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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No debate |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Student finance (review of payment schedules) (Mr Luke Charters) |
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Until 7.00pm |
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Afterwards |
Ministerial Statements, including on: |
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Ukraine and wider operational update (Secretary of State for Defence) |
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No debate |
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Up to 90 minutes |
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No debate |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
Patient access to tissue freezing for advanced brain cancer treatment, diagnostics and research |
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11.00am |
Local government organisation in Bromsgrove |
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(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
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2.30pm |
UK Town of Culture competition |
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4.00pm |
Meat exports to the EU |
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4.30pm |
Rural Fuel Duty Relief scheme |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
1Dr Lauren Sullivan (Gravesham)
What recent discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on improving public services. (907062)
2Luke Akehurst (North Durham)
What steps he has taken to engage with relevant stakeholders on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill. (907064)
3Ruth Jones (Newport West and Islwyn)
What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the UK's membership of the European Convention on Human Rights on the Belfast Agreement. (907065)
4Mr Bayo Alaba (Southend East and Rochford)
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Defence Industrial Strategy 2025 on Northern Ireland. (907066)
5Peter Lamb (Crawley)
What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the UK's membership of the European Convention on Human Rights on the Belfast Agreement. (907067)
6Jerome Mayhew (Broadland and Fakenham)
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of Government policies on the economy in Northern Ireland. (907068)
7Jacob Collier (Burton and Uttoxeter)
What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the UK's membership of the European Convention on Human Rights on the Belfast Agreement. (907069)
8Claire Hanna (Belfast South and Mid Down)
What recent engagement he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive. (907070)
9Mr Paul Foster (South Ribble)
What steps he has taken to engage with relevant stakeholders on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill. (907071)
10Catherine Fookes (Monmouthshire)
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Autumn Budget 2025 on Northern Ireland. (907072)
11Tonia Antoniazzi (Gower)
What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the UK's membership of the European Convention on Human Rights on the Belfast Agreement. (907073) [R]
12Sarah Pochin (Runcorn and Helsby)
What steps he is taking to support Northern Ireland veterans. (907074)
13Mr Luke Charters (York Outer)
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Defence Industrial Strategy 2025 on Northern Ireland. (907075)
14Sarah Edwards (Tamworth)
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Defence Industrial Strategy 2025 on Northern Ireland. (907076)
At 12 noon
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
Q1 Ruth Cadbury (Brentford and Isleworth)
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7 January. (907077)
Q2 Sarah Olney (Richmond Park) (907078)
Q3 Mr Peter Bedford (Mid Leicestershire) (907079)
Q4 Alison Griffiths (Bognor Regis and Littlehampton) (907080)
Q5 Mr Toby Perkins (Chesterfield) (907081)
Q6 Mr Angus MacDonald (Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) (907082)
Q7 Claire Hanna (Belfast South and Mid Down) (907083)
Q8 Wendy Morton (Aldridge-Brownhills) (907084)
Q9 Rachael Maskell (York Central) (907085)
Q10 Claire Young (Thornbury and Yate) (907086)
Q11 Bill Esterson (Sefton Central) (907087)
Q12 Johanna Baxter (Paisley and Renfrewshire South) (907088)
Q13 Munira Wilson (Twickenham) (907089)
Q14 Fabian Hamilton (Leeds North East) (907090)
Q15 Dame Harriett Baldwin (West Worcestershire) (907091)
Presentation of Bills
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
Deprivation of Citizenship (Promotion of Terrorism or Violence)
Sarah Pochin
Bill to require the Secretary of State to deprive a person of citizenship if they have been convicted of an offence relating to national security in the United Kingdom or abroad and have subsequently promoted terrorism or violence in public; and for connected purposes.
Business of the Day
1. Ten Minute Rule Motion: Student finance (review of payment schedules)
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
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.
2. Opposition Day (15th Allotted Day)
Until 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
Mrs Kemi Badenoch
Robert Jenrick
Rebecca Harris
Dr Kieran Mullan
That this House believes that it is wrong to abolish jury trials for crimes with anticipated sentences of three years or less because jury trials are a fundamental part of the UK constitution and democracy; acknowledges the scale of the courts backlog and the necessity of reducing it to ensure justice for victims but believes that restricting the fundamental right to trial by jury will have a limited effect on reducing that backlog; calls on the Government to increase the number of court sitting days to help urgently reduce the backlog; and further calls on the Government to publish immediately all modelling it has undertaken and received on the potential impact of the abolition of jury trials on that backlog.
