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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10.30am |
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Ministerial Statements, including in: |
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Building the North Sea’s energy future (Minister of State for Industry) |
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No debate |
Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Bill: Second and Third Reading |
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Until 5.00pm |
Backbench Business |
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No debate |
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Until 5.30pm or for half an hour |
Westminster Hall
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1.30pm |
Financial sustainability and governance of English football |
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3.00pm |
Ambulance service response times |
Business Today: Chamber
9.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
1Paulette Hamilton (Birmingham Erdington)
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the emergency alert system. (903023)
2Ian Lavery (Blyth and Ashington)
What steps his Department is taking to help ensure the resilience of local government digital infrastructure against cyber attacks. (903024)
3Johanna Baxter (Paisley and Renfrewshire South)
What recent progress his Department has made on strengthening cyber security. (903025)
4Dave Robertson (Lichfield)
What steps he is taking to support SMEs in public procurement. (903026)
5Andrew Cooper (Mid Cheshire)
What recent progress he has made on establishing an infected blood compensation scheme. (903027)
6Andrew Ranger (Wrexham)
What steps he is taking to strengthen cooperation with the devolved Administrations. (903028)
7Sarah Owen (Luton North)
What steps he is taking to support SMEs in public procurement. (903029)
8Peter Prinsley (Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket)
What steps he is taking to improve relations with the European Union. (903030)
9Ms Julie Minns (Carlisle)
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the emergency alert system. (903031)
10Mark Sewards (Leeds South West and Morley)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to implement the Government's Plan for Change. (903032)
11Euan Stainbank (Falkirk)
What steps he is taking to support SMEs in public procurement. (903034)
12Jack Abbott (Ipswich)
What steps he is taking to support SMEs in public procurement. (903035)
13Debbie Abrahams (Oldham East and Saddleworth)
What steps he is taking to support small businesses in public procurement. (903038)
14Perran Moon (Camborne and Redruth)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to implement the Government's Plan for Change. (903039)
15Gregory Stafford (Farnham and Bordon)
Whether the Cabinet Secretary has issued guidance on Ministerial appointments. (903040)
16Kevin Bonavia (Stevenage)
What recent progress his Department has made on strengthening national resilience. (903041)
17Jess Asato (Lowestoft)
What steps he is taking to support SMEs in public procurement. (903043)
18Josh Fenton-Glynn (Calder Valley)
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of Government advertising through social media. (903044)
19Wera Hobhouse (Bath)
What steps he is taking to ensure the security of democratic processes from foreign interference. (903046)
20Jo Platt (Leigh and Atherton)
What steps he is taking to support SMEs in public procurement. (903047)
At 10.15am
Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
T1Sarah Dyke (Glastonbury and Somerton)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (903050)
T2Mr Andrew Mitchell (Sutton Coldfield) (903051)
T3Catherine Atkinson (Derby North) (903052)
T4Graeme Downie (Dunfermline and Dollar) (903053)
T5Patrick Hurley (Southport) (903054)
T6Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (903055)
T7Lincoln Jopp (Spelthorne) (903056)
T8Tom Rutland (East Worthing and Shoreham) (903057)
Urgent Questions and Statements
10.30am
Business Question to the Leader of the House
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Building the North Sea’s energy future (Minister of State for Industry)
1. Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Bill: Second and Third Reading
No debate (Standing Order No. 56)
Notes:
The Questions for Second and Third Reading of the Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Bill must be put without debate.
This Bill is expected to be certified as a Money Bill.
Until 5.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
Dawn Butler
That this House has considered International Women’s Day.
