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Today's business papers - Monday 19 October 2026

Order Paper
Today's business in the Chamber and Westminster Hall
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Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (HC6)
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Explanatory Notes to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (HC6)
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Northern Ireland Troubles Bill - CWH - Daily
List of Amendments to be considered on the Floor of the House today
Monday 19 October 2026
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1. Second Report of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee of Session 2024-26, The Government’s new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland (HC 586)
Monday 19 October 2026
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2. Government Response to the Second Report of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee of Session 2024-26, The Government’s new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland (HC 1716)
Monday 19 October 2026
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3. Correspondence from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, on the Government's amendments to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill, reported to the House 12 October 2026.
Monday 19 October 2026
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1. SS Richard Montgomery Mast Removal Project
Monday 19 October 2026
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DLC 1 - The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector and Social Rented Sector (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Monday 19 October 2026
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DLC 1 - Explanatory Memorandum to The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector and Social Rented Sector (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Monday 19 October 2026
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DLC 1 - The Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Monday 19 October 2026
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DLC 1 - Explanatory Memorandum to The Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Monday 19 October 2026
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DLC 1 - Impact Assessment for The Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
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DLC 2 - The Travellers’ Allowances (Amendment) Order 2026
Monday 19 October 2026
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DLC 2 - Explanatory Memorandum to The Travellers’ Allowances (Amendment) Order 2026
Monday 19 October 2026
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DLC 3 - The Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Monday 19 October 2026
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DLC 3 - Explanatory Memorandum to The Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Monday 19 October 2026
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DLC 3 - The Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Monday 19 October 2026
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DLC 3 - Explanatory Memorandum to The Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Monday 19 October 2026
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Questions Tabled
Questions tabled on Friday 16 October for written or oral answer
Monday 19 October 2026
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Future Day Orals
Questions submitted by Members for oral answer in the Chamber on a future day
Monday 19 October 2026
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Early Day Motions
Motions drawing attention to specific issues tabled by Backbench ministers
Monday 19 October 2026
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