Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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9.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
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10.10am |
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10.30am |
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Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) |
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Ministerial Statements, including on: |
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UK-EU relations (Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office) |
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Until 5.00pm |
Backbench Business General Debate: Government support for coalfield communities |
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Until 5.30pm or for half an hour |
Westminster Hall
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1.30pm |
Open access operators for rail services |
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3.00pm |
Debt cancellation for low-income countries |
Business Today: Chamber
9.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
1Andrew George (St Ives)
What steps he is taking to promote biodiversity recovery. (902591)
2Darren Paffey (Southampton Itchen)
What steps he is taking to increase the accountability of water company executives for service failures. (902593)
3Tom Gordon (Harrogate and Knaresborough)
What steps he is taking to help reduce sewage in rivers. (902594)
4Zöe Franklin (Guildford)
What steps his Department is taking to support flood preparedness projects. (902595)
5Ellie Chowns (North Herefordshire)
What steps he is taking to help improve the health of rivers. (902597)
6Mr Peter Bedford (Mid Leicestershire)
Whether he plans to regulate the breeding of cats. (902598)
7Edward Morello (West Dorset)
What steps his Department is taking to help support growth in the agriculture sector. (902599)
8Mr Joshua Reynolds (Maidenhead)
What steps he is taking to support flood preparedness projects. (902600)
9David Reed (Exmouth and Exeter East)
What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on business confidence among farmers. (902601)
10Alistair Strathern (Hitchin)
What steps he is taking to improve the regulation of metal recycling businesses. (902602)
11Bill Esterson (Sefton Central)
What steps he is taking to encourage public bodies to purchase British produce. (902603)
12Sonia Kumar (Dudley)
What steps he is taking to encourage public bodies to purchase British produce. (902604)
13Nick Timothy (West Suffolk)
If he will take steps to designate thoroughbred horses as high health animals, in the context of the Border Target Operating Model. (902605)
14Charlie Maynard (Witney)
What recent discussions he has had with Ofwat on trends in the level of water bills. (902606)
At 10.00am
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
T1Darren Paffey (Southampton Itchen)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (902607)
T2Lorraine Beavers (Blackpool North and Fleetwood) (902608)
T3Harpreet Uppal (Huddersfield) (902610)
T4Munira Wilson (Twickenham) (902611)
T5Perran Moon (Camborne and Redruth) (902612)
T6Lee Barron (Corby and East Northamptonshire) (902613)
T7Jacob Collier (Burton and Uttoxeter) (902614)
At 10.10am
Oral Questions to the Solicitor General
1Douglas McAllister (West Dunbartonshire)
What steps she is taking to ensure adequate numbers of Crown Prosecution Service prosecutors. (902630)
2Maya Ellis (Ribble Valley)
What steps she is taking to help increase prosecution rates for cases involving violence against women and girls. (902631)
3Gregor Poynton (Livingston)
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the Serious Fraud Office’s progress on tackling economic crime. (902632)
4Jack Rankin (Windsor)
What steps she is taking to increase transparency in the Attorney General's Office. (902633)
5John Lamont (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
Whether she has had meetings with her counterparts in the devolved Administrations since taking office. (902634)
6Mr Richard Holden (Basildon and Billericay)
What steps she is taking to manage conflicts of interest in the Attorney General’s Office. (902635)
7Sarah Coombes (West Bromwich)
What assessment she has made of the potential merits of the use of technology to improve efficiency in the criminal justice system. (902636)
8Dave Robertson (Lichfield)
What steps she is taking to help ensure increased prosecution rates for rural crime. (902638)
9Tom Gordon (Harrogate and Knaresborough)
What steps she is taking to help ensure the effective prosecution of people who commit hate crime. (902639)
10Patrick Spencer (Central Suffolk and North Ipswich)
What steps she is taking to manage conflicts of interest in the Attorney General’s Office. (902640)
11Leigh Ingham (Stafford)
What steps she is taking to help increase prosecution rates for cases involving violence against women and girls. (902641)
Urgent Questions and Statements
10.30am
Urgent Question:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make a statement on the situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (Andy McDonald)
Business Question to the Leader of the House
Ministerial Statements, including on:
UK-EU relations (Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office)
Business of the Day
Until 5.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
Government support for coalfield communities
Adam Jogee [R]
That this House has considered Government support for coalfield communities.
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
Until 5.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Government support for the manufacturing and engineering industry in Northern Ireland: Jim Shannon
Business Today: Westminster Hall
Order of Business
Up to three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1))
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)).
