Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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11.30am |
Prayers |
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Deferred Divisions will take place in the ‘No’ Lobby between 11.30am and 2.00pm |
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Afterwards |
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12 noon |
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12.30pm |
Ministerial Statements, including on: |
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Northern Powerhouse Rail (Secretary of State for Transport) |
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West Midlands Police (Secretary of State for the Home Department) |
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Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 7 offshore wind results (Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero) |
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No debate |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Banks (financial exclusion and access to finance) (Gareth Thomas) |
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Until 7.00pm |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
Future of the Ajax Programme |
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11.00am |
Energy pricing for consumers with factored energy arrangements |
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(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
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2.30pm |
Impact of Science and Discovery Centres on national science and technology priorities |
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4.00pm |
UK relations with France |
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4.30pm |
Horse and rider road safety |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
1Graham Leadbitter (Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey)
What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential impact of her policies on the cost of living in Scotland. (907172)
2Alan Gemmell (Central Ayrshire)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support economic growth in Scotland. (907173)
3Kenneth Stevenson (Airdrie and Shotts)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support economic growth in Scotland. (907174)
4Dr Scott Arthur (Edinburgh South West)
What recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on funding for tertiary education. (907175) [R]
5Elaine Stewart (Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle child poverty in Scotland. (907176)
6Liz Twist (Blaydon and Consett)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support economic growth in Scotland. (907177)
7Liz Saville Roberts (Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential impact of her policies on the cost of living in Scotland. (907178)
8Shaun Davies (Telford)
Whether he has had discussions with the Scottish Government on support for mountain rescue services. (907179)
9Mike Reader (Northampton South)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support economic growth in Scotland. (907180)
10Euan Stainbank (Falkirk)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support economic growth in Scotland. (907181)
11John Lamont (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help prevent the overdevelopment of electricity infrastructure in rural communities in Scotland. (907182)
12David Mundell (Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale)
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of progress in delivering the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal. (907183)
13Lillian Jones (Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support economic growth in Ayrshire. (907184) [R]
14Chris Kane (Stirling and Strathallan)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support economic growth in Scotland. (907185)
15Bradley Thomas (Bromsgrove)
What estimate he has made of the time it will take to create 1,000 new jobs in the energy sector in Aberdeen. (907186)
At 12 noon
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
Q1 Lincoln Jopp (Spelthorne)
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 14 January. (907257)
Q2 Anneliese Midgley (Knowsley) (907258)
Q3 Tom Morrison (Cheadle) (907259)
Q4 Janet Daby (Lewisham East) (907260)
Q5 Dr Marie Tidball (Penistone and Stocksbridge) (907261)
Q6 Llinos Medi (Ynys Môn) (907262)
Q7 Mary Glindon (Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend) (907263)
Q8 Lewis Cocking (Broxbourne) (907264)
Q9 Emily Darlington (Milton Keynes Central) (907265)
Q10 Dr Luke Evans (Hinckley and Bosworth) (907266)
Q11 Kevin Bonavia (Stevenage) (907267)
Q12 Nick Timothy (West Suffolk) (907268)
Q13 Yasmin Qureshi (Bolton South and Walkden) (907269)
Q14 Anna Sabine (Frome and East Somerset) (907270)
Q15 Ben Obese-Jecty (Huntingdon) (907271)
Urgent Questions and Statements
12.30pm
Ministerial Statements, including:
Northern Powerhouse Rail (Secretary of State for Transport)
West Midlands Police (Secretary of State for the Home Department)
Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 7 offshore wind results (Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero)
Presentation of Bills
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
Hospitals (Accident and Emergency)
Helen Morgan
Bill to place a duty on the Secretary of State to ensure that patients spend no longer than 12 hours between arriving at the accident and emergency department of a hospital and being admitted to hospital, transferred for care elsewhere or discharged; to require the Secretary of State to publish proposals for measures to eliminate the provision of accident and emergency care services in corridors and other spaces not intended for the provision of such services; and for connected purposes.
Business of the Day
1. Ten Minute Rule Motion: Banks (financial exclusion and access to finance)
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
Gareth Thomas
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require banks to measure and disclose their performance in reducing financial exclusion, including exclusion from affordable credit, and in improving access to finance for small- and medium-sized businesses; to establish a system for rating banks according to that performance; to require banks to cooperate with credit unions and community development finance institutions to address financial exclusion and improve access to finance for small- and medium-sized businesses; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Until 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
The Prime Minister
That this House has considered the situation in Ukraine.
Adjournment Debate
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Future of the Lindsey Oil Refinery and the wider UK oil refining sector: Martin Vickers
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 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)).
Deferred Divisions
Deferred Divisions to be Held Today
Deferred Divisions will take place in the ‘No’ Lobby between 11.30am and 2.00pm
Public Order
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:
The division on this Question was deferred from Wednesday 7 January.
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
1.UK Town of Culture 2028
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
2.Contracts for Difference: Allocation Round 7 – Floating Offshore Wind and Offshore Wind
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
3.Reclassification of the Food Standard Agency’s independent Scientific Advisory Committees
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: Operation Kenova: final report
Room 6
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.30am |
Sir Iain Livingstone (Lead Officer at Operation Kenova) |
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Jon Boutcher (Chief Constable at PSNI and former lead officer at Operation Kenova) |
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Subject: (i) Innovation showcase; (ii-iv) The science and regulation of hair and beauty products and treatments.
