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Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business

Summary Agenda: Chamber

Westminster Hall

Business Today: Chamber

9.30am Prayers

Followed by

Questions

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade

1Jamie Stone (Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support businesses in rural areas. (903158)

2Shaun Davies (Telford)
What steps he is taking to support manufacturing in the West Midlands. (903159)

3Callum Anderson (Buckingham and Bletchley)
What steps his Department is taking to improve the regulatory environment. (903160)

4Dr Rupa Huq (Ealing Central and Acton)
What steps he is taking to support high street businesses. (903161)

5Kenneth Stevenson (Airdrie and Shotts)
What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage on families in Airdrie and Shotts constituency. (903162)

6Luke Akehurst (North Durham)
What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage on families. (903165)

7Tony Vaughan (Folkestone and Hythe)
What steps his Department is taking to help micro-businesses comply with general product safety regulations. (903166)

8Katie Lam (Weald of Kent)
If he will take steps to reduce employment regulation for businesses. (903167)

9Josh Newbury (Cannock Chase)
What steps his Department is taking to support trade union recognition in the workplace. (903169) [R]

10Sir Edward Leigh (Gainsborough)
What steps he is taking to support the hospitality industry. (903170)

11David Davis (Goole and Pocklington)
What steps he is taking to ensure that compensation is paid to people impacted by the Post Office Horizon scandal in a timely manner. (903171)

12Alex Baker (Aldershot)
What steps his Department is taking to support small businesses. (903172)

13Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland)
What recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to employer National Insurance contributions on small and medium-sized enterprises. (903174)

14Dr Allison Gardner (Stoke-on-Trent South)
What steps his Department is taking to support small businesses. (903175)

15David Reed (Exmouth and Exeter East)
What steps he is taking to support the hospitality industry. (903179)

16Bradley Thomas (Bromsgrove)
What steps he is taking to support high street businesses. (903180)

17Cameron Thomas (Tewkesbury)
What recent discussions he has had with his counterpart in Ukraine on economic growth. (903181)

18Frank McNally (Coatbridge and Bellshill)
What steps he is taking to help increase levels of international investment in Scotland. (903182)

At 10.15am

Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade

T1Joy Morrissey (Beaconsfield)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (903183)

T2Steve Race (Exeter) (903184)

T3Mike Wood (Kingswinford and South Staffordshire) (903185)

T4Jo Platt (Leigh and Atherton) (903186)

T5Chris Law (Dundee Central) (903187)

T6Chris Bloore (Redditch) (903188)

T7Jenny Riddell-Carpenter (Suffolk Coastal) (903189)

T8Amanda Hack (North West Leicestershire) (903190)

T9Seamus Logan (Aberdeenshire North and Moray East) (903192)

Urgent Questions and Statements

10.30am

Business Question to the Leader of the House

Ministerial Statements, including on:

NHS England (Secretary of State for Health and Social Care)

The 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan (Minister for Sport, Media, Civil Society and Youth)

Business of the Day

1. Backbench Business

Until 5.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))

Future of farming

Mr Alistair Carmichael [R]

That this House has considered the future of farming.

Relevant Documents:

Oral evidence taken before the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee on 14 January 2025 and 11 December 2024, on The future of farming, HC 527

Correspondence between the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee and the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, on inheritance tax relief reforms contained within the Autumn Budget, reported to the House on 11 February and 28 January 2025

Correspondence between the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, on strategy and vision for farming, reported to the House on 11 February and 21 January 2025

Mental health support in educational settings

Chris Bloore

That this House has considered mental health support in educational settings.

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))

Contribution of Muslims to communities: Dr Zubir Ahmed

Business Today: Westminster Hall

Order of Business

Up to three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1))

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)).

Written Statements

Statements to be Made Today

Secretary of State for Business and Trade

1.Board of Trade

The Chancellor of the Exchequer

2.Tax exemption for Horizon Shortfall Scheme appeals process

Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

3.The 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan

Secretary of State for the Home Department

4.Government response to Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation report

Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government

5.Post Activation Review of the Flood Recovery Framework

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: DHSC Annual Report and Accounts 2023-24

The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)

Witnesses:

10.00am

Professor Sir Chris Whitty (Acting Permanent Secretary and Chief Medical Officer at Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC))

Andy Brittain (Director General, Finance at Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC))

Professor Dame Jenny Harries (Chief Executive at UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA))

Julian Kelly (Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Executive at NHS England)

Joint Committees

Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission

Chairman of Ways and Means Study
2.30pm (private)

Public Bill Committees

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

Further to consider the Bill

Room 9
11.30am (public)

Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [HL]

To consider the Bill

Room 12
11.30am (public)

Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill

Further to consider the Bill

Room 11
11.30am (public)

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

Further to consider the Bill

Room 9
2.00pm (public)

Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [HL]

Further to consider the Bill

Room 12
2.00pm (public)

Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill

Further to consider the Bill

Room 11
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 18 to Monday 24 March (ballot closed)

The ballot for Tuesday 18 to Monday 24 March is closed and will take place today.

