Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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9.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
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10.30am |
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Ministerial Statement, including on: |
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Local Government Reorganisation (Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government) |
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Afterwards |
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Until 5.00pm |
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General Debate: Impact of import standards on the agricultural sector |
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No debate |
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Until 5.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Local government finances in Surrey (Dr Ben Spencer) |
Westminster Hall
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1.30pm |
Transport connectivity in the Midlands and North Wales |
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3.00pm |
International Day of Education |
Business Today: Chamber
9.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
1Jayne Kirkham (Truro and Falmouth)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help improve resilience to emergencies in rural and coastal areas. (907395)
2Matt Rodda (Reading Central)
What steps he is talking to help increase the number of education and training opportunities for young people through the Erasmus+ programme. (907396)
3Yuan Yang (Earley and Woodley)
What steps he is taking to improve relations with the EU. (907398)
4Susan Murray (Mid Dunbartonshire)
What recent steps he has taken to establish a digital identity system. (907400)
5Ian Lavery (Blyth and Ashington)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve transparency in Government decision-making. (907401)
6Callum Anderson (Buckingham and Bletchley)
What steps he is taking to improve relations with the EU. (907402)
7Graeme Downie (Dunfermline and Dollar)
What recent progress his Department has made on implementing a digital ID scheme. (907403)
8Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle cyber crime. (907404)
9Graham Leadbitter (Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey)
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the Government's insourcing policies. (907405)
10Tristan Osborne (Chatham and Aylesford)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to enable local authorities to invest in local businesses. (907406)
11Jeff Smith (Manchester Withington)
What recent progress he has made on the delivery of the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme. (907407)
12Victoria Collins (Harpenden and Berkhamsted)
What steps he is taking to help strengthen the UK's relations with the EU. (907409)
13Florence Eshalomi (Vauxhall and Camberwell Green)
What recent progress he has made with Cabinet colleagues on improving the use of technology to implement Government priorities. (907411)
14Caroline Voaden (South Devon)
What steps his Department is taking to provide households with information on emergency preparedness. (907412)
15Douglas McAllister (West Dunbartonshire)
What recent progress he has made on improving cooperation between the UK Government and the devolved Administrations. (907413)
16Jenny Riddell-Carpenter (Suffolk Coastal)
What steps he is taking to improve cross-Government coordination on the delivery of Government priorities in rural areas. (907414)
17Harriet Cross (Gordon and Buchan)
What recent discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on future trade agreements. (907415)
18Dame Meg Hillier (Hackney South and Shoreditch)
What recent progress he has made on the digital ID scheme. (907416)
19Peter Swallow (Bracknell)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help protect democratic processes from foreign interference. (907417)
20Alison Bennett (Mid Sussex)
What steps he is taking to help strengthen the UK's relations with the EU. (907419)
At 10.15am
Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
T1Sarah Olney (Richmond Park)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (907420)
T2Alison Hume (Scarborough and Whitby) (907421)
T3Douglas McAllister (West Dunbartonshire) (907422)
T4Mr Luke Charters (York Outer) (907423)
T5Peter Swallow (Bracknell) (907424)
T6Alison Bennett (Mid Sussex) (907425)
T7Gregory Stafford (Farnham and Bordon) (907427)
T8Jim Dickson (Dartford) (907429)
Urgent Questions and Statements
10.30am
Business Question to the Leader of the House
Ministerial Statement, including on:
Local Government Reorganisation (Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Select Committee Statement on the Fourth Special Report of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, Tackling the energy cost crisis: Government Response, HC 1624 (Bill Esterson)
Business of the Day
Until 5.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
Government support for the fishing industry
Mr Alistair Carmichael
That this House has considered Government support for the fishing industry.
Relevant Documents:
Oral evidence taken before the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee on 16 November 2025, on Fisheries and the marine environment, HC 680
Written evidence to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, on Fisheries and the marine environment, reported to the House on 25 November 2025, HC 680
Impact of import standards on the agricultural sector
Sam Carling
That this House has considered the impact of import standards on the agricultural sector.
Relevant Documents:
Oral evidence taken before the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee on 20 January, on The future of farming, HC 527
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Presentation of Public Petitions
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
Safety of the A525 near Meadows Primary School: Adam Jogee
Adjournment Debate
Until 5.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Local government finances in Surrey: Dr Ben Spencer
Business Today: Westminster Hall
Order of Business
Up to three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1))
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)).
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Secretary of State for Business and Trade
1.British Steel
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
2.Launch of new capital fund for places of worship
3.Significant investment in the arts and culture sector
Secretary of State for Defence
4.Ajax
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
5.Local Government Reorganisation
Secretary of State for Justice
6.Response to Legal Aid Agency cyber attack
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: Work of Ofwat
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.00am |
Chris Walters (Interim Chief Executive at Ofwat) |
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Helen Campbell (Interim Executive Director, Delivery at Ofwat) |
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David Hill (Director General for Strategy and Water at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) |
Public Bill Committees
Railways Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 10
11.30am (public)
Railways Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 10
2.00pm (public)
Committee Reports Published Today
Health and Social Care
5th Report: First 1000 Days: a renewed focus HC 802
Time of publication: 00.01am
International Development
7th Special Report: Empowering Development: Energy Access for Communities: Government Response HC 1626
Time of publication: 00.01am
Treasury
6th Special Report: Taxation of gambling: Government Response HC 1625
Time of publication: 00.01am
Home Affairs
3rd Special Report: The Home Office’s management of asylum accommodation: Government Response HC 1642
Time of publication: 10.00am
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 27 January to Monday 2 February (ballot closed)
The ballot for Tuesday 27 January to Monday 2 February is closed and will take place today.