Lloyd Hatton
That this House recognises that loopholes in regulation allow for opaque funding of political parties; expresses concern over the prevalence of substantial financial contributions from corrupt individuals and foreign governments, which render political parties susceptible to manipulation and undue influence; acknowledges the risk these opaque funds pose to national security and the health of democracy; further recognises the need to strengthen the powers and independence of regulators to help the regulation of political donations; and calls on the Government to tighten the law on permissible donations to make clear that political parties cannot accept money from impermissible sources or from companies that have not made enough money in the UK to fund the amount of their donation or loan.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Presentation of Public Petitions
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
East Park Energy solar farm: Ben Obese-Jecty
Adjournment Debate
Until 5.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Geothermal energy: Dr Kieran Mullan
Business Today: Westminster Hall
Order of Business
Up to three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1))
1.30pm
That this House has considered the financial sustainability and governance of English football: Yuan Yang [R]
3.00pm
That this House has considered ambulance service response times: Sarah Dyke
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 Health and Social Care
1.COVID-19 vaccination – spring 2025
2.Contingencies fund advance
3.Plasma for Medicines programme
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
4.Local Government Best Value
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: The cost of the tax system
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.00am |
Sir Jim Harra KCB (First Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive at HMRC) |
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Justin Holliday (Chief Finance Officer at HMRC) |
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Lucy Pink (Director HMRC strategies at HMRC) |
Public Bill Committees
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 9
11.30am (public)
Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 14
11.30am (public)
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 9
2.00pm (public)
Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 14
2.00pm (public)
Committee Reports Published Today
Housing, Communities and Local Government
2nd Special Report: Disabled People in the Housing Sector: Government Response HC 761
Time of publication: 09.00am
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs
1st Special Report: Transforming the UK’s Evidence Base: Government, UKSA, ONS and OSR responses HC 757
Time of publication: 11.00am
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 Monday 17 March (ballot closed)
The ballot for Tuesday 11 to Monday 17 March is closed and will take place today.
Tuesday 18 to Monday 24 March (deadline Wednesday 12 March 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 25 to Monday 31 March (deadline Wednesday 19 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 18 and Wednesday 19 March (deadline Monday 10 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business and Trade; Defence; Education; Health and Social Care; Justice; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Transport; Treasury; Wales
Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 March (deadline Monday 17 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Cabinet Office; Culture, Media and Sport; Energy Security and Net Zero; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Home Office; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Northern Ireland; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 April (deadline Monday 24 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business and Trade; Defence; Education; Health and Social Care; Justice; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Transport; Treasury; Wales
Further Information
MPS’ GUIDE TO PROCEDURE
The MPs’ Guide to Procedure is available on the Parliamentary website and also in hard copy from the Vote Office
Business of the Day
Documents and reports relating to the business being held in the Chamber are available on the Commons Business Briefings webpage: www.parliament.uk/business/publications/research/commons-business-briefings/
Written Statements
Text of today’s Written Statements: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/
Select Committees
Select Committees Webpage: https://committees.parliament.uk/
Standing Orders Relating to Public Business
Text of Standing Orders relating to public business: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cmstords/so_829_05072024/so-2024i.pdf
Chamber Engagement
Information about engaging the public with debates is available on the parliamentary website: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/have-your-say-on-laws/chamber-engagement/.
All business papers are available via the HousePapers app on mobile devices
Order Paper: Future Business
A. Calendar of Business
Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.
Government items of business in this section have nominally been set down for today, but are expected to be taken on the dates stated.
B. Remaining Orders and Notices
Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has been nominally set down for today but is not expected to be taken today.
A. Calendar of Business
Friday 7 March
Chamber
Protection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Josh MacAlister
Notes:
If proceedings on this Bill end before 2.30pm, the second Bill and, possibly, subsequent Bills may be debated in the time remaining. After 2.30pm, only Bills which are unopposed may make further progress.
Space Industry (Indemnities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Grady
Military Action Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Foord
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Green Spaces Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Voaden
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Heritage Public Houses Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mike Wood
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
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
Quantitative Easing (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rupert Lowe
Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
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
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
Adjournment Debate
Rebuilding of Wickford station: Mr Mark Francois
Monday 10 MARCH
Chamber
Questions
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
Crime and Policing Bill: Second Reading
Relevant Documents:
Fourth Report of the Women and Equalities Committee, Tackling non-consensual intimate image abuse, HC 336
Correspondence from the Minister of State for Policing, Fire and Crime Prevention to the Home Affairs Committee, on the Crime and Policing Bill, reported to the House on 27 February 2025
Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)
Jessica Morden
That Ms Julie Minns and Gordon McKee be discharged from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments and Andrew Pakes and Gareth Snell be added.
