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 |
Ministerial Statements, including on: |
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Security update (Minister for Security) |
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No debate |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Police (declaration) (Tonia Antoniazzi) |
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Until 7.00pm |
Estimates (4th Allotted Day): |
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At 7.00pm |
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No debate |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
NHS capital spending |
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11.00am |
Work Capability Assessment timescales |
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(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
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2.30pm |
Government policy on NATO and the High Arctic |
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4.00pm |
Scotland’s contribution to energy security and net zero |
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4.30pm |
Healthcare in rural areas |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
1Mr Calvin Bailey (Leyton and Wanstead)
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on increasing economic growth in Wales. (908007)
2Peter Swallow (Bracknell)
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on increasing economic growth in Wales. (908008)
3Jerome Mayhew (Broadland and Fakenham)
What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on supporting family farms in Wales. (908009)
4Dr Ben Spencer (Runnymede and Weybridge)
What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on supporting family farms in Wales. (908010)
5Lorraine Beavers (Blackpool North and Fleetwood)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle child poverty in Wales. (908011)
6Jen Craft (Thurrock)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce the cost of living in Wales. (908012)
7Ben Lake (Ceredigion Preseli)
What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of a UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement on Welsh farmers. (908014)
8Tristan Osborne (Chatham and Aylesford)
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on increasing economic growth in Wales. (908015)
9Adam Thompson (Erewash)
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for clean energy projects in Wales. (908016)
10Gerald Jones (Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in defence spending on Wales. (908017)
11Katrina Murray (Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch)
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on increasing economic growth in Wales. (908018)
12Adam Jogee (Newcastle-under-Lyme)
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on increasing economic growth in Wales. (908019)
13Noah Law (St Austell and Newquay)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help improve the Welsh rail network. (908020)
14Patricia Ferguson (Glasgow West)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in defence spending on Wales. (908021)
At 12 noon
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
Q1 Josh Fenton-Glynn (Calder Valley)
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 4 March. (908127)
Q2 Uma Kumaran (Stratford and Bow) (908128)
Q3 Mr Gagan Mohindra (South West Hertfordshire) (908129)
Q4 Sam Rushworth (Bishop Auckland) (908130)
Q5 Mr Will Forster (Woking) (908131)
Q6 Jonathan Davies (Mid Derbyshire) (908132)
Q7 Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (Tooting) (908133)
Q8 Elaine Stewart (Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock) (908134)
Q9 Gareth Bacon (Orpington) (908135)
Q10 Tonia Antoniazzi (Gower) (908136)
Q11 Katie Lam (Weald of Kent) (908137)
Q12 Kirsteen Sullivan (Bathgate and Linlithgow) (908138)
Q13 Pete Wishart (Perth and Kinross-shire) (908139)
Q14 Matt Turmaine (Watford) (908140)
Urgent Questions and Statements
12.30pm
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Security update (Minister for Security)
Presentation of Bills
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
Military Action (Parliamentary Approval) (No. 2)
Jeremy Corbyn
Bill to require parliamentary approval for the deployment of UK armed forces and military equipment for armed conflict; to require parliamentary approval for the granting of permission by Ministers for use of UK military bases and equipment by other nations for armed conflict; to require the withdrawal of that permission in circumstances where parliamentary approval is not granted; to provide for certain exemptions from these requirements; to make provision for retrospective parliamentary approval in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes.
State Actors (Proscription)
Calum Miller
Bill to provide the Secretary of State with powers to proscribe state actors, state-linked actors and private entities acting on their behalf; to require the Secretary of State to use those powers to proscribe the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps; and for connected purposes.
United States Military and Security Operations (Oversight)
Calum Miller
Bill to confer oversight and reporting functions on the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament in relation to the use of bases or facilities located in the United Kingdom or under United Kingdom jurisdiction for military and security operations conducted by the United States; to require the provision of information to the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament for the purpose of carrying out those functions; to provide for exemptions from the provision of information in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes.
Business of the Day
1. Ten Minute Rule Motion: Police (declaration)
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
Tonia Antoniazzi
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to 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.
2. Estimates Day (4th Allotted Day)
Until 7.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 9(3) and 54(2))
Supplementary Estimate 2025-26: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (subject for debate: the spending of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
Dan Tomlinson
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2026, for expenditure by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office:
(1) the resources authorised for current purposes be reduced by £595,921,000 as set out in HC 1676,
(2) the resources authorised for capital purposes be reduced by £228,252,000 as so set out, and
(3) a further sum, not exceeding £6,190,000, be granted to His Majesty to be issued by the Treasury out of the Consolidated Fund and applied for expenditure on the use of resources authorised by Parliament.
