (No. 2) motion is agreed to) |
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If necessary |
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No debate |
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Until 5.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Potential impact of National Grid proposals on the environment and economy of North East Lincolnshire (Martin Vickers) |
Westminster Hall
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12.30pm |
Floating offshore wind and Allocation Round 6 of the Contracts for Difference scheme |
Business Today: Chamber
9.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
1Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Slough)
What steps her Department is taking to support local journalism. (902975)
2Matt Hancock (West Suffolk)
What steps her Department is taking to support the horse racing industry. (902976)
3Paul Howell (Sedgefield)
What assessment she has made of the impact of the Youth Investment Fund on opportunities for young people. (902977)
4Wendy Morton (Aldridge-Brownhills)
What steps she is taking to support the participation of women and girls in sport. (902978)
5Holly Lynch (Halifax)
What steps her Department is taking to protect and repurpose heritage buildings. (902979)
6Rachel Maclean (Redditch)
What assessment she has made of the impact of the Swimming Pool Support Fund on local pools and leisure facilities. (902980)
7Greg Smith (Buckingham)
What steps she is taking to support the participation of women and girls in sport. (902981)
8Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering)
If her Department will take steps to support snooker clubs. (902982)
9Owen Thompson (Midlothian)
What recent progress her Department has made on its review of the Gambling Act 2005. (902984)
10Ruth Edwards (Rushcliffe)
What recent assessment she has made of the impact of the Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme on access to sport for young people. (902985)
11Sarah Dyke (Somerton and Frome)
If she will have discussions with the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on the different level of usage of public parks for recreational sports by girls and boys. (902986)
12Jonathan Edwards (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
Whether she has had recent discussions with the Welsh Government and the independent television production sector on the appointment of a new Chair for S4C. (902987)
13Rob Butler (Aylesbury)
What assessment she has made of the impact of the Swimming Pool Support Fund on local pools and leisure facilities. (902988)
14Chris Elmore (Ogmore)
What recent assessment she has made of the impact of the UK's departure from the EU on the music industry. (902989)
15Deidre Brock (Edinburgh North and Leith)
What recent discussions she has had with Ofcom on enforcement of the Broadcasting Code. (902990)
16Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland)
If she will make an assessment of the effectiveness of Government support for local media. (902991)
At 10.00am
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
T1Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck (South Shields)
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. (902993)
T2Rachel Maclean (Redditch) (902995)
T3Helen Hayes (Dulwich and West Norwood) (902997)
T4Kevin Foster (Torbay) (902998)
T5Steve Tuckwell (Uxbridge and South Ruislip) (902999)
T6Paul Howell (Sedgefield) (903000)
At 10.10am
Oral Questions to the Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission and the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the House of Commons Commission and the hon. Member for Lancaster and Fleetwood, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission and the Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners
1Mr David Jones (Clwyd West)
To ask the Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of National Audit Office resources to scrutinise the cost of AI in government. (902963)
2Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering)
To ask the Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of National Audit Office resources to undertake analysis on the efficiency and effectiveness of NHS procurement. (902964)
3Selaine Saxby (North Devon)
To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, whether the Church of England is taking steps to provide affordable and sustainable housing on its land. (902965)
4Kevin Foster (Torbay)
To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what recent assessment the Church of England has made of the adequacy of the support offered by dioceses to a parish in an interregnum. (902966)
5Martin Vickers (Cleethorpes)
To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what recent assessment the Church of England has made of the impact of church schools on the level of educational attainment in (a) Cleethorpes constituency and (b) England. (902967)
6Danny Kruger (Devizes)
To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church of England is taking to provide funding to parish churches. (902968)
7George Galloway (Rochdale)
To ask the hon. Member for Luton South, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, if she will hold discussions with the Electoral Commission on the rules on the registration of descriptions of political parties. (902969)
8Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central)
To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the House of Commons Commission, what recent progress the Commission has made on using digital tools to support the work of hon. Members. (902971)
9Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West)
To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church of England is taking to increase the number of Academy schools it sponsors. (902972)
10Rachael Maskell (York Central)
To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church of England is taking to provide support for people in Gaza. (902973)
11Deidre Brock (Edinburgh North and Leith)
To ask the hon. Member for Luton South, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, whether the Committee has had recent discussions with the Electoral Commission on the potential impact of disinformation on the integrity of elections. (902974)
Urgent Questions and Statements
To ask the Secretary of State for the Department of Work and Pensions if he will make a statement on the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s investigation into the treatment of Disabled people on benefits (Marion Fellows)
Business Question to the Leader of the House
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Update on the AI Seoul Summit (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Tech and the Digital Economy)
NHS update (Secretary of State for Health and Social Care)
Presentation of Bills
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
Prime Minister (Nomination) and Cabinet (Appointment) Bill
Patrick Grady
A Bill to make provision for the House of Commons to nominate the Prime Minister and approve appointments to the Cabinet; and for connected purposes.
