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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12.30pm |
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Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territories (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) |
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Impact of the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation rules on British citizens who are also dual nationals (Secretary of State for the Home Department) |
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Ministerial Statements, including on: |
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Grenfell Annual Report (Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government) |
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Government Response to Green Paper on the Future of the Post Office (Minister for Small Business and Economic Transformation) |
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No debate |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Chalk streams (UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site) (Pippa Heylings) |
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Until 7.00pm |
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No debate |
Estimates (Backbench Business Committee Recommendation) (Motion) |
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No debate |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Bayeux Tapestry exhibition (Helena Dollimore) |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
Student loan repayment plans |
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11.00am |
Defeat devices in diesel vehicles |
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(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
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2.30pm |
Potential merits of appointing a Minister for Men and Boys |
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4.00pm |
Potential merits of a levy on energy developers |
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4.30pm |
UK-German relations |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
1Ms Julie Minns (Carlisle)
What discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on the effectiveness of its relationship with the UK Government. (907992)
2Robin Swann (South Antrim)
What discussions he has had with the Scottish Veterans Commissioner on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill. (907993)
3Joani Reid (East Kilbride and Strathaven)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support jobs in the defence manufacturing sector in Scotland. (907994)
4Gregory Stafford (Farnham and Bordon)
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of the Energy Profits Levy on the oil and gas sector in Scotland. (907995)
5Torcuil Crichton (Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support Scottish football fans travelling to the FIFA World Cup 2026. (907996)
6John Lamont (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
What discussions he has had with the First Minister of Scotland on support for the Scottish hospitality sector. (907997)
7Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West)
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of the proposed application of electric vehicle pay-per-mile taxation on people living in rural communities in Scotland. (907998)
8Dr Ben Spencer (Runnymede and Weybridge)
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of North Sea oil and gas on the Scottish economy. (907999)
9Kevin Bonavia (Stevenage)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support jobs in the defence manufacturing sector in Scotland. (908000)
10John Cooper (Dumfries and Galloway)
What information his Department holds on whether the First Minister of Scotland discussed reserved matters with the Irish Leader of the Opposition on 27 November 2025. (908001)
11David Mundell (Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale)
Whether he has had discussions with the First Minster of Scotland on HIV Testing Week. (908002) [R]
12Gordon McKee (Glasgow South)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to implement the Pride in Place programme in Scotland. (908003)
13Jack Rankin (Windsor)
What information his Department holds on whether the First Minister of Scotland discussed reserved matters during his visit to Dublin in November 2025. (908004)
14Sir Ashley Fox (Bridgwater)
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of a sanitary and phytosanitary agreement with the EU on Scotland's fishing sector. (908005)
15Rebecca Smith (South West Devon)
What discussion he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of the proposed application of electric vehicle pay-per-mile taxation on people living in rural communities in Scotland. (908006)
At 12 noon
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
Q1 Edward Argar (Melton and Syston)
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 25 February. (907977)
Q2 Rachel Hopkins (Luton South and South Bedfordshire) (907978)
Q3 Luke Akehurst (North Durham) (907979)
Q4 Fleur Anderson (Putney) (907980)
Q5 John Slinger (Rugby) (907981)
Q6 Mr Paul Kohler (Wimbledon) (907982)
Q7 Calum Miller (Bicester and Woodstock) (907983)
Q8 Adam Dance (Yeovil) (907984)
Q9 Imran Hussain (Bradford East) (907985)
Q10 Jonathan Davies (Mid Derbyshire) (907986)
Q11 Irene Campbell (North Ayrshire and Arran) (907987)
Q12 Lauren Edwards (Rochester and Strood) (907988)
Q13 Sarah Edwards (Tamworth) (907989)
Q14 Paul Waugh (Rochdale) (907990)
Q15 Mr Calvin Bailey (Leyton and Wanstead) (907991)
Urgent Questions and Statements
12.30pm
Urgent Questions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if she will make a statement on the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territories (Nigel Farage)
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department to make a statement on the impact of the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation rules on British citizens who are also dual nationals (Manuela Perteghella)
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Grenfell Annual Report (Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Government Response to Green Paper on the Future of the Post Office (Minister for Small Business and Economic Transformation)
Presentation of Bills
No debate (Standing Orders Nos. 50 and 57)
Grenfell Tower Memorial (Expenditure)
Secretary Steve Reed
Bill to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State in connection with the commemoration of the victims of the fire at Grenfell Tower; and for connected purposes.