Amendment (a)
The Prime Minister
Secretary David Lammy
Sarah Sackman
Alex Davies-Jones
Jake Richards
Jonathan Reynolds
Leave out from “House” to end and insert “believes that the Government inherited a justice system on the brink of collapse with a record and rising caseload created under 14 years of Conservative mismanagement, austerity and cuts to the justice system that has forced victims of crime to wait years for justice; notes that the justice system has historically evolved to match the needs of the society it serves; supports the Government in making the investment required, including continuing to break records on the number of sitting days funded; looks forward to Sir Brian Leveson’s upcoming recommendations on reforms to improve efficiencies across the courts system; further supports taking forward reforms to the justice system based on Sir Brian Leveson’s independent review of the criminal courts in which victims and the public can have confidence; and further notes that the Government will introduce legislation and publish its impact assessment in due course.”
Amendment (b)
Jess Brown-Fuller
Ed Davey
Wendy Chamberlain
Max Wilkinson
Leave out from “House” to end and insert “notes the complacency of the previous Government, which drove the criminal justice system into dysfunction and left victims and survivors facing years-long waits for justice; further notes the Crown Court backlog of around 78,000 cases, meaning defendants charged with serious offences today may not face trial until late 2029 or early 2030; recognises that victims and survivors deserve swift justice and should not be left waiting for years while evidence deteriorates and cases collapse; believes that trial by jury has been a cornerstone of the justice system for over 800 years and that restricting it for a large category of offences is a counterproductive and short-sighted response to court delays; further believes there is no evidence that jury trials are a primary driver of court backlogs, which are instead caused by inefficiencies, staff shortages and estate failure; warns that removing juries risks undermining public trust and fairness; and calls on the Government to abandon plans to dramatically restrict the centuries-old right to a trial by jury and instead adopt a comprehensive, evidence-based strategy that addresses operational inefficiencies within the court system.”
Mrs Kemi Badenoch
Victoria Atkins
Rebecca Harris
Robbie Moore
Dr Neil Hudson
That this House regrets that the Government’s policies have resulted in taxes forecast to rise to the highest proportion of GDP on record, record closures of agriculture, forestry and fishing businesses in the last 12 months, the closure of two pubs or restaurants every day and falling levels of business investment; further regrets the Government’s changes to funding for rural areas; also regrets the Government’s plans to build more energy infrastructure in the countryside to meet its net zero targets; believes that these changes are likely to affect the rural way of life; additionally regrets the Government’s chaotic approach to its plans to change Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief; and calls on the Government to scrap all its planned changes to those reliefs.
Amendment (a)
The Prime Minister
Secretary Emma Reynolds
Dame Angela Eagle
Mary Creagh
Jonathan Reynolds
Leave out from “House” to end and insert “welcomes the support that the Government is providing for rural people, communities and businesses; commends the continued support for farmers through investment in Environmental Land Management schemes which will boost nature and sustainable food production; recognises that the Government has listened on the subject of Agricultural Property Relief and made changes to support family farms; further welcomes the Bus Services Act 2025, which includes provision to support the protection of socially necessary bus services in rural areas; further recognises that the Government continues to invest in Project Gigabit with £2.4 billion available to ensure over one million premises have access to gigabit-capable broadband; and supports the joined-up approach with the weight of Government behind tackling rural crimes such as the theft of high value farm equipment and livestock.”
Notes:
The selection of the matters to be debated has been made by the Leader of the Opposition (Standing Order No. 14(2)).
Statements
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Ukraine and wider operational update (Secretary of State for Defence)
Business of the Day
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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 2025, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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 2025, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
5. House of Commons Commission
Up to 90 minutes (Standing Order No. 16(1))
Sir Alan Campbell
That Bobby Dean be appointed to the House of Commons Commission in place of Marie Goldman in pursuance of section 1(2)(d) of the House of Commons (Administration) Act 1978.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
Presentation of Public Petitions
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
Elections to West Sussex County Council: Alison Bennett
Adjournment Debate
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Potential merits of a new eastern entrance at Bletchley Railway Station: Callum Anderson
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 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 the UK Town of Culture competition: Alex Ballinger
4.00pm
That this House has considered meat exports to the EU: David Chadwick
Relevant Documents:
Fourth Report of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, UK-EU Trade: Towards a resilient border strategy, HC 1297
Oral evidence taken before the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee on 9 December 2025, on Animal and plant health, HC 611
4.30pm
That this House has considered the 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)).
