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Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business

On 16 January 1944 Lieutenant-Colonel Frank Heilgers, Royal Artillery, Member for Bury St. Edmunds, was killed in a railway accident in Ilford, UK

Summary Agenda: Chamber

Westminster Hall

Business Today: Chamber

9.30am Prayers

Followed by

Questions

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

1James Naish (Rushcliffe)
What steps she is taking to reduce gambling-related harm. (902173)

2Jim Dickson (Dartford)
What assessment she has made of the contribution of community spaces to civil society. (902174)

3Joe Powell (Kensington and Bayswater)
What plans her Department has for the regulation of short-term lets. (902175)

4Luke Myer (Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland)
What progress her Department has made on creating a National Youth Strategy. (902176)

5Jayne Kirkham (Truro and Falmouth)
What steps her Department is taking to support small music venues. (902177)

6Catherine Fookes (Monmouthshire)
What steps her Department is taking with the gambling and gaming industries to support responsible gambling. (902179)

7Chris Vince (Harlow)
What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on supporting creative education. (902180)

8Paul Davies (Colne Valley)
What steps her Department is taking to support grassroots sport. (902181)

9Uma Kumaran (Stratford and Bow)
What steps her Department has taken to support public trust in reliable sources of news and information. (902184)

10Kevin Bonavia (Stevenage)
What steps her Department has taken to support grassroots sport in Stevenage. (902185)

11Jack Rankin (Windsor)
What recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the planned increase in employer National Insurance contributions on charities. (902186)

12Sir Ashley Fox (Bridgwater)
What steps she is taking to support the tourism sector. (902188)

13Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West)
What recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the planned increase in employer National Insurance contributions on charities. (902189)

At 10.00am

Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

T1Rebecca Smith (South West Devon)
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. (902191)

T2Wera Hobhouse (Bath) (902193)

T3Darren Paffey (Southampton Itchen) (902194)

T4Blake Stephenson (Mid Bedfordshire) (902195)

T5Olivia Bailey (Reading West and Mid Berkshire) (902197)

T6Martin Vickers (Brigg and Immingham) (902198)

At 10.10am

Oral Questions to the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners and the Rt. hon Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission

1Dave Robertson (Lichfield)
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what assessment the Commissioners have made of the effectiveness of the listed places of worship and grant scheme. (902199)

2Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West)
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church has taken to respond to the recommendations set out in the Makin Review, published on 18 October 2024. (902200)

3Rachel Blake (Cities of London and Westminster)
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church is taking to improve the maintenance of the Hyde Park Estate. (902201)

4Kirsteen Sullivan (Bathgate and Linlithgow)
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what assessment the Commissioners have made of the effectiveness of the listed places of worship and grant scheme. (902202)

5Liz Twist (Blaydon and Consett)
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what assessment the Commissioners have made of the effectiveness of the listed places of worship and grant scheme. (902203)

6Joe Powell (Kensington and Bayswater)
To ask the Rt hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, if the Commission will make an assessment of the potential merits of banning foreign donations to UK political parties. (902204)

7Sir Gavin Williamson (Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge)
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what recent steps the Church has taken to respond to allegations of child sexual abuse within the Church of England. (902205)

8Richard Baker (Glenrothes and Mid Fife)
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church has taken to respond to the recommendations set out in the Makin Review, published on 18 October 2024. (902206)

9Patricia Ferguson (Glasgow West)
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church is taking to tackle racial injustice. (902207)

10Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland)
To ask the Rt hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what recent assessment the Commission has made of the adequacy of the rules on donations by non-UK citizens to political parties. (902208)

11Ruth Jones (Newport West and Islwyn)
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what assessment the Commissioners have made of the effectiveness of the listed places of worship and grant scheme. (902209)

12Gregory Stafford (Farnham and Bordon)
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what discussions the Commissioners have had on the continuation of VAT relief under the listed places of worship grant scheme. (902210)

Urgent Questions and Statements

10.30am

Business Question to the Leader of the House
Ministerial Statements, including on:

Middle East (Foreign Secretary)

Government Response to the Covid-19 Inquiry Module 1 Report (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs)

Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (Secretary of State for the Home Department)

Business of the Day

1. Environmental Protection

Up to 90 minutes (Standing Order No. 16(1))

Secretary Steve Reed

That the draft Deposit Scheme for Drinks Containers (England and Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 25 November 2024, be approved.