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
Courts and Tribunals
Secretary David Lammy
Bill to make provision in relation to criminal courts in England and Wales; to make provision about the leadership of tribunals; to amend section 1 of the Children Act 1989 to remove the presumption relating to the involvement of parents in the life of a child; and for connected purposes.
Business of the Day
1. Ten Minute Rule Motion: Chalk streams (UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site)
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
Pippa Heylings
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to take the necessary steps to nominate the UK’s chalk streams as a serial UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site.
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.
Relevant Documents:
Oral evidence taken before the Foreign Affairs Committee on 9 February, on The situation in Ukraine, HC 1694
Oral evidence from the joint meeting of the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Ukrainian Committee on Foreign Policy and Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation on 25 November and 20 May 2025, HC 916
Business to be taken at 7.00pm
Deferred Divisions
No debate (Standing Order No. 41A(3))
The Prime Minister
That, at this day’s sitting, Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply to the Motion in the name of Sir Alan Campbell relating to Estimates (Backbench Business Committee Recommendation).
Business of the Day
3. Estimates (Backbench Business Committee Recommendation)
No debate (Standing Order No. 152J (as amended by the Order of 2 February relating to Estimates day debates))
Sir Alan Campbell
That this House agrees with the Report of the Backbench Business Committee of 24 February:
That a day not later than 18 March be allotted for the consideration of the following Estimates for the financial year 2025-26: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; Ministry of Defence; and Department for Business and Trade.
Notes:
The subjects for debates on the Estimates were recommended by the Backbench Business Committee.
Presentation of Public Petitions
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
Admiral Casino on Westow Hill: Liam Conlon
Adjournment Debate
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Bayeux Tapestry exhibition: Helena Dollimore
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 student loan repayment plans: Jas Athwal
11.00am
That this House has considered the matter of defeat devices in diesel vehicles: Dr Rupa Huq
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
That this House has considered the potential merits of appointing a Minister for Men and Boys: Dr Luke Evans
4.00pm
That this House has considered the potential merits of a levy on energy developers: Jenny Riddell-Carpenter
4.30pm
That this House has considered UK-German relations: 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)).
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Secretary of State for Business and Trade
1.Government Response to Green Paper on the Future of the Post Office
2.UK-EU Competition Cooperation Agreement
Secretary of State for the Home Department
3.The Enforcement of Electronic Travel Authorisation
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
4.Grenfell Annual Report
Secretary of State for Justice
5.Sitting day allocations for Courts and Tribunals
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: Policing and security in Northern Ireland
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.30am |
Sinead Simpson (Chief Executive at Northern Ireland Policing Board) |
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Mukesh Sharma MBE DL (Chair at Northern Ireland Policing Board) |
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Brendan Mullan (Vice-Chair at Northern Ireland Policing Board) |
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Room 5
9.00am (private)
Scottish Affairs Committee
Subject: Connectivity in Scotland: Digital connectivity
Room 6
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.30am |
Rhoda Meek (Head of Communications and Gaelic at Tiree Community Development Trust) |
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Ann MacDonald (Associate Director at Scottish Islands Federation) |
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Mhari Pottinger (Shetland resident) |
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10.30am |
Páll Højgaard Vesturbú (Managing Director at Faroese Telecom) |
Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill
Subject: Armed Forces Bill 2026
Room 8
9.00am (private), 9.15am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.15am |
Canon Peter Bruinvels CC (Co-Chair, Local Government Association Armed Forces Covenant Lead Officers Network, Covenant Lead and Military Liaison Adviser, Kent and Surrey County Councils) |
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Mike Callaghan (Policy Manager, Communities Team at Convention of Scottish Local Authorities) |
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Kate Davies (Director, Health and Justice, Armed Forces and Sexual Assault Services Commissioning at NHS England) |
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Caroline Bell (Co-Chair, Local Government Association Armed Forces Covenant Lead Officers Network, Lead Officer for the Armed Forces Covenant, Portsmouth City Council) |
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10.00am |
Nick Hamer (Chief Risk Officer and Armed Forces Advocate at Department for Work and Pensions) |
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William Vineall (Director, NHS Quality, Safety, Investigations at Department for Health and Social Care-NHS England Medical Directorate) |
Work and Pensions Committee
Subject: Transition to State Pension age
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.30am |
Sarah Vickerstaff (Professor Emerita of Work and Employment at University of Kent) |
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Professor Wendy Loretto (Professor of Organisational Behaviour at University of Edinburgh Business School) |
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David Finch (Assistant Director at Health Foundation) |
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Quinn Roache (Policy Lead, LGBTQ+ and disabled workers at TUC) |
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10.30am |
Emily Holzhausen CBE (Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Carers UK) |
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Joe Levenson (Assistant Director of UK Advocacy and Health Intelligence at Arthritis UK) |
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Charles Cotton (Senior Advisor for Pay and Reward at Chartered Institute of Personnel Development) |
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Jon Richards (Assistant General Secretary at UNISON) |
Health and Social Care Committee
Subject: Food and Weight Management
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9.15am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.30am |
Professor Susan Jebb (Professor of Diet and Population Health at Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences at the University of Oxford) |