Adjournment Debate
Closure of Owens in Hastings and Town Deal funding: Helena Dollimore
Westminster Hall
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 700824 relating to suspending legal and illegal migration: Dave Robertson, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
TUESDAY 11 MARCH
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Financial education
Mr Peter Bedford
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about financial education; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Employment Rights Bill: Remaining Stages (Day 1)
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
King's Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Relevant Documents:
Second Report of the Women and Equalities Committee, Equality at work: Miscarriage and bereavement leave, HC 335
Employment Rights Bill: Programme (No. 2)
Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
That the Order of 21 October 2024 (Employment Rights Bill: Programme) be varied as follows:
1. Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Order shall be omitted.
2. Proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading shall be taken in two days in accordance with the following provisions of this Order.
3. Proceedings on Consideration—
(a) shall be taken on each of those days in the order shown in the first column of the following Table, and
(b) shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the times specified in the second column of the Table.
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Time for conclusion of proceedings |
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First day |
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New Clauses and new Schedules relating to the subject matter of, and amendments to, Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. |
Six hours after the commencement of proceedings on the motion for this Order. |
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Second day |
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New Clauses and new Schedules relating to the subject matter of, and amendments to, Part 4, Part 5 and Part 6; remaining new Clauses and new Schedules; remaining proceedings on Consideration. |
Five hours after the commencement of proceedings on Consideration on the second day. |
4. Proceedings on Third Reading shall be taken on the second day and shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion six hours after the commencement of proceedings on Consideration on the second day.
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered the governance of English rugby union: Perran Moon
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
11.00am That this House has considered the effectiveness of the Nolan Principles in local government: Alberto Costa
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered anti-social behaviour in the East of England: Alice Macdonald
4.00pm That this House has considered gender critical beliefs and the Equality Act 2010: Rosie Duffield
4.30pm That this House has considered the potential merits of an international fund for Israeli-Palestinian peace: Steve Yemm
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 MARCH
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme (report)
Liam Conlon
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the potential merits of disregarding payments received under the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme operated by the government of Ireland for the purposes of taxation, means-tested social security payments and social care capital limits; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Employment Rights Bill: Remaining Stages (Day 2)
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
King's Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Relevant Documents:
Second Report of the Women and Equalities Committee, Equality at work: Miscarriage and bereavement leave, HC 335
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered the potential merits of the use of stop and search: Saqib Bhatti
11.00am That this House has considered Government support for community theatre: Lisa Smart
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the role of water companies in new housing development planning: Helen Morgan
4.00pm That this House has considered Government support for human rights and peace in Kashmir: Tahir Ali
4.30pm That this House has considered the Climate Change Committee report on the Seventh Carbon Budget: Nick Timothy
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 MARCH
Chamber
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Business to be determined by the Backbench Business Committee
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:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
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.
Treatment of Terminal Illness Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Siobhain McDonagh
Monday 17 MARCH
Chamber
Questions
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Westminster Hall
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 700765 relating to compensation for women affected by state pension changes: Dr Roz Savage, 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 18 March
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Rachel Taylor
That leave be given to bring in a Bill under SO No. 23 [details to be provided].
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Wednesday 19 March
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
Mr Alistair Carmichael
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 20 March
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
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered British Sign Language Week: Jen Craft
3.00pm That this House has considered Government support for the tourism industry: Blake Stephenson
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 March
Chamber
Questions
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
Westminster Hall
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 700005 relating to the UK joining the European Union: Paul Davies, 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 March
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
Luke Murphy
That leave be given to bring in a Bill under SO No. 23 [details to be provided].