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
1.International agreement on the Global Minimum Tax system
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
2.Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects
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
Work and Pensions Committee
Room 16
8.45am (private)
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Subject: Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors
Room 6
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.30am |
Steven Norris (Deputy Director of Regeneration and Infrastructure at Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council) |
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Councillor Tim McClelland - Northern Ireland Local Government Association (NILGA) |
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Alison McCullagh (Chief Executive at Fermanagh and Omagh District Council) |
Scottish Affairs Committee
Subject: GB Energy and the net zero transition
Room 15
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.30am |
Zoe Holliday (Chief Executive at Community Energy Scotland) |
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Neil Mackinnon (Development Manager at Galson Estate Trust) |
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Alan Roseweir (Community Energy Project Lead at Wallacetown Community Energy Project) |
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10.30am |
Gail Anderton (Community Benefits Manager at Highland Council) |
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Christianna Logan (Director of Customers and Stakeholders at SSEN Transmission) |
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Finley Becks-Phelps (UK Country Head of Development at Nadara) |
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Lynda Mitchell (Chief Executive at ALIEnergy) |
Health and Social Care Committee
Subject: Palliative Care
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9.15am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.30am |
Stephen Kinnock MP (Minster of State at Department of Health and Social Care) |
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Dr Edward Scully (Director for Primary and Community Health Care at Department of Health and Social Care) |
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Dr Amanda Doyle OBE (National Director for Primary Care and Community Services at NHS England) |
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Dr Sarah Mitchell (National Clinical Director for Palliative and End-of Life Care at NHS England) |
Transport Committee
Subject: Railways Bill
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.15am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.15am |
The Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill CBE (Minister of State for Rail at Department for Transport) |
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Jeremy Westlake (Chief Executive at Network Rail) |
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Richard Goodman (Director General for Rail Reform and Strategy at Department for Transport) |
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Lucy Ryan (Director for Rail Transformation Programme at Department for Transport) |
Home Affairs Committee
Room 8
10.00am (private)
Environmental Audit Committee
Subject: The Seventh Carbon Budget
Room 8
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.30pm |
Polly Cook (Chief Officer, Climate, Energy and Green Spaces at Leeds City Council) |
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Toby Park (Director, Climate, Energy and Sustainability at Behavioural Insights Team) |
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Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE (Director, Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations at Department of Psychology, University of Bath) |
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3.30pm |
Nigel Topping (Chair at Climate Change Committee) |
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Emma Pinchbeck (CEO at Climate Change Committee) |
Welsh Affairs Committee
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private)
Women and Equalities Committee
Subject: Black homelessness
Room 6
2.00pm (private), 2.20pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.20pm |
Polly Stephens (Head of Policy, Impact and Partnerships at New Horizon Youth Centre) |
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Danielle Celeste (Teacher, Researcher & Theatre Practitioner at Off the Wall Players) |
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Henri Baptiste (Founder/Board Member at Pathway Housing Solutions) |
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3.15pm |
Alison McGovern MP (Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness at Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government) |
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Philippa Davies (Director of Homelessness and Rough Sleeping at Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government) |
Committee of Selection
Room 13
4.30pm (private)
Joint Committees
Human Rights
Room 5
2.00pm (private)
Delegated Legislation Committees
Second Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider 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
Room 11
2.30pm (public)
Third Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Exclusions from Market Access Principles: Glue Traps) Regulations 2025
Room 12
4.30pm (public)
Committee Reports Published Today
Public Accounts
59th Report: Ministry of Justice follow-up: Autumn 2025 HC 1240
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 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)
Tuesday 27 January to Monday 2 February (deadline Wednesday 21 January 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 3 to Monday 9 February (deadline Wednesday 28 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 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
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 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
Select Committee Statement on the First Special Report of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy, Subsea telecommunications cables: resilience and crisis preparedness: Government Response, HC 1574 (Matt Western)
Backbench Business
Effectiveness of Magnitsky-style sanctions for serious human rights abuses
Sir Iain Duncan Smith
That this House is concerned that serious human rights abuses, including crimes against humanity, war crimes and torture, together with widespread grand corruption, continue to escalate in an increasingly unstable global environment; notes that global human rights and anti-corruption sanctions, commonly known as Magnitsky sanctions, remain an essential mechanism for accountability and redress, yet their implementation by the United Kingdom is inconsistent and insufficient, and lacks oversight; regrets that numerous individuals credibly implicated in serious abuses and corruption remain unsanctioned, that enforcement and transparency around decision-making remain inadequate, and that sanctioned individuals continue to exploit evasion methods while victims receive limited support; further notes the absence of a long-term strategy for the management of frozen assets and a lack of clear criteria for delisting, alongside growing concerns that sanctions are becoming politicised internationally; urges the Government to strengthen the credibility of the Magnitsky sanctions regime through consistent and impartial application, enhanced enforcement, ensure greater Parliamentary oversight and expanded measures to support victims, including developing pathways for compensation; and holds that, relevant to this, those involved in the arbitrary detention of British nationals should face Magnitsky sanctions, including those involved in the detention of Ryan Cornelius, Jagtar Singh Johal and Jimmy Lai.
