Contents
Chamber business
The House met at 2.30 pm.
Prayers
1Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
2Urgent Question: Rosebank and Jackdaw oil fields (Michael Shanks)
3Statement: Short-term support for large-scale biomass generation (Michael Shanks)
4Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill: Second Reading
Motion made and Question proposed, That the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill be now read a second time.
Amendment proposed, to leave out from ‘That’ to the end of the Question and add ‘this House, while welcoming measures to create new immigration criminal offences, declines to give a Second Reading to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill, because an effective removals and deterrence arrangement is fundamental to stopping illegal immigration, but the Bill abolishes laws passed under the previous Government to ensure removals, and abolishes laws passed under the previous Government to ensure a deterrent by restoring illegal migrants’ ability to claim indefinite leave to remain and British citizenship; and because the Bill contains no proposals to limit legal migration, nor limit the eligibility criteria for settlement and citizenship, which means that the Bill will lead to increased illegal and legal immigration.’.—(Chris Philp.)
The Deputy Speaker announced a time limit on backbench speeches (Standing Order No. 47(1)).
Question put, That the Amendment be made.
The House divided.
Division No. 97
Ayes: 115 (Tellers: Paul Holmes, Harriet Cross)
Noes: 354 (Tellers: Keir Mather, Martin McCluskey)
Question negatived.
Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 62(2)), That the Bill be now read a second time.
The House divided.
Division No. 98
Ayes: 333 (Tellers: Keir Mather, Martin McCluskey)
Noes: 109 (Tellers: James McMurdock, Lee Anderson)
Question agreed to and Bill read a second time.
5Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill: Programme
Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill:
Committal
(1) The Bill shall be committed to a Public Bill Committee.
Proceedings in Public Bill Committee
(2) Proceedings in the Public Bill Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion on Thursday 20 March 2025.
(3) The Public Bill Committee shall have leave to sit twice on the first day on which it meets.
Proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading
(4) Proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which those proceedings are commenced.
(5) Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day.
(6) Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading.
Other proceedings
(7) Any other proceedings on the Bill may be programmed.—(Keir Mather.)
Question agreed to.
6Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill: Money
King’s Recommendation signified.
Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)), 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.—(Keir Mather.)
Question agreed to.
7Statutory Instruments: Motions for Approval
(1) Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), That the draft Community Radio Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 10 December 2024, be approved.—(Keir Mather.)
Question agreed to.
(2) Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), That the draft Procurement Act 2023 (Consequential and Other Amendments) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 12 December 2024, be approved.—(Keir Mather.)
Question agreed to.
Subject: Role of community and third sector organisations in increasing levels of employment (Paulette Hamilton)
Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Keir Mather.)
Adjourned at 10.55 pm until tomorrow.
Other Proceedings
Lords Messages
9Non-Consensual Sexually Explicit Images and Videos (Offences) Bill [Lords]
The Lords have passed a Bill to create offences relating to the taking of a non-consensual sexually explicit photograph or film; and the creation of, or solicitation to create, a non-consensual digitally produced sexually explicit photograph or film; and for connected purposes, to which they desire the agreement of the Commons.
10Public Authority Algorithmic and Automated Decision-Making Systems Bill [Lords]
The Lords have passed a Bill to regulate the use of automated and algorithmic tools in decision-making processes in the public sector; to require public authorities to complete an impact assessment of automated and algorithmic decision-making systems; to ensure the adoption of transparency standards for such systems; and for connected purposes, to which they desire the agreement of the Commons.
Changes to Notices Given
11Consular Assistance (Journalists) Bill
Order for Second Reading on Friday 7 March, read and discharged.
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 11 July.
General Committees: Reports
12First Delegated Legislation Committee
Carolyn Harris (Chair) reported the draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025.
13Second Delegated Legislation Committee
Sir Desmond Swayne (Chair) reported the draft Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2025.
General Committees: Appointments
The Speaker appoints the Chair of General Committees and members of Programming Sub-Committees, and allocates Statutory Instruments to Delegated Legislation Committees.
The Committee of Selection nominates Members to serve on General Committees (and certain Members to serve on Grand Committees).
14Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords] (Programming Sub-Committee)
Members: Phil Brickell, Chris Coghlan, Ben Obese-Jecty, Emma Reynolds, Dan Tomlinson, Christian Wakeford and Imogen Walker
15First Delegated Legislation Committee (draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025)
Members: Maureen Burke discharged and Martin Rhodes nominated in substitution.
16Second Delegated Legislation Committee (draft Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2025)
Members: Ashley Dalton, Andrew Gwynne and Jonathan Hinder discharged and Dr Zubir Ahmed, Maya Ellis and Karin Smyth nominated in substitution.
17Third Delegated Legislation Committee (draft Energy Bill Relief Scheme and Energy Bills Discount Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2024)
Members: Joy Morrissey and Andrew Pakes discharged and Ms Polly Billington and Katie Lam nominated in substitution.
18Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee (draft Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 and draft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2025)
Members: Jen Craft discharged and Dr Beccy Cooper nominated in substitution.
