Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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11.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
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12.30pm |
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Government’s extremism review (Secretary of State for the Home Department) |
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Government policy on airport expansion (Secretary of State for Transport) |
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Ministerial Statements, including on: |
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Humanitarian situation in Gaza (Minister for Development) |
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Situation in Sudan and eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) |
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Up to 20 minutes |
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Until 7.00pm |
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No debate after 7.00pm |
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No debate |
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No debate |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
Road safety for young drivers |
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11.00am |
Solar farms on agricultural land |
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(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
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2.30pm |
Impact of changes to Agricultural Property Relief |
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4.00pm |
Government funding for the A133-A120 link road |
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4.30pm |
SME participation in defence procurement |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
1Mr Gagan Mohindra (South West Hertfordshire)
What steps her Department is taking to help reduce the backlog of cases in the Crown Court. (902411)
2Seamus Logan (Aberdeenshire North and Moray East)
If she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the terms and conditions for prison officers' pensions on the recruitment of prison officers. (902412)
3John Whitby (Derbyshire Dales)
What steps her Department is taking to support female offenders. (902413)
4Jayne Kirkham (Truro and Falmouth)
What steps her Department is taking to support female offenders. (902416)
5Liz Twist (Blaydon and Consett)
What assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the lessons learned following the Southport attack. (902417)
6Anneliese Midgley (Knowsley)
If she will bring forward legislative proposals to enable courts to order the attendance of offenders at sentencing hearings. (902418)
7Mr Richard Holden (Basildon and Billericay)
What steps her Department is taking to help tackle hyper-prolific offenders. (902419)
8Luke Myer (Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland)
What steps her Department is taking to increase prison capacity. (902420)
9Anna Sabine (Frome and East Somerset)
What steps she is taking to support survivors of domestic abuse and violence against women through the criminal justice system. (902421)
10Bradley Thomas (Bromsgrove)
What steps her Department is taking to help reduce the backlog of cases in the Crown Court. (902422)
11Liz Saville Roberts (Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
What steps she is taking to improve prison conditions. (902423)
12Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (North Cotswolds)
When her Department expects the Crown Court backlog to decrease. (902424)
13Paul Davies (Colne Valley)
What steps her Department is taking to support female offenders. (902425)
14Mr Peter Bedford (Mid Leicestershire)
What steps she is taking to increase public confidence in the justice system. (902426)
15Sir John Hayes (South Holland and The Deepings)
What steps her Department is taking to ensure that people convicted of charges related to grooming gangs receive adequate sentences. (902427)
16Alex Ballinger (Halesowen)
What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the youth justice system in preventing reoffending. (902430)
17Lisa Smart (Hazel Grove)
What steps she is taking to reduce processing times for Deputyship applications by the Court of Protection. (902431)
18Becky Gittins (Clwyd East)
What steps her Department is taking to support female offenders. (902432)
19Katie Lam (Weald of Kent)
What steps her Department is taking to help tackle hyper-prolific offenders. (902433)
20Mark Sewards (Leeds South West and Morley)
What steps her Department is taking to increase prison capacity. (902434)
21Rosie Duffield (Canterbury)
What steps her Department is taking through the criminal justice system to help tackle violence against women and girls. (902435)
At 12.15pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
T1Charlotte Cane (Ely and East Cambridgeshire)
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. (902436)
T2Peter Swallow (Bracknell) (902437)
T3Richard Tice (Boston and Skegness) (902440)
T4Mr Joshua Reynolds (Maidenhead) (902441)
T5Richard Foord (Honiton and Sidmouth) (902442)
T6Katie Lam (Weald of Kent) (902443)
T7Lloyd Hatton (South Dorset) (902444)
T8Andrew Rosindell (Romford) (902445)
Urgent Questions and Statements
12.30pm
Urgent Questions:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if she will make a statement on the Government’s extremism review reported on today (Chris Philp)
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if she will make a statement on Government policy on airport expansion (Siân Berry)
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Gaza Humanitarian Update (Minister for Women and Equalities)
Situation in Sudan and Eastern DRC (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs)
Business of the Day
1. Ten Minute Rule Motion: Women’s State Pension age (Ombudsman report and compensation scheme)
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
Stephen Flynn
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish measures to address the findings of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman in its report entitled “Women’s State Pension age: our findings on injustice and associated issues”; to require the Secretary of State to publish proposals for a compensation scheme for women born between 6 April 1950 and 5 April 1960 inclusive who have been affected by increases in the state pension age; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
2. Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages
Until 7.00pm (Order of 16 December 2024)
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Proceedings on Consideration will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at 6.00pm; and proceedings on Third Reading will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at 7.00pm (Order of 16 December 2024).
The Senedd 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).
Relevant Documents:
Oral evidence taken before the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee on 21 January 2025, on Reforming the water sector, HC 588
Oral evidence taken before the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee on 26 November 2024, on Work of the Department and its arm’s-length bodies, HC 415
No debate after 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Lucy Powell
That the Speaker have leave of absence on Thursday 30 January to attend the funeral of the Right honourable the Lord Prescott, formerly Member for Kingston upon Hull East.
4. Energy
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
5. Climate Change
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
6. Retained EU Law Reform
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
Presentation of Public Petitions
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
Family farm tax: Robin Swann
Adjournment Debate
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Pay discrimination against unionised workers in the housing sector: Anneliese Midgley
Business Today: Westminster Hall
Order of Business
Up to two hours for the first part of the sitting and up to three hours for the second part (Standing Order No. 10(1))
9.30am
That this House has considered road safety for young drivers: Julia Buckley
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
11.00am
That this House has considered solar farms on agricultural land: Dr Roz Savage
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
That this House has considered the impact of changes to Agricultural Property Relief: Ann Davies [R]
Relevant Documents:
e-petition 700138, Don’t change inheritance tax relief for working farms
4.00pm
That this House has considered Government funding for the A133-A120 link road: Sir Bernard Jenkin
4.30pm
That this House has considered SME participation in defence procurement: Alan Strickland
Notes:
The debate at 4.30pm will last for up to an hour.
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Secretary of State for Business and Trade
1.United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy Programme
Secretary of State for Education
2.Early Years Qualifications
Notes:
Texts of Written Statements are available from the Vote Office and on the internet at https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/.
Committees Meeting Today
Broadcasts of proceedings can be found at https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons
Select Committees
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Subject: (i) Innovation showcase; (ii) and (iii) Government Chief Scientific Adviser and departmental Chief Scientific Advisers
Room 8
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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(i) 9.30am: |
Angela Morris (CEO at Woolcool) |
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Keith Spilsbury (Strategic Director at Woolcool) |
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(ii) 9.45am: |
Professor Lucy Chappell (Chief Scientific Adviser at Department of Health and Social Care) |
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Professor Chris Johnson (Chief Scientific Adviser at Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) |
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Dr Nick Joad (Director, Defence Science and Technology at Ministry of Defence) |
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Professor Tamsin Mather (Senior Strategic Scientist at Ministry of Defence) |
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(iii) 10.35am: |
Professor Dame Angela McLean (Government Chief Scientific Adviser at HM Government) |
Scottish Affairs Committee
Room 5
9.00am (private)
Education Committee
Subject: Solving the SEND Crisis
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.15am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.00am |
Katie Ghose (CEO at Kids) |
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Amanda Allard (Director at Council for Disabled Children) |
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Imogen Steele (Policy and Public Affairs Officer at Contact) |
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11.00am |
Tania Tirraoro (Co-Director at Special Needs Jungle Ltd) |
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Jo Harrison (Director and Co-Chair at National Network of Parent Carer Forums) |
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Hayley Harding (Founder at Let Us Learn Too) |
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Agnes Agyepong (CEO and founder at Global Black Maternal Health) |
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Subject: British film and high-end television 2
Room 16
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.00am |
Ben Roberts (Chief Executive at British Film Institute) |
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Jay Hunt OBE (Chair at British Film Institute) |
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11.15am |
Sir Chris Bryant MP (Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism at Department for Culture, Media and Sport) |
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Alastair Jones (Deputy Director, Creative Industries at Department for Culture, Media and Sport) |
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Subject: English Devolution
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.00am |
