Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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11.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
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12 noon |
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12.30pm |
Ministerial Statements, including on: |
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Heathrow Expansion: Launch of the Airports National Policy Statement Review (Secretary of State for Transport) |
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No debate |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Perinatal mental health assessments (Laura Kyrke-Smith) |
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Up to one hour |
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Up to 90 minutes |
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Up to 90 minutes |
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Until any hour* |
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(*if the 7.00pm Business of the House motion is agreed to) |
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Up to three hours from the start of proceedings on the Business of the House (Today) motion or until 7.00pm, whichever is later** |
Backbench Business General Debate: Devolution in Scotland (**if the Business of the House (Today) motion is agreed to) |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Mental health and hoarding (Paulette Hamilton) |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
No debate |
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11.00am |
Financial inclusion |
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(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
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2.30pm |
75th commemoration of the Korean War |
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4.00pm |
Trade union access to workplaces |
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4.30pm |
Coal tip safety and the prohibition of new coal extraction licenses |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
1Charlie Dewhirst (Bridlington and The Wolds)
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to Inheritance Tax relief on Scotland's agricultural sector. (905876)
2Dr Ben Spencer (Runnymede and Weybridge)
What assessment he has made of the contribution of North Sea gas and oil to energy security. (905877)
3Douglas McAllister (West Dunbartonshire)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support regeneration in Scotland through the Pride in Place programme. (905878)
4Mr Angus MacDonald (Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
What steps he is taking to help ensure that people do not pay disproportionately high energy prices in Scotland. (905879)
5Jack Rankin (Windsor)
What his policy is on holding a referendum on Scottish independence. (905880)
6Blake Stephenson (Mid Bedfordshire)
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to Inheritance Tax relief on Scotland's agricultural sector. (905881)
7Ben Lake (Ceredigion Preseli)
What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on fiscal steps to reduce the cost of living in Scotland. (905882)
8John Cooper (Dumfries and Galloway)
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of visits abroad by Scottish Government Ministers on UK trade policy. (905883)
9Euan Stainbank (Falkirk)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support economic growth in Scotland. (905884)
10Sir Ashley Fox (Bridgwater)
What assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of net zero policies on Scotland's oil and gas sector. (905885)
11Brendan O'Hara (Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
What his policy is on the holding of a referendum on Scottish independence. (905886)
12Pamela Nash (Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support regeneration in Scotland through the Pride in Place programme. (905887)
13Mr Gregory Campbell (East Londonderry)
If he will hold discussions with Scottish football authorities on the display of banners supporting deceased supporters of terrorism at football grounds. (905888)
14Patricia Ferguson (Glasgow West)
What assessment he has made of the the potential impact of the contract to supply Norway with Type 26 frigates on Scotland's economy. (905889)
15Lewis Cocking (Broxbourne)
What assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of net zero policies on Scotland's oil and gas sector. (905890)
At 12 noon
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
Q1 Dr Roz Savage (South Cotswolds)
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 22 October. (905936)
Q2 Wendy Morton (Aldridge-Brownhills) (905937)
Q3 Jayne Kirkham (Truro and Falmouth) (905938)
Q4 Mr Will Forster (Woking) (905939)
Q5 Bill Esterson (Sefton Central) (905940)
Q6 Sir Ashley Fox (Bridgwater) (905941)
Q7 Daniel Francis (Bexleyheath and Crayford) (905942)
Q8 Simon Hoare (North Dorset) (905943)
Q9 Rebecca Smith (South West Devon) (905944)
Q10 Michelle Welsh (Sherwood Forest) (905945)
Q11 Lee Barron (Corby and East Northamptonshire) (905946)
Q12 Alan Strickland (Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor) (905947)
Q13 Sarah Dyke (Glastonbury and Somerton) (905948)
Q14 Ms Julie Minns (Carlisle) (905949)
Q15 Patrick Hurley (Southport) (905950)
Urgent Questions and Statements
12.30pm
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Heathrow Expansion: Launch of the Airports National Policy Statement Review (Secretary of State for Transport)
Presentation of Bills
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
Removal of Titles
Rachael Maskell
Bill to give the Monarch powers to remove titles; to provide that such removals can be done by the Monarch on their own initiative, following a recommendation of a joint committee of Parliament, or at the request of the person who holds the title; and for connected purposes.
