Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business
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 |
Ministerial Statements, including on: |
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Independent Water Commission (Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) |
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Police Accountability System (Secretary of State for the Home Department) |
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No debate |
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Until any hour* |
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(*if the 7.00pm Business of the House motion is agreed to) |
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Up to three hours from the start of proceedings on the Business of the House (Today) motion** |
Payment Scheme (Motion for approval) (**if the Business of the House (Today) motion is agreed to) |
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Up to 90 minutes |
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Up to one hour |
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Up to one hour** |
Voting by Proxy (Serious long-term illness or injury) (Motion) |
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(**if the Business of the House (Today) motion is agreed to) |
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No debate |
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No debate |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Anti-social behaviour in Leyton and Wanstead constituency (Mr Calvin Bailey) |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
Tackling rough sleeping |
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11.00am |
Regulation of holiday and second homes in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly |
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(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
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2.30pm |
Regulation and financial stability of water companies |
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4.00pm |
Future of fusion energy |
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4.30pm |
Paternity leave and pay |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
1Jim Shannon (Strangford)
Whether he has had discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive on recent trends in energy costs in Northern Ireland. (900732)
2Clive Jones (Wokingham)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help promote businesses in Northern Ireland. (900733)
3Jim Allister (North Antrim)
What assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of the Windsor Framework (Non-Commercial Movement of Pet Animals) Regulations 2024 on people travelling with pets from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. (900734)
4Dr Lauren Sullivan (Gravesham)
Whether he has had discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive on the Budget Sustainability Plan. (900735)
5Josh Newbury (Cannock Chase)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to remove barriers to trade between Northern Ireland and Great Britain. (900736)
6Sammy Wilson (East Antrim)
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on implementing the Windsor Framework labelling requirements set out in his Department's Command Paper entitled Safeguarding the Union, published on 31 January 2024. (900737)
7Deirdre Costigan (Ealing Southall)
Whether he has had discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive on the Budget Sustainability Plan. (900738)
8Claire Hanna (Belfast South and Mid Down)
What discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland. (900739)
9David Davis (Goole and Pocklington)
Whether he has had discussions with the Police Service of Northern Ireland on their use of surveillance powers. (900740)
10David Smith (North Northumberland)
Whether he has had discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive on the Budget Sustainability Plan. (900741)
11Jerome Mayhew (Broadland and Fakenham)
What steps his Department is taking to help grow the Northern Ireland economy. (900743)
12Andrew Rosindell (Romford)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help maintain the UK internal market. (900745)
13Charlie Dewhirst (Bridlington and The Wolds)
What discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on the redevelopment of Casement Park. (900746)
At 12 noon
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
Q1 Adam Jogee (Newcastle-under-Lyme)
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 23 October. (900817)
Q2 Rachael Maskell (York Central) (900818)
Q3 Mr Peter Bedford (Mid Leicestershire) (900819)
Q4 Chris McDonald (Stockton North) (900820)
Q5 David Simmonds (Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner) (900821)
Q6 Monica Harding (Esher and Walton) (900822)
Q7 Melanie Ward (Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy) (900823)
Q8 Sir Edward Leigh (Gainsborough) (900824)
Q9 Dawn Butler (Brent East) (900825)
Q10 Carolyn Harris (Neath and Swansea East) (900826)
Q11 Helen Morgan (North Shropshire) (900827)
Q12 Mike Tapp (Dover and Deal) (900828)
Q13 James MacCleary (Lewes) (900829)
Q14 Blake Stephenson (Mid Bedfordshire) (900830)
Q15 Dame Meg Hillier (Hackney South and Shoreditch) (900831)
Urgent Questions and Statements
12.30pm
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Independent Water Commission (Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
Police Accountability System (Secretary of State for the Home Department)
Presentation of Bills
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
Rough Sleeping (Decriminalisation)
Layla Moran
Bill to decriminalise rough sleeping; and for connected purposes.
Non-Disclosure Agreements
Layla Moran
Bill to make provision about the content and use of non-disclosure agreements; and for connected purposes.