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Wednesday 26 March
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
Anna Gelderd
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 March
Chamber
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered the prevention of drugs deaths: Jim Shannon
3.00pm That this House has considered the first anniversary of the Hughes report on valproate and pelvic mesh: Mrs Sharon Hodgson
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
FRIDAY 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.
Nurse (Use of Title) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dawn Butler
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.
Monday 31 March
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 707189 relating to the rules for political donations: Irene Campbell, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
Tuesday 1 April
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
Wednesday 2 April
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Thursday 3 April
Chamber
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
10.00am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
10.10am Questions to the Church Commissioners, House of Commons Commission, Restoration and Renewal Client Board and Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission
Monday 7 April
Chamber
Questions
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
Tuesday 8 April
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
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
Ceramics (Country of Origin Marking) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gareth Snell
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 16 MAY
Chamber
Animal Welfare (Responsibility for Dog on Dog Attacks) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Luke Evans
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Emma Foody
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Oliver Ryan
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Bailiffs (Warrants of Possession) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Football (Gender Inequality) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: James MacCleary
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.
Political Donations Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Manuela Perteghella
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Firearms (3D Printing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Preet Kaur Gill
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Body Ethnicity Data (Inclusion of Jewish and Sikh Categories) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Preet Kaur Gill
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Registration of Death (Religion) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Preet Kaur Gill
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.
Housing Estates Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alistair Strathern
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Vehicle Registration Offences (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Coombes
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Dentists (Indemnity Arrangements) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Vince
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.
Women, Peace and Security Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Champion
Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Champion
Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alberto Costa
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.
River Wye (Cleaning) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jesse Norman
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.
Off-road Bikes (Police Powers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Luke Akehurst
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Consular Assistance (Journalists) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Blair McDougall
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.
Nature-based Solutions (Water and Flooding) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Adrian Ramsay
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.
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.
Chris Bryant
That the draft Grants to the Churches Conservation Trust Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 28 January, be approved.
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Online Procedure Rules (Specified Proceedings) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 29 January, be approved.
4. Tobacco and Vapes 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).
The Northern Ireland Assembly has approved a Legislative Consent Resolution relating to this Bill. Copies of the Resolution are available in the Vote Office (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
5. 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.
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.
7. Senior Courts of England and Wales
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Civil Proceedings and Magistrates’ Courts Fees (Amendment) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 6 February, be approved.
8. Financial Assistance to Industry
Secretary Peter Kyle
That this House authorises the Secretary of State to undertake to pay, and to pay by way of financial assistance under section 8 of the Industrial Development Act 1982, a grant or grants exceeding £30 million and up to a total of £129 million to BioNTech UK Limited to support their planned expansion of Research and Development and Artificial Intelligence activities in the UK over the next 10 years.
9. Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Secretary Ian Murray
That the draft Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 11 February, be approved.
Chris Bryant
That the draft Electronic Communications (Networks and Services) (Designated Vendor Directions) (Penalties) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 11 February, be approved.
12. Children’s Wellbeing and Schools 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).
Nick Thomas-Symonds
That the draft Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations 2025, which was laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.
Matthew Pennycook
That the draft Town and Country Planning (Fees and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 13 February, be approved.
Secretary Steve Reed
That the draft Agriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 13 February, be approved.
Janet Daby
That the draft Cornwall Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.
Janet Daby
That the draft East Midlands Combined County Authority (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.
Janet Daby
That the draft York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2025, which were laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.
19. Great British Energy Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
Notes:
The Senedd, Scottish Parliament, and Northern Ireland Assembly have approved Legislative Consent Resolutions relating to this Bill. Copies of the Resolutions are available in the Vote Office (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Secretary Steve Reed
That the draft Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 25 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
21. Community Infrastructure Levy
Matthew Pennycook
That the draft Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment etc.) (England) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 25 February, be approved.
Secretary Heidi Alexander
That the draft Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 25 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
23. Medicines and Medical Devices
Ashley Dalton
That the draft Medical Devices (Amendment) (Great Britain) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 3 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Ed Miliband
That the draft Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 4 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
25. National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments