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Today's business papers - Wednesday 4 November 2026

Order Paper
Today's business in the Chamber and Westminster Hall
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Deferred Division Slip
Wednesday 4 November 2026
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Sporting Events Bill [HL] (as amended) (HC Bill 165)
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Explanatory Notes to the Sporting Events Bill [HL] ( HC Bill 133)
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Sporting Events Bill [HL] - Report Stage - Daily
List of Amendments to be considered on the Floor of the House today
Wednesday 4 November 2026
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Railways Bill (HC Bill 1)
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Explanatory Notes to the Railways Bill (HC 001)
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Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (HC Bill 2)
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Explanatory Notes to the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (HC 002)
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1. Changes to the UK Designs Framework Consultation: Government Response
Wednesday 4 November 2026
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3. Integrated Security Fund: Annual Report 2025/26
Wednesday 4 November 2026
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5. National Savings and Investments
Wednesday 4 November 2026
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6. Broadcast Media Mergers Update
Wednesday 4 November 2026
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7. Outcomes from UN Biodiversity Conference COP17, Yerevan, Armenia
Wednesday 4 November 2026
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8. DHSC and NHS England organisational update
Wednesday 4 November 2026
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9.Law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies
Wednesday 4 November 2026
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DLC 3 - The Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011 (Continuation) Order 2026
Wednesday 4 November 2026
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DLC 3 - Explanatory Memorandum to The Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011 (Continuation) Order 2026
Wednesday 4 November 2026
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Questions Tabled
Questions tabled on Tuesday 3 November for written or oral answer
Wednesday 4 November 2026
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Early Day Motions
Motions drawing attention to specific issues tabled by Backbench ministers
Wednesday 4 November 2026
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Hansard
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