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 |
Ministerial Statements, including on: |
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National Cancer Plan (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention) |
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No debate |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Road traffic (unlicensed drivers) (Will Stone) |
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Until any hour* |
Business of the House (Today) (Motion) (*if the 7.00pm Business of the House motion is agreed to) |
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Up to three hours from the start of proceedings on the Business of the House (Today) motion** |
Social Security and Pensions (Motions) (**if the Business of the House (Today) motion is agreed to) |
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Up to three hours** |
(**if the Business of the House (Today) motion is agreed to) |
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No debate after 7.00pm |
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No debate |
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Up to 90 minutes |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Birth certification for bereaved parents (Caroline Voaden) |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
Value of apprenticeships and National Apprenticeships Week |
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11.00am |
Potential merits of free-to-view access for the Six Nations Rugby Championship in 2026 and beyond |
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(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
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2.30pm |
UK-US bilateral relationship |
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4.00pm |
Government policy on children in care |
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4.30pm |
Accessibility of radiotherapy |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
1Chris Law (Dundee Central)
What recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of fuel poverty. (902531)
2Chris Webb (Blackpool South)
What steps he is taking to support workers' rights in the renewable energy sector. (902532)
3David Williams (Stoke-on-Trent North)
What discussions he has had with energy suppliers on support for consumers during winter 2024-25. (902533)
4Patrick Hurley (Southport)
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on opportunities for industry under the National Wealth Fund. (902534)
5Peter Prinsley (Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket)
What progress he has made on achieving clean power by 2030. (902535)
6Charlotte Cane (Ely and East Cambridgeshire)
What steps he is taking to support off-grid communities with energy prices. (902536)
7Anna Dixon (Shipley)
What steps he is taking to introduce the Warm Homes Plan. (902537)
8Andrew George (St Ives)
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of Government-funded home insulation schemes. (902538)
9Michael Wheeler (Worsley and Eccles)
What discussions he has had with energy suppliers on support for consumers during winter 2024-25. (902539)
10Deirdre Costigan (Ealing Southall)
What steps he is taking to introduce the Warm Homes Plan. (902540)
11Rachel Hopkins (Luton South and South Bedfordshire)
What discussions he has had with energy suppliers on support for consumers during winter 2024-25. (902541)
12Ms Polly Billington (East Thanet)
What discussions he has had with energy suppliers on support for consumers during winter 2024-25. (902542)
13Victoria Collins (Harpenden and Berkhamsted)
What assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of recent trends in levels of standing charges for electricity bills. (902543)
14Greg Smith (Mid Buckinghamshire)
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of energy based development proposals in Mid Buckinghamshire constituency. (902544)
15Jamie Stone (Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
What steps he is taking to support off-grid communities with energy prices. (902545)
16Jessica Toale (Bournemouth West)
What steps he is taking to introduce the Warm Homes Plan. (902546)
17Mr Bayo Alaba (Southend East and Rochford)
Whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a Great British Energy office in every region. (902547)
18Wendy Chamberlain (North East Fife)
What steps his Department is taking to tackle fuel poverty in winter 2024-25. (902548)
19Harpreet Uppal (Huddersfield)
What progress he has made towards achieving the UK’s 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution emissions reduction target under the Paris Agreement. (902549)
20Alistair Strathern (Hitchin)
What steps he is taking to support climate technology start-ups. (902550)
21Kirsteen Sullivan (Bathgate and Linlithgow)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help prepare local authorities to deliver the Local Power Plan. (902552)
22Josh Babarinde (Eastbourne)
If he will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential merits of supporting sports and leisure facilities with energy costs. (902554)
23Sally Jameson (Doncaster Central)
What steps he is taking to support the growth of community energy projects. (902555)
At 12.15pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
T1John Lamont (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (902556)
T2Oliver Ryan (Burnley) (902557)
T3Dr Marie Tidball (Penistone and Stocksbridge) (902558)
T4Ruth Jones (Newport West and Islwyn) (902559)
T5Bradley Thomas (Bromsgrove) (902560)
T6David Mundell (Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale) (902561)
T7Tim Farron (Westmorland and Lonsdale) (902562)
T8Peter Prinsley (Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket) (902563)
T9Vikki Slade (Mid Dorset and North Poole) (902564)
T10Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland) (902565)
Urgent Questions and Statements
12.30pm
Ministerial Statements, including on:
National Cancer Plan (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention)
Presentation of Bills
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
Statutory Adoption Pay (Report on Extension to the Self-Employed)
Lisa Smart
Bill to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the merits of extending eligibility for statutory adoption pay to persons who are self-employed or contractors; and for connected purposes.