Notes:

If this item is opposed after 5.00pm, the division will be deferred.


2. Backbench Business (unallotted time)

Until 5.00pm or for up to 90 minutes (whichever is later) (Order of 15 January)

Performance of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Esther McVey

That this House notes that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) continues to need substantial reform, as recognised by the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review (IMMDS), with patient safety concerns persisting and exacerbating since the review’s publication in 2020; believes that the MHRA’s 2017 expert working group report on Primodos was deeply flawed, with IMMDS later concluding the drug had caused avoidable harm; further notes that the yellow card system for reporting suspected adverse drug reactions is failing, with no process for following up on serious or fatal reactions and conflicts of interest, with 75% of the MHRA’s funding being derived from industry fees, a concern raised in the Fourth Report of Session 2004-05 of the Health Committee, The Influence of the Pharmaceutical Industry, HC 42-I, published on 5 April 2005; also notes the MHRA’s delayed response to reports of myocarditis, pericarditis and vaccine-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia following covid-19 vaccination, despite action from regulators in other countries; and calls on the Government to fully implement the recommendations in the IMMDS review and to acknowledge the harm done to patients and the financial burden on the healthcare system as a result of the MHRA’s widespread regulatory failures.

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee. This is not an allotted backbench business day for the purposes of Standing Order No. 14(4).

Adjournment Debate

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

Future of UK air defence: Dr Andrew Murrison [R]

Business Today: Westminster Hall

Order of Business

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

1.30pm

That this House has considered Government support for the marine renewables industry:
Mr Alistair Carmichael

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.Gas Shipper Obligation Consultation

Notes:

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

Committees Meeting Today

Broadcasts of proceedings can be found at https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons

Public Bill Committees

Employment Rights Bill

Further to consider the Bill

Room 10
11.30am (public)

Tobacco and Vapes Bill

Further to consider the Bill

Room 14
11.30am (public)

Water (Special Measures) Bill [HL]

Further to consider the Bill

Room 9
11.30am (public)

Employment Rights Bill

Further to consider the Bill

Room 10
2.00pm (public)

Tobacco and Vapes Bill

Further to consider the Bill

Room 14
2.00pm (public)

Water (Special Measures) Bill [HL]

Further to consider the Bill

Room 9
2.00pm (public)

Committee reports published today

Education

1st Special Report: Teacher recruitment, training and retention: Government Response HC 627

Time of publication: 00.01am

2nd Special Report: Delivering effective financial education: Government Response HC 628

Time of publication: 00.01am

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 21 to Monday 27 January (ballot closed)

The ballot for Tuesday 21 to Monday 27 January is closed and will take place today.

Tuesday 28 January to Monday 3 February (deadline Wednesday 22 January 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

Tuesday 4 to Monday 10 February (deadline Wednesday 29 January 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 28 and Wednesday 29 January (deadline Monday 20 January 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Attorney General; Cabinet Office; Defence; Energy Security and Net Zero; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Scotland; Transport; Treasury; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions

Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 February (deadline Monday 27 January 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Business and Trade; Culture, Media and Sport; Education; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Health and Social Care; Home Office; Justice; Northern Ireland; Science, Innovation and Technology; Wales

Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 February (deadline Monday 3 February 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Attorney General; Culture, Media and Sport; Energy Security and Net Zero; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Home Office; Justice; Northern Ireland; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions

Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 February (deadline Monday 10 February 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Business and Trade; Cabinet Office; Defence; Education; Health and Social Care; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Transport; Treasury; Wales

Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 March (deadline Monday 24 February 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Attorney General; Culture, Media and Sport; Energy Security and Net Zero; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Home Office; Justice; Northern Ireland; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions

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

FRIDAY 17 JANUARY

Chamber

New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Max Wilkinson

Notes:

If proceedings on this Bill end before 2.30pm, the second Bill and, possibly, subsequent Bills may be debated in the time remaining. After 2.30pm, only Bills which are unopposed may make further progress.

