Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business
On 29 October 1939 Lieutenant-Colonel Anthony Muirhead MC TD, Royal Artillery 53rd Anti-Tank Regiment, Member for Wells, died in Oxford, UK
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 |
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Elimination of Hamas from Gaza and the preservation of the ceasefire (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) |
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Planned use of MoD barracks to house asylum seekers (Secretary of State for the Home Department) |
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Ministerial statements, including on: |
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UK-Turkiye Typhoon fighter jet export deal (Minister Pollard) |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: European Convention on Human Rights (withdrawal) (Nigel Farage) |
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Until any hour* |
Business of the House (Today) (Motion) (*if the 7.00pm Business of the House motion is agreed to) |
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Until 7.00pm |
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Up to one hour** |
(**if the Business of the House (Today) motion is agreed to) |
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No debate |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Government support for the offshore wind supply chain in Tyneside (Mary Glindon) |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
Funding for the International Baccalaureate in state schools |
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11.00am |
Potential merits of banning plastic in wet wipes |
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(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
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2.30pm |
Government support for independent lifeboats |
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4.00pm |
Civil Justice Council’s review of litigation funding |
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4.30pm |
Potential merits of a new standard for vehicle headlight glare |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
1Sarah Bool (South Northamptonshire)
What discussions she has had with farmers in Wales on the potential impact of planned changes to Inheritance Tax relief on the agricultural sector. (905986)
2Alison Hume (Scarborough and Whitby)
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on increasing economic growth in Wales. (905987)
3Dave Doogan (Angus and Perthshire Glens)
What recent discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on reducing the cost of living in Wales. (905988)
4Ann Davies (Caerfyrddin)
Whether she has had recent discussions with the Welsh Government on the replacement of overhead pylons with underground cabling. (905990)
5Rebecca Smith (South West Devon)
What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the adequacy of accommodation for asylum seekers in Wales. (905991)
6Catherine Fookes (Monmouthshire)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve cross border rail connectivity between Wales and England. (905992)
7Sir Edward Leigh (Gainsborough)
What discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on strengthening the Union. (905993)
8Mr Richard Quigley (Isle of Wight West)
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for clean energy projects in Wales. (905994)
9Rachel Blake (Cities of London and Westminster)
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on increasing economic growth in Wales. (905995)
10Jerome Mayhew (Broadland and Fakenham)
What discussions she has had with farmers in Wales on the potential impact of planned changes to Inheritance Tax relief on the agricultural sector. (905996)
11Ben Lake (Ceredigion Preseli)
What recent discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on fiscal steps to reduce the cost of living in Wales. (905997)
12Tracy Gilbert (Edinburgh North and Leith)
What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential for the development of offshore wind in Wales. (905998)
13Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of increased defence spending on Wales. (905999)
14John Lamont (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
What discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on strengthening the Union. (906000)
At 12 noon
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
Q1 Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney)
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 29 October. (906071)
Q2 James McMurdock (South Basildon and East Thurrock) (906072)
Q3 Jeff Smith (Manchester Withington) (906073)
Q4 Mr Jonathan Brash (Hartlepool) (906074)
Q5 Alan Strickland (Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor) (906075)
Q6 Clive Jones (Wokingham) (906076)
Q7 Anneliese Midgley (Knowsley) (906077)
Q8 Ian Lavery (Blyth and Ashington) (906078)
Q9 Mike Wood (Kingswinford and South Staffordshire) (906079)
Q10 Sir Edward Leigh (Gainsborough) (906080)
Q11 Alison Griffiths (Bognor Regis and Littlehampton) (906081)
Q12 Graham Stringer (Blackley and Middleton South) (906082)
Q13 Olly Glover (Didcot and Wantage) (906083)
Q14 Daniel Zeichner (Cambridge) (906085)
Urgent Questions and Statements
12.30pm
Urgent Questions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if she will make a statement on the actions to be taken to secure the elimination of Hamas from Gaza and the preservation of the ceasefire (Dame Priti Patel)
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if she will make a statement on the planned use of MoD barracks to house asylum seekers (Angus MacDonald)
Ministerial Statements, including on:
UK-Turkiye Typhoon fighter jet export deal (Minister Pollard)
Business of the Day
1. Ten Minute Rule Motion: European Convention on Human Rights (withdrawal)
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
Nigel Farage
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for the United Kingdom to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights, and to make further provision in connection with the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from that Convention.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
2. 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, notwithstanding the practice of the House on when a motion relating to a matter of privilege is taken, the motion in the name of Sir Alan Campbell relating to Privileges may be taken after the conclusion of proceedings on the Sentencing Bill; the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on that motion not later than one hour after their commencement; such Questions shall include the Questions on any Amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be moved; the business may be proceeded with, 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 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
3. Sentencing Bill: Remaining Stages
Until 7.00pm (Order of 16 September)
As amended in Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Proceedings on Consideration must, if they have not already ended, end at 6.00pm; and proceedings on Third Reading must, if they have not already ended, end at 7.00pm (Order of 16 September).