Room 8
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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(i) 9.30am: |
Daniel Carlotta-Jones (Chief Engineer at Wastewater Fuels) |
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(ii) 9.45am: |
Victoria Lee |
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(iii) 10.00am: |
Ashton Collins (Director at Save Face) |
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Seyi Falodun-Liburd (Co-Director at Level Up and Lead of Level Up’s No More Lyes Campaign) |
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(iv) 10.45am: |
Dr Emma Meredith (Director General at The Cosmetic Toiletry and Perfumery Association) |
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Diane Hey (Founder and Chief Executive Officer at The Hair and Beauty Industry Authority) |
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Victoria Brownlie (Chief Policy and Sustainability Officer at The British Beauty Council) |
Scottish Affairs Committee
Subject: Securing Scotland’s Future: Defence Skills and Jobs
Room 15
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.30am |
Warrick Malcolm (Director at ADS Scotland) |
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Andrew Kinniburgh (Director-General at Make UK Defense) |
Work and Pensions Committee & Education Committee
Room 16
9.00am (private)
Transport Committee
Subject: Licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9.15am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.15am |
Lilian Greenwood MP (Minister for Roads at Department for Transport) |
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Liz Wilson (Deputy Director, Accessibility, Coaches, Taxis and Community Transport Division at Department for Transport) |
Work and Pensions Committee
Subject: Pre-appointment hearing: Chair of the Pensions Regulator
Room 16
9.30am (private), 9.45am (public), 10.45am (private)
Witnesses:
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9.45am |
Emma Douglas (Government’s preferred candidate for Chair of the Pensions Regulator) |
Environmental Audit Committee
Room 8
2.00pm (private)
Treasury Committee
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private)
Welsh Affairs Committee
Subject: Regular scrutiny session with S4C leadership
The Macmillan Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.30pm |
Delyth Evans (Chair at S4C) |
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Dyfrig Davies (Lead Non-Executive Member at S4C) |
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Geraint Evans (Chief Executive at S4C) |
Women and Equalities Committee
Subject: Community cohesion
Room 6
2.00pm (private), 2.20pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.20pm |
Lara Thompson (UK Government Affairs Manager at The King's Trust) |
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Isabella Pereira (Interim Co-Director of Research, Institute for Community Studies at The Young Foundation) |
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Lucy Lees (Chief Executive Officer at Mahdlo Youth Zone (Onside Network)) |
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Tanya Vice (Project Manager at Heart of Sidley Community Association) |
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3.15pm |
Debbie Cook (Director of Community at English Football League) |
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Ali Oliver MBE (Chief Executive Officer at Youth Sport Trust) |
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Ruth Hollis (Chief Executive Officer at Spirit of 2012) |
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Subject: Building support for the energy transition
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
2.30pm (private), 3.00pm (public)
Witnesses:
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3.00pm |
Priya Brahmbhatt-Patel (Executive Director of Communications and Engagement at Ofgem) |
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Neil Kenward (Director for Strategy, Economics, Research and Net Zero at Ofgem) |
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Laura Rhea (Director, Standards and Audience Protection at Ofcom) |
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Ian Macrae (Director of Market Intelligence at Ofcom) |
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4.00pm |
Chris Stark CBE (Head, UK's Mission for Clean Power 2030 at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) |
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Ben Golding (Director, Clean Power Unit at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) |
Procedure Committee
Room 15
2.30pm (private)
Committee of Selection
Room 13
4.30pm (private)
Joint Committees
Human Rights
Subject: (i) Human Rights and the Regulation of AI; (ii) The Role of the Independent Public Advocate
Room 5
2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public)
Witnesses:
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(i) 2.15pm: |
James Drayson (CEO at Locai Labs) |
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Kay Firth-Butterfield (CEO at Good Tech Advisory) |
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Dr. Iulian Serban (Senior Director of Research & Development at LawZero) |
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(ii) 3.45pm: |
Cindy Butts (Independent Public Advocate) |
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Elkan Abrahamson (Director at Hillsborough Law Now) |
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The Rt. Hon the Lord Wills |
Statutory Instruments
Virtual meeting
3.40pm (private)
Committee Reports Published Today
Treasury
4th Special Report: Cash Individual Savings Account: Government Response HC 1606
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 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 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
Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 February (deadline Monday 26 January 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business and Trade; Cabinet Office; Education; Energy Security and Net Zero; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Home Office; Northern Ireland; Transport; Treasury; Wales; Women and Equalities
Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 February (deadline Monday 2 February 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Culture, Media and Sport; Defence; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Health and Social Care; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Justice; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Work and Pensions
Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 February (deadline Monday 9 February 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business and Trade; Cabinet Office; Education; Energy Security and Net Zero; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Home Office; Northern Ireland; Transport; Treasury; Wales; Women and Equalities
Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 March (deadline Monday 23 February 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Culture, Media and Sport; Defence; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Health and Social Care; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Justice; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; 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 Commons Business papers are now available in the new HousePapers Progressive Web Apps at
https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk and Lords Business papers at https://lordsbusiness.parliament.uk
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 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
Urgent Questions and Statements
Select Committee Statement on the Third Special Report of the Justice Committee, Tackling the drugs crisis in our prisons: Government Response, HC 1599 (Andy Slaughter)
Backbench Business
New towns
Katrina Murray
That this House has considered new towns.