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Dr Claudia Coelho (Adult Centres for Obesity Management Lead at The Association for the Study of Obesity) |
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Dr Emily Pegg (Associate Vice President (Medical) at Lilly UK) |
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10.30am |
Dr Kath McCullough (Special Adviser on Obesity at Royal College of Physicians) |
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Dr Munro Stewart (Vice Chair (Policy) at Royal College of General Practitioners) |
Transport Committee
Subject: Joined-up journeys: achieving and measuring transport integration
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.15am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.15am |
Will Jansen (Chief Operations Officer at Forest) |
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Samuel Griffiths (Head of Northern Europe at Via) |
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Martijn Gilbert (Managing Director at Arriva UK Bus) |
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Robert Price (Programme Manager, Transport and Mobility at techUK) |
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
The Macmillan Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private)
Environmental Audit Committee
Room 8
2.00pm (private)
Treasury Committee
Subject: The OBR: 15 years on
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.15pm |
Richard Hughes (Former Chair at Office for Budget Responsibility) |
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Sir Robert Chote (Former Chair at Office for Budget Responsibility) |
Welsh Affairs Committee
Subject: Housing and homelessness in Wales
Room 16
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.30pm |
Lauren Caley (Policy and Campaigns at Shelter Cymru) |
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Katie Dalton (Director at Cymorth Cymru) |
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Dr Steffan Evans (CEO at Bevan Foundation) |
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Debbie Thomas (Head of Policy and Communications (Wales) at Crisis) |
Women and Equalities Committee
Subject: Female entrepreneurship
Room 6
2.00pm (private), 2.20pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.20pm |
Debbie Wosskow OBE (Co-Chair at Invest in Women Taskforce) |
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Jenny Tooth OBE (Executive Chair at UK Business Angels Association) |
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Tara Attfield-Tomes (Founder at The 51% Club and EAST VILLAGE) |
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Subject: Revisiting the nuclear roadmap
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
2.30pm (private), 3.00pm (public)
Witnesses:
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3.00pm |
Sue Ferns (Senior Deputy General Secretary at Prospect Trade Union) |
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David Cunningham (Chartered nuclear engineer) |
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Mark Rouse (Skills Director at Nuclear Sector Skills Team) |
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4.00pm |
Zion Lights (Science communicator) |
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Councillor Struan Mackie (Highland Councillor at Thurso and Northwest Caithness and Chair of Dounreay Stakeholder Group) |
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Councillor Richard Rout (Chair of the New Nuclear Local Authorities Group at Suffolk County Council) |
Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls
Subject: The UK's trade sanctions regime
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
3.00pm (private), 3.30pm (public), 4.30pm (private)
Witnesses:
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3.30pm |
Chris Bryant MP (Minister for Trade at Department for Business and Trade) |
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Anna Deibel-Jung (Deputy Director, Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation at Department for Business and Trade) |
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Esther Blythe (Deputy Director for Russia and Belarus Sanctions at Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) |
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Joanne Cheetham (Deputy Director, Customs Compliance at HM Revenue and Customs) |
Joint Committees
Human Rights
Subject: Human Rights and the Regulation of AI
Room 5
2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.15pm |
Rob Sherman (VP and Deputy Chief Privacy Officer, Policy at Meta) |
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Ginny Badanes (General Manager, Tech for Society at Microsoft) |
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3.45pm |
Kanishka Narayan MP (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for AI) at Department of Science, Innovation and Technology) |
Statutory Instruments
Virtual meeting
3.40pm (private)
Delegated Legislation Committees
Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026
Room 11
2.30pm (public)
Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Conferral of Functions) Regulations 2026, and the draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026
Room 12
2.30pm (public)
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 3 to Monday 9 March (deadline Wednesday 25 February 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 10 to Monday 16 March (deadline Wednesday 4 March 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 17 to Monday 23 March (deadline Wednesday 11 March 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 10 and Wednesday 11 March (deadline Monday 2 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Cabinet Office; Culture, Media and Sport; Defence; Education; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Health and Social Care; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Justice; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland
Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 March (deadline Monday 9 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business and Trade; Energy Security and Net Zero; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Home Office; Northern Ireland; Transport; Treasury; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions; Wales
Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 March (deadline Monday 16 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Cabinet Office; Culture, Media and Sport; Defence; Education; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Health and Social Care; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Justice; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland
Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 April (deadline Monday 23 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business and Trade; Energy Security and Net Zero; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Home Office; Northern Ireland; Transport; Treasury; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions; 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 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 26 FEBRUARY
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
Backbench Business
St David’s Day and Welsh affairs
Ruth Jones
Simon Hoare
Ben Lake
That this House has considered St David’s Day and Welsh affairs.