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Up to one hour (if the Business of the House (Today) motion is agreed to)
Sir Alan Campbell
That this House—
agrees with the Committee of Privileges in its First Report of Session 2024–26, Matter referred on 14 July 2025: Omagh Bombing Inquiry;
welcomes the acknowledgement in the Petition from the Secretary of the Inquiry that the Inquiry has taken advice on the application of Article 9 of the Bill of Rights to its proceedings and will be mindful of the privileges of the House;
notes the assurance given by the Inquiry that it will handle material provided to it by the House in accordance with its disclosure protocol;
and accordingly orders that the unpublished transcript of unreported evidence taken by the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on 11 November 2009 be provided to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry and that the Inquiry shall have power to disclose or publish it if it thinks fit to do so, after taking relevant advice.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
6. Sports Grounds and Sporting Events
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
Adjournment Debate
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Government support for the offshore wind supply chain in Tyneside: Mary Glindon
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
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)).
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Secretary of State for Business and Trade
1.Capture Redress Scheme Launch
2.UK Export Finance Contingent Liability for Jaguar Land Rover
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
3.Government’s Plan for meeting Carbon Budgets 4-6
Secretary of State for the Home Department
4.Consultation on the prevention of illegal working: Extending the Right to Work Scheme
Secretary of State for Justice
5.Whiplash Reform Programme: Launching the Post-Implementation Review and Call for Evidence
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: Local Growth Fund
Room 5
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.30am |
David Babington (Chief Executive at Action Mental Health) |
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Celine McStravick (Chief Executive at Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action) |
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Dr Martin McMullan (Chief Executive at Youth Action Northern Ireland) |
Scottish Affairs Committee
Subject: Industrial transition in Scotland
Room 6
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.30am |
Sara Thiam (Chief Executive at Prosper) |
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Dave Moxham (Deputy General Secretary at Scottish Trades Union Congress) |
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10.30am |
Dame Nancy Rothwell DBE DL (Deputy Chair at Industrial Strategy Advisory Council) |
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Leonie Lambert (Director at Industrial Strategy Advisory Council) |
Health and Social Care Committee
Subject: Healthy Ageing: physical activity in an ageing society
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.15am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.30am |
Professor Sir Chris Whitty KCB (Chief Medical Officer at Department of Health and Social Care) |
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10.30am |
Dr Lis Boulton (Health and Care Policy Manager at Age UK) |
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Sir Muir Gray CBE (Director of the Optimal Ageing Programme at University of Oxford) |
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Dr Carole Easton OBE (Chief Executive at Centre for Ageing Better) |
Transport Committee
Room 16
9.15am (private)
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private)
Treasury Committee
Subject: Budget 2025
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.15pm |
Dr Jonathan Cribb (Deputy Director at Institute for Fiscal Studies) |
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Sophie Howes (Head of Policy at Child Poverty Action Group) |
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Professor Kitty Stewart (Professor of Social Policy at London School of Economics) |
Welsh Affairs Committee
Subject: Prisons, Probation and Rehabilitation in Wales
Room 16
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.30pm |
Jon Collins (Chief Executive at Prisoners’ Education Trust) |
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Anne-Marie Rogan (Cymru Business Development Manager at St Giles Trust) |
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Jassa Scott (Strategic Director at Estyn) |
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3.15pm |
Nick Millington MBE (Route Director for Wales and Borders at Network Rail) |
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Scott Davies (Contracts Supervisor at Rowecord Total Access Ltd) |
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Dawn Jevons (Social Value Manager for Wales at Galliford Try) |