Business of the Day
1. Ten Minute Rule Motion: Perinatal mental health assessments
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
Laura Kyrke-Smith
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the provision of mental health assessments in NHS antenatal care for the purpose of identifying those at risk of perinatal mental health problems and making referrals to appropriate support; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
2. Renters’ Rights Bill: Consideration of Lords Message
Up to one hour (Order of 8 September)
Notes:
For Lords Amendments and motions relating to them, see separate papers (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Senedd Cymru and the Scottish Parliament 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).
3. Financial Assistance to Industry
Up to 90 minutes (Standing Order No. 16(1))
Secretary Liz Kendall
That this House authorises the Secretary of State to undertake payments, by way of financial assistance under section 8 of the Industrial Development Act 1982, in excess of £30 million to any successful applicant to the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund, launched on 30 October 2024, up to a cumulative total of £520 million.
Notes:
An Explanatory Note relating to this Motion is available in the Vote Office and online.
Up to 90 minutes (Standing Order No. 16(1))
Karin Smyth
That the draft National Health Service (Procurement, Slavery and Human Trafficking) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 9 September, be approved.
5. Business of the House (Today)
Until any hour (if the 7.00pm Business of the House motion is agreed to)
Sir Alan Campbell
That, at this day’s sitting, the business determined by the Backbench Business Committee may be proceeded with for up to three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the motion for this Order, or until 7.00pm, whichever is the later, and shall then lapse if not previously disposed of; those proceedings may be entered upon and may continue, though opposed, after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.
Business to be taken at 7.00pm
Business of the House
No debate (Standing Orders Nos. 15 and 41A(3))
The Prime Minister
That, at this day’s sitting -
(i) Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply to (a) the Motion in the name of Secretary Liz Kendall relating to Financial Assistance to Industry and (b) the Motion in the name of Karin Smyth relating to National Health Service; and
(ii) the Motion in the name of Sir Alan Campbell relating to Business of the House (Today) may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.
Business of the Day
6. Backbench Business (unallotted day)
Up to three hours from the start of proceedings on the Business of the House (Today) motion or until 7.00pm, whichever is later (if the Business of the House (Today) motion is agreed to)
Devolution in Scotland
Jamie Stone
That this House has considered devolution in Scotland.
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee. This is not an allotted backbench business day for the purposes of Standing Order No. 14(4).
Adjournment Debate
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Mental health and hoarding: Paulette Hamilton
Business Today: Westminster Hall
Order of Business
Up to two hours for the first part of the sitting and up to three hours for the second part (Standing Order No. 10(1))
9.30am
No debate
11.00am
That this House has considered financial inclusion: Martin Rhodes
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
That this House has considered the 75th commemoration of the Korean War: Sir Iain Duncan Smith
4.00pm
That this House has considered trade union access to workplaces: Andy McDonald [R]
4.30pm
That this House has considered coal tip safety and the prohibition of new coal extraction licenses: Ann Davies
Relevant Documents:
Oral evidence taken before the Welsh Affairs Committee on 11 June and 2 April, on the environmental and economic legacy of Wales’ industrial past, HC 560
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)).
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
1.Consulting on new penalties for the water sector
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
2.Negotiations on an Annex to the Pandemic Agreement on a new Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) system
Secretary of State for the Home Department
3.Deproscription of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham
4.Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 – Consultation on Extending Accredited Financial Investigation Powers to three public bodies
Secretary of State for Justice
5.Family Justice: Better Protections for Children
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
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Subject: (i) and (ii) The operation of the Windsor Framework; (iii) The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland
Room 5
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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(i) 9.30am: |
The Rt Hon the Lord Murphy of Torfaen |
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(ii) 10.10am: |
Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP (Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at Northern Ireland Office) |
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Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds MP (Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office at Cabinet Office) |
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Fleur Johnson (Director, Windsor Framework at Cabinet Office) |
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Simeon Hanfling (Deputy Director, Fiscal, Economy and Trade at Northern Ireland Office) |
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(iii) 11.00am: |
Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP (Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at Northern Ireland Office) |
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Sharon Carter (Deputy Director of the Legacy Group at Northern Ireland Office) |
Work and Pensions Committee
Subject: Discretionary payments and member representation in defined benefit schemes
Room 6
9.00am (private), 9.15am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.15am |
Patricia Kennedy (Co-Chair at Hewlett Packard Pension Association) |
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Jonathan Popper (Founder Member at BP Pensioner Group) |
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Caroline Emery (Member at American Express UK Pensioners Justice) |