Tuesday 3 to Monday 9 February (deadline Wednesday 28 January 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 10 to Monday 23 February (deadline Wednesday 4 February 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 24 February to Monday 2 March (deadline Wednesday 11 February 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 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
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
Armed Forces Bill: Second Reading
Armed Forces Bill: Money
Dan Tomlinson
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Armed Forces Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:
(a) any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by a Minister of the Crown or the Defence Council, and
(b) 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.
Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Charlie Maynard be discharged from the Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) and Charlotte Cane be added.
Adjournment Debate
NHS urgent care in Staffordshire: Josh Newbury
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
Relevant Documents:
Oral evidence taken before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee on 2 September 2025, on State of Play: Play, HC 1122
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: Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles
Ms Julie Minns
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit the marketing, sale, and supply of electrically assisted pedal cycles that fall outside the class of electrically assisted pedal cycles prescribed under the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 1983 and of equipment capable of converting a pedal cycle into a such a vehicle; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Allocation of Time
Secretary Wes Streeting
That the following provisions shall apply to the proceedings on the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill:
Timetable
(1)(a) Proceedings on Second Reading and in Committee of the whole House, any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading shall be taken at today’s sitting in accordance with this Order.
(b) Proceedings on Second Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion four hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
(c) Proceedings in Committee of the whole House, any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion six hours afterthe commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
Timing of proceedings and Questions to be put
(2)When the Bill has been read a second time:
(a) it shall, despite Standing Order No. 63 (Committal of bills not subject to a programme order), stand committed to a Committee of the whole House without any Question being put;
(b) the Speaker shall leave the Chair whether or not notice of an Instruction has been given.
(3)(a) On the conclusion of proceedings in Committee of the whole House, the Chair shall report the Bill to the House without putting any Question.
(b) If the Bill is reported with amendments, the House shall proceed to consider the Bill as amended without any Question being put.
(4)For the purpose of bringing any proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph (1), the Chair or Speaker shall forthwith put the following Questions in the same order as they would fall to be put if this Order did not apply:
(a) any Question already proposed from the Chair;
(b) any Question necessary to bring to a decision a Question so proposed;
(c) the Question on any amendment moved or Motion made by a Minister of the Crown;
(d) the Question on any amendment, new Clause or new Schedule selected by the Chair or Speaker for separate decision;
(e) any other Question necessary for the disposal of the business to be concluded; and shall not put any other questions, other than the question on any motion described in paragraph (15)(a) of this Order.
(5)On a Motion so made for a new Clause or a new Schedule, the Chair or Speaker shall put only the Question that the Clause or Schedule be added to the Bill.
(6)If two or more Questions would fall to be put under paragraph (4)(c) on successive amendments moved or Motions made by a Minister of the Crown, the Chair or Speaker shall instead put a single Question in relation to those amendments or Motions.
(7)If two or more Questions would fall to be put under paragraph (4)(e) in relation to successive provisions of the Bill, the Chair shall instead put a single Question in relation to those provisions, except that the Question shall be put separately on any Clause of or Schedule to the Bill which a Minister of the Crown has signified an intention to leave out.
Consideration of Lords Amendments
(8)(a) Any Lords Amendments to the Bill may be considered forthwith without any Question being put; and any proceedings interrupted for that purpose shall be suspended accordingly.
(b) Proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement; and any proceedings suspended under sub-paragraph (a) shall thereupon be resumed.
(9)Paragraphs (2) to (7) of Standing Order No. 83F (Programme orders: conclusion of proceedings on consideration of Lords amendments) apply for the purposes of bringing any proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph (8) of this Order.
Subsequent stages
(10)(a) Any further Message from the Lords on the Bill may be considered forthwith without any Question being put; and any proceedings interrupted for that purpose shall be suspended accordingly.
(b) Proceedings on any further Message from the Lords shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement; and any proceedings suspended under sub-paragraph (a) shall thereupon be resumed.
(11)Paragraphs (2) to (5) of Standing Order No. 83G (Programme orders: conclusion of proceedings on further messages from the Lords) apply for the purposes of bringing any proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph (10) of this Order.
Reasons Committee
(12)Paragraphs (2) to (6) of Standing Order No. 83H (Programme orders: reasons committee) apply in relation to any committee to be appointed to draw up reasons after proceedings have been brought to a conclusion in accordance with this Order.
Miscellaneous
(13)Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to proceedings on the Bill.