Women and Equalities Committee
Subject: Barriers to women and girls in sport
Room 6
2.00pm (private), 2.20pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.20pm |
Fern Whelan (Women's Football EDI Executive at Professional Footballers Association) |
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Dr Emma Ross (Co founder and Chief Scientific Officer at The Well HQ) |
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The Baroness Grey-Thompson DBE (Crossbench Peer and Chair Sport Wales) |
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Olly Scadgell (Managing Director for Tennis Development at Lawn Tennis Association) |
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Hina Shafi (Doctoral Researcher and Co founder of SupportHERS Collective at Birmingham City University) |
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Subject: UK refineries and the role of oil and gas
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
2.30pm (private), 3.00pm (public)
Witnesses:
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3.00pm |
Elizabeth de Jong (CEO at Fuels Industry UK) |
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Benj Sykes (Head at Ørsted UK) |
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Paul Greenwood (UK Chair at ExxonMobil) |
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4.00pm |
Stuart Payne CBE (Chief Executive at North Sea Transition Authority) |
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Katy Heidenreich (Supply Chain & People Director at Offshore Energies UK) |
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Harriet Eisner (Regional Co-Ordinating Officer at Unite) |
Procedure Committee
Subject: Sub judice resolution in the House of Commons
Room 15
2.30pm (private), 2.45pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.45pm |
Tom Goldsmith (Clerk of the House at House of Commons) |
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Tom Healey (Clerk of Legislation at House of Commons) |
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Eve Samson CBE (Clerk of the Journals at House of Commons) |
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Dr Farrah Bhatti (Principal Clerk, Table Office at House of Commons) |
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Saira Salimi (Speaker's Counsel at House of Commons) |
Committee of Selection
Room 13
4.30pm (private)
Joint Committees
National Security Strategy
Subject: Espionage cases and the Official Secrets Acts
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 9.45am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.45am |
The Rt Hon. the Lord Hermer KC (Attorney General at Attorney General's Office) |
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Rt Hon Darren Jones MP (Chancellor at Duchy of Lancaster) |
Human Rights
Subject: Human Rights and the Regulation of AI
Room 5
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.30pm |
Dr Sarah Kiden (Research Fellow at Responsible AI UK/University of Southampton) |
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Michael Birtwistle (Associate Director (Law & policy) at Ada Lovelace Foundation) |
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Professor Kevin Fong OBE (Broadcaster at The Artificial Human) |
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3.15pm |
tèmítópé lasade-anderson (Executive Director at Glitch) |
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Javier Ruiz Diaz (Technology and Human Rights Lead at Amnesty International UK) |
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Alex Pirlot de Corbion (Director of Strategy at Privacy International) |
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Silkie Carlo (Director at Big Brother Watch) |
Statutory Instruments
Virtual meeting
3.40pm (private)
Delegated Legislation Committees
Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Broadcasting (Regional Programme-making and Original Productions) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, and the draft Broadcasting (Independent Productions) Regulations 2025
Room 11
4.30pm (public)
Committee Reports Published Today
Energy Security and Net Zero
5th Report: Tackling the energy cost crisis HC 736
Time of publication: 00.01am
International Development
7th Report: Assessing Value, Ensuring Impact: The FCDO’s Approach to Value for Money in Official Development Assistance HC 422
Time of publication: 00.01am
Public Accounts
50th Report: Local bus services in England HC 892
Time of publication: 00.01am
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 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 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 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
Select Committee Statement on the First Special Report of the Foreign Affairs Committee, The Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Government response, HC 1374 (Emily Thornberry)
Backbench Business
Property service charges
Rebecca Paul
That this House has considered property service charges.
