Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business
On 22 December 1944 Colonel John Macnamara, Royal Ulster Rifles and The London Irish Rifles, Member for Chelmsford, was killed in action in Italy
On 26 December 1945 Admiral of the Fleet The Rt Hon. Roger Keyes, 1st Baron Keyes GCB KCVO CMG DSO, Royal Navy, Member for Portsmouth, died of wounds in Tingewick, UK
On 30 December 1942 Lieutenant Colonel The Hon. Somerset Maxwell, Royal Corps of Signals, Member for King’s Lynn, died of wounds in Cairo, Egypt
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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9.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
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10.10am |
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10.30am |
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Animal Welfare Strategy (Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) |
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Ministerial Statements, including on: |
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Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy (Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls) |
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Ukraine (Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry) |
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Local Government Reorganisation (Minister for Local Government and Homelessness) |
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Afterwards |
Select Committee Statement on: |
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Until 5.00pm |
Backbench Business |
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General Debate: Matters to be raised before the Christmas adjournment |
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No debate |
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Until 5.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: English indices of deprivation 2025 (Chris Webb) |
Westminster Hall
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1.30pm |
Cultural contribution of Jane Austen |
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3.00pm |
Community audiology |
Business Today: Chamber
9.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
1Sam Rushworth (Bishop Auckland)
What steps she is taking to help increase the profitability of farming. (907011)
2Kate Osamor (Edmonton and Winchmore Hill)
What steps she is taking to improve air quality. (907012)
3Rachel Taylor (North Warwickshire and Bedworth)
What steps she is taking to help ensure that British Sugar agrees the terms of future sugar beet contracts with NFU Sugar. (907013)
4Munira Wilson (Twickenham)
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of flood defences in Twickenham constituency. (907015)
5Peter Fortune (Bromley and Biggin Hill)
If she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the Extended Producer Responsibility scheme on the hospitality sector. (907016)
6Nigel Farage (Clacton)
What steps she is taking to support farmers. (907017)
7Lauren Edwards (Rochester and Strood)
What steps she is taking to clear waterways. (907018)
8Matt Vickers (Stockton West)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of her policies on farming communities. (907020)
9Nick Timothy (West Suffolk)
What assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief on food prices. (907021)
10Wendy Chamberlain (North East Fife)
What steps she is taking to support dairy farmers. (907023)
11Katie Lam (Weald of Kent)
What assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief on food prices. (907024)
12Adrian Ramsay (Waveney Valley)
What steps her Department is taking to help support farmers to adopt higher animal welfare standards. (907025)
13Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Slough)
What steps she is taking to help increase the profitability of farming. (907027)
At 10.00am
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
T1Sir John Whittingdale (Maldon)
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. (907029)
T2Zöe Franklin (Guildford) (907030)
T3John Milne (Horsham) (907031)
T4Mr Andrew Snowden (Fylde) (907032)
T5Jayne Kirkham (Truro and Falmouth) (907033)
T6Andrew George (St Ives) (907034)
T7Dr Ellie Chowns (North Herefordshire) (907035)
At 10.10am
Oral Questions to the Solicitor General
1Dame Caroline Dinenage (Gosport)
What advice she has given the Government on the potential impact of removing jury trials on the rule of law. (906978)
2Lauren Edwards (Rochester and Strood)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Crown Prosecution Service's Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy 2025-30 on outcomes for victims. (906979)
3Claire Young (Thornbury and Yate)
What steps she is taking to help ensure the effective prosecution of rural crime. (906980)
4Mr Mark Francois (Rayleigh and Wickford)
What advice she has given the Government on the potential impact of removing jury trials on the rule of law. (906981)
5Kate Osamor (Edmonton and Winchmore Hill)
What steps she is taking to help improve levels of diversity in legal professions. (906984)
6Tom Hayes (Bournemouth East)
Which crimes have the highest prosecution rates in Bournemouth East constituency. (906985)
7Nick Timothy (West Suffolk)
What advice she has given the Government on the potential impact of removing jury trials on the rule of law. (906987)
Urgent Questions and Statements
10.30am
Urgent Question:
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will make a statement on Animal Welfare Strategy (Dr Neil Hudson)
Business Question to the Leader of the House
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy (Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls)
Ukraine (Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry)
Local Government Reorganisation (Minister for Local Government and Homelessness)
Select Committee Statement on the First Special Report of the Backbench Business Committee, 15th anniversary of the Backbench Business Committee, HC 1548 (Bob Blackman)
Business of the Day
Until 5.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
•Matters to be raised before the Christmas adjournment
Bob Blackman
That this House has considered matters to be raised before the Christmas adjournment.
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Presentation of Public Petitions
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
Walsall Leather Museum: Valerie Vaz
Adjournment Debate
Until 5.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
English indices of deprivation 2025: Chris Webb
Business Today: Westminster Hall
Order of Business
Up to three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1))
1.30pm
That this House has considered the cultural contribution of Jane Austen: Luke Murphy
3.00pm
That this House has considered community audiology: Danny Beales
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)).
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Minister for the Cabinet Office
1.UK COVID-19 Inquiry response costs for Quarter 2 25/26
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
2.Inheritance tax relief for infected blood compensation payments
Secretary of State for Defence
3.Ajax Investigation
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
4.National Policy Statement for Nuclear Energy Infrastructure EN-7
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
5.Publishing Baroness Batters’ independent Farm Profitability Review
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
6.Adult Services Review
Secretary of State for the Home Department
7.Consultation on Manchester Arena Inquiry recommendations 7 and 8
8.Manston Inquiry Terms of Reference
9.Provisional Police Funding Settlement (England and Wales) 2026-27
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
10.Freehold Estates
11.Local Government Reorganisation
Secretary of State for Transport
12.Vehicle Type Approval
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
13.Automatic Enrolment Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band Review 2026/27
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
Public Accounts Committee
Subject: NS&I’s transformation programme
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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Dax Harkins (Chief Executive at National Savings and Investments) |
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Matthew Smith (Programme Senior Responsible Officer at National Savings and Investments) |
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James Bowler CB (Permanent Secretary at HM Treasury) |
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Sam Beckett (Chief Economic Adviser and Second Permanent Secretary at HM Treasury) |
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Stephen Farrington (Director of Fiscal Policy at HM Treasury) |
Other
Examination of Bills
Subject: Cheltenham Borough Council (Markets) Bill
Room 2
10.45am (private), 11.00am (public), 11.30am (private)
Committee Reports Published Today
National Security Strategy (Joint)
1st Special Report: Subsea telecommunications cables: resilience and crisis preparedness: Government Response HC 1574
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 6 to Monday 12 January (ballot closed)
The ballot for Tuesday 6 to Monday 12 January is closed and will take place today.
Tuesday 13 to Monday 19 January (deadline Wednesday 7 January 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 20 to Monday 26 January (deadline Wednesday 14 January 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 Mondays 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 13 and Wednesday 14 January (deadline Monday 5 January 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; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Home Office; Northern Ireland; Science, Innovation and Technology; Transport; Wales
Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 January (deadline Monday 12 January 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; Health and Social Care; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Justice; Scotland; Treasury; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 January (deadline Monday 19 January 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; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Home Office; Northern Ireland; Science, Innovation and Technology; Transport; Wales
Christmas Adjournment - Tabling of Parliamentary Questions
The following arrangements will apply for the tabling of Questions during the Christmas Adjournment. Please note that the Table Office will be closed from Wednesday 24 December 2025 to Thursday 1 January 2026 inclusive. Questions can still be submitted in the usual way during this period.
Questions for oral answer
Under Standing Order No. 22(6), the Speaker has made the following arrangements for tabling Questions for oral answer when the House returns. The list also includes future tabling arrangements up to Thursday 8 January 2026.
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Departments etc.** |
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Thursday 18 December |
Monday 5 January |
Home Office (T) |
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Tuesday 6 January |
Energy Security and Net Zero (T) |
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Thursday 18 December |
Wednesday 7 January |
Northern Ireland |
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Thursday 18 December |
Wednesday 7 January |
Prime Minister |
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Thursday 18 December |
Thursday 8 January |
Transport (T) |
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Tuesday 6 January |
Monday 12 January |
Housing, Communities and Local Government (T) |
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Tuesday 6 January |
Wednesday 14 January |
Scotland |
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Wednesday 7 January |
Tuesday 13 January |
Health and Social Care (T) |
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Thursday 8 January |
Wednesday 14 January |
Prime Minister |
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Thursday 8 January |
Thursday 15 January |
Culture, Media and Sport (T) |
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Thursday 8 January |
Thursday 15 January |
Church Commissioners, House of Commons Commission, Public Accounts Commission, Restoration and Renewal Client Board and Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission |
For further details of last tabling days for other Departments and answering bodies, see the Order of Questions rota available from the Vote Office and at https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk
Notes:
* The latest time for tabling is 12.30pm on each of these days.
** (T) indicates that there are also Topical questions for that Department.
Questions for written answer on a named day
The latest time for tabling a Question for written answer on a named day before the Christmas Adjournment was Monday 15 December.
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Tuesday 6 January |
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Wednesday 7 January |
Each Member may table up to five named day questions during the Christmas Adjournment.
Christmas Adjournment - Tabling of Amendments to Public Bills
During the recess, amendments should be submitted to pbohoc@parliament.uk.
Amendments can be accepted from a Member’s Parliamentary network account, or from the network account of a member of staff who has been specifically authorised to act on the Member’s behalf.
Please submit any amendments for tabling, or requests for drafting assistance, as soon as possible.
Amendments received during the recess will be treated as having been tabled on Friday 2 January.
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
MONDAY 5 JANUARY
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
Backbench Business
Mobile connectivity in rural areas
Helen Morgan [R]
That this House calls on the Government and service providers to help improve mobile connectivity in rural areas.
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Environmental Audit Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Alison Hume be discharged from the Environmental Audit Committee and Sojan Joseph be added
Adjournment Debate
Government support for the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan: Alice Macdonald
Westminster Hall
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 702845 relating to free bus travel for people over 60: Tony Vaughan, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
6.00pm That this House has considered e-petition 727514 relating to the length of the school week: Dave Robertson, 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 6 JANUARY
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: Property (registration and valuation)
Jodie Gosling
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about requirements relating to the registration and valuation of domestic and non-domestic property; to make provision about exemptions from such requirements; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill: Second Reading
Notes:
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill: Money
Dan Tomlinson
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:
(1) any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State or another public authority, and
(2) 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.
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill: Ways and Means
Dan Tomlinson
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill, it is expedient to authorise:
(1) the imposition of charges under or by virtue of the Act; and
(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered less survivable cancers: Clive Jones [R]
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
11.00am That this House has considered the matter of poverty and Government welfare policies: Neil Duncan-Jordan
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered Government proposals for renewal of the BBC Charter: Sir John Whittingdale
4.00pm That this House has considered therapeutic play and children’s healthcare: Mr Calvin Bailey
4.30pm That this House has considered the future of Thames Water: Layla Moran
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 7 JANUARY
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Student finance (review of payment schedules)
Mr Luke Charters
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to review the scheduling of student finance payments to undergraduates; to require the review to consider advance provision of certain student finance payments in certain circumstances; 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 patient access to tissue freezing for advanced brain cancer treatment, diagnostics and research: Chris Evans
11.00am That this House has considered local government organisation in Bromsgrove: Bradley Thomas
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered UK Town of Culture competition: Alex Ballinger
4.00pm That this House has considered meat exports to the EU: David Chadwick
4.30pm That this House has considered Rural Fuel Duty Relief scheme: Ian Roome
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 8 JANUARY
Chamber
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered the Third Report of the Scottish Affairs Committee, Problem drug use in Scotland follow-up: Glasgow’s Safer Drug Consumption Facility, HC 630, and the Government response, HC 1485: Patricia Ferguson
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Liaison Committee.
MONDAY 12 JANUARY
Chamber
Questions
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
Westminster Hall
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 727309 relating to a general election: John Lamont, 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 13 JANUARY
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst
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 14 JANUARY
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Gareth Thomas
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 15 JANUARY
Chamber
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
10.00am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
10.10am Questions to the Church Commissioners, House of Commons Commission, Public Accounts Commission, Restoration and Renewal Client Board and Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission
MONDAY 19 JANUARY
Chamber
Questions
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
TUESDAY 20 JANUARY
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
Shockat Adam
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 21 JANUARY
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Tessa Munt
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 22 JANUARY
Chamber
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
10.15am Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
MONDAY 26 JANUARY
Chamber
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
TUESDAY 27 JANUARY
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
WEDNESDAY 28 JANUARY
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
THURSDAY 29 JANUARY
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
MONDAY 2 FEBRUARY
Chamber
Questions
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
TUESDAY 3 FEBRUARY
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
WEDNESDAY 4 FEBRUARY
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
THURSDAY 5 FEBRUARY
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
MONDAY 9 FEBRUARY
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 10 FEBRUARY
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
WEDNESDAY 11 FEBRUARY
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
THURSDAY 12 FEBRUARY
Chamber
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
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.
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.
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.
5. Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Committee
Notes:
Proceedings must, if they have not already ended, end at the moment of interruption (Order of 18 November).
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 27 November, be approved.
7. United Kingdom Internal Market
Secretary Emma Reynolds
That the draft United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Exclusions from Market Access Principles: Glue Traps) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 1 December, be approved.
Chris McDonald
That the draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 16 December, be approved.
Dan Tomlinson
That the Corporation Tax Act 2010 (Part 8C) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SI, 2025, No. 1253), dated 1 December 2025, a copy of which was laid before this House on 1 December, be approved.
Alison McGovern
That the draft Local Government (Exclusion of Non-commercial Considerations) (England) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 2 December, be approved.
11. Voting by proxy (serious long-term illness or injury extension)
Sir Alan Campbell
That the following amendment to Standing Order No. 39A (Voting by proxy) made by the Order of 23 October 2024 (Voting by Proxy (Serious long-term illness or injury))—
“In paragraph (2), insert “(d) serious long-term illness or injury;”
shall continue to have effect for the remainder of this Parliament.
12. Public Office (Accountability) Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (Application to Immigration Officers and Designated Customs Officials in Northern Ireland) and Consequential Amendments Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 4 December, be approved.
Secretary Douglas Alexander
That the draft Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Carer’s Assistance) (Consequential Modifications) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 8 December, be approved.
15. Financial Services and Markets
Lucy Rigby
That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 15 December, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Alison McGovern
That the draft Non-Domestic Rating (Chargeable Amounts) (England) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 15 December, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
17. Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages
Notes:
Proceedings in Committee must, if they have not already ended, be brought to an end two hours after they start; and any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading must, if they have not already ended, be brought to an end three hours after the start of proceedings in Committee (Order of 15 December).
This Bill is expected to be certified as a Money Bill.
Dr Zubir Ahmed
That the draft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 16 December, be approved.
19. Finance (No. 2) Bill: Committee
Clauses 1 to 8 and Schedules 1 and 2 (income tax charge and rates);
Clauses 9, 10 and 69 (freezing of allowances);
Clause 62 and Schedule 12 (agricultural property relief and business property relief);
Clauses 63 to 68 (inheritance tax on pension interests);
Clauses 83 to 85 and Schedule 13 (gambling duties);
Clause 86 (rates of alcohol duty); and
any new Clauses or new Schedules relating to the subject matter of the above Clauses and Schedules
Notes:
Proceedings in Committee of the whole House will be taken over two days (Order of 16 December).
Secretary Douglas Alexander
That the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 17 December, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.