Patrick Grady
A Bill to make provision for the dissolution of the Union between Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom; to make provision for the transfer of powers from the UK Parliament to the Scottish Parliament; and for connected purposes.
Business of the Day
1. BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE (23 AND 24 MAY)
Until any hour (if the 5.00pm Business of the House motion is agreed to)
Penny Mordaunt
House to sit on Friday 24 May
(1)That, notwithstanding the Order of 30 January 2024 (Adjournment (February, Easter, May Bank Holiday and Whitsun Recesses)), the House shall meet on Friday 24 May at 9.30 am.
Order to make provision about Thursday 23 May and Friday 24 May
(2)That paragraphs (3) to (13) shall apply to today’s sitting and to the sitting on Friday 24 May.
Government business to have precedence
(3)Notwithstanding anything in Standing Order No. 14, government business shall have precedence.
Deferred divisions
(4)Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.
Motions by Ministers
(5)No notice shall be required of any Motion made by a Minister of the Crown.
(6)Any Motion made by a Minister of the Crown may be proceeded with, though opposed, after the moment of interruption and shall not be interrupted under any Standing Order relating to the sittings of the House.
(7)No Motion shall be made, except by a Minister of the Crown, to alter the order in which proceedings on a Bill are taken, to recommit a Bill or to vary or supplement the provisions of this Order.
(8)Such a Motion may be considered forthwith without any Question being put; and any proceedings interrupted for that purpose shall be suspended accordingly.
(9)The Question on such a Motion shall be put forthwith; and any proceedings suspended under paragraph (7) shall thereupon be resumed.
Consideration of Lords amendments
(10)Proceedings on Lords Amendments or any subsequent Lords Message in respect of any Bill may be considered forthwith without any further Question being put.
(11)Such proceedings shall be brought to a conclusion (unless already concluded) one hour after—
(a) the commencement of those proceedings, or
(b) if earlier, the commencement of any proceedings in relation to the Bill concerned on a Money motion, Ways and Means motion, Procedure motion or motion to alter the order in which proceedings on or in respect of the Bill are considered.
(12)Standing to shall apply to such proceedings as if paragraph (11) were a provision of a programme order.
Private business
(13)No private business may be considered after this Order has been agreed.
Emergency debates
(14)The start of any emergency debate under Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) to be held at today’s sitting shall be postponed until the conclusion of government business; and no such debate shall be held at the sitting on Friday 24 May.
Urgent business on Friday
(15)That at the sitting on Friday 24 May, notwithstanding Standing Order No. 11(4) and (5), urgent questions and statements may be taken before the commencement of public business.
Close of business
(16)That at today’s sitting, the Speaker shall not adjourn the House until any Messages from the Lords have been received and any Committee to draw up Reasons has reported.
(17)That at the sitting on Friday 24 May, the Speaker shall not adjourn the House until a Message has been received from the Lords Commissioners.
Business to be taken at 5.00pm
No debate (Standing Orders Nos. 15 and 41A)
The Prime Minister
That, at this day’s sitting, the Motion in the name of Penny Mordaunt, relating to Business of the House (23 and 24 May) may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.
Business of the Day
2. FINANCE (NO. 2) BILL: PROGRAMME (NO. 2)
Up to 45 minutes (Standing Order No. 83A(10))
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
That the Order of 17 April 2024 (Finance (No. 2) Bill: Programme) be varied as follows:
(1)Paragraphs (8) and (9) of the Order shall be omitted.
(2)Proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion two hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
(3)Proceedings on Third Reading 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.