Palestine Statehood (Recognition) (No. 3)
Layla Moran
Bill to make provision in connection with the recognition of the State of Palestine.
Child Criminal Exploitation (No. 2)
Victoria Atkins
Bill to create an offence of child criminal exploitation; and for connected purposes.
Business of the Day
1. Business of the House (Today)
Until any hour (if the 7.00pm Business of the House motion is agreed to)
Lucy Powell
That, at today’s sitting:
(i) notwithstanding Standing Order No. 16, proceedings on the Motion in the name of Nick Thomas-Symonds relating to Payment Scheme may continue, though opposed, after the moment of interruption; Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply; and the Speaker shall put the Question necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motion not later than three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order;
(ii) the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motion in the name of Lucy Powell relating to Independent Expert Panel not later than one hour after the commencement of proceedings on that Motion; 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; and
(iii) the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motion in the name of Lucy Powell relating to Voting by Proxy (Serious long-term illness or injury) not later than one hour after the commencement of proceedings on that Motion; 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.
Business to be taken at 7.00pm
Business of the House
No debate (Standing Orders Nos. 15 and 41A(3))
The Prime Minister
That, at this day’s sitting,
(i) Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply to the Motion in the name of Stephen Doughty relating to Sanctions; and
(ii) the Motion in the name of Lucy Powell 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
Up to three hours from the start of proceedings on the Business of the House (Today) motion (if that motion is agreed to)
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.
Up to 90 minutes (Standing Order No. 16(1))
Stephen Doughty
That the Iran (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (SI, 2024, No. 944), dated 11 September 2024, a copy of which was laid before this House on 12 September, be approved.
Up to one hour
Lucy Powell
That, in accordance with Standing Order No. 150C (Appointment of Independent Expert Panel Chair and Members) and for a period of 6 years from 25 November 2024:
(1)Sir Adrian Fulford be appointed as Chair of the Independent Expert Panel; and
(2)Lyndsey de Mestre, Andrew Hoyle and Wendy Williams CBE be appointed as members of the Independent Expert Panel.
Relevant Documents:
House of Commons Commission, Independent Expert Panel: nomination of candidates, HC 282
5. Voting by Proxy (Serious long-term illness or injury)
Up to one hour (if the Business of the House (Today) motion is agreed to)
Lucy Powell
That, for the remainder of the current session of Parliament, the following amendment to Standing Order No. 39A shall have effect:
In paragraph (2), insert “(d) serious long-term illness or injury;”.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
Presentation of Public Petitions
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
Dolphin Inn Grampound: Noah Law
NatWest bank closure in Angel Edmonton: Kate Osamor
Adjournment Debate
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Anti-social behaviour in Leyton and Wanstead constituency: Mr Calvin Bailey
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 matter of tackling rough sleeping: Deirdre Costigan
11.00am
That this House has considered the regulation of holiday and second homes in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly: Andrew George
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
That this House has considered the regulation and financial stability of water companies: Tim Farron
4.00pm
That this House has considered the future of fusion energy: Jo White
4.30pm
That this House has considered paternity leave and pay: Shaun Davies
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.Regulatory Partnership for Growth Fund
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
2.The Double Taxation Convention between the United Kingdom and Ecuador
Secretary of State for Defence
3.Agreement on Defence Co-operation between the United Kingdom and Germany
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
4.Tackling Child Poverty: Developing Our Strategy
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
Treasury Committee
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private)
Committee of Selection
Room 13
4.30pm (private)
Joint Committees
Statutory Instruments
Room 2
3.40pm (private)
Delegated Legislation Committees
Second Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft European Forest Institute (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2024
Room 9
9.25am (public)
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. The ballot takes place on the day following the deadline. Members who are successful will be contacted by the Speaker’s Office.
Tuesday 29 October to Monday 4 November (deadline Wednesday 23 October 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 5 November to Monday 11 November (deadline Wednesday 30 October 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 12 November to Monday 18 November (deadline Wednesday 6 November 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. The ballot takes place the day after the deadline. Members who are successful will be contacted by the Speaker’s Office.
Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 November (deadline Monday 28 October 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; Energy Security and Net Zero; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Scotland; Treasury; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 November (deadline Monday 4 November 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Cabinet Office; Education; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Health and Social Care; Home Office; Justice; Northern Ireland; Science, Innovation and Technology; Transport; Wales
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 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
General Debate on Black History Month
Presentation of Public Petitions
Fakenham Swimming Pool: Jerome Mayhew
Adjournment Debate
Provision of and funding for temporary accommodation: Josh Babarinde
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has has considered Government support for the horse racing industry: Nick Timothy
3.00pm That this House has considered the secondary ticketing market: Emma Foody
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 28 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
Questions
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
General Debate (subject to be announced)
Adjournment Debate
Protections for nature-rich and agricultural land: Laura Kyrke-Smith
TUESDAY 29 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Alberto Costa
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require manufacturers to fit microplastic-catching filters to new domestic and commercial washing machines; to make provision about the promotion of the use of microplastic-catching filters in washing machines and raising awareness about the consequences of microplastics from washing machines for pollution in rivers and seas; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Great British Energy Bill: Remaining Stages
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered online safety for children and young people: Lola McEvoy
11.00am That this House has considered diabetes treatments: Sarah Bool
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered imprisonment for public protection sentences: Bambos Charalambous
4.00pm That this House has considered the potential merits of a new Lower Thames Crossing: Jim Dickson
4.30pm That this House has considered the transition to zero emission vans: Sarah Edwards
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 30 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Budget Statement
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered funding for children’s hospices: Ian Byrne
11.00am That this House has considered the quality and availability of childcare in the Black Country: Sonia Kumar
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered NHS readiness for winter 2024-25: Helen Morgan
4.00pm That this House has considered COP29 and international climate finance: Ellie Chowns
4.30pm That this House has considered funding for policing: Alex Easton
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 31 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
Questions
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
Continuation of the Budget debate
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered SEND provision in Hampshire: Luke Murphy
3.00pm That this House has considered the potential merits of a cancer strategy for England: Clive Jones [R]
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 4 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
Questions
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
Roadworks (Regulation): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mr Mark Francois
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the regulation of roadworks; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Continuation of the Budget debate
TUESDAY 5 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
Poly and Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances (Guidance): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Munira Wilson
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Chief Inspector of Drinking Water to issue guidance to water companies on poly and perfluorinated alkyl substances in drinking water; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Continuation of the Budget debate
WEDNESDAY 6 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Sarah Dyke
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide for the prohibition of the sale in England of horticultural peat by the end of 2025; to provide for certain exemptions from that prohibition; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Continuation of the Budget debate
MONDAY 11 NOVEMBER
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 12 NOVEMBER
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
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Fabian Hamilton
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.
