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Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business

Summary Agenda: Chamber

Westminster Hall

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

2. Payment Scheme

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.

3. Sanctions

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.

4. Independent Expert Panel

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;”.

6. Retained EU Law Reform

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.

1. Retained EU Law Reform

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.

3. Climate Change

Secretary Louise Haigh

That the draft Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 9 September, be approved.

4. Electronic Communications

Feryal Clark

That the draft Communications Act 2003 (Disclosure of Information) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 9 September, be approved.

5. Merchant Shipping

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.

6. 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.

7. Constitutional Law

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.

8. Immigration

Secretary Yvette Cooper

That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 12 September, be approved.

9. Electronic Communications

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.

10. Animals

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.

14. Income Tax

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.

16. International Development

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.

17. Companies

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.

18. Trade

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.

20. Local Loans

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.

21. Telecommunications

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.

27. Income Tax

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.

28. Building Societies

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.

29. Financial Services

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.

31. Public Service Pensions

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.

34. Proceeds of Crime

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.

35. Constitutional Law

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.

37. Climate Change

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.

38. Medical Devices

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.

39. Medicines

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.

40. Environmental Protection

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.