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Jack Jones (Pensions Officer at Trades Union Congress) |
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10.05am |
Harus Rai (Managing Director at Capital Cranfield) |
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Maggie Rodger (Co-Chair at Association of Member-Nominated Trustees) |
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Jon Forsyth (Chair, Defined Benefit Committee at Society of Pension Professionals) |
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Hywel Robinson (Partner at Temple Bright) |
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10.55am |
Fiona Frobisher (Head of Policy at The Pensions Regulator) |
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Julian Lyne (Interim Executive Director, Market Oversight at The Pensions Regulator) |
Health and Social Care Committee
Subject: Sexual Health Services in England
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9.15am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.30am |
Mr Richard Angell (CEO at Terrence Higgins Trust) |
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Laura Domegan (Head of Nursing at Brook) |
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Dr Will Nutland (Director at The Love Tank) |
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10.30am |
Rob Bacon (Strategic Lead for Sexual Health at English HIV and Sexual Health Commissioners Group) |
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Tim Elwell-Sutton (Deputy Regional Director of Public Health at Department of Health and Social Care) |
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Dr Zara Haider (President at The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare) |
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Prof Matt Phillips (President at British Association for Sexual Health and HIV) |
Transport Committee
Subject: Skills for transport manufacturing
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.15am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.15am |
Matthew Ogg (Head of Policy at Society of Motor Manufacturers) |
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Balaji Srimoolanathan (Director at ADS Group Ltd) |
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Tom Chant MBE (Chief Executive at Society of Maritime Industries) |
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Jamie Cater (Senior Policy Manager at Make UK) |
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10.15am |
Professor Chris Brace (Professor of Automotive Propulsion and Executive Director of IAAPS and Institute of Coding at University of Bath) |
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Dr Benjamin Silverstone (Associate Professor and Director at Warwick Manufacturing Group, University of Warwick) |
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Oriel Petry (Senior Vice President at Airbus) |
Justice Committee
Room 16
10.00am (private)
Environmental Audit Committee
Subject: International Climate Negotiations: COP30
Room 5
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.30pm |
His Excellency Mr Antonio De Aguiar Patriota (Ambassador at Embassy of Brazil) |
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3.15pm |
Nigel Topping (Chair at Climate Change Committee) |
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4.00pm |
Clement Metivier (Senior International Advocacy Adviser at World Wide Fund for Nature UK) |
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Rachel Solomon Williams (Executive Director at Aldersgate Group) |
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Tom Evans (Senior Associate at Global Solidarity Levies Task Force Secretariat) |
Treasury Committee
Subject: Appointment of Stephen Blyth to the Financial Policy Committee
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.15pm |
Stephen Blyth (External Member, Financial Policy Committee at Bank of England) |
Welsh Affairs Committee
Subject: The environmental and economic legacy of Wales' industrial past
The Macmillan Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.30pm |
Michelle Rowson-Woods (Head of Operations for Wales at Coalfields Regeneration Trust) |
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Meirion Thomas (Director at Industrial Communities Alliance Wales) |
Women and Equalities Committee
Subject: Health impacts of breast implants and other cosmetic procedures
Room 6
2.00pm (private), 2.20pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.20pm |
Victoria Brownlie MBE (Chief Policy and Sustainability Officer at British Beauty Council) |
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Lesley Blair MBE (CEO and Chair at British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology) |
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3.00pm |
Gavin Larner (Director for Workforce at Department of Health and Social Care) |
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Professor Aidan Fowler (National Director of Patient Safety at NHS England and Deputy Chief Medical Officer at Department of Health and Social Care) |
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Karin Smyth (Minister for Secondary Care at Department of Health and Social Care) |
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Subject: Unlocking community energy at scale
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
2.30pm (private), 3.00pm (public)
Witnesses:
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3.00pm |
Alex Lockton (CEO at Empowered) |
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Dr Calum MacDonald (Development Manager at Point and Sandwick Trust) |
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Dr Mairi Brookes (Smart Energy Systems Director at Low Carbon Hub) |
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4.00pm |
Matt Magill (Director of Engineering & Customer Solutions Transformation at National Energy System Operator) |
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Mark Askew (Head of Connections, Policy and Performance at Southern and Scottish Electricity Networks Distribution) |
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Sarah Jeffery (Head of Community Energy at National Grid Electricity Distribution) |
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Finlay Becks-Phelps (UK Head of Development at Nadara) |
Procedure Committee
Subject: Elections within the House of Commons
Room 16
2.30pm (private), 2.45pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.45pm |
Professor Meg Russell (Director at University College London Constitution Unit) |