Relevant Documents:
Ninth Report of the International Development Committee, Future of UK aid and development assistance: interim report, HC 1330
Seventh Report of the International Development Committee, Assessing Value, Ensuring Impact: The FCDO’s Approach to Value for Money in Official Development Assistance, HC 422
Oral evidence taken before the International Development Committee on 27 January and 20 January, on Future of UK aid and development assistance, HC 1330
Oral evidence taken before the Foreign Affairs Committee on 16 December and 9 December 2025, on Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, HC 385
Correspondence from the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs to the International Development Committee, on structural changes and future of UK Official Development Assistance, reported to the House on 12 February
Correspondence between the International Development Committee and the Minister of State for International Development and Africa, on the Independent Commission for Aid Impact, dated 28 January and 23 January, reported to the House on 3 February
Correspondence between the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, on British Council finances, reported to the House on 20 January and 13 January
Correspondence between the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, on the budget of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, reported to the House on 20 January and 13 January
Correspondence between the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, on the work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, reported to the House on 9 December 2025
Correspondence between the Chairs of the Foreign Affairs, International Development and Culture, Media and Sport Committees and the Chair of the BBC, on the BBC World Service, reported to the House on 11 November 2025
Supplementary Estimate 2025-26: Ministry of Defence (subject for debate: the spending of the Ministry of Defence)
Dan Tomlinson
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2026, for expenditure by the Ministry of Defence:
(1) further resources, not exceeding £21,545,924,000, be authorised for use for current purposes as set out in HC 1676,
(2) further resources, not exceeding £63,680,000, be authorised for capital purposes as so set out, and
(3) a further sum, not exceeding £571,284,000, be granted to His Majesty to be issued by the Treasury out of the Consolidated Fund and applied for expenditure on the use of resources authorised by Parliament.
Relevant Documents:
Sixth Report of the Defence Committee, The UK contribution to European Security, HC 520, and the Government response, HC 1658
Oral evidence taken before the Defence Committee on 27 January, on the work of the Secretary of State for Defence, HC 973
Oral evidence taken before the Defence Committee on 12 January, on the work of the Chief of Defence Staff, HC 974
Oral evidence taken before the Defence Committee on 16 December 2025, on the National Armaments Director, HC 1529
Correspondence between the Chairs of the Defence and Public Accounts Committees and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence on transparency and the Defence Investment Plan, reported to the House on 10 February and 27 January
Ministry of Defence 2025–26 Supplementary Estimate Memorandum, reported to the House on 10 February
Supplementary Estimate 2025-26: Department for Business and Trade (subject for debate: the spending of the Department for Business and Trade)
Dan Tomlinson
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2026, for expenditure by the Department for Business and Trade:
(1) further resources, not exceeding £1,726,964,000, be authorised for use for current purposes as set out in HC 1676,
(2) the resources authorised for capital purposes be reduced by £179,365,000 as so set out, and
(3) the sum authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund be reduced by £1,181,297,000.
Relevant Documents:
Thirteenth Report of the Business and Trade Committee, Priorities for the Business and Trade Committee for 2026, HC 1411
Oral evidence taken before the Business and Trade Committee on 6 January, on Post Office Horizon scandal: Justice for the sub-postmasters, HC 1598
Oral evidence taken before the Business and Trade Committee on 18 November 2025, on Financing the real economy, HC 1220
Notes:
The Estimates for debate were determined by the House on the recommendation of the Backbench Business Committee (Resolution of 25 February).
The Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the above Motions will be deferred until 7.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 54 and 55).
3. Estimates 2026-27 (Navy) Vote A
At 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (2))
Secretary John Healey
That, during the year ending with 31 March 2027, a number not exceeding 40,000 all ranks be maintained for Naval and Marine Service and that numbers in the Reserve Naval and Marines Forces be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 up to the maximum numbers set out in Votes A 2026–27, HC 1660.
4. Estimates 2026-27 (Army) Vote A
At 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (2))
Secretary John Healey
That, during the year ending with 31 March 2027, a number not exceeding 99,180 all ranks be maintained for Army Service and that numbers in the Reserve Land Forces be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 up to the maximum numbers set out in Votes A 2026–27, HC 1660.
5. Estimates 2026-27 (Air) Vote A
At 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (2))
Secretary John Healey
That, during the year ending with 31 March 2027, a number not exceeding 35,800 all ranks be maintained for Air Force Service and that numbers in the Reserve Air Forces be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 up to the maximum numbers set out in Votes A 2026–27, HC 1660.
6. Estimates, Excesses 2024-25
At 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (2))
Dan Tomlinson
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2025, resources, not exceeding £2,566,041,000, be authorised to make good excesses for use for current purposes as set out in the Statement of Excesses 2024-25, HC 1678.
Notes:
The Committee of Public Accounts has reported that it sees no objection to the amounts necessary being authorised by excess vote (Standing Order No. 55(2)(d)).