(14)Standing Order No. 82 (Business Committee) shall not apply in relation to any proceedings to which this Order applies.
(15)(a) No Motion shall be made, except by a Minister of the Crown, to alter the order in which any proceedings on the Bill are taken, to recommit the Bill or to vary or supplement the provisions of this Order.
(b) No notice shall be required of such a Motion.
(c) Such a Motion may be considered forthwith without any Question being put; and any proceedings interrupted for that purpose shall be suspended accordingly.
(d) The Question on such a Motion shall be put forthwith; and any proceedings suspended under sub-paragraph (c) shall thereupon be resumed.
(e) Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to proceedings on such a Motion.
(16)(a) No dilatory Motion shall be made in relation to proceedings to which this Order applies except by a Minister of the Crown.
(b) The Question on any such Motion shall be put forthwith.
(17)(a) The start of any debate under Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) to be held on a day on which the Bill has been set down to be taken as an Order of the Day shall be postponed until the conclusion of any proceedings on that day to which this Order applies.
(b) Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to proceedings in respect of such a debate.
(18)Proceedings to which this Order applies shall not be interrupted under any Standing Order relating to the sittings of the House.
(19)(a) Any private business which has been set down for consideration at a time falling after the commencement of proceedings on this Order or on the Bill on a day on which the Bill has been set down to be taken as an Order of the Day shall, instead of being considered as provided by Standing Orders or by any Order of the House, be considered at the conclusion of the proceedings on the Bill on that day.
(b) Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to the private business so far a necessary for the purpose of securing that the business may be considered for a period of three hours.
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Second Reading
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages
Presentation of Public Petitions
Public Order Act 2023: Pippa Heylings
Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete in housing: Brian Leishman
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.
11.00am That this House has considered the impact of the time taken to install gigabit capable broadband on rural communities: Sir Ashley Fox
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the matter of women’s safety while walking, wheeling, cycling and running: Jess Asato
4.00pm That this House has considered Government support for consumer energy bills: Luke Taylor
4.30pm That this House has considered the matter of tackling the digital exploitation of women and girls: Sir Mark Hendrick
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 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: Flooding
George Freeman
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the responsibilities and duties of certain authorities and agencies in respect of inland flood prevention; to make provision about the powers of local flood authorities and Internal Drainage Boards; to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the funding of local flood authorities and Internal Drainage Boards; to provide for the designation of Internal Drainage Board pumps as critical national infrastructure; to require the Secretary of State to prepare and publish a report on the potential merits of establishing a Flood Compensation Fund to support homeowners whose primary residence has become unsaleable as a direct result of flooding; to make provision about flood reinsurance schemes; to make provision about the responsibilities of developers and water companies in respect of the provision of drainage for new housing developments; to make water companies statutory consultees for certain planning applications; to place a duty on fire and rescue services to respond to flood events; to make provision about national and local digital mapping of flood incidence and risk; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Opposition Day (16th Allotted Day)
Notes:
The selection of the matters to be debated will be made by the Leader of the Opposition (Standing Order No. 14(2)).
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered children’s services in local authorities: Mr Will Forster
11.00am That this House has considered non-compliance animal testing incidents in laboratories: Michael Wheeler
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the impact of environmental, social and governance requirements on the defence industry: Jack Rankin
4.00pm That this House has considered restoration of the Ivanhoe Line: Amanda Hack
4.30pm That this House has considered the potential merits of mandatory medical markers for firearm license holders: Helen Maguire
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 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
Backbench Business
Holocaust Memorial Day
Peter Prinsley
Sir Oliver Dowden
Tom Morrison
That this House has considered Holocaust Memorial Day.
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
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-petitions 727372 and 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
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Bell Ribeiro-Addy
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 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
WESTMINSTER HALL
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 744215 relating to Russian influence on UK politics and democracy: Ben Goldsborough, 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 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
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mr Richard Quigley
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 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.
3. 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.
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.
5. 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.
Miatta Fahnbulleh
That the draft Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 18 December 2025, be approved.
Miatta Fahnbulleh
That the draft Cumbria Combined Authority Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 18 December 2025, be approved.
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.
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.
12. Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
13. 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.
Torsten Bell
That the draft Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 12 January, be approved.
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.
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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
Alison McGovern
That the draft Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 14 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Louise Sandher-Jones
That the draft Armed Forces Commissioner (Family Definition, and Consequential and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Peter Kyle
That the draft Employment Rights Act 2025 (Investigatory Powers) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Sir Stephen Timms
That the draft Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Sir Stephen Timms
That the draft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 19 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Chris Ward
That the draft Procurement Act 2023 (Specified International Agreements and Saving Provision) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 19 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
32. 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.
33. Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
Notes:
The Northern Ireland Assembly and Scottish Parliament have approved Legislative Consent Resolutions relating to this Bill. Copies of the Resolutions are available in the Vote Office (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Josh MacAlister
That the draft Higher Education (Fee Limits and Fee Limit Condition) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 21 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Josh MacAlister
That the draft Merchant Shipping (General Lighthouse Authorities) (Increase of Borrowing Limit) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 21 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.