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

Notes:

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

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

Notes:

King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

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

British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

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

Notes:

King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

Animals in Medical Research (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Steve Race

Treatment of Terminal Illness Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Dame Siobhain McDonagh

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

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

Notes:

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

Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Edward Leigh

Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Marriage (Prohibited Degrees of Relationship) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Richard Holden

Listed Investment Companies (Classification etc) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Lisa Smart

Adjournment Debate

Green belt in Basildon and Billericay constituency: Mr Richard Holden

Monday 20 January

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

Select Committee Statement on the First Report of the Treasury Committee, The Office for Value for Money, HC 521 (Dame Meg Hillier)

Select Committee Statement on the Third Report of the Defence Committee, Global Combat Air Programme, HC 598 (Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi)

Business to be determined by the Backbench Business Committee

Finance Committee

Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

That Phil Brickell be discharged from the Finance Committee and Luke Akehurst be added.

Adjournment Debate

Government support for charity lotteries: Wendy Chamberlain

Westminster Hall

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 652602 relating to the income requirement for family visas: Irene Campbell, 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 21 JANUARY

Chamber

Private Business

Selection

Mark Tami

That Tom Morrison be discharged from the Committee of Selection and Charlie Maynard be added.

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

Ten Minute Rule Motion: Marine Protected Areas (Bottom Trawling) (England)

Katie White

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit the practice of bottom trawling in Marine Protected Areas in England, and for connected purpose.

Notes:

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

Armed Forces Commissioner Bill: Remaining Stages

Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.

Notes:

Proceedings on Consideration will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which those proceedings start; and proceedings on Third Reading will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day (Order of 18 November 2024).

Presentation of Public Petitions

W12 and W14 bus service in North-East London: Mr Calvin Bailey

Haddiscoe gravel pit application: Ben Goldsborough

Westminster Hall

9.30am That this House has considered the provision of Auditory Verbal Therapy: Mrs Sharon Hodgson

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

11.00am That this House has considered the effectiveness of Northern Ireland’s political institutions: Sorcha Eastwood

Notes:

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

2.30pm That this House has considered the prevention of knife crime in the West Midlands: Sarah Coombes

4.00pm That this House has considered the welfare of doctors: Peter Prinsley

4.30pm That this House has considered the matter of re-opening hotels for asylum seeker accommodation: Jack Rankin

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 22 JANUARY

Chamber

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

Ten Minute Rule Motion: Elections (Accessibility for Blind Voters)

Ms Julie Minns

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the provision of audio and tactile measures at polling stations for the purpose of enabling blind voters to vote independently and in secret; to require the Secretary of State to take steps to identify, develop and implement new accessible voting solutions for blind voters; to require the Secretary of State to undertake a review of the arrangements for postal voting in respect of accessibility for blind voters and to implement any recommendations of that review; 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 Listed Places of Worship Scheme: Bradley Thomas

11.00am That this House has considered the presumption of parental involvement in child arrangements: Dr Marie Tidball

Notes:

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

2.30pm That this House has considered Government support for Education, Health and Care Plans: Marie Goldman

4.00pm That this House has considered the New Hospital Programme: Dr Kieran Mullan

4.30pm That this House has considered the potential merits of Government support for a certificate of common sponsorship: Neil Duncan-Jordan

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 23 JANUARY

Chamber

Questions

9.30am Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office

10.15am Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office

Westminster Hall

1.30pm That this House has considered the United Nations International Day of Education: Bambos Charalambous [R]

3.00pm That this House has considered innovation in the field of rare retinal disease: Jim Shannon

Notes:

The subjects for these debates were 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)).

FRIDAY 24 JANUARY

Chamber

Climate and Nature Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Dr Roz Savage

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

If proceedings on this Bill end before 2.30pm, the second Bill and, possibly, subsequent Bills may be debated in the time remaining. After 2.30pm, only Bills which are unopposed may make further progress.

Gambling Act 2005 (Monetary Limits for Lotteries) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Wendy Chamberlain

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Pets (Microchips) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Rebecca Harris

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Building Regulations (Minimum Standards) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Manuela Perteghella

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Anonymity of Suspects Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

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

Member in Charge: Munira Wilson

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sarah Dyke

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Palestine Statehood (Recognition) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Shockat Adam

Notes:

King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

Children’s Hospices (Funding) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Ian Byrne

Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sarah Olney

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Domestic Abuse (Aggravated Offences) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Josh Babarinde

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sarah Champion

Quantitative Easing (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Rupert Lowe

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Rivers, Streams and Lakes (Protected Status) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Victoria Collins

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Child Criminal Exploitation (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Victoria Atkins

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Monday 27 January

Chamber

Questions

2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education

3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education

Westminster Hall

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 657935 relating to speech and language therapy: 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 28 JANUARY

Chamber

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice

12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice

Ten Minute Rule Motion

Stephen Flynn

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.