Relevant Documents:
68th Report of the Committee of Public Accounts, Excess Votes 2024–25, HC 1711
7. Supplementary Estimates 2025-26
At 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (2))
Dan Tomlinson
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2026:
(1) further resources, not exceeding £44,628,435,000, be authorised for use for current purposes as set out in HC 1467, HC 1587, HC 1634, HC 1671, HC 1675, and HC 1676,
(2) the resources authorised for capital purposes be reduced by £10,047,543,000 as so set out, and
(3) the sum authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund be reduced by £5,585,877,000.
8. Estimates, Vote on Account 2026-27
At 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (2))
Dan Tomlinson
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2027:
(1) resources, not exceeding £430,307,374,000 be authorised, on account, for use for current purposes as set out in HC 1586, HC 1609, HC 1633, HC 1670, HC 1672, HC 1677 and HC 1680,
(2) resources, not exceeding £90,151,393,000, be authorised, on account, for use for capital purposes as so set out, and
(3) a sum, not exceeding £422,048,736,000, be granted to His Majesty to be issued by the Treasury out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, and applied for expenditure on the use of resources authorised by Parliament.
Notes:
A Bill is to be brought in upon the Motions in the name of Dan Tomlinson relating to Excesses 2024-25, Supplementary Estimates 2025-26 and Vote on Account 2026-27, if they are agreed to by the House.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Dr Zubir Ahmed
That the draft Human Medicines (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 29 January, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Michael Shanks
That the draft Electricity Supplier Payments (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 2 February, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
Adjournment Debate
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
St Piran’s Day: Perran Moon
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 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 policy on NATO and the High Arctic: Alex Ballinger
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)).
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
1.Capital Investment for Research Call through the National Institute for Health and Care Research
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: Work of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.30am |
Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP (Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at Northern Ireland Office) |
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Matthew Patrick MP (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at Northern Ireland Office) |
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Fleur Johnson (Windsor Framework Director at Cabinet Office) |
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Ruth Sloan (Director of Strategy at Northern Ireland Office) |
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Subject: (i) Innovation showcase; (ii) Scientific research funding; (iii) Scientific research funding
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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(i) 9.30am: |
Dr Hendrik Runge (CEO at Cambridge Nucleomics) |
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(ii) 9.45am: |
Professor Jon Butterworth (Professor of Physics at University College London) |
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Professor Catherine Heymans (Astronomer Royal for Scotland and Professor of Astrophysics at University of Edinburgh) |
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Dr Simon Williams (Postdoctoral Research Associate at Institute for Particle Physics Phenomenology, University of Durham) |
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(iii) 10.30am: |
Professor Michele Dougherty (Executive Chair at Science and Technology Facilities Council) |
Scottish Affairs Committee
Subject: GB Energy and the net zero transition
Room 6
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.30am |
Julian Leslie (Director of Strategic Energy Planning and Chief Engineer at National Energy System Operator) |
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Steve McMahon (Director for Network Price Controls and Head of Scotland at Ofgem) |
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10.30am |
Guy Jefferson (Managing Director Transmission at Scottish Power Energy Networks) |
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James Basden (Founder and Director at Zenobe) |
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Scott Somerville (Director of External Affairs at E.ON UK) |
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 |
Natalie Elphicke Ross OBE (Chair at Defence Housing Strategy Review team) |
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David Brewer (Chief Operating Officer, Defence Infrastructure Organisation at Ministry of Defence) |
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10.15am |
Mark Hayhurst (Accommodation Policy Advisor at RAF Families Federation) |
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Helen Fish (Senior Families Advocate & Accommodation Lead at Naval Families Federation) |
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Cat Calder (Housing Specialist at Army Families Federation) |
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10.45am |
Sarah Atherton (former Defence Minister and subject matter expert) |
Work and Pensions Committee
Subject: Carer's benefits beyond the Sayce Review
Room 16
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.30am |
Liz Sayce OBE (Independent reviewer of the Carer's Allowance) |
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10.30am |
Emily Holzhausen CBE (Director of Public Affairs at Carers UK) |
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Kirsty McHugh (Chief Executive at Carers Trust) |
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Anne McMunn (Professor of Social Epidemiology at University College London) |
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Dr Maxine Watkins (Research Fellow at School of Social Policy, University of Birmingham) |
Transport Committee
Subject: Supercharging the EV transition
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9.15am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.15am |
Dr Nicole Bulawa (Lecturer in Marketing at Lancaster University Management School) |
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Jarrod Birch (Head of Policy and Public Affairs at ChargeUK) |
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Wesley Scott (Head of Industrial Sales and Solution at Brook Green Supply) |
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Esme Yuill (Head of External Affairs at Transport East) |
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David Boyer (Head of Electricity Systems at Energy Networks Association) |
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Room 15
9.30am (private)