Dr Jack Newman (Research Fellow at University of Bristol) |
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Professor Colin Copus (Emeritus Professor of Local Politics at De Montfort University) |
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Zoë Billingham (Director at IPPR North) |
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Joe Fyans (Head of Research at Localis) |
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10.45am |
Tracy Brabin (Mayor at West Yorkshire Combined Authority) |
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Councillor Louise Gittins (Chair at Local Government Association, and Leader at Chester West and Cheshire Council) |
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Councillor Bridget Smith (Vice Chair at District Councils Network, and Leader at South Cambridgeshire District Council) |
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Councillor Tim Oliver (Chair at County Councils Network, and Leader at Surrey County Council) |
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Subject: The work of the Civil Service Commission
Room 15
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.00am |
The Rt Hon The Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston (First Civil Service Commissioner at Civil Service Commission) |
Treasury Committee
Subject: Acceptance of Cash
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.00am |
Emma Reynolds MP (Economic Secretary to the Treasury at HM Treasury) |
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Anna Harvey (Deputy Director of Payments and Fintech at HM Treasury) |
Administration Committee
Room 7
10.00am (private)
Committee on Standards
The Macmillan Room, Portcullis House
10.00am (private)
Defence Committee
Subject: The UK contribution to European Security
Room 6
10.00am (private), 10.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.30am |
Armida Van Rij (Senior Research Fellow & Head of Europe Programme at Chatham House) |
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Ed Arnold (Senior Research Fellow for European Security at Royal United Services Institute) |
Modernisation Committee
Room 13
11.00am (private)
Petitions Committee
Room 13
1.00pm (private)
Foreign Affairs Committee
Subject: The situation in Syria
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
1.30pm (private), 2.00pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.00pm |
Dr Lina Khatib (Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House) |
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Simon Collis CMG (former British Ambassador to Iraq, Syria, Qatar and Saudi Arabia at Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) |
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3.15pm |
Richard Barrett CMG OBE (former Director of Counter-terrorism at MI6, and former head of the UN al-Qaeda/Taliban Monitoring Team at United Nations) |
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Paul Jordan (Head of Responding to Security Crises at European Institute of Peace) |
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Professor Harmonie Toros (Professor in Politics and International Relations at University of Reading) |
International Development Committee
Room 15
1.30pm (private)
Justice Committee
Subject: Pre-appointment hearing: Chief Inspector of HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.30pm |
Anthony Rogers (Government's preferred candidate for Chief Inspector of HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate) |
Women and Equalities Committee
Subject: Misogyny in music: follow up
Room 6
2.00pm (private), 2.20pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.20pm |
Laura Snapes (Deputy Music Editor at The Guardian) |
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Lucy Cox (Freelance Soprano Singer) |
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Dr Charisse Beaumont (Chief Executive Officer at Black Lives in Music) |
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3.20pm |
Deborah Annetts (Chief Executive at Independent Society of Musicians) |
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Jen Smith (Chief Executive at Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority) |
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Naomi Pohl (General Secretary at Musicians' Union) |
Backbench Business Committee
Subject: Proposals for backbench debates
Room 16
4.00pm (private), 4.15pm (public)
Witnesses:
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4.15pm |
Members of Parliament |
Transport Committee
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
4.00pm (private)
Public Bill Committees
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 10
9.25am (public)
Finance Bill
To consider the Bill
Room 9
9.25am (public)
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
(i) To consider the Bill; (ii) Further to consider the Bill; (iii) Further to consider the Bill
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
9.25am (public)
Witnesses:
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(i) 9.25am: |
Professor Sir Chris Whitty (Chief Medical Officer for England) |
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Duncan Burton (Chief Nursing Officer for England at NHS England) |
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(ii) 10.05am: |
Mark Swindells (Assistant Director - Standards and Guidance at General Medical Council (GMC)) |