High street gambling reform
Dawn Butler
That this House believes that the aim to permit principle in planning policy erodes the ability of local communities to shape their neighbourhoods; further believes that planning decisions should be made in the public interest, not skewed towards automatic approval; and therefore calls on the Government to remove the aim to permit provision so local councils can regulate the spread of gambling premises.
Relevant Documents:
Oral evidence taken before the Health and Social Care Committee on 2 April 2025, on Gambling-related harms, HC 804
Correspondence between the Health and Social Care Committee and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention, on Gambling-related harms, reported to the House on 18 June and 29 April 2025
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Adjournment Debate
Contribution of post offices in Cheshire: Aphra Brandreth
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.
3.00pm That this House has considered religious minority persecution in Myanmar: Jim Shannon
Notes:
The subject for this debate was 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 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
Finance (No. 2) Bill: Committee (Day 1)
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); and
any new Clauses or new Schedules relating to the subject matter of the above Clauses and Schedules.
Notes:
Proceedings on Clauses 1 to 8 and Schedules 1 and 2 must, if they have not already ended, be brought to an end two hours after they start; proceedings on Clauses 9, 10 and 69 must, if they have not already ended, be brought to an end four hours after the start of proceedings in Committee; and proceedings on Clause 62 and Schedule 12 must, if they have not already ended, be brought to an end six hours after the start of proceedings in Committee (Order of 16 December 2025).
Adjournment Debate
Government support for higher education: Mr Bayo Alaba
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: Emergency and life-saving skills (schools)
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the teaching in schools of skills relating to emergency situations, including life-saving skills; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Finance (No. 2) Bill: Committee (Day 2)
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 Schedule.
Notes:
Proceedings on Clauses 63 to 68 must, if they have not already ended, be brought to an end two hours after they start; proceedings on Clauses 83 to 85 and Schedule 13 must, if they have not already ended, be brought to an end four hours after the start of proceedings in Committee; and proceedings on Clause 86 must, if they have not already ended, be brought to an end six hours after the start of proceedings in Committee (Order of 16 December 2025).
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered the potential merits of a statutory duty of care for universities: James Naish
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
11.00am That this House has considered the Academic Technology Approval Scheme: Wendy Chamberlain
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the potential merits of regulating airport drop-off charges: Yasmin Qureshi
4.00pm That this House has considered the impact of the Arctic and High North on UK security: Graeme Downie
4.30pm That this House has considered the potential merits of reforming Northern Ireland’s political institutions: Sorcha Eastwood
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 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.
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.
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered the future of the Ajax Programme: Ben Obese-Jecty
11.00am That this House has considered energy pricing for consumers with factored energy arrangements: Graham Leadbitter
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the impact of Science and Discovery Centres on national science and technology priorities: Steve Witherden
4.00pm That this House has considered UK relations with France: Chris Murray [R]
4.30pm That this House has considered horse and rider road safety: Mr Lee Dillon
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 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
Backbench Business
New towns
Katrina Murray
That this House has considered new towns.
Financial support for small businesses and individuals during the covid-19 pandemic
Manuela Perteghella [R]
That this House has considered financial support for small businesses and individuals during the covid-19 pandemic.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Westminster Hall
3.00pm That this House has considered the impact of gambling harms in children and young people: Kevin McKenna
Notes:
The subject for this debate was 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 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
Westminster Hall
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 738192 and e-petition 732559 relating to the sale of fireworks: Robbie Moore, 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 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
Westminster Hall
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 729440 relating to play in the key stage 1 curriculum: Dr Roz Savage, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
6.00pm That this House has considered e-petition 718660 relating to the licensing and regulation of animal rescue centres: Irene Campbell, 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 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
Westminster Hall
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 727372 and e-petition 746363 relating to indefinite leave to remain: Tony Vaughan, 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 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 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 2025, be approved.
3. Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Committee
Notes:
Proceedings must, if they have not already ended, end at the moment of interruption (Order of 18 November 2025).
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
4. 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 2025, be approved.
Chris McDonald
That the draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 16 December 2025, 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 2025, be approved.
7. 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.
8. 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 2025, 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 2025, be approved.
11. 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 2025, 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 2025, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
13. 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 2025, be approved.
Secretary Douglas Alexander
That the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 17 December 2025, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
truments.
16. National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
Notes:
Proceedings in Committee of the whole House must, if they have not already ended, be brought to an end four 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 five hours after the start of proceedings in Committee (Order of 17 December 2025).
Miatta Fahnbulleh
That the draft Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 18 December 2025, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Miatta Fahnbulleh
That the draft Cumbria Combined Authority Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 18 December 2025, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.