WEDNESDAY 13 NOVEMBER
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
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Bambos Charalambous
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 14 NOVEMBER
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
MONDAY 18 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
Questions
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
TUESDAY 19 NOVEMBER
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 20 NOVEMBER
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 21 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER
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 26 NOVEMBER
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 27 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER
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, House of Commons Commission and Restoration and Renewal Client Board
FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kim Leadbeater
Relevant Documents:
Second Report of the Health and Social Care Committee of Session 2023–24, Assisted Dying/Assisted Suicide, HC 321, and the Government response, HC 744
Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Danny Chambers
Palestine Statehood (Recognition) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Shockat Adam
Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jim Shannon
Animals in Medical Research (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Steve Race
Employment Rights (Special Constables) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Ashley Fox
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Liz Saville Roberts
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Aphra Brandreth
Football (Gender Inequality) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: James MacCleary
Carers and Care Workers Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Helen Morgan
Bus Services Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Helen Morgan
MONDAY 2 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
Questions
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
TUESDAY 3 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
WEDNESDAY 4 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
THURSDAY 5 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
10.15am Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jim Allister
Controlled Drugs (Procedure for Specification) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alex McIntyre
Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Linsey Farnsworth
Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Rupa Huq
Educational Institutions (Mental Health Policy) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Helen Maguire
Vaccine Damage Payments Act (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
MONDAY 9 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
Questions
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
TUESDAY 10 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
THURSDAY 12 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
Questions
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 16 DECEMBER
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 17 DECEMBER
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
WEDNESDAY 18 DECEMBER
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
THURSDAY 19 DECEMBER
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
MONDAY 6 JANUARY 2025
CHAMBER
Questions
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
TUESDAY 7 JANUARY 2025
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 8 JANUARY 2025
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 9 JANUARY 2025
CHAMBER
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
FRIDAY 17 JANUARY 2025
CHAMBER
New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Max Wilkinson
Licensing Hours Extensions Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andrew Ranger
Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tracy Gilbert
Fireworks Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Owen
Pension (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Greg Smith
Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Reed
Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gregory Stafford
Chalk Streams (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Green
State-related Deaths (National Oversight Mechanism) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Carla Denyer
Social Media (Access to Accounts) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Max Wilkinson
Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Trade Agreements (Exclusion of National Health Services) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Seamus Logan
FRIDAY 24 JANUARY 2025
CHAMBER
Climate and Nature Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Roz Savage
Gambling Act 2005 (Monetary Limits for Lotteries) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wendy Chamberlain
Pets (Microchips) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rebecca Harris
Building Regulations (Minimum Standards) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Manuela Perteghella
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Anonymity of Suspects Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
FRIDAY 7 MARCH 2025
CHAMBER
Protection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Josh MacAlister
Space Industry (Indemnities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Grady
Military Action Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Foord
Children Not in School (Registers, Support and Orders) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Holmes
Green Spaces Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Voaden
Heritage Public Houses Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mike Wood
Nature-based Solutions (Water and Flooding) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Adrian Ramsay
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
Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
FRIDAY 14 MARCH 2025
CHAMBER
Rare Cancers Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Scott Arthur
Free School Meals (Automatic Registration of Eligible Children) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Peter Lamb
Arm’s-Length Bodies (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Water (Agricultural Pollution) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ellie Chowns
FRIDAY 28 MARCH 2025
CHAMBER
Water Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Clive Lewis
Looked After Children (Distance Placements) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jake Richards
Homelessness Prevention Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Bob Blackman
Domestic Building Works (Consumer Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mark Garnier
Exemption from Value Added Tax (Listed Places of Worship) 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
Caravan Site Licensing (Exemptions of Motor Homes) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Vehicle Registration Documents (Sale of Vehicle) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Richard Holden
FRIDAY 25 APRIL 2025
Chamber
Devolution (Immigration) (Scotland) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Stephen Gethins
Battery Energy Storage Systems (Fire Safety) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Anna Sabine
Plant Protection Products (Prohibition on Public Sector Use) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Siân Berry
Climate Finance Fund (Fossil Fuels and Pollution) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Burgon
Meat (Information About Method of Killing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Joe Morris
FRIDAY 16 MAY 2025
Chamber
Animal Welfare (Responsibility for Dog on Dog Attacks) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Luke Evans
Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Emma Foody
Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Oliver Ryan
Bailiffs (Warrants of Possession) 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
FRIDAY 13 JUNE 2025
CHAMBER
Fur (Import and Sale) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ruth Jones
Access to Telecommunications Networks Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Helen Morgan
Public Services (Targets) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Olly Glover
Exemption from Value Added Tax (Public Electric Vehicle Charging Points) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
FRIDAY 20 JUNE 2025
CHAMBER
Short-term Let Accommodation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rachael Maskell
Bullying and Respect at Work Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rachael Maskell
Health Insurance (Exemption from Insurance Premium Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Green Belt (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
FRIDAY 4 JULY 2025
Chamber
Company Directors (Duties) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Martin Wrigley
National Cancer Strategy Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Clive Jones
Bereavement Support (Children and Young People) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
Child Criminal Exploitation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
FRIDAY 11 JULY 2025
Chamber
Hospices and Health Care (Report on Funding) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Luke Taylor
Bank of England (Inflation Targets) 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
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 Louise Haigh
That the draft Vehicle Drivers (Certificates of Professional Competence) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 16 May, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
2. 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.