3. Finance (No. 2) Bill: Remaining Stages
Up to three hours (if the Finance (No. 2) Bill: Programme (No. 2) motion is agreed to)
Not amended in Committee and Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
This Bill is expected to be certified as a Money Bill.
4. If necessary, consideration of lords messages
Presentation of Public Petitions
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
Annual swimming lessons in schools: Jane Hunt
Road network in Shropshire: Philip Dunne
Adjournment Debate
Until 5.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Potential impact of National Grid proposals on the environment and economy of North East Lincolnshire: Martin Vickers
Business Today: Westminster Hall
Order of Business
Up to three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1))
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)).
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
1.Disease Control Framework for Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 in England in 2024
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
2.Contingencies Fund Advance
3.Dentistry Update
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
Public Bill Committees
Further to consider the Bill
Room 14
11.30am (public)
Further to consider the Bill
Room 14
2.00pm (public)
Committee Reports Published Today
LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES
2nd Special Report: The Committee’s Past Recommendations & the Work of Successive UK Governments: HC 797
Time of publication: 11:00am
NORTHERN IRELAND
2nd Special Report: The effect of paramilitary activity and organised crime on society in Northern Ireland: Government Response to the Committee’s Second Report: HC 809
Time of publication: 11:00am
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS
3rd Special Report: Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Scrutiny 2022–23: Government and PHSO response: HC 774
Time of publication: 11:00am
WORK AND PENSIONS
3rd Special Report: Benefit levels in the UK: Government response to the Committee’s Second Report HC 798
Time of publication: 11.00am
Announcements
The Prorogation of Parliament will take place on Friday 24 May and Dissolution on Thursday 30 May.
EFFECT OF PROROGATION AND DISSOLUTION ON QUESTIONS
No further Questions may be tabled this Parliament as there is no remaining sitting day on which a Question could be answered. All Questions fall at Prorogation, and Questions cannot be answered after Prorogation. Any unanswered, carded or withdrawn Questions will not be saved on MemberHub.
EFFECT OF PROROGATION AND DISSOLUTION ON MOTIONS
Subject to the approval of the Business of the House (23 and 24 May) motion (today), which makes provision for Friday 24 May to be a sitting day, the deadline for tabling of Early Day Motions and adding names to Early Day Motions will be the rise of the House today (Thursday 23 May). Early Day Motions fall at Prorogation. Any carded or withdrawn Early Day Motions will not be saved on MemberHub.
ARRANGEMENTS IN THE NEW PARLIAMENT
Members may submit Questions and Motions from 9.00am on Tuesday 9 July, but those Questions and Motions will not be tabled until the day of the State Opening of Parliament, planned for Wednesday 17 July. Detailed guidance on arrangements for tabling Questions and Motions, and on submitting applications for end of day Adjournment and Westminster Hall debates, will be issued once the new Parliament has met.
Further Information
MP’s Guide to procedure
The MP’s Guide to Procedure is available on the Parliamentary website and also in hard copy from the Vote Office
Business of the Day
Documents and reports relating to the business being held in the Chamber are available on the Commons Business Briefings webpage: www.parliament.uk/business/publications/research/commons-business-briefings/
Written Statements
Text of today’s Written Statements: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/
Select Committees
Select Committees Webpage: https://committees.parliament.uk/
Standing Orders Relating to Public Business
Text of Standing Orders relating to public business: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5803/cmstords/so-1932-23102023/so-2023i.pdf
Chamber Engagement
Information about engaging the public with debates is available on the parliamentary website: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/have-your-say-on-laws/chamber-engagement/.
All business papers are available via the HousePapers app on mobile devices
Part 2: Future Business
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.
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.
Secretary Claire Coutinho
That the draft Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 13 May, be approved.
Secretary Alex Chalk
That the draft Magistrates’ Courts Fees (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 13 May, be approved.
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.
Notes:
Proceedings on Consideration will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which those proceedings are commenced; and proceedings on Third Reading willl (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day.
The Northern Ireland Assembly has approved a Legislative Consent Resolution relating to this Bill. Copies of the Resolution are available in the Vote Office (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
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. 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.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Information Sharing (Disclosure by the Registrar) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 22 May, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (Protection and Disclosure of Information and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 22 May, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Registrar (Identity Verification and Authorised Corporate Service Providers) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 22 May, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Steve Barclay
That the draft Separation of Waste (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 22 May, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.