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Secretary of State for Defence
1.Armed Forces Recruitment
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
2.Consenting and Regulation of Nuclear Energy
3.Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects
Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
4.Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme allocations, 2024-25
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
5.Improving the quality of social housing and strengthening tenant voice
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
Public Accounts Committee
Subject: Energy Bills Support
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.00am |
Jeremy Pocklington CB (Permanent Secretary at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) |
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Jonathan Mills (Director General, Energy Market and Supply at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) |
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Ben Golding (Director, Clean Power 2030 Unit at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) |
Public Bill Committees
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 10
11.30am (public)
Crown Estate Bill [HL]
To consider the Bill
Room 9
11.30am (public)
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 10
2.00pm (public)
Crown Estate Bill [HL]
Further to consider the Bill
Room 9
2.00pm (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 (ballot closed)
The ballot for Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 February is closed and will take place today.
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 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 on Tuesday 25 February at 4.15pm.
Further Information
MPS’ GUIDE TO PROCEDURE
The MPs’ Guide to Procedure is available on the Parliamentary website and also in hard copy from the Vote Office
Business of the Day
Documents and reports relating to the business being held in the Chamber are available on the Commons Business Briefings webpage: www.parliament.uk/business/publications/research/commons-business-briefings/
Written Statements
Text of today’s Written Statements: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/
Select Committees
Select Committees Webpage: https://committees.parliament.uk/
Standing Orders Relating to Public Business
Text of Standing Orders relating to public business: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cmstords/so_829_05072024/so-2024i.pdf
Chamber Engagement
Information about engaging the public with debates is available on the parliamentary website: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/have-your-say-on-laws/chamber-engagement/.
All business papers are available via the HousePapers app on mobile devices
Order Paper: Future Business
A. Calendar of Business
Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.
Government items of business in this section have nominally been set down for today, but are expected to be taken on the dates stated.
B. Remaining Orders and Notices
Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has been nominally set down for today but is not expected to be taken today.
A. Calendar of Business
MONDAY 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
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill: Money
Member in Charge: James Murray
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:
(1) any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by a Minister of the Crown, a person holding office under His Majesty or by a government department; and
(2) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under or by virtue of any other Act out of money so provided.
Notes:
King’s Recommendation signified.
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.
11.00am That this House has considered the regulation of the bailiff sector: Mr Luke Charters
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered Government advice on risks of carbon monoxide poisoning when travelling: Dr Al Pinkerton
4.00pm That this House has considered universal and targeted youth provision: Harpreet Uppal
4.30pm That this House has considered the impact of planned changes to employer National Insurance contributions on police forces: Esther McVey
Notes:
The debate at 4.30pm will last for up to an hour.
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3))
WEDNESDAY 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: Political Donations
Manuela Perteghella
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about a cap on political donations; to make provision for a review to recommend the level at which such a cap should be set and to consider the impact of such a cap; to make provision about political donations made by foreign nationals through companies; and for connected purposes.
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
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered fuel poverty in England: Jon Trickett
11.00am That this House has considered knife crime in London: Luke Taylor
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered Government support for pensioners: Blake Stephenson
4.00pm That this House has considered Government support for the Scotch whisky industry: Graham Leadbitter
4.30pm That this House has considered the International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Brian Leishman
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 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 : River Wye (Cleaning)
Jesse Norman
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish and implement a plan for cleaning and improving the water quality of the River Wye; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered 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
Afterwards
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Chris Vince
That leave be given to bring in a Bill under SO No. 23 [details to be provided].
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
THURSDAY 6 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
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.
Statutory Adoption Pay (Report on Extension to the Self-Employed) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Lisa Smart
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
Road Traffic (Unlicensed Drivers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Will Stone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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.
Water Safety Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Lee Pitcher
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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
Breast Cancer Screening (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wera Hobhouse
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 25 JULY
The House is not currently expected to be sitting on this day.
Chamber
Youth Mobility Scheme (EU Countries) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: James MacCleary
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
B. Remaining Orders and Notices
Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has therefore been set down formally to be taken in the Chamber today but is not expected to be taken today.
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 Energy Bill Relief Scheme and Energy Bills Discount Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2024, 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
Secretary Yvette Cooper
That the draft Immigration (Biometric Information etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 21 January, be approved.
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.
23. Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
24. 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 Select 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 Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
27. Terms and Conditions of Employment
Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
That the draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 4 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Janet Daby
That the draft Industrial Training Levy (Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 5 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.