Relevant Documents:
Third Report of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, Delivering 1.5m new homes: Land Value Capture, HC 672
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.
Presentation of Public Petitions
Postal services in Inkberrow: Chris Bloore
Adjournment Debate
Protection and management of young trees: Alex Mayer
Relevant Documents:
Oral evidence taken before the Environmental Audit Committee on 3 September 202, on National Highways and environmental sustainability, HC 1284
Correspondence between the Environmental Audit Committee and National Highways, reported to the House on 22 October 2025, 26 November 2025 and 26 November 2025.
Correspondence from the Environmental Audit Committee to Secretary of State for Transport, on National Highways evidence to the Environmental Audit Committee, reported to the House on 3 December 2025
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered the impact of food inflation on the cost of living: Catherine West, John Glen
3.00pm That this House has considered the impact of gambling harms in children and young people: Kevin McKenna
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)).
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
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.
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Finance Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That James MacCleary be discharged from the Finance Committee and Martin Wrigley be added.
Adjournment Debate
Disclosure and Barring Service: Vikki Slade
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: Glaucoma care (England)
Shockat Adam
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the detection, treatment and monitoring of glaucoma by optometrists in England; to make provision about the full integration of optometry and ophthalmology services for the purpose of glaucoma care in England; 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 role of the NHS in preventing domestic homicides and domestic abuse-related deaths: Dr Simon Opher
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
11.00am That this House has considered out of area placements in temporary accommodation:
Josh Babarinde [R]
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the enforcement of the Water (Special Measures) Act 2025: Tom Gordon
4.00pm That this House has considered cultural opportunities in County Durham: Mary Kelly Foy
4.30pm That this House has considered ADHD diagnosis: Bill Esterson
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 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.
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered the animal welfare strategy for England: Samantha Niblett
11.00am That this House has considered dementia support in Hampshire: Liz Jarvis
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the potential merits of referendums on local government re-organisation: Mr Peter Bedford
4.00pm That this House has considered the UK wine industry: Tristan Osborne
4.30pm That this House has considered Government support for waste collection in Birmingham and the West Midlands: Wendy Morton
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 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
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered transport connectivity in the Midlands and North Wales: Wendy Morton
3.00pm That this House has considered the International Day of Education: Bambos Charalambous [R]
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)).
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
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Ms Julie Minns
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
Public Order Act 2023: Pippa Heylings
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered UK bus manufacturing: Euan Stainbank [R], Jim Allister [R]
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
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
Ten Minute Rule Motion
George Freeman
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 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
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered the matter of non-recognition of Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine: Alex Sobel [R]
3.00pm That this House has considered the matter of protecting and restoring river habitats: Lloyd Hatton
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)).
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
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Adam Jogee
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 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. 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).
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.
4. 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.
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.
6. 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.
8. 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.
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.
Dan Tomlinson
That the draft Local Government Finance Act 1988 (Prescription of Non-Domestic Rating Multipliers) (England) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 7 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Dan Tomlinson
That the draft Local Government Finance Act 1988 (Calculation of Non-Domestic Rating High-Value Multiplier) (England) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 7 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
15. Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
16. Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Money
Dan Tomlinson
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any increase in sums payable by virtue of any other Act out of money so provided that is attributable to the repeal of section 10(1A) of the Welfare Reform Act 2012.
Notes:
King’s Recommendation signified.
Chris Elmore
That the draft Caribbean Development Bank (Eleventh Replenishment of the Special Development Fund (Unified)) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 8 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Dan Tomlinson
That the draft Climate Change Levy (Fuel Use and Recycling Processes) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 12 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Peter Kyle
That the draft Energy-Intensive Industry Electricity Support Payments and Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 12 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Torsten Bell
That the draft Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 12 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Dan Tomlinson
That the draft Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 12 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Dan Tomlinson
That the draft Social Security (Contributions) (Rates, Limits and Thresholds Amendments, National Insurance Funds Payments and Extension of Veteran’s Relief) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 12 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Sir Stephen Timms
That the draft Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 12 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
24. Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
25. Sentencing Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
26. Holocaust Memorial Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
Notes:
The Lords Amendment does not engage financial privilege.
27. National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages
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).
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.
29. Terms and Conditions of Employment
Secretary Peter Kyle
That the draft Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 13 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
30. Terms and Conditions of Employment
Secretary Peter Kyle
That the draft Employment Rights Act 1996 (Application of Section 80B to Adoptions from Overseas) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 13 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
31. Terms and Conditions of Employment
Secretary Peter Kyle
That the draft Employment Rights Act 1996 (Application of Section 80B to Parental Order Cases) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 13 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Ed Miliband
That the draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 13 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
33. Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Second Reading