Tuesday 25 to Monday 31 March (deadline Wednesday 19 March 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

Tuesday 1 to Tuesday 8 April (deadline Wednesday 26 March 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

Tuesday 22 to Monday 28 April (deadline Wednesday 2 April 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 days 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 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

Tuesday 8 April (deadline Monday 31 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; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Health and Social Care; Home Office; Justice; Northern Ireland; Scotland; Women and Equalities

Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 April (deadline Monday 7 April 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Business and Trade; Defence; Education; Energy Security and Net Zero; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Science, Innovation and Technology; Transport; Treasury; Wales; Work and Pensions

Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 April (deadline Tuesday 22 April 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Attorney General; Cabinet Office; Culture, Media and Sport; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Health and Social Care; Home Office; Justice; Northern Ireland; Scotland; Women and Equalities

Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 May (deadline Monday 28 April 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Business and Trade; Defence; Education; Energy Security and Net Zero; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Science, Innovation and Technology; Transport; Treasury; Wales; Work and Pensions

Further Information

MPS’ GUIDE TO PROCEDURE

The MPs’ Guide to Procedure is available on the Parliamentary website and also in hard copy from the Vote Office

Business of the Day

Documents and reports relating to the business being held in the Chamber are available on the Commons Business Briefings webpage: www.parliament.uk/business/publications/research/commons-business-briefings/

Written Statements

Text of today’s Written Statements: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/

Select Committees

Select Committees Webpage: https://committees.parliament.uk/

Standing Orders Relating to Public Business

Text of Standing Orders relating to public business: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cmstords/so_829_05072024/so-2024i.pdf

Chamber Engagement

Information about engaging the public with debates is available on the parliamentary website: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/have-your-say-on-laws/chamber-engagement/.

All business papers are available via the HousePapers app on mobile devices

Order Paper: Future Business

A. Calendar of Business

Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.

Government items of business in this section have nominally been set down for today, but are expected to be taken on the dates stated.

B. Remaining Orders and Notices

Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has been nominally set down for today but is not expected to be taken today.

A. Calendar of Business

FRIDAY 14 MARCH

Chamber

Rare Cancers Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Dr Scott Arthur

Notes:

A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.

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

Arm’s-Length Bodies (Review) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Bambos Charalambous

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.

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

Heritage Public Houses Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mike Wood

Notes:

A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.

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

Quantitative Easing (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Rupert Lowe

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

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

Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Sentencing Council (Powers of Secretary of State) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Robert Jenrick

Adjournment Debate

Impact of inflation on HS2 mitigation projects: Greg Smith

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

Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: (Programme No. 2)

Secretary Bridget Phillipson

That the Order of 8 January 2025 (Children’s Wellbeing and Schools 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.

Proceedings

Time for conclusion of proceedings

First day

New Clauses and new Schedules relating to the subject matter of, and amendments to, Part 1.

Five hours after the commencement of proceedings on the motion for this Order.

Second day

New Clauses and new Schedules relating to the subject matter of, and amendments to, Part 2 and Part 3; 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.

Children's Wellbeing and Schools 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).

Relevant Documents:

Second Report of the Education Committee, Scrutiny of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, HC 732

Justice Committee

Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

That Mr Alex Barros-Curtis be discharged from the Justice Committee and Matt Bishop be added.

Health and Social Care Committee

Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

That Deirdre Costigan be discharged from the Health and Social Care Committee and Alex McIntyre be added.

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee

Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

That Josh MacAlister be discharged from the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee and Melanie Onn be added.

Work and Pensions Committee

Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

That Ben Obese-Jecty be discharged from the Work and Pensions Committee and Danny Kruger be added.

Adjournment Debate

Domestic abuse offences: Josh Babarinde

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: Freight crime

Rachel Taylor

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the recording and investigation of freight crime; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.

Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Remaining Stages (Day 2)

As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be further considered.

Notes:

For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).