Business of the Day
1. Ten Minute Rule Motion: Road traffic (unlicensed drivers)
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
Will Stone
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide that an unlicensed driver who has never held a valid driving licence and who causes the death of another person by driving commits the offence of careless driving under section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1988; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
2. Business of the House (Today)
Until any hour (if the 7.00pm Business of the House motion is agreed to)
Lucy Powell
That, at this day’s sitting, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Proceedings under an Act or on European Union documents), the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on—
(a) the Motions (i) in the name of Sir Stephen Timms relating to the draft Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2025, and (ii) in the name of Torsten Bell relating to the draft Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2025, not later than three hours after the start of proceedings on the Motion for this Order; and
(b) the Motions (i) in the name of James Murray relating to the draft Social Security (Contributions) (Rates, Limits and Thresholds Amendments, National Insurance Funds Payments and Extension of Veteran’s Relief) Regulations 2025, and (ii) in the name of Darren Jones relating to the draft Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Order 2025, not later than three hours after the start of proceedings on the first such Motion;
proceedings may continue, though opposed, until any hour, and may be entered upon after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.
Business to be taken at 7.00pm
Business of the House
No debate (Standing Orders Nos. 15 and 41A(3))
The Prime Minister
That, at this day’s sitting, proceedings on the Motion in the name of Lucy Powell relating to Business of the House (Today) may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.
Business of the Day
3. Social Security and Pensions
Up to three hours from the start of proceedings on the Business of the House (Today) motion (if that motion is agreed to)
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.
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.
Up to three hours (if the Business of the House (Today) motion is agreed to)
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.
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.
5. Business of the House (5 February)
No debate after 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Lucy Powell
That at the sitting on Wednesday 5 February, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Proceedings under an Act or on European Union documents), the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on—
(1)the Motion in the name of Secretary Yvette Cooper relating to Police Grant Report not later than three hours after the start of proceedings on that Motion, and
(2)the Motions in the name of Secretary Angela Rayner relating to Local Government Finance not later than three hours after the start of proceedings on the first such Motion or six hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion relating to Police Grant Report, whichever is the later;
proceedings on those Motions may continue, though opposed, after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
8. Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission
Up to 90 minutes (Standing Order No. 16(1))
Lucy Powell
That Ms Nusrat Ghani and Nick Smith be confirmed as members of the Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission under Schedule 3 to the Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Act 2019.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
Adjournment Debate
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Birth certification for bereaved parents: Caroline Voaden
Business Today: Westminster Hall
Order of Business
Up to two hours for the first part of the sitting and up to three hours for the second part (Standing Order No. 10(1))
9.30am
That this House has considered the value of apprenticeships and National Apprenticeships Week: Andrew Pakes [R]
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
11.00am
That this House has considered the potential merits of free-to-view access for the Six Nations Rugby Championship in 2026 and beyond: Charlie Dewhirst
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
That this House has considered the UK-US bilateral relationship: John Cooper
4.00pm
That this House has considered Government policy on children in care: John Whitby [R]
4.30pm
That this House has considered the accessibility of radiotherapy: Tim Farron
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
Attorney General
1.Serious Fraud Office (Contingencies Fund Advance)
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
2.National Cancer Plan Call for Evidence
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
Education Committee
Subject: Children's wellbeing and School Bill
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.00am |
Kate Anstey (Head of Education Policy at Child Poverty Action Group) |
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Dr Rebecca Montacute (Head of Research and Policy at Sutton Trust) |
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Lindsey MacDonald (Chief Executive at Magic Breakfast) |
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10.45am |
John Barneby (Chief Executive at Oasis Community Learning) |
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Sam Freedman (Senior Fellow at The Institute for Government) |
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Daniel Kebede (General Secretary at National Education Union) |
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11.30am |
Thomas Brooke (Joint interim Chief School Adjudicator at Office of the Schools Adjudicator) |
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Councillor Bev Craig (Leader, Manchester City Council and Vice Chair at Local Government Association) |
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Clare Canning (Head of Centre at Broadleaf Home Ed Co-operative) |
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Subject: Animal and plant health
Room 6
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.00am |
Helen Buckingham (Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner and regulatory consultant at OneResolution) |
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Lucy Manzano (Head of Port Health and Public Protection at Dover Port Health Authority) |
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David Smith (South East Regional Director at Border Force) |
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Subject: Electoral Policy and Reform
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.00am |
Peter Stanyon (Chief Executive at Association of Electoral Administrators) |
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Duncan Hames (Director of Policy and Programmes at Transparency International UK) |
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Lara Parizotto (Executive Director at Migrant Democracy Project) |
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Parth Patel (Associate Director for Democracy and Politics at Institute for Public Policy Research) |