Relevant Documents:
Oral evidence taken before the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee on 17 June, on Property Management Companies, HC 980
Correspondence between the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee and FirstPort UK, on property management companies, dated 30 September, 21 August, 11 July and 1 July, reported to the House on 14 October, 9 September and 1 July
Ageing community and end of life care
Jim Shannon [R]
That this House has considered the ageing community and end of life care.
Notes:
These subjects were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Adjournment Debate
Provision of GP services in Melton and Syston constituency: Edward Argar
Westminster Hall
1.30pm Select Committee Statement on the Third Report of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, Delivering 1.5 million new homes: Land Value Capture, HC 672: Florence Eshalomi
1.50pm That this House has considered histological testing of excised moles: Mr Richard Quigley, Ben Goldsborough
Notes:
These subjects were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
3.10pm 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
Public Office (Accountability) Bill: Second Reading
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Public Office (Accountability) Bill: Money
Dan Tomlinson
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under or by virtue of any other Act out of money so provided.
Notes:
King’s recommendation signified.
Adjournment Debate
Government support for care leavers: Sally Jameson
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: Fertility treatment (right to time off)
Alice Macdonald
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for a right to paid time off work for fertility treatment; and for connected purposes.
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 the impact of planned reductions in Official Development Assistance on international development: Edward Morello
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
11.00am That this House has considered the Royal Mail and the universal service obligation: Sir Ashley Fox
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered cross-border healthcare: David Chadwick
4.00pm That this House has considered Government support for the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria: Dr Danny Chambers
4.30pm That this House has considered planning consent for houses in multiple occupation: Steve Yemm
Notes:
The debate at 4.30pm will last for up to an hour.
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
WEDNESDAY 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: Ferry services (integration and regulation)
Joe Robertson
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the integration of ferry services with other transport services; to make provision about the regulation of ferry services; and for connected purposes.
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 the potential merits of a national dyslexia strategy: Juliet Campbell
11.00am That this House has considered Government support for Bronze Age heritage in Cambridgeshire: Andrew Pakes
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered Government support for housebuilding in London: Mr Louie French
4.00pm That this House has considered the inequality of access to fresh and nutritious food: Gordon McKee
4.30pm That this House has considered UK participation in the Council of Europe and the European Convention on Human Rights: Cat Eccles
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)).
TUESDAY 11 NOVEMBER
Chamber
Questions
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Calum Miller
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.
Presentation of Public Petitions
Planning applications in Stourport-on-Severn: Mark Garnier
Westminster Hall
11.30am That this House has considered support for dyslexic pupils at school: Adam Dance, Juliet Campbell
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
WEDNESDAY 12 NOVEMBER
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
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.
THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER
Chamber
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.00am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.10am Questions to the Solicitor General
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered modern day slavery in Pakistan: Jim Shannon [R]
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
MONDAY 17 NOVEMBER
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
TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER
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
Sonia Kumar
That leave be given to bring in a Bill under SO No. 23 [details to be provided].
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
WEDNESDAY 19 NOVEMBER
Chamber
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Peter Swallow
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.
4. 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 Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 17 July, be approved.
7. 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.
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.
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.
Ian Murray
That the draft Broadcasting (Independent Productions) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 13 October, be approved.
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.
Secretary Ed Miliband
That the draft Motor Fuel Price (Open Data) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 13 October, be approved.
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.
Secretary Peter Kyle
That the draft Radio Equipment (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 13 October, be approved.
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.
18. Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Second Reading
19. 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.
23. Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages
24. 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.
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.
Torsten Bell
That the draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Collective Money Purchase Schemes) (Extension to Unconnected Multiple Employer Schemes and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 23 October, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
30. Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
Notes:
The Scottish Parliament has approved a Legislative Consent Resolution relating to this Bill. Copies of the Resolution are available in the Vote Office (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
31. Financial Services and Markets
Lucy Rigby
That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (ESG Ratings) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 27 October, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Jo Stevens
That the draft Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 27 October, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Douglas Alexander
That the draft Education (Scotland) Act 2025 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 28 October, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
34. English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.