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Dr Andrew Green (Chair, BMA Medical Ethics Committee and MEC lead on physician-assisted dying at British Medical Association (BMA)) |
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(iii) 10.45am: |
Glyn Berry (Co-Chair at Association of Palliative Care Social Workers (APCSW)) |
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Professor Nicola Ranger (Chief Executive and General Secretary at Royal College of Nursing) |
Tobacco and Vapes Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 14
9.25am (public)
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 10
2.00pm (public)
Finance Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 9
2.00pm (public)
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Further to consider the Bill
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.00pm |
Dr Sarah Cox (President at Association of Palliative Medicine) |
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James Sanderson (CEO at Sue Ryder) |
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Dr Sam Ahmedzai (Emeritus Professor at University of Sheffield) |
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Dr Rachel Clarke (Palliative Care Doctor) |
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3.15pm |
Sir Max Hill (former Director of Public Prosecutions) |
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Sir Nicholas Mostyn (former High Court and Court of Protection Judge) |
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Alex Ruck Keene KC (Barrister) |
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4.15pm |
Dr Ryan Spielvogel (Senior Medical Director for aid in dying services at Sutter Health) |
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Dr Jessica Kaan (Medical Director at End of Life Washington) |
Tobacco and Vapes Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 14
2.00pm (public)
Delegated Legislation Committees
Third Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Armed Forces (Court Martial) (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2024
Room 11
9.25am (public)
Announcements
Forthcoming End of Day Adjournment Debates
Applications for 30-minute end of day adjournment debates should be made to the Table Office by 7.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on the Wednesdays listed below. Members can submit their application via MemberHub. The ballot takes place the day after the deadline. Members who are successful will be contacted by the Speaker’s Office.
Tuesday 4 to Monday 10 February (deadline Wednesday 29 January 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 February (deadline Wednesday 5 February 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Monday 24 February to Monday 3 March (deadline Wednesday 12 February 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 4 and Wednesday 5 February (ballot closed)
The ballot for Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 February is closed and will take place today.
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
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: Pavement parking
Marsha De Cordova
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the law relating to parking on verges and footways in England outside of Greater London and in Wales.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Arbitration Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Notes:
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).
Arbitration Bill [Lords]: Programme
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the following provisions shall apply to the Arbitration 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 shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion two hours 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 three 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.
Charter for Budget Responsibility
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
That the Charter for Budget Responsibility: Autumn 2024, which was laid before this House on 22 January, be approved.
Welfare Cap
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
That the level of the welfare cap, as specified in the Autumn Budget 2024, which was laid before this House on 30 October 2024, be approved.
Welfare Cap
Secretary Liz Kendall
That, pursuant to the Charter for Budget Responsibility: Autumn 2022 update, which was approved by this House on 6 February 2023 under section 1 of the Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011, this House agrees that the forecast breach of the welfare cap in 2024–25 due to higher forecast expenditure on Universal Credit and disability benefits is justified and that no further debate will be required in relation to this specific breach.
Adjournment Debate
Replacement of the A432 Badminton Road M4 overbridge: Claire Young
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered outsourcing by Government departments: Andy McDonald
11.00am That this House has considered the potential merits of a Youth Mobility Scheme between the EU and the UK: Sarah Olney
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered housing targets in rural areas: Damian Hinds
4.00pm That this House has considered the role of cadet forces: Peter Swallow
4.30pm That this House has considered road safety around schools: Aphra Brandreth
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 30 JANUARY
Chamber
Private Business
City of London (Markets) Bill: Second Reading
Notes:
No debate, and may not be proceeded with if opposed (Standing Order No. 20).