Select Committees: Reports
19Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Correspondence with Ofgem relating to back-billing: Written evidence, to be published (Bill Esterson).
(1) The future of the BBC World Service: Written evidence, to be published (HC 384);
(2) The situation in Syria: Written evidence, to be published (HC 668)
(Dan Carden).
The work of the Prime Minister: Written evidence, to be published (HC 530) (Dame Meg Hillier).
22Public Accounts (Committee of)
(1) HS2: Update following Northern leg cancellation: Tenth Report, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Report (HC 357);
(2) DCMS management of COVID-19 loans: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 364);
(3) NAO Main Estimate 2025–26: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 552);
(4) Correspondence from the Chief Executive at National Savings and Investments relating to the business transportation programme progress update: Written evidence, to be published;
(5) Correspondence from the Clerk of the House and Clerk of the Parliaments relating to the Restoration and Renewal annual update: Written evidence, to be published;
(6) Correspondence from the Minister of State for Europe, North America and UK Overseas Territories relating to the meeting with the Ukrainian delegation working on anti-corruption: Written evidence, to be published;
(7) Correspondence relating to the Committee’s previous Reports: Written evidence, to be published;
(8) Public charge points for electric vehicles: Written evidence, to be published (HC 512);
(9) Tackling violence against women and girls: Written evidence, to be published (HC 644)
(Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown).
Correspondence relating to the impact of IT failures: Written evidence, to be published (Dame Meg Hillier).
Sir Lindsay Hoyle
Speaker
Westminster Hall
The sitting began at 4.30 pm.
Debate on an e-petition (Standing Orders No. 10(1)(a) and No. 145A(7))
1Inheritance Tax relief for working farms
Motion made and Question proposed, That this House has considered e-petition 700138 relating to Inheritance Tax relief for working farms.—(Ben Goldsborough.)
The Chair announced a time limit on backbench speeches (under the authority of the Chairman of Ways and Means and Standing Order No. 47(1)).
Question put.
The Chair’s opinion as to the decision of the Question was challenged.
Question not decided (Standing Order No. 10(13)).
Sitting adjourned without Question put (Standing Order No. 10(14)).
Adjourned at 7.29 pm until tomorrow.
Ms Nusrat Ghani
Chairman of Ways and Means
Papers Laid
Papers presented and delivered to the Votes and Proceedings Office on Friday 7 February under Standing Orders No. 158 and No. 159
Papers subject to Negative Resolution
Excise Duties (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SI, 2025, No. 127), dated 5 February 2025 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (James Murray)
Papers presented or laid upon the Table on Monday 10 February
Papers subject to Negative Resolution
Early Years Foundation Stage (Welfare Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SI, 2025, No. 132), dated 6 February 2025 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum and an Impact Assessment (by Command) (Stephen Morgan)
Communications (Television Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SI, 2025, No. 133), dated 6 February 2025 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Stephanie Peacock)
RTM Companies (Model Articles) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SI, 2025, No. 130), dated 6 February 2025 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Matthew Pennycook)
Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SI, 2025, No. 138), dated 10 February 2025 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Heidi Alexander)
Other papers
6Budget Responsibility and National Audit
External Review of the Office for Budget Responsibility (by Act) (James Murray)
Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General on Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: Realising the benefits of St Helena Airport: A progress update (by Act), to be printed (HC 676) (Clerk of the House)
Report and Accounts of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Armouries for 2023–24, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act), to be printed (HC 692) (Chris Bryant)
9Reinsurance (Acts of Terrorism)
Retrocession Agreement between Pool Reinsurance Company Limited and the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury (by Act) (Emma Reynolds)
Treasure Act Report for 2022 (by Act) (Chris Bryant)
SPEAKER'S CERTIFICATE
VOTING BY PROXY (STANDING ORDER NO. 39A)
(Variations to existing arrangements appear in bold.)
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Member |
From |
To |
Proxy |
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Shivani Raja |
21 January |
14 March |
Mr Gagan Mohindra |
CORRECTION
Thursday 6 February 2025
Item 7 (Other proceedings) should have read:
Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]
The Lords have passed a Bill to make provision about access to customer data and business data; to make provision about services consisting of the use of information to ascertain and verify facts about individuals; to make provision about the recording and sharing, and keeping of registers, of information relating to apparatus in streets; to make provision about the keeping and maintenance of registers of births and deaths; to make provision for the regulation of the processing of information relating to identified or identifiable living individuals; to make provision about privacy and electronic communications; to establish the Information Commission; to make provision about information standards for health and social care; to make provision about the grant of smart meter communication licences; to make provision about the disclosure of information to improve public service delivery; to make provision about the retention of information by providers of internet services in connection with investigations into child deaths; to make provision about providing information for purposes related to the carrying out of independent research into online safety matters; to make provision about the retention of biometric data; to make provision about services for the provision of electronic signatures, electronic seals and other trust services; to make provision about the creation and solicitation of purported intimate images; and for connected purposes, to which they desire the agreement of the Commons.