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10.45am |
Vijay Rangarajan (Chief Executive at Electoral Commission) |
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John Pullinger (Chair at Electoral Commission) |
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Tom Hawthorn (Director of Policy and Research at Electoral Commission) |
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Laura Douglas (Head of Regulatory Support at Electoral Commission) |
Treasury Committee
Subject: Economic Statistics
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.00am |
Professor Sir Ian Diamond (National Statistician at Office for National Statistics) |
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Mary Gregory (Director of Population Statistics at Office for National Statistics) |
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Richard Heys (Deputy Chief Economist at Office for National Statistics) |
Administration Committee
Room 5
10.00am (private)
Defence Committee
Subject: The Armed Forces Covenant
Room 16
10.00am (private), 10.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.30am |
Mark Atkinson (Director General at The Royal British Legion) |
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Lieutenant General Sir Nick Pope KCB CBE (Chair at Cobseo) |
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11.30am |
Rebecca Lovell (Head of Policy at Naval Families Federation) |
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Collette Musgrave (Chief Executive at Army Families Federation) |
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Vanessa Plumley (Acting Director at RAF Families Federation) |
Foreign Affairs Committee
Subject: The UK’s sanctions strategy
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
1.30pm (private), 2.00pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.00pm |
Tom Keatinge (Director of the Centre for Financial Crime and Security at Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)) |
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Maya Lester KC (Senior Barrister at Brick Court Chambers) |
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Freya Page (Director of Global Outreach at Kharon) |
Culture, Media and Sport Committee and Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Subject: AI and copyright
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
1.45pm (private), 2.00pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.00pm |
Vinous Ali (Deputy Executive Director at Startup Coalition) |
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Sebastian Posth (Founder and Chief Executive at Liccium B.V.) |
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James Smith (Co-founder and Chief Executive at Human Native AI) |
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2.45pm |
Sajeeda Merali (Chief Executive at Professional Publishers Association) |
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Max Richter (composer, pianist and producer) |
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Matt Rogerson (Director of Global Public Policy and Platform Strategy at Financial Times) |
Business and Trade Committee
Subject: Rip-off Britain: Dynamic pricing and consumer protection
Room 8
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.15pm |
Allen Simpson (Deputy Chief Executive at UKHospitality) |
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Sue Davies (Head of Consumer Rights and Food Policy at Which?) |
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Anne Pardoe (Head of Policy at Citizens Advice) |
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Tom Greatrex (Chair at Football Supporters Association) |
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3.15pm |
Andrew Parsons (RVP, UK & Ireland & Managing Director, Ticketmaster) |
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3.50pm |
Justin Madders MP (Minster for Employment Rights, Competition and Markets at Department for Business and Trade) |
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George Lusty (Interim Executive Director for Consumer Protection and Markets at Competition and Markets Authority) |
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David Marshall (Deputy Director, Consumer Policy at Department for Business and Trade) |
Home Affairs Committee
Subject: The work of the Home Office
Room 15
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.30pm |
Sir Matthew Rycroft KCMG CBE (Permanent Secretary at Home Office) |
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Simon Ridley (Second Permanent Secretary at Home Office) |
Justice Committee
Subject: Rehabilitation and resettlement: ending the cycle of reoffending
Room 6
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.30pm |
Helen Berresford (Director of External Engagement at Nacro) |
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Nicola Drinkwater (Director of External Affairs and Campaigns at Women in Prison) |
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Anne Fox (Chief Executive Officer at Clinks) |
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Jess Mullen (Chief Executive Officer at Alliance for Youth Justice) |
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Pia Sinha (Chief Executive Officer at Prison Reform Trust) |
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Room 17
2.30pm (private)
International Development Committee
Subject: The UK Government’s work on achieving SDG2: Zero Hunger
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
2.30pm (private), 3.00pm (public)
Witnesses:
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3.00pm |
Rt Hon Anneliese Dodds MP (Minister for Development at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) |
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Jen Haugen (Deputy Director, Global Food Security, Agriculture and Land Department at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) |
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Chris Carter (Deputy Director, Head of Human Development Department at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) |
Finance Committee
Room 19
3.00pm (private)
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
Room 7
4.00pm (private)
Public Bill Committees
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 10
9.25am (public)
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 10
2.00pm (public)
Delegated Legislation Committees
Third Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Online Safety Act 2023 (Category 1, Category 2A and Category 2B Threshold Conditions) Regulations 2025
Room 11
9.25am (public)
Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Electricity Capacity (Amendment) Regulations 2025
Room 12
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 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)
Tuesday 4 to Monday 10 March (deadline Wednesday 26 February 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 11 to Monday 17 March (deadline Wednesday 5 March 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 11 and Wednesday 12 February (ballot closed)
The ballot for Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 February is closed and will take place today.