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Dr Marc Geddes (Senior Lecturer in Politics at University of Edinburgh) |
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Dr Stephen Holden Bates (Senior Lecturer in Political Science at University of Birmingham) |
Committee of Selection
Room 13
4.30pm (private)
Joint Committees
Human Rights
Room 2
2.00pm (private)
Statutory Instruments
Virtual meeting
3.40pm (private)
Delegated Legislation Committees
Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Financial Services (Overseas Recognition Regime Designations) Regulations 2025
Room 9
2.30pm (public)
Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Control of Mercury (Enforcement) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
Room 11
4.30pm (public)
Committee Reports Published Today
Public Accounts
48th Report: Smarter delivery of public services HC 889
Time of publication: 00.01am
Women and Equalities
8th Report: Female entrepreneurship HC 711
Time of publication: 00.01am
Home Affairs
2nd Special Report: Tackling violence against women and girls: Funding: Government Response HC 1352
Time of publication: 10.00am
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 28 October to Monday 3 November (deadline Wednesday 22 October 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 November (deadline Wednesday 29 October 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 11 to Monday 17 November (deadline Wednesday 5 November 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 4 and Wednesday 5 November (deadline Monday 27 October 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Business and Trade; Culture, Media and Sport; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Health and Social Care; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Justice; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Wales
Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 November (deadline Monday 3 November 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Cabinet Office; Defence; Education; Energy Security and Net Zero; Home Office; Northern Ireland; Transport; Treasury; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 November (deadline Tuesday 11 November 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Business and Trade; Culture, Media and Sport; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Health and Social Care; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Justice; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Wales
Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 November (deadline Monday 17 November 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Cabinet Office; Defence; Education; Energy Security and Net Zero; Home Office; Northern Ireland; Transport; Women and Equalities; 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
Thursday 23 October
Chamber
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
10.15am Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
General Debate on Black History Month
Adjournment Debate
Government support for the decarbonisation of cement: John Whitby
Westminster Hall
1.30pm Select Committee Statement on the Second Special Report of the Justice Committee, Work of the County Court: Government Response, HC 1387: Andy Slaughter
1.50pm That this House has considered the impact of NHS workforce levels on cancer patients: Clive Jones [R]
3.10pm That this House has considered the performance of the Building Safety Regulator: Chris Curtis, Mike Reader
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 27 OCTOBER
Chamber
PRIVATE BUSINESS
Notice of motion at the time for private business
Chairman of Ways and Means
Standing Orders (Private Business): That the Amendment to the Standing Orders relating to Private Business set out in the Schedule be made.
Notes:
No debate, and may not be proceeded with if opposed (Standing Order No. 20).
For the Schedule, see the Private Business Notice Paper.
The Notice Paper and an Explanatory Memorandum are available in the Vote Office.
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
Victims and Courts 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).
Adjournment Debate
Regulation and inspection of funeral services: Simon Hoare
Westminster Hall
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 700047 relating to holidays during school term time: Robbie Moore, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
6.00pm That this House has considered e-petition 715292 relating to statutory maternity and paternity pay: Jacob Collier, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were 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 28 OCTOBER
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
Melanie Onn
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 obesity and fatty liver disease: Dr Beccy Cooper
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
11.00am That this House has considered the impact of agricultural property relief and business property relief on family farming in Northern Ireland: Carla Lockhart
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered connected and automated vehicles: Sarah Coombes
4.00pm That this House has considered lasting power of attorney: Fabian Hamilton
4.30pm That this House has considered World Stroke Day 2025: Munira Wilson
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 29 OCTOBER
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Nigel Farage
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 funding for the International Baccalaureate in state schools: Olly Glover
11.00am That this House has considered the potential merits of banning plastic in wet wipes: Fleur Anderson
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered Government support for independent lifeboats: Paul Holmes
4.00pm That this House has considered the Civil Justice Council's review of litigation funding: Sir Julian Smith [R]
4.30pm That this House has considered the potential merits of a new standard for vehicle headlight glare: Peter Lamb
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 30 OCTOBER
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
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered histological testing of excised moles: Mr Richard Quigley, Ben Goldsborough
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
3.00pm That this House has considered the Fourth Report of the Education Committee, Children's social care, HC 430, and the Government response, HC 1350: Helen Hayes
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Liaison Committee.