Relevant Documents:

Second Report of the Education Committee, Scrutiny of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, HC 732

Westminster Hall

9.30am That this House has considered free school meals: Liz Jarvis

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

11.00am That this House has considered step-free access at stations: Mr Paul Kohler

Notes:

The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

2.30pm That this House has considered the role of shipyards in economic growth: Richard Baker

4.00pm That this House has considered support for people with ADHD: Freddie van Mierlo

4.30pm That this House has considered military collaboration with Israel: Shockat Adam

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 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: Food products (market regulation and public procurement)

Mr Alistair Carmichael

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the Groceries Code Adjudicator; to require coordination between the Groceries Code Adjudicator and the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator; to make provision about public procurement in respect of British food products; to make provision about the labelling of food products; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.

National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments

Opposition Day (1st Allotted Day, Second Part)

Notes:

The selection of the matter to be debated will be made by the Leader of the Opposition (Standing Order No. 14(2)).

Westminster Hall

9.30am That this House has considered improving transport connectivity in the North West: Jo Platt

11.00am That this House has considered defence industries in the West Midlands: Sarah Edwards

Notes:

The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

2.30pm That this House has considered the miscarriage of justice compensation: Ben Lake

4.00pm That this House has considered supported internship provision: Jodie Gosling

4.30pm That this House has considered Down's syndrome: Graham Stewart

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 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

Backbench Business

Knife crime amongst children and young people

Ben Obese-Jecty

That this House has considered the matter of knife crime amongst children and young people.

Coastal communities

Steff Aquarone

That this House has considered coastal communities.

Notes:

The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

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.

Westminster Hall

9.30am That this House has considered retrospective accountability of the construction industry: Mr Will Forster

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

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.

Women’s State Pension Age (Ombudsman Report and Compensation Scheme) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Stephen Flynn

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme (Report): Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Liam Conlon

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

Ten Minute Rule Motion

Dr Ben Spencer

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 2 April

Chamber

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

Ten Minute Rule Motion

Andrew Pakes

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 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.

Financial Education Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bedford

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Domestic Abuse (Aggravated Offences) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Josh Babarinde

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.

Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Liz Saville Roberts

Green Spaces Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [7 March]

Member in Charge: Caroline Voaden

Notes:

A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.

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.

Military Action Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Richard Foord

Notes:

King's Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

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 2024]

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.

Protection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [7 March]

Member in Charge: Josh MacAlister

E-scooters (Review and Awareness) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Jessica Morden

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.

1. Civil Proceedings

Secretary Shabana Mahmood

That the draft Online Procedure Rules (Specified Proceedings) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 29 January, be approved.

2. 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).

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages

As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.

7. Constitutional Law

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.

8. Electronic Communications

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.

9. Payment Scheme

Nick Thomas-Symonds

That the draft Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.

10. Town and Country Planning

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.

11. Agriculture

Secretary Steve Reed

That the draft Agriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 13 February, be approved.

12. Local Government

Janet Daby

That the draft Cornwall Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.

13. Local Government

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.

14. Local Government

Janet Daby

That the draft York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.

15. 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).

16. Agriculture

Secretary Steve Reed

That the draft Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 25 February, be approved.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. Energy Conservation

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.

20. Infrastructure Planning

Secretary Ed Miliband

That the draft Infrastructure Planning (Onshore Wind and Solar Generation) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 10 March, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

21. Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Second Reading

Notes:

King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

22. Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages

23. Church of England (General Synod) (Measures)

Marsha De Cordova

That the Chancel Repair (Church Commissioners’ Liability) Measure (HC 773), passed by the General Synod of the Church of England, be presented to His Majesty for his Royal Assent in the form in which it was laid before Parliament.

Notes:

The Motion does not require consideration by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

Relevant Documents:

246th Report of the Ecclesiastical Committee, Chancel Repair (Church Commissioners’ Liability) Measure; Church Funds Investment Measure, HC 771.

24. Church of England (General Synod) (Measures)

Marsha De Cordova

That the Church Funds Investment Measure (HC 772), passed by the General Synod of the Church of England, be presented to His Majesty for his Royal Assent in the form in which it was laid before Parliament.

Notes:

The Motion does not require consideration by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

Relevant Documents:

246th Report of the Ecclesiastical Committee, Chancel Repair (Church Commissioners’ Liability) Measure; Church Funds Investment Measure, HC 771.

25. Electricity

Secretary Ed Miliband

That the draft Contracts for Difference (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 11 March, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.