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Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business

Summary Agenda: Chamber

Westminster Hall

Business Today: Chamber

9.30am Prayers

Followed by

Questions

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

1John Lamont (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on farming communities. (901137)

2Rachel Taylor (North Warwickshire and Bedworth)
What steps he plans to take to help tackle fly-tipping. (901138)

3Ann Davies (Caerfyrddin)
What steps he is taking to improve food security. (901139)

4Dr Allison Gardner (Stoke-on-Trent South)
What progress the Floods Resilience Taskforce has made on protecting at-risk communities from flooding. (901140)

5Manuela Perteghella (Stratford-on-Avon)
What steps he is taking to help tackle unlawful discharges of sewage into waterways by water companies. (901141)

6Dr Kieran Mullan (Bexhill and Battle)
What recent discussions he has had with the National Farmers’ Union on the adequacy of Government support for farmers. (901142)

7Sarah Coombes (West Bromwich)
What steps he plans to take to help tackle fly-tipping. (901143)

8Ellie Chowns (North Herefordshire)
What steps he plans to take to support nature-friendly farming. (901144)

9Mr Jonathan Brash (Hartlepool)
What recent progress his Department has made on investigating crustacean die-offs along the North East coast in 2021. (901145)

10Chris Bloore (Redditch)
What steps his Department is taking to help tackle fly-tipping in rural areas. (901146)

11Bill Esterson (Sefton Central)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure that future international trade agreements support the farming sector. (901148)

12Leigh Ingham (Stafford)
What steps his Department is taking to help tackle fly-tipping. (901150)

13Ms Polly Billington (East Thanet)
What steps his Department is taking to help ensure that the independent commission on the water sector regulatory system strengthens regulation. (901151)

14Andrew Pakes (Peterborough)
What progress the Floods Resilience Taskforce has made on protecting at-risk communities from flooding. (901152) [R]

15Tim Roca (Macclesfield)
What steps his Department is taking to support national parks. (901153)

16Phil Brickell (Bolton West)
What steps his Department is taking to help prevent water pollution by utility companies. (901154)

At 10.00am

Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

T1Dr Beccy Cooper (Worthing West)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (901182)

T2Wendy Chamberlain (North East Fife) (901183)

T3Edward Morello (West Dorset) (901184)

T4Tom Rutland (East Worthing and Shoreham) (901185)

T5Dave Robertson (Lichfield) (901186)

T6Mr Lee Dillon (Newbury) (901187)

T7Michael Payne (Gedling) (901188)

At 10.10am

Oral Questions to the Solicitor General

1Sarah Coombes (West Bromwich)
What steps she is taking to help increase prosecution rates for cases in relation to violence against women and girls. (901170)

2Olly Glover (Didcot and Wantage)
What steps she is taking to help ensure the effective prosecution of rural crime. (901171)

3Jack Abbott (Ipswich)
What discussions she has had with the Crown Prosecution Service on ensuring the effective prosecution of Covid-19 related fraud. (901172)

4Joe Powell (Kensington and Bayswater)
What steps her Department is taking to support the Serious Fraud Office in tackling economic crime. (901173)

5Will Stone (Swindon North)
What steps she is taking to help increase prosecution rates for cases in relation to violence against women and girls. (901177)

6Patricia Ferguson (Glasgow West)
What steps her Department is taking to support the Serious Fraud Office in tackling economic crime. (901178)

7Catherine Fookes (Monmouthshire)
What steps she has taken with the Crown Prosecution Service to ensure that the Victims’ Right to Review scheme is operating effectively. (901179)

8Dan Aldridge (Weston-super-Mare)
What recent discussions she has had with regional Mayors on rates of prosecution for street crime. (901180)

9Harpreet Uppal (Huddersfield)
What recent discussions she has had with regional Mayors on rates of prosecution for street crime. (901181)

Urgent Questions and Statements

10.30am

Urgent Questions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government If she will make a statement on the government’s policy on council tax referendum thresholds in 2025–26 (David Simmonds)

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make a statement on the impact of changes to employer’s National Insurance contributions on primary care providers, hospices and care homes (Dr Luke Evans)

Business Question to the Leader of the House

Business of the Day

1. Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading

Until 5.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))

Notes:

King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.


2. Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill [Lords]: Programme

No debate (Standing Order No. 83A(7))

Pat McFadden

That the following provisions shall apply to the Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill [Lords]:

Committal

(1) The Bill shall be committed to a Committee of the whole House.

Proceedings in Committee, on Consideration and on Third Reading

(2) Proceedings in Committee of the whole House shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement.

(3) Any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion two hours after the commencement of proceedings in Committee of the whole House.

(4) Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings in Committee of the whole House, to any proceedings on Consideration or to proceedings on Third Reading.

Other proceedings

(5) Any other proceedings on the Bill may be programmed.

Adjournment Debate

Until 5.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))

Impact of aircraft noise on local communities: Sarah Olney

Business Today: Westminster Hall

Order of Business

Up to three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1))

1.30pm

That this House has considered respiratory health: Jim Shannon

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee. 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 Energy Security and Net Zero

1.Prohibition on new coal extraction licences

Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs

2.Alleged Serious and Significant Offences (Diplomatic Immunity): 2023

3.Debts owed by Diplomatic Missions and International Organisations in the United Kingdom: 2023-24

Secretary of State for the Home Department

4.Publication of the Director of Labour Market Enforcement (DLME) interim annual strategy 2024-25

Secretary of State for Justice

5.Criminal Legal Aid Consultation Response

Prime Minister

6.Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

Secretary of State for Transport

7.CAA publication of independent report into NATS Technical Failure

8.East West Rail

Notes:

Texts of Written Statements are available from the Vote Office and on the internet at https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/ .

Committee Reports Published today

Culture, Media and Sport

3rd Special Report: Grassroots music venues: Government Response HC 380
Time of publication: 00.01am

Northern Ireland Affairs

1st Special Report: The Funding and Delivery of Public Services in Northern Ireland: Government Response HC 413
Time of publication: 11.00am

Announcements

Forthcoming End of Day Adjournment Debates

Applications for 30-minute end of day adjournment debates should be made to the Table Office by 7.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on the Wednesdays listed below. Members can submit their application via MemberHub. The ballot takes place the day after the deadline. Members who are successful will be contacted by the Speaker’s Office.

Tuesday 19 to Monday 25 November (ballot closed)

The ballot for Tuesday 19 to Monday 25 November is closed and will take place today.

Tuesday 26 November to Monday 2 December (deadline Wednesday 20 November 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

Tuesday 3 to Monday 9 December (deadline Wednesday 27 November 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

Tuesday 10 to Monday 16 December (deadline Wednesday 4 December 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

Tuesday 17 to Thursday 19 December (deadline Wednesday 11 December 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 26 and Wednesday 27 November (deadline Monday 18 November 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Cabinet Office; Defence; Energy Security and Net Zero; Health and Social Care; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Transport; Treasury; Women and Equalities

Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 December (deadline Monday 25 November 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; Education; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Home Office; Justice; Northern Ireland; Wales; Work and Pensions

Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 December (deadline Monday 2 December 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Cabinet Office; Defence; Energy Security and Net Zero; Health and Social Care; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Transport; Treasury; Women and Equalities

Applications to the Backbench Business Committee

The Backbench Business Committee is now accepting applications for debates in the Chamber and Westminster Hall.

The Backbench Business Committee meets every sitting Tuesday to hear representations from Members for debates in backbench time. To apply for a debate, Members should complete an application form and email it to [email protected] by 2.30pm on the Friday before they would like to present their application.

Application forms can be obtained from MemberHub, the Backbench Business Committee website and in hard copy from the Table Office and Vote Office.

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

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

Finance Committee

Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

That Matt Bishop, Phil Brickell, Irene Campbell, Ms Nusrat Ghani, Lillian Jones, Kate Osborne and Sean Woodcock be members of the Finance Committee.