Secretary Louise Haigh
That the draft Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 9 September, be approved.
Feryal Clark
That the draft Communications Act 2003 (Disclosure of Information) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 9 September, be approved.
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.
Secretary Louise Haigh
That the draft Franchising Schemes (Franchising Authorities) (England) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 9 September, be approved.
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.
Secretary Yvette Cooper
That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 12 September, be approved.
Feryal Clark
That the draft Online Safety Act 2023 (Priority Offences) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 12 September, be approved.
Secretary Steve Reed
That the draft Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Enforcement Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 12 September, be approved.
11. Financial Services and Markets
Tulip Siddiq
That the draft Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products (Retail Disclosure) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 7 October, be approved.
12. Financial Services and Markets
Tulip Siddiq
That the draft Prudential Regulation of Credit Institutions (Meaning of CRR Rules and Recognised Exchange) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 7 October, be approved.
13. Financial Services and Markets
Tulip Siddiq
That the draft Securitisation (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 7 October, be approved.
Tulip Siddiq
That the draft Pensions (Abolition of Lifetime Allowance Charge etc) (No. 3) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 7 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
15. Local Government and Public Involvement in Health
Jim McMahon
That the draft Barnsley and Sheffield (Boundary Change) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 7 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Darren Jones
That the draft European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (Further Payments to Capital Stock) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 7 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
That the draft Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 7 October, be approved.
Secretary Steve Reed
That the draft Ivory Act 2018 (Meaning of “Ivory” and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 21 May, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
19. International Immunities and Privileges
Anneliese Dodds
That the draft European Forest Institute (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 15 May, in the last session of Parliament, be approved.
Darren Jones
That the draft Local Loans (Increase of Limit) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 9 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
That the draft Radio Equipment (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 9 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
22. Exiting the European Union
Secretary Steve Reed
That the draft Windsor Framework (Non-Commercial Movement of Pet Animals) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 10 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
23. Financial Services and Markets
Tulip Siddiq
That the draft Consumer Composite Investments (Designated Activities) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 10 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
24. Export and Investment Guarantees
Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
That the draft Export and Investment Guarantees (Limit on Exports and Insurance Commitments) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 14 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
25. Export and Investment Guarantees
Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
That the draft Export and Investment Guarantees (Limit on Exports and Insurance Commitments) (No. 2) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 14 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
26. Export and Investment Guarantees
Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
That the draft Export and Investment Guarantees (Limit on Exports and Insurance Commitments) (No. 3) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 14 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Tulip Siddiq
That the draft Scottish Rates of Income Tax (Consequential Amendments) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 14 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Tulip Siddiq
That the draft Building Societies Act 1986 (Modifications) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 14 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Tulip Siddiq
That the draft Collective Investment Schemes (Temporary Recognition) and Central Counterparties (Transitional Provision) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 15 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
30. Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism
Secretary Hilary Benn
That the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Alterations to the Search Powers Code for Northern Ireland) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 15 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Judicial Pensions (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 15 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
32. Representation of the People
Alex Norris
That the draft Voter Identification (Amendment of List of Specified Documents) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 15 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
33. House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages
Notes:
Proceedings in Committee will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion five hours after their commencement; and any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion six hours after the commencement of proceedings in Committee (Order of 15 October).
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Secretary Yvette Cooper
That the draft Criminal Finances Act 2017 and Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 16 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Ian Murray
That the draft Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Act 2023 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 17 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
36. Terms and Conditions of Employment
Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
That the draft Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (Amendment of Schedule A2) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 17 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Edward Miliband
That the draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 21 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Andrew Gwynne
That the draft Medical Devices (Post-market Surveillance Requirements) (Amendment) (Great Britain) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 21 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Karin Smyth
That the draft Human Medicines (Amendment) (Modular Manufacture and Point of Care) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 21 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Steve Reed
That the draft Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 8 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.