Government support for bereaved children
Christine Jardine [R]
That this House has considered Government support for bereaved children.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Adjournment Debate
AEA Technology pension scheme: Olly Glover [R]
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026: Wera Hobhouse [R]
3.00pm That this House has considered the impact of VAT on independent faith schools: Jim Shannon
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 MARCH
Chamber
Questions
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
Representation of the People Bill: Second Reading
Representation of the People Bill: Money
Dan Tomlinson
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Representation of the People Bill, it is expedient to authorise:
(1) the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under or by virtue of any other Act out of money so provided,
(2) the payment out of the Consolidated Fund of any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of that Fund, and
(3) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
Notes:
King’s Recommendation signified.
Adjournment Debate
Safeguarding in small religious organisations: Sam Carling
Westminster Hall
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 734311 relating to the public being given a right to a vote of no confidence: John Lamont, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
6.00pm That this House has considered e-petition 747234 relating to the Secretary of State’s power to cancel local elections: Jamie Stone, 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 3 MARCH
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
Urgent Questions and Statements
Ministerial Statements, including Spring forecast statement (The Chancellor of the Exchequer)
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Geotechnical data
Mike Reader
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the collection of, setting of standards relating to, and secure sharing of geotechnical data derived from ground and site investigations; to require the integration of such data into the National Underground Asset Register; to confer duties on statutory undertakers and public authorities in connection with certain such data; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Consideration of Lords Amendments
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered the matter of strengthening community cohesion: John Slinger
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
11.00am That this House has considered the experience of cancer patients with accident and emergency services at North Middlesex Hospital: Kate Osamor
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the small charity sector: Sir Iain Duncan Smith
4.00pm That this House has considered Government support for environmental health inspections of funeral premises: Mark Sewards
4.30pm That this House has considered environmental protections and biodiversity trends: Chris Hinchliff
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 4 MARCH
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Tonia Antoniazzi: Police (Declaration)
That leave be given to bring in a Bill o require police officers and certain employees of police forces to declare a membership of or affiliation to certain types of society and organisation; to require such declarations to be accompanied by a statement relating to that membership; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Estimates Day (4th Allotted Day)
Notes:
The Question necessary to dispose of proceedings on the above Motion will be deferred until 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 54(4), (5) and (6)).
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered NHS capital spending: Bobby Dean
11.00am That this House has considered Work Capability Assessment timescales: Wendy Chamberlain
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered Government support for fire and rescue services: Rebecca Long Bailey
4.00pm That this House has considered Scotland’s contribution to energy security and net zero: Susan Murray
4.30pm That this House has considered healthcare in rural areas: Blake Stephenson
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 5 MARCH
Chamber
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
10.15am Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) (No. 2) Bill: Second and Third Reading
Notes:
The Questions for Second and Third Reading of this Bill must be put without debate (Standing Order No. 56).
This Bill is expected to be certified as a Money Bill.
Backbench Business
Contributions of Commonwealth troops in the First World War
Jas Athwal
That this House has considered the contributions of Commonwealth troops in the First World War.
Future of palliative care
Rachael Maskell [R]
That this House notes the findings of the Independent Palliative Care Commission; calls on the Government to implement its recommendations in full, including to establish a comprehensive and specialist palliative care service that is equally accessible to everyone and properly funded, as well as a new commissioning framework that secures a service across all settings and is available from the point of a terminal diagnosis, the advancement of a life-limiting illness or latter stages of a chronic condition; and further calls on the Government to have a focus on workforce planning and training, to provide a comprehensive palliative care service, and to ensure that patients are empowered through future care plans to articulate what they want to happen towards the end of their life, while also establishing bereavement services for all.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered the contribution of local museums: Jen Craft
3.00pm That this House has considered World Book Day: Helen Hayes
Relevant Documents:
Oral evidence taken before the Education Committee on 3 February, on Reading for Pleasure, HC 1528>
Written evidence to the Education Committee, on Reading for Pleasure, reported to the House on 24 February, 10 February, 3 February, 27 January and 20 January, HC 1528
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 9 MARCH
Westminster Hall
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 751839 relating to the clinical trial into puberty blockers: Jamie Stone, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
6.00pm That this House has considered e-petition 728677 relating to type 1 diabetes testing for infants: 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 10 MARCH
Chamber
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Ruth Jones
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 MARCH
Chamber
Ten Minute Rule Motion
John Cooper
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.