Westminster Hall

9.30am That this House has considered road safety for young drivers: Julia Buckley

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

WEDNESDAY 29 JANUARY

Chamber

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

Ten Minute Rule Motion

Marsha De Cordova

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 30 JANUARY

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 3 February

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

Westminster Hall

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 638449 relating to career breaks for parents of seriously ill children: Robbie Moore, 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 4 FEBRUARY

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

Will Stone

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 5 FEBRUARY

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

Lee Pitcher

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 6 FEBRUARY

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 10 FEBRUARY

Chamber

Questions

2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence

3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence

TUESDAY 11 FEBRUARY

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 12 FEBRUARY

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 13 FEBRUARY

Chamber

Questions

9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport

10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport

MONDAY 24 FEBRUARY

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 25 FEBRUARY

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 26 FEBRUARY

Chamber

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY

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, Restoration and Renewal Client Board and Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission

MONDAY 3 MARCH

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 4 MARCH

Chamber

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

WEDNESDAY 5 MARCH

Chamber

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

THURSDAY 6 MARCH

Chamber

Questions

9.30am Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office

10.15am Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office

FRIDAY 7 MARCH

Chamber

Protection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Josh MacAlister

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

If proceedings on this Bill end before 2.30pm, the second Bill and, possibly, subsequent Bills may be debated in the time remaining. After 2.30pm, only Bills which are unopposed may make further progress.

Space Industry (Indemnities) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: John Grady

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Military Action Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Richard Foord

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Children Not in School (Registers, Support and Orders) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Paul Holmes

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Green Spaces Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Caroline Voaden

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Heritage Public Houses Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mike Wood

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Nature-based Solutions (Water and Flooding) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Adrian Ramsay

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Alberto Costa

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Liz Saville Roberts

Controlled Drugs (Procedure for Specification) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Alex McIntyre

Relevant Documents:

Third Report of the Home Affairs Committee of Session 2022–23, Drugs, HC 198, and the Government response, Session 2023–24, HC 127

Breast Cancer Screening (Review) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Wera Hobhouse

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Off-road Bikes (Police Powers) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Luke Akehurst

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Registration of Death (Religion) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Preet Kaur Gill

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Firearms (3D Printing) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Preet Kaur Gill

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

FRIDAY 14 MARCH

Chamber

Rare Cancers Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Dr Scott Arthur

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

If proceedings on this Bill end before 2.30pm, the second Bill and, possibly, subsequent Bills may be debated in the time remaining. After 2.30pm, only Bills which are unopposed may make further progress.

Free School Meals (Automatic Registration of Eligible Children) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Peter Lamb

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Arm’s-Length Bodies (Review) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Bambos Charalambous

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

E-scooters (Review and Awareness) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Jessica Morden

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

FRIDAY 28 MARCH

Chamber

Water Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Clive Lewis

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

If proceedings on this Bill end before 2.30pm, the second Bill and, possibly, subsequent Bills may be debated in the time remaining. After 2.30pm, only Bills which are unopposed may make further progress.

Looked After Children (Distance Placements) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Jake Richards

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Homelessness Prevention Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Bob Blackman

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Domestic Building Works (Consumer Protection) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mark Garnier

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Exemption from Value Added Tax (Listed Places of Worship) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Exemption from Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Caravan Site Licensing (Exemptions of Motor Homes) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Vehicle Registration Documents (Sale of Vehicle) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Richard Holden

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Jim Shannon

Notes:

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

FRIDAY 25 APRIL

Chamber

Devolution (Immigration) (Scotland) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Stephen Gethins

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Battery Energy Storage Systems (Fire Safety) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Anna Sabine

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Plant Protection Products (Prohibition on Public Sector Use) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Siân Berry

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Climate Finance Fund (Fossil Fuels and Pollution) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Richard Burgon

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Meat (Information About Method of Killing) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Joe Morris

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Theft of Tools of Trade (Sentencing) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Amanda Martin

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Office of the Whistleblower Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Gareth Snell

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

State-related Deaths (National Oversight Mechanism) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Carla Denyer