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 Affairs; Home Office; Justice; Northern Ireland; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
Applications for Estimates Day debates to the Backbench Business Committee
The Supplementary Estimates are expected to be laid before the House in February. There is expected to be one day of debates on the Supplementary Estimates in early March, which will be led by backbench Members. Application forms are now available on the Backbench Business Committee website and should be submitted to [email protected] by 2.30pm on Friday 21 February. Applicants will be invited to appear before the Committee after the February recess.
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 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: Water safety
Lee Pitcher
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the installation and maintenance of, and access to, safety equipment at reservoirs; to create an offence of damaging or destroying safety equipment near bodies of water; to make provision about the teaching of water safety in schools; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Police Grant Report
Secretary Yvette Cooper
That the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2025–26 (HC 621), which was laid before this House on 30 January, be approved.
Local Government Finance
Secretary Angela Rayner
That the Local Government Finance Report (England) 2025–26 (HC 623), which was laid before this House on 3 February, be approved.
Local Government Finance
Secretary Angela Rayner
That the Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2025–26
(HC 624), which was laid before this House on 3 February, be approved.
Adjournment Debate
Children’s social care in the North East: Mark Ferguson
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered the closure of high street services in rural areas: Jamie Stone
11.00am That this House has considered maternal mental health: Laura Kyrke-Smith
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered gambling harms: Alex Ballinger
4.00pm That this House has considered Government support for high street retailers: Mr Gregory Campbell
4.30pm That this House has considered tax transparency in the Overseas Territories: Joe Powell
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 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
Backbench Business
Government support for coalfield communities
Adam Jogee [R]
That this House has considered Government support for coalfield communities.
Financial education
Jerome Mayhew [R]
That this House has considered financial education.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Adjournment Debate
Government support for the manufacturing and engineering industry in Northern Ireland: Jim Shannon
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
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill: Second Reading
Adjournment Debate
Role of community and third sector organisations in increasing levels of employment: Paulette Hamilton
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: Nurse (Use of Title)
Dawn Butler
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the use of the title of nurse; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
If necessary, consideration of Lords Amendments
Arbitration Bill [Lords]: Committee and Remaining Stages
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
Manuela Perteghella
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.
Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
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
General Debate (subject to be announced)
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered HIV Testing Week: David Mundell [R]
3.00pm That this House has considered the prevention of cardiovascular disease: Jim Shannon [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 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.
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered maternity services: Jess Brown-Fuller
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
WEDNESDAY 26 FEBRUARY
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Sarah Coombes
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 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
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered rural crime: Ben Maguire
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 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
Afterwards
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Alistair Strathern
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 cultural heritage of market towns: Mr Bayo Alaba
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
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
Women’s State Pension Age (Ombudsman Report and Compensation Scheme) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Stephen Flynn
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
THURSDAY 13 MARCH
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered educational opportunities for young carers: Chris Vince
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)).
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
Pavement Parking Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Marsha De Cordova
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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.
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.
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.
Stephanie Peacock
That the draft Community Radio Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 10 December 2024, be approved.
Secretary Ed Miliband
That the draft Electricity Capacity (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 16 December 2024, be approved.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
15. 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.
16. Employment Rights Bill: Remaining Stages
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 one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which those proceedings start. 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 21 October 2024).
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
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.
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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
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.
Chris Bryant
That the draft Grants to the Churches Conservation Trust Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 28 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Andrew Gwynne
That the draft Food and Feed (Regulated Products) (Amendment, Revocation, Consequential and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 29 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Online Procedure Rules (Specified Proceedings) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 29 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
25. Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
26. Finance Bill: Remaining Stages
Not amended in Committee and as amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
James Murray
That the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Belarus) (Revocation) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 3 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
James Murray
That the draft Double Taxation Relief (Russian Federation) (Revocation) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 3 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.