Environmental Audit Committee
Subject: Peatlands: natural and environmental benefits and impacts
Room 8
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.30pm |
Sally Nex (Advocate at The Peat-free Partnership) |
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David Denny (Director of Research & Knowledge Transfer at Horticultural Trades Association) |
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Andrew Gilruth (Chief Executive at Moorland Association) |
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3.30pm |
Gabrielle Edwards (Deputy Director of Access, Landscape, Peatland and Soils at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) |
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Alan Law (Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer, al England) |
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Craig Rockliff (Head of Biodiversity Data, Nature Regulation and Peatland at Environment Agency) |
Treasury Committee
Subject: Financial Inclusion Strategy
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.15pm |
Jasjyot Singh OBE (CEO, Consumer Relationships at Lloyds Banking Group) |
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Stephen Noakes (Director of Retail at Nationwide) |
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3.15pm |
Hannah Gurga (Director General at The Association of British Insurers) |
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Alison Rayner (Chief Compliance and Corporate Affairs Officer at Allianz UK) |
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Nici Audhlam-Gardiner (Board Member Association of Financial Mutuals and CEO at Foresters Financial) |
Women and Equalities Committee
Subject: Egg donation and freezing
Room 6
2.00pm (private), 2.20pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.20pm |
Laura-Rose Thorogood (Founder at LGBT MUMMIES) |
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Dr Diane Tober (Associate Professor of Medical Anthropology at University of Alabama) |
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3.05pm |
Dr Emily Dickerson (Consultant Gynaecologist Fertility Specialist and Clinical Lead for Donation and Surrogacy at Care Fertility) |
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Dr Geetha Venkat (Founder and Medical Director at Harley Street Egg Bank and Harley Street Fertility Clinic) |
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Dr Sarah Martins Da Silva (Professor in Translational Reproductive Medicine and Honorary Consultant Gynaecologist at Ninewells Hospital and Medical School) |
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Subject: The cost of energy
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
2.30pm (private), 3.00pm (public)
Witnesses:
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3.00pm |
Jonathan Brearley (Chief Executive at Ofgem) |
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Akshay Kaul (Director General for Infrastructure at Ofgem) |
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Fintan Slye (Chief Executive Officer at National Energy System Operator) |
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Claire Dykta (Director of Strategy and Policy at National Energy System Operator) |
Procedure Committee
Room 16
2.30pm (private)
Joint Committees
Statutory Instruments
Virtual meeting
3.40pm (private)
Delegated Legislation Committees
Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Climate Change Levy (Fuel Use and Recycling Processes) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Room 9
2.30pm (public)
Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026
Room 11
4.30pm (public)
Other
Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority
Subject: IPSA Main Estimate and Business Plan 2026-27
Room 15
3.45pm (private), 4.15pm (public)
Witnesses:
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4.15pm |
Richard Lloyd OBE (Chair at Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority) |
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Karen Walker (Chief Executive Officer at Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority) |
Committee Reports Published Today
Environmental Audit
8th Report: The Seventh Carbon Budget HC 1327
Time of publication: 00.01am
Foreign Affairs
3rd Report: From a Common Understanding to Common Ground: Building a UK-EU Strategic Partnership fit for the future HC 857
Time of publication: 00.01am
Public Accounts
69th Report: Whole of Government Accounts 2023-24 HC 1243
Time of publication: 00.01am
Women and Equalities
12th Report: Menstrual health of girls and young women HC 1265
Time of publication: 00.01am
Announcements
Forthcoming End of Day Adjournment Debates
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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)
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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 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.
Relevant Documents:
Third Special Report of the Health and Social Care Committee, Expert Panel: Evaluation of Palliative care in England, HC 632, and the Government response, HC 1722
Oral evidence taken before the Health and Social Care Committee on 7 January, on Palliative care, HC 632
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Adjournment Debate
Endometriosis, fibroids and the Women’s Health Strategy: Ms Abena Oppong-Asare
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
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
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).
Adjournment Debate
Potential merits of reforming the regulation of funeral directors: Dame Caroline Dinenage
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
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Domestic abuse (pets)
Ruth Jones
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for the application of non-molestation orders and occupation orders to behaviour relating to pets; to amend definitions of controlling or coercive behaviour and economic abuse to include behaviour relating to pets; to extend the application of Domestic Abuse Protection Orders to pets; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Second Reading
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Money
Dan Tomlinson
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Courts and Tribunals Bill, it is expedient to authorise:
(1) the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by a Minister of the Crown, and
(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
Notes:
King’s Recommendation signified.
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Carry-over
Secretary David Lammy
That if, at the conclusion of this Session of Parliament, proceedings on the Courts and Tribunals Bill have not been completed, they shall be resumed in the next Session.
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered the import and sale of fur and related products: Ruth Jones
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
11.00am That this House has considered the national service specification for adult cerebral palsy in the NHS: Daniel Francