Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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11.30am |
Prayers |
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The ballot for election of Select Committee Chairs will take place in Committee Room 15 between 10.00am and 4.00pm |
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No debate |
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Afterwards |
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12 noon |
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12.30pm |
Ministerial Statements, including on: |
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UK Government deal with Tata Steel UK on the Port Talbot Transition Project (Secretary of State for Business and Trade) |
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The murder of Patrick Finucane (Secretary of State for Northern Ireland) |
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No debate |
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Until 7.00pm |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Support for democracy in Bangladesh (Dr Rupa Huq) |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
Adequacy of planning policy for Traveller sites |
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11.00am |
Bus services in rural areas |
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(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
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2.30pm |
Depopulation in rural areas |
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4.00pm |
Oswestry to Gobowen railway line |
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4.30pm |
Impact of financial fraud and economic crime |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
Notices of Motions for Unopposed Returns
Notice of Motion for an Unopposed Return
No debate
Secretary Yvette Cooper
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, That he will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid before this House a Return of the Report, entitled The Patronising Disposition of Unaccountable Power: Independent Review of Forensic Pathology, dated 11 September 2024.
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
1Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney)
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for clean energy projects in Wales. (900305)
2Steve Witherden (Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help support the steel industry in Wales. (900306)
3Shaun Davies (Telford)
Whether she has had recent discussions with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Welsh Government on steps to improve cross-border train services. (900308)
4Matthew Patrick (Wirral West)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help improve transport infrastructure in Wales. (900309)
5Jessica Morden (Newport East)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help support the steel industry in Wales. (900310)
6Torsten Bell (Swansea West)
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on supporting economic growth in Wales. (900311)
7Gill German (Clwyd North)
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for clean energy projects in Wales. (900312)
8Sir Ashley Fox (Bridgwater)
What the Government’s policy is on the proposed nuclear power plant at Wylfa. (900313)
9Bill Esterson (Sefton Central)
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for clean energy projects in Wales. (900314)
10Claire Hughes (Bangor Aberconwy)
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on supporting economic growth in Wales. (900315)
11David Chadwick (Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve digital infrastructure in rural Wales. (900316)
12Henry Tufnell (Mid and South Pembrokeshire)
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for clean energy projects in Wales. (900317)
13Jerome Mayhew (Broadland and Fakenham)
What discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on NHS waiting lists. (900318)
14Robbie Moore (Keighley and Ilkley)
What discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on road building projects in Wales. (900319)
At 12 noon
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
Q1 Torsten Bell (Swansea West)
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 11 September. (900402)
Q2 Tessa Munt (Wells and Mendip Hills) (900403)
Q3 Brendan O’Hara (Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber) (900404)
Q4 Amanda Martin (Portsmouth North) (900405)
Q5 Lizzi Collinge (Morecambe and Lunesdale) (900406)
Q6 Dr Neil Hudson (Epping Forest) (900407)
Q7 Patrick Hurley (Southport) (900408)
Q8 Rachel Hopkins (Luton South and South Bedfordshire) (900409)
Q9 Luke Murphy (Basingstoke) (900410)
Q10 Blake Stephenson (Mid Bedfordshire) (900411)
Q11 Graeme Downie (Dunfermline and Dollar) (900412)
Q12 Dame Harriett Baldwin (West Worcestershire) (900413)
Q13 Mr Louie French (Old Bexley and Sidcup) (900414)
Q14 Ann Davies (Caerfyrddin) (900415)
Q15 Olly Glover (Didcot and Wantage) (900416)
Urgent Questions and Statements
12.30pm
Ministerial Statements, including on:
UK Government deal with Tata Steel UK on the Port Talbot Transition Project (Secretary of State for Business and Trade)
The murder of Patrick Finucane (Secretary of State for Northern Ireland)
Presentation of Bills
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
Renters’ Rights
Secretary Angela Rayner
Bill to make provision changing the law about rented homes, including provision abolishing fixed term assured tenancies and assured shorthold tenancies; imposing obligations on landlords and others in relation to rented homes and temporary and supported accommodation; and for connected purposes.
Business of the Day
1. General Debate on building safety and resilience
Until 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
The Prime Minister
That this House has considered building safety and resilience.