MONDAY 16 MARCH
Westminster Hall
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 737660 relating to automatic by-elections following Member defections: Dr Roz Savage, 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 17 MARCH
Chamber
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Catherine McKinnell
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Alison McGovern
That the draft Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 14 January, be approved.
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.
Secretary Peter Kyle
That the draft Employment Rights Act 2025 (Investigatory Powers) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 27 January, be approved.
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.
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.
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 19 January, be approved.
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.
12. Public Office (Accountability) Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
For amendments, see separate paper (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 5 February, be approved.
Secretary Heidi Alexander
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.
Josh MacAlister
That the draft Further Education (Initial Teacher Training) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 22 January, be approved.
Secretary Peter Kyle
That the draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Conferral of Functions) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 26 January, be approved.
Secretary Peter Kyle
That the draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 26 January, be approved.
Secretary Ed Miliband
That the draft Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) (Amendment) (Specified Period) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 26 January, be approved.
Secretary Heidi Alexander
That the draft Goods Vehicles (Testing, Drivers’ Hours and Tachographs etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 26 January, be approved.
Chris Ward
That the draft Procurement (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 26 January, be approved.
Ian Murray
That the draft Grants to the Churches Conservation Trust Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 28 January, be approved.
Dr Zubir Ahmed
That the draft Human Medicines (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 29 January, be approved.
Ian Murray
That the draft Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 2 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Michael Shanks
That the draft Electricity Supplier Payments (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 2 February, be approved.
Andrew Western
That the draft Industrial Training Levy (Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 2 February, be approved.
26. Terms and Conditions of Employment
Secretary Peter Kyle
That the draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 2 February, be approved.
Michael Shanks
That the draft Renewables Obligation (Amendment) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 2 February, be approved.
Secretary Jo Stevens
That the draft Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 2 February, be approved.
Secretary Ed Miliband
That the draft Warm Home Discount (England and Wales) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 2 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
30. Finance (No. 2) Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Committee and in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Proceedings on Consideration must, if they have not already ended, end one hour before the moment of interruption; and proceedings on Third Reading must, if they have not already ended, end at the moment of interruption (Order of 16 December 2025).
The Scottish Parliament and Senedd Cymru 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).
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Michael Shanks
That the draft Contracts for Difference (Sustainable Industry Rewards and Contract Budget Notice Amendments) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 5 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
32. Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
Notes:
The Scottish Parliament has 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).
33. Railways Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Proceedings on Consideration must, if they have not already ended, end one hour before the moment of interruption; and proceedings on Third Reading must, if they have not already ended, end at the moment of interruption (Order of 9 December 2025).
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Samantha Dixon
That the draft Building Safety (Responsible Actors Scheme and Prohibitions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 10 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Heidi Alexander
That the draft Train Driving Licences and Certificates (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 10 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Miatta Fahnbulleh
That the draft Sussex and Brighton Combined County Authority Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 11 February, 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 (Rates Retention and Levy and Safety Net: Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
38. Financial Assistance to Industry
Secretary Liz Kendall
That this House authorises the Secretary of State to make payments, by way of financial assistance under section 8 of the Industrial Development Act 1982, in excess of £30 million to any successful applicant to the Life Sciences Large Investment Portfolio, launched on 15 November 2025, up to a cumulative total of £570 million.
Martin McCluskey
That the draft Energy Prices Act 2022 (Extension of Time Limit) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 23 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Dan Tomlinson
That the draft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 23 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
41. Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Proceedings on Consideration must, if they have not already ended, end one hour before the moment of interruption; and proceedings on Third Reading must, if they have not already ended, end at the moment of interruption (Order of 3 February).
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Sir Stephen Timms
That the draft Chemicals (Health and Safety) (Amendment, Consequential and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Sir Alan Campbell
That a humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that His Majesty will appoint Rashik Parmar as an Electoral Commissioner with effect from 31 March 2026 for the period ending 30 March 2030.
Relevant Documents:
First Report 2026 from the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission, Appointment of an Electoral Commissioner, HC 1692