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

FRIDAY 16 MAY

Chamber

Animal Welfare (Responsibility for Dog on Dog Attacks) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Dr Luke Evans

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Emma Foody

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Oliver Ryan

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Bailiffs (Warrants of Possession) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Football (Gender Inequality) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: James MacCleary

FRIDAY 13 JUNE

Chamber

Fur (Import and Sale) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Ruth Jones

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Access to Telecommunications Networks Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Helen Morgan

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Public Services (Targets) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Olly Glover

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Exemption from Value Added Tax (Public Electric Vehicle Charging Points) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Support for Infants and Parents etc (Information) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Ruth Jones

Notes:

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

FRIDAY 20 JUNE

Chamber

Short-term Let Accommodation Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Rachael Maskell

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Bullying and Respect at Work Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Rachael Maskell

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Health Insurance (Exemption from Insurance Premium Tax) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Green Belt (Protection) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Alex McIntyre

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Powers of Attorney Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Fabian Hamilton

Notes:

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

FRIDAY 4 JULY

Chamber

Company Directors (Duties) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Martin Wrigley

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

National Cancer Strategy Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Clive Jones

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Bereavement Support (Children and Young People) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Christine Jardine

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Child Criminal Exploitation Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Aviation (Accessibility) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Daniel Francis

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Rural Crime (Strategy) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Ben Maguire

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

FRIDAY 11 JULY

Chamber

Hospices and Health Care (Report on Funding) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Luke Taylor

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Bank of England (Inflation Targets) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Rough Sleeping (Decriminalisation) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Layla Moran

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Non-Disclosure Agreements Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Layla Moran

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

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

Member in Charge: Layla Moran

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Roadworks (Regulation) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Mark Francois

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Carers and Care Workers Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Helen Morgan

Notes:

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

Bus Services Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Helen Morgan

Notes:

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

Employment Rights (Special Constables) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Ashley Fox

Educational Institutions (Mental Health Policy) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Helen Maguire

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [6 December]

Member in Charge: Jim Allister

Notes:

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

A ways and means resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.

King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

Carbon Emissions from Buildings (Net Zero) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Ellie Chowns

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Building Regulations (Swift Bricks) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Ellie Chowns

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Water (Agricultural Pollution) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Ellie Chowns

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

FRIDAY 25 JULY

The House is not currently expected to be sitting on this day.

Chamber

Youth Mobility Scheme (EU Countries) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: James MacCleary

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

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. 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 2024, be approved.

2. Banks and Banking

Emma Reynolds

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

3. Arbitration Bill [Lords]: Second Reading

Notes:

To be reported from a Second Reading Committee.

The Northern Ireland Assembly has approved a Legislative Consent Resolution relating to this Bill. Copies of the Resolution are available in the Vote Office (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).

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

5. Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords]: Ways and Means

Tulip Siddiq

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the imposition of charges for the purpose of meeting expenses incurred by the scheme manager of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme in connection with the recapitalisation of a financial institution.

6. Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords]: Money

Tulip Siddiq

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the payment out of the National Loans Fund of any sums payable out of the Fund by virtue of the Act.

Notes:

King’s Recommendation signified.

7. Agriculture

Secretary Steve Reed

That the draft Free-Range Egg Marketing Standards (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 21 November 2024, be approved.

8. Local Government

Jim McMahon

That the draft Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 26 November 2024, be approved.

9. Local Government

Jim McMahon

That the draft Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 11 December 2024, be approved.

10. Local Government

Jim McMahon

That the draft Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 26 November 2024, be approved.

11. Local Government

Jim McMahon

That the draft Lancashire Combined County Authority Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 26 November 2024, be approved.

12. Energy

Secretary Ed Miliband

That the draft Heat Networks (Market Framework) (Great Britain) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 28 November 2024, be approved.

13. Climate Change

Secretary Ed Miliband

That the draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 3 December 2024, be approved.

14. Environmental Protection

Secretary Steve Reed

That the draft Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 3 December 2024, be approved.

15. Retained EU Law Reform

Secretary Heidi Alexander

That the draft Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements etc.) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 4 December 2024, be approved.

16. Local Government

Jim McMahon

That the draft Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 4 December 2024, be approved.

Notes:

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

17. Defence

Luke Pollard

That the draft Armed Forces (Court Martial) (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2024, which were laid before this House on 5 December 2024, be approved.