Adjournment Debate

Rollout of free breakfast clubs in primary schools: Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

Westminster Hall

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 631412 relating to indefinite leave to remain for healthcare workers: Tony Vaughan, on behalf of the Petitions Committee

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee.

The sitting will last for up to three hours.

The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).

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

Aviation (accessibility): Ten Minute Rule Motion

Daniel Francis

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the accessibility of air travel for disabled passengers; to make provision about the powers of the Civil Aviation Authority to enforce accessibility requirements; to remove the limit on compensation for damage to wheelchairs or other mobility equipment on domestic flights; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.

Westminster Hall

9.30am That this House has considered the use of foodbanks: Seamus Logan

11.00am That this House has considered the Windsor Framework: Jim Allister

Notes:

The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

2.30pm That this House has considered the humanitarian situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Patricia Ferguson

4.00pm That this House has considered tourism in Bedforshire: Blake Stephenson

4.30pm That this House has considered tourism in Northumberland: Joe Morris

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 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

Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain): Ten Minute Rule Motion

Sir Edward Leigh

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to issue guidance about the application of the criminal law in respect of the administration of pain relief by healthcare professionals to people who are terminally ill; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.

Westminster Hall

9.30am That this House has considered employment support for blind and partially sighted people: Marsha De Cordova

11.00am That this House has considered the Global Plastics Treaty: Dr Simon Opher

Notes:

The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

2.30pm That this House has considered apprenticeships and T Levels: Damian Hinds

4.00pm That this House has considered government and democracy education in schools: John Slinger

4.30pm That this House has considered flood preparedness in Norfolk: Steff Aquarone

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 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

Westminster Hall

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 658365 relating to holidays during school term time: Dave Robertson, on behalf of the Petitions Committee

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).

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

Ten Minute Rule Motion

Dame Siobhain McDonagh

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 27 NOVEMBER

CHAMBER

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

Ten Minute Rule Motion

Jessica Morden

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 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

Notes:

A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.

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

Children’s Hospices (Funding) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Ian Byrne

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

Westminster Hall

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petitions 636718 and 624185 relating to children and bereavement: Kevin Bonavia, on behalf of the Petitions Committee

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).

TUESDAY 3 DECEMBER

CHAMBER

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

Elections (proportional representation): Ten Minute Rule Motion

Sarah Olney

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to introduce a system of proportional representation for parliamentary elections and for local government elections in England; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.

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

Registration of Death (Religion) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Preet Kaur Gill

Firearms (3D Printing) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Preet Kaur Gill

Powers of Attorney Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Fabian Hamilton

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

Poly and Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances (Guidance) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Munira Wilson

Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sarah Dyke

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

Microplastic filters (washing machines) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Alberto Costa

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

Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Bambos Charalambous

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

Rough Sleeping (Decriminalisation) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Layla Moran

Non-Disclosure Agreements Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Layla Moran

Palestine Statehood (Recognition) (No. 3) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Layla Moran

Roadworks (Regulation) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Mark Francois

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. 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 2024, in the last Parliament, be approved.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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 2024, in the last Parliament, be approved.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. Climate Change

Secretary Ed 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. Retained EU Law Reform

Secretary Louise Haigh

That the draft Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 23 October, be approved.

19. Financial Services and Markets

Tulip Siddiq

That the draft Insurance Distribution (Regulated Activities and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 24 October, be approved.

20. Environmental Protection

Secretary Steve Reed

That the draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 24 October, be approved.

21. Electricity

Secretary Ed Miliband

That the draft Contracts for Difference (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 28 October, be approved.

22. Road Traffic

Secretary Louise Haigh

That the draft Road Transport (International Passenger Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 28 October, be approved.

23. Trade

Secretary Steve Reed

That the draft Movement of Goods (Northern Ireland to Great Britain) (Animals, Feed and Food, Plant Health etc.) (Transitory Provision and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 28 October, be approved.

24. Constitutional Law

Secretary Ian Murray

That the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 28 October, be approved.