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
MONDAY 3 NOVEMBER
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 702074 relating to consumer law and videogames: Ben Goldsborough, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
TUESDAY 4 NOVEMBER
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Alice Macdonald
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 5 NOVEMBER
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
Joe Robertson
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.
TUESDAY 11 NOVEMBER
Chamber
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Bobby Dean
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 12 NOVEMBER
Chamber
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Jenny Riddell-Carpenter
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 november
Chamber
Budget Statement
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
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. Holocaust Memorial Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
Notes:
The Lords Amendment does not engage financial privilege.
James Murray
That the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Peru) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 1 September, be approved.
James Murray
That the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Romania) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 7 July, be approved.
Lucy Rigby
That the draft Financial Services (Overseas Recognition Regime Designations) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 15 July, be approved.
5. Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill [Lords]: Committee and Remaining Stages
Notes:
Proceedings in Committee must end two hours after they start, unless they end earlier; and any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading must, unless they end earlier, end three hours after the start of proceedings in Committee (Order of 16 July).
The Northern Ireland Assembly has approved a Legislative Consent Resolution relating to this Bill. A copy of the Resolution is available in the Vote Office (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Secretary Heidi Alexander
That the draft Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 16 July, be approved.
Secretary Peter Kyle
That the draft Companies (Directors’ Report) (Payment Reporting) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 17 July, be approved.
Secretary Emma Reynolds
That the draft Control of Mercury (Enforcement) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 17 July, be approved.
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 17 July, be approved.
10. Financial Services and Markets
Lucy Rigby
That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Mutual Recognition Agreement) (Switzerland) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 21 July, be approved.
Secretary David Lammy
That the draft Private International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Act 2020 (Extension of Operative Period) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 2 September, be approved.
Secretary Heidi Alexander
That the draft Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Definition of Relevant Land) (Amendment) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 8 September, be approved.
13. Pension Schemes 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).
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Stephen Doughty
That the draft International Development Association (Twenty-First Replenishment) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 11 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
15. Public Office (Accountability) Bill: Second Reading
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Secretary Emma Reynolds
That the draft Environmental Protection (Wet Wipes Containing Plastic) (England) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 16 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Peter Kyle
That the draft Trade Act 2021 (Power to Implement International Trade Agreements) (Extension to Expiry) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 16 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Ian Murray
That the draft Broadcasting (Independent Productions) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 13 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Ian Murray
That the draft Broadcasting (Regional Programme-making and Original Productions) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 13 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
20. Sports Grounds and Sporting Events
Stephanie Peacock
That the draft Football Governance Act 2025 (Specified Competitions) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 13 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Ed Miliband
That the draft Motor Fuel Price (Open Data) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 13 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Kanishka Narayan
That the draft Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 13 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Peter Kyle
That the draft Radio Equipment (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 13 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Heidi Alexander
That the draft Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 14 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Hilary Benn
That the draft Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 14 October, be approved.
26. Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Second Reading
27. Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Money
Dan Tomlinson
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill, it is expedient to authorise:
(1) the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:
(a) any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State or any other public authority, and
(b) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under or by virtue of any other Act out of money so provided, and
(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
Notes:
King’s Recommendation signified.
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Immigration Skills Charge (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 15 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Matthew Pennycook
That the draft Infrastructure Planning (Business or Commercial Projects) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 15 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary David Lammy
That the draft Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (Permitted Disclosures) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 16 October, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
31. Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages
32. Financial Services and Markets
Lucy Rigby
That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Prudential Regulation of Credit Institutions) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 20 October, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
33. Sentencing Bill: Remaining Stages
Notes:
Proceedings on Consideration must end one hour before the moment of interruption, if they have not already ended, and any proceedings on Third Reading must end by the moment of interruption (Order of 16 September).
Secretary Heidi Alexander
That the draft Unmanned Aircraft (Offences and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 21 October, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Kanishka Narayan
That the draft Online Safety Act 2023 (Priority Offences) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 21 October, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Dr Zubir Ahmed
That the draft Health and Care Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 21 October, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Chris Ward
That the draft Procurement Act 2023 (Specified International Agreements and Saving Provision) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 21 October, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.