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
Backbench Business
Proportional representation for general elections
Alex Sobel
Lisa Smart
Ellie Chowns
That this House has considered proportional representation for general elections.
Future of local Post Office services
Gideon Amos
That this House has considered the future of local Post Office services.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Adjournment Debate
Repairs to Doncaster Royal Infirmary: Sally Jameson
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered the matter of medicinal cannabis: 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)).
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
Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill: Second Reading
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Adjournment Debate
Energy development proposals in Mid Buckinghamshire constituency: Greg Smith
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.
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.
Pensions
Torsten Bell
That the draft Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 16 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30am That this House has considered the value of apprenticeships and National Apprenticeships Week: Andrew Pakes [R]
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
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.
Motions relating to the police grant and local government finance reports
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
Business to be determined by the Backbench Business Committee
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered open access operators for rail services: Martin Vickers
3.00pm That this House has considered debt cancellation for low-income countries: Bambos Charalambous [R]
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)).
MONDAY 10 FEBRUARY
Questions
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
Westminster Hall
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 700138 relating to inheritance tax relief for working farms: Ben Goldsborough, 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 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
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Dawn Butler
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 the cost of energy: Wera Hobhouse
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
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
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Zöe Franklin
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 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
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered HIV Testing Week: David Mundell [R]
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)).
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
Westminster Hall
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 700086 relating to a minimum age for social media: 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 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
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Jesse Norman
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 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
Westminster Hall
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 701268 relating to VAT on independent school fees and business rates relief for independent schools: John Lamont, 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 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.
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.
Treatment of Terminal Illness Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Siobhain McDonagh
Quantitative Easing (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rupert Lowe
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Consular Assistance (Journalists) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Blair McDougall
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Pets (Microchips) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rebecca Harris
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
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
Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Champion
Child Criminal Exploitation (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Victoria Atkins
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
Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Linsey Farnsworth
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
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.
Arms Trade (Inquiry and Suspension) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Zarah Sultana
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Domestic Abuse (Aggravated Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Josh Babarinde
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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.
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.
Chalk Streams (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Green
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Elections (Accessibility for Blind Voters) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ms Julie Minns
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Rivers, Streams and Lakes (Protected Status) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Victoria Collins
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
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.
Fireworks Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [17 January]
Member in Charge: Sarah Owen
Poly and Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances (Guidance) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Munira Wilson
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
Building Regulations (Minimum Standards) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Manuela Perteghella
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Children’s Hospices (Funding) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ian Byrne
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.
Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Reed
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.
Marine Protected Areas (Bottom Trawling) (England) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Katie White
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.
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.
Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gregory Stafford
Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Rupa Huq
Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Dyke
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.
Community Energy (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Joe Morris
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [17 January]
Member in Charge: Max Wilkinson
Social Media (Access to Accounts) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Max Wilkinson
Animals in Medical Research (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Steve Race
Listed Investment Companies (Classification etc) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Lisa Smart
Climate and Nature Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [24 January]
Member in Charge: Dr Roz Savage
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Gambling Act 2005 (Monetary Limits for Lotteries) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [24 January]
Member in Charge: Wendy Chamberlain
Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Olney
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. Local Government
Jim McMahon
That the draft Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 4 December 2024, be approved.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Broadcasting
Stephanie Peacock
That the draft Community Radio Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 10 December 2024, be approved.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Electricity
Secretary Ed Miliband
That the draft Electricity Capacity (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 16 December 2024, be approved.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. Employment Rights Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
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 start. 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 21 October 2024).
26. Immigration
Secretary Yvette Cooper
That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 21 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
27. Education
Janet Daby
That the draft Higher Education (Fee Limits and Fee Limit Condition) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 20 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
28. Terms and Conditions of Employment
Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
That the draft Neonatal Care Leave and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 20 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
29. Terms and Conditions of Employment
Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
That the draft Statutory Neonatal Care Pay (General) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 20 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
30. Immigration
Secretary Yvette Cooper
That the draft Immigration (Biometric Information etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 21 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.