Contents
Chamber business
The House met at 9.30 am.
Prayers
Katrina Murray moved, That the House sit in private.
Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 163).
The House divided.
Division No. 266
Ayes: 1 (Tellers: Alex McIntyre, Catherine Atkinson)
Noes: 58 (Tellers: Gerald Jones, Anna Turley)
Question negatived.
2Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill: Consideration of the Bill, not amended in the Public Bill Committee
Amendment 1 proposed.—(Sir Christopher Chope.)
Question put, That the Amendment be made.
The House divided.
Division No. 267
Ayes: 0 (Tellers: Sir Christopher Chope, Sir Edward Leigh)
Noes: 47 (Tellers: Gerald Jones, Anna Turley)
Question negatived.
Consideration completed.
3Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill: Third Reading
Bill read the third time and passed.
4Rare Cancers Bill: Consideration of the Bill, not amended in the Public Bill Committee
Amendment 1 proposed.—(Sir Christopher Chope.)
Question proposed, That the Amendment be made.
Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Consideration completed.
5Rare Cancers Bill: Third Reading
Bill read the third time and passed.
6Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill: Consideration of the Bill, not amended in the Public Bill Committee
Amendment 1 proposed.—(Sir Christopher Chope.)
Question proposed, That the Amendment be made.
Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Consideration completed.
7Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill: Third Reading
Bill read the third time and passed.
8Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill: Consideration of the Bill, not amended in the Public Bill Committee
Amendment 1 proposed.—(Sir Christopher Chope.)
Question proposed, That the Amendment be made.
Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Consideration completed.
9Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill: Third Reading
Motion made and Question proposed, That the Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill be now read the third time.
At 2.30 pm proceedings were interrupted (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Debate to be resumed on Friday 12 September.
10Controlled Drugs (Procedure for Specification) Bill: Consideration of the Bill, not amended in the Public Bill Committee
Order read, That the Controlled Drugs (Procedure for Specification) Bill, not amended in the Public Bill Committee, be considered.
Amendment 1
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Consideration to be resumed on Friday 12 September.
11Hospices and Health Care (Report on Funding) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Hospices and Health Care (Report on Funding) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 12 September.
12Bank of England (Inflation Targets) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Bank of England (Inflation Targets) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 12 September.
13Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 12 September.
14European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading
Order read, for resuming the adjourned debate on the Question proposed on 6 December 2024, That the European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Debate to be resumed on Friday 12 September.
15Climate and Nature Bill: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading
Order read, for resuming the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed on 24 January, That the Climate and Nature Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Debate to be resumed on Friday 29 May 2026.
16Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 29 May 2026.
17Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 12 September.
18Looked After Children (Distance Placements) Bill: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading
Order read, for resuming the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed on 28 March, That the Looked After Children (Distance Placements) Bill be now read a second time.
19Powers of Attorney Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Powers of Attorney Bill be now read a second time.
20Animal Welfare (Responsibility for Dog on Dog Attacks) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Animal Welfare (Responsibility for Dog on Dog Attacks) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 29 May 2026.
21Freedom of Expression (Religion or Belief System) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Freedom of Expression (Religion or Belief System) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 12 September.
22Letter Boxes (Positioning) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Letter Boxes (Positioning) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 12 September.
23Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 12 September.
24Fireworks Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Fireworks Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 12 September.
25Heritage Public Houses Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Heritage Public Houses Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 12 September.
26Interpersonal Abuse and Violence Against Men and Boys (Strategy) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Interpersonal Abuse and Violence Against Men and Boys (Strategy) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 12 September.
27Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 12 September.
28Planning (Flooding) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Planning (Flooding) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 17 October.
29Public Authority (Accountability) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Public Authority (Accountability) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
30Children's Hospices (Funding) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Children's Hospices (Funding) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 12 September.
31Equitable Life Policyholders (Compensation) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Equitable Life Policyholders (Compensation) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 12 September.
32Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 12 September.
33Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 12 September.
34Rivers, Streams and Lakes (Protected Status) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Rivers, Streams and Lakes (Protected Status) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 12 September.
35Support for Infants and Parents etc (Information) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Order read, That the Support for Infants and Parents etc (Information) Bill [Lords] be now read a second time.
36Domestic Building Works (Consumer Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Domestic Building Works (Consumer Protection) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 12 September.
37Animal Shelters (Licensing) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Animal Shelters (Licensing) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 12 September.
38Pets (Microchips) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Pets (Microchips) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 12 September.
39Immigration and Visas Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Immigration and Visas Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 12 September.
40British Indian Ocean Territory (Sovereignty and Constitutional Arrangements) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the British Indian Ocean Territory (Sovereignty and Constitutional Arrangements) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 12 September.
Subject: Protection of the Colne Valley Regional Park (Joy Morrissey)
Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Keir Mather.)
Adjourned at 2.58 pm until Monday 14 July.
Sir Lindsay Hoyle
Speaker
Papers Laid
Papers subject to Negative Resolution
Housing (Right to Buy) (Designated Rural Areas and Designated Regions) (England) Order 2025 (SI, 2025, No. 823), dated 9 July 2025 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Matthew Pennycook)
2Sports Grounds and Sporting Events
(1) Football Spectators (Seating) (Amendment) (England) Order 2025 (SI, 2025, No. 829), dated 9 July 2025 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Stephanie Peacock)
(2) Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) (Amendment) Order 2025 (SI, 2025, No. 828), dated 9 July 2025 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Stephanie Peacock)