Adjournment Debate
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Support for democracy in Bangladesh: Dr Rupa Huq
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 (Standing Order No. 10(1))
9.30am
That this House has considered the adequacy of planning policy for Traveller sites: Kevin Hollinrake
11.00am
That this House has considered bus services in rural areas: Sarah Dyke
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
That this House has considered depopulation in rural areas: Torcuil Crichton
4.00pm
That this House has considered the Oswestry to Gobowen railway line: Helen Morgan
4.30pm
That this House has considered the impact of financial fraud and economic crime: Mr Luke Charters
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
Secretary of State for Business and Trade
1.Statement from the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Secretary of State for Education
2.Education and Skills Funding Agency
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
3.Government Response to the Office for Environmental Protection Report on the Implementation of the Water Framework Directive Regulations and River Basin Management Planning in England
Secretary of State for the Home Department
4.Publication of the Independent Review of Forensic Pathology following the Hillsborough Disaster
Secretary of State for Justice
5.Government response to the Law Commission’s report on Digital Assets
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
Modernisation Committee
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
9.00am (private)
Committee of Selection
Room 13
4.30pm (private)
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 on the day following the deadline. Members who are successful will be contacted by the Speaker’s Office.
Monday 7 to Monday 14 October (deadline Wednesday 11 September 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 15 to Monday 21 October (deadline Wednesday 9 October 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Forthcoming Westminster Hall Debates
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 Mondays 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 15, Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 October (deadline Monday 7 October 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business and Trade; Cabinet Office; Energy Security and Net Zero; Home Office; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Northern Ireland; Scotland; Transport; Treasury; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
Private Members’ Bills
Ballot result
The following Members were successful in the ballot:
1. Kim Leadbeater
2. Max Wilkinson
3. Dr Roz Savage
4. Clive Lewis
5. Josh MacAlister
6. Dr Scott Arthur
7. Jim Allister
8. Peter Lamb
9. Alex McIntyre
10. Andrew Ranger
11. Jake Richards
12. Tracy Gilbert
13. Linsey Farnsworth
14. John Grady
15. Rachael Maskell
16. Ruth Jones
17. Dr Danny Chambers
18. Sarah Owen
19. Wendy Chamberlain
20. Dr Rupa Huq
The presentation of ballot bills will take place on Wednesday 16 October, immediately after Questions and Statements (if any).
First notices of ten minute rule motions and presentation of non-ballot bills
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Date and location |
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First notices of ten minute rule motions |
Thursday 17 October, by email from the Member’s parliamentary email address to [email protected], from 10.00am until the rise of the House |
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First notices of presentation bills (to be presented on or after Monday 21 October) |
Thursday 17 October, by email from the Member’s parliamentary email address to [email protected], from 10.00am until the rise of the House |
There will be no physical queue for the first notices of ten minute rule motions or presentation bills.
A single notice (of either a ten minute rule motion OR a presentation bill) will be accepted from each Member from emails received from the Member’s parliamentary email address between 10.00 and 10.30am. After 10.30am, unlimited further notices will be accepted from emails received from the Member’s parliamentary email address at or after 10.00am in the order in which they were received.
Four ten minute rule slots will be available (for speeches on 29 and 30 October and 5 and 6 November).
Members interested in giving notice on Thursday 17 October should contact the Clerk of Private Members’ Bills in advance to agree bill titles ([email protected], x3254).
Notes:
Arrangements made according to Standing Order No. 14(11), the Order of the House of 22 July and on the authority of Mr Speaker.
Election of Select Committee Chairs
A separate paper is available in the Vote Office listing the candidates nominated for election.
The ballot will be held today between 10am and 4pm in Committee Room 15. The ballot will be counted under the Alternative Vote system.
For further details, please see the Briefing Note available in the Vote Office and Table Office.
Conference Adjournment - Tabling of Parliamentary Questions
The following arrangements will apply for the tabling of Questions for oral and written answer during the Conference Adjournment.
Questions for oral answer
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 12 September |
Monday 7 October |
Work and Pensions (T)** |
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Thursday 12 September |
Tuesday 8 October |
Energy Security and Net Zero (T) |
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Thursday 12 September |
Wednesday 9 October |
Women and Equalities (T) |
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Thursday 12 September |
Wednesday 9 October |
Prime Minister |
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Thursday 12 September |
Thursday 10 October |
Transport (T) |
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Tuesday 8 October |
Monday 14 October |
Defence (T) |
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Wednesday 9 October |
Tuesday 15 October |
Health and Social Care (T) |
The results of the shuffles on 12 September will be published on 13 September.
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
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 11 September until rise of House on Thursday 12 September |
Monday 7 October |
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From rise of House on Thursday 12 September until 2.30pm on Friday 4 October |
Wednesday 9 October (each Member may table up to five named day questions during this period) |
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Monday 7 October |
Thursday 10 October |
Further Information
MPS’ GUIDE TO PROCEDURE
The MPs’ 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/cm5901/cmstords/so_829_05072024/so-2024i.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
Order Paper: 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
THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER
Chamber
Questions
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 Solicitor General
Sir David Amess Adjournment Debate
The Prime Minister
That this House has considered matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment.
Adjournment Debate
Future of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Lauren Edwards
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered the regulation of short-term lets: Rachel Blake
3.00pm That this House has considered environmental standards for new housing: Ellie Chowns
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Chairman of Ways and Means. The debate at 3.00pm will last for up to 90 minutes. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
MONDAY 7 OCTOBER
Chamber
Questions
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 8 OCTOBER
Chamber
Questions
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
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered the removal of VAT and business rates exemptions for independent schools: Bradley Thomas
11.00am That this House has considered support for creative industries in Stoke-on-Trent: Gareth Snell
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered SEND provision in the East of England: Jess Asato
4.00pm That this House has considered the matter of tackling sewage discharges in chalk streams: Victoria Collins
4.30pm That this House has considered the cultural and economic contribution of the Edinburgh festivals: Chris Murray
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 9 OCTOBER
Chamber
Questions
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
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered Government support for the RSPCA: Ruth Jones
11.00am That this House has considered the environmental impact of the proposed salt marsh at Pawlett Hams: Sir Ashley Fox
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered maternity services in Gloucestershire: Max Wilkinson
4.00pm That this House has considered Skills England: Antonia Bance
4.30pm That this House has considered sepsis awareness: Lee Anderson
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 10 OCTOBER
Chamber
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered support for mental health: Sojan Joseph
3.00pm That this House has considered humanitarian aid and Gaza: Ayoub Khan
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Chairman of Ways and Means. The debate at 3.00pm will last for up to 90 minutes. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
MONDAY 14 OCTOBER
Chamber
Questions
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER
Chamber
Questions
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 16 OCTOBER
Chamber
Questions
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 17 OCTOBER
Chamber
Questions
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 and House of Commons Commission
MONDAY 21 OCTOBER
Chamber
Questions
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 22 OCTOBER
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
WEDNESDAY 23 OCTOBER
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
THURSDAY 24 OCTOBER
Chamber
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
10.15am Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
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 Jo Stevens
That the draft Government of Wales Act 2006 (Devolved Welsh Authorities) (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 21 May, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Ian Murray
That the draft Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Disability Assistance) (Consequential Modifications) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 26 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Yvette Cooper
That the draft Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Juxtaposed Controls) (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 29 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Edward Miliband
That the draft Contracts for Difference (Electricity Supplier Obligations) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 30 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Edward Miliband
That the draft Carbon Dioxide Transport and Storage (Determination of Turnover for Penalties) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 30 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Louise Haigh
That the draft Vehicle Drivers (Certificates of Professional Competence) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which was laid before this House on 16 May, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Nick Thomas-Symonds
That the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations 2024, (SI, 2024, No. 872), dated 22 August 2024, a copy of which was laid before this House on 23 August, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Yvette Cooper
That the draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 2 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
9. Financial Services and Markets
Tulip Siddiq
That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Ombudsman Scheme) (Fees) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 20 May, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Andrew Gwynne
That the draft Human Fertilisation and Embryology Amendment Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 15 May, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
11. Financial Services and Markets
Tulip Siddiq
That the draft Insurance and Reinsurance Undertakings (Prudential Requirements) (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 5 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Anneliese Dodds
That the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2024 (SI, 2024, No. 900), dated 4 September 2024, a copy of which was laid before this House on 5 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
13. House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill: Second Reading
Pat McFadden
Notes:
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Secretary Louise Haigh
That the draft Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 9 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Feryal Clark
That the draft Communications Act 2003 (Disclosure of Information) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 9 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Louise Haigh
That the draft Merchant Shipping (General Lighthouse Authorities) (Increase of Borrowing Limit) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 9 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
17. Public Passenger Transport
Secretary Louise Haigh
That the draft Franchising Schemes (Franchising Authorities) (England) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 9 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Ian Murray
That the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Specification of Devolved Tax) (Building Safety) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 10 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.