18. Companies

Secretary Jonathan Reynolds

That the draft Register of Overseas Entities (Protection and Trusts) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 6 December 2024, be approved.

19. Public Procurement

Georgia Gould

That the draft Procurement Act 2023 (Consequential and Other Amendments) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 12 December 2024, be approved.

20. Broadcasting

Stephanie Peacock

That the draft Community Radio Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 10 December 2024, be approved.

21. Betting, Gaming and Lotteries

Stephanie Peacock

That the draft Gambling Act 2005 (Operating Licence Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 10 December 2024, be approved.

22. Betting, Gaming and Lotteries

Stephanie Peacock

That the draft Gambling Levy Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 12 December 2024, be approved.

23. Medicines

Andrew Gwynne

That the draft Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 12 December 2024, be approved.

24. Space Industry

Secretary Heidi Alexander

That the draft Space Industry (Licence Exemption for Military Activities of Allies) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 12 December 2024, be approved.

25. Electricity

Secretary Ed Miliband

That the draft Electricity Capacity (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 16 December 2024, be approved.

26. Energy

Secretary Ed Miliband

That the draft Energy Bill Relief Scheme and Energy Bills Discount Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 16 December 2024, be approved.

27. Electronic Communications

Secretary Peter Kyle

That the draft Online Safety Act 2023 (Category 1, Category 2A and Category 2B Threshold Conditions) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 16 December 2024, be approved.

28. Consumer Protection

Secretary Jonathan Reynolds

That the draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 18 December 2024, be approved.

29. National Health Service

Andrew Gwynne

That the draft Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 6 January, be approved.

30. Social Security

Sir Stephen Timms

That the draft Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 9 January, be approved.

Notes:

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

31. Social Security

Sir Stephen Timms

That the draft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 9 January, be approved.

Notes:

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

32. Police

Secretary Yvette Cooper

That the draft Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Amendment) (Provision of Information) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 9 January, be approved.

Notes:

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

33. Town and Country Planning

Matthew Pennycook

That the draft Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 13 January, be approved.

Notes:

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

34. Constitutional Law

Secretary Ian Murray

That the draft Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance) (Consequential Modifications) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 13 January, be approved.

Notes:

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

35. Social Security

Darren Jones

That the draft Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.

Notes:

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

36. Insurance

Secretary Steve Reed

That the draft Flood Reinsurance (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.

Notes:

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

37. Social Security

James Murray

That the draft Social Security (Contributions) (Rates, Limits and Thresholds Amendments, National Insurance Funds Payments and Extension of Veteran’s Relief) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.

Notes:

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

38. Social Security

Sir Stephen Timms

That the draft Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.

Notes:

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

39. Scrutiny of European Statutory Instruments

Lucy Powell

That the following Standing Order shall be made

1. For the purposes of paragraph 17 of Schedule 7 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 to the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 the committee charged with considering draft instruments and related documents shall be the committee appointed under Standing Order No. 152 to examine the expenditure, administration and policy of the Department laying the draft instrument or, in respect of an instrument or document laid by a Minister in the Cabinet Office, the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee.

2. A committee considering such a draft instrument or related document shall have the assistance of the Counsel to the Speaker.

3. In its consideration of an instrument referred to in paragraph (1) the committee shall consider, in addition to such other matters as it deems appropriate, whether the draft instrument—

(a) contains any provision of the type specified in paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 7 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 in relation to which the Act requires that a draft of the instrument must be laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament (the affirmative procedure);

(b) contains any provision of the type specified in paragraph 5(2) of Schedule 5 to the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 in relation to which the Act requires that a draft of the instrument must be laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament (the affirmative procedure);

(c) otherwise appears to make an inappropriate use of the negative procedure;

and shall report to the House if it is of the opinion that the negative procedure should not apply.

4. This Standing Order shall lapse—

(a) in so far as it relates to documents laid in accordance with paragraph 17(3)(b) of Schedule 7 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (and matters arising from the consideration of such documents), at the end of the period after which no more regulations may be made under section 23(1) of that Act;

(b) in so far as it relates to documents laid in accordance with paragraph 6(3)(b) of Schedule 5 to the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (and matters arising from the consideration of such documents), at the end of the period after which no more regulations may be made under Sections 11, 12, or 14 of that Act.