25. National Security

Secretary Yvette Cooper

That the draft National Security Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment of Primary Legislation) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 29 October, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

26. Police

Secretary Yvette Cooper

That the draft Police Act 1997 (Authorisations to Interfere with Property: Relevant Offence) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 29 October, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

27. Environmental Protection

Secretary Ed Miliband

That the draft Environmental Permitting (Electricity Generating Stations) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 30 October, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

28. Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill: Remaining Stages

As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.

Notes:

Proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which those proceedings are commenced. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day (Order of 14 October 2024).

29. Companies

Secretary Jonathan Reynolds

That the draft Unique Identifiers (Application of Company Law) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 31 October, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

30. Proceeds of Crime

Secretary Yvette Cooper

That the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Search, Seizure and Detention of Property: Code of Practice) (Northern Ireland) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 31 October, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

31. Financial Services and Markets

Tulip Siddiq

That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Addition of Relevant Enactments) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 31 October, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

32. Companies

Secretary Jonathan Reynolds

That the draft Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (Protection and Disclosure of Information and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 31 October, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

33. Companies

Secretary Jonathan Reynolds

That the draft Information Sharing (Disclosure by the Registrar) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 22 May 2024, in the last Parliament, be approved.

34. Companies

Secretary Jonathan Reynolds

That the draft Registrar (Identity Verification and Authorised Corporate Service Providers) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 22 May 2024, in the last Parliament, be approved.

35. International Development

Anneliese Dodds

That the draft Asian Development Bank (Thirteenth Replenishment of the Asian Development Fund) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 4 November, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.

36. International Development

Anneliese Dodds

That the draft Inter-American Investment Corporation (Further Payments to Capital Stock) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 4 November, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.

37. Professional Qualifications

Secretary Jonathan Reynolds

That the draft Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 4 November, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

38. Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Second Reading

39. Renters’ Rights Bill: Remaining Stages

As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.

Notes:

Proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which those proceedings are commenced. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day (Order of 9 October 2024).

King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

40. Broadcasting

Stephanie Peacock

That the draft Local Digital Television Programme Services (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 5 November, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

41. Banks and Banking

Tulip Siddiq

That the draft Silicon Valley Bank UK Limited Compensation Scheme Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 6 November, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

42. Financial Assistance to Ukraine Bill: Second Reading

Notes:

The Bill is expected to be certified as a Money Bill.

43. Financial Assistance to Ukraine Bill: Money

James Murray

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Financial Assistance to Ukraine Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any sums required by the Treasury or Secretary of State for the purpose of providing loans or other financial assistance to, or for the benefit of, the government of Ukraine as a result of—

(a) the arrangements described as the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans for Ukraine announced on 14 June 2024 at the G7 summit in Apulia in Italy, or

(b) any subsequent arrangements that are supplemental to or modify or replace those arrangements.

Notes:

King’s Recommendation signified.

44. Armed Forces Commissioner Bill: Second Reading

45. Armed Forces Commissioner Bill: Money

James Murray

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Armed Forces Commissioner Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:

(a) any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State, and

(b) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under or by virtue of any other Act out of money so provided.

Notes:

King’s Recommendation signified.

46. Arbitration Bill [Lords]: Second Reading

Notes:

To be reported from a Second Reading Committee.

47. Finance Bill: Second Reading

48. Banks and Banking

Tulip Siddiq

That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Ring-fenced Bodies, Core Activities, Excluded Activities and Prohibitions) (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 11 November, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

49. Capital Gains Tax

James Murray

That the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Ecuador) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 11 November, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.

50. Financial Services and Markets

Tulip Siddiq

That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Designated Activities) (Supervision and Enforcement) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 11 November, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

51. Financial Services and Markets

Tulip Siddiq

That the draft Short Selling Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 11 November, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

52. Representation of the People

Secretary Hilary Benn

That the draft Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 11 November, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

53. Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages

As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.

Notes:

Proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which those proceedings are commenced. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day (Order of 22 October 2024).

54. Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill: Second Reading

55. National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill: Second Reading

56. Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading

57. Criminal Law

Secretary Shabana Mahmood

That the draft Home Detention Curfew and Requisite and Minimum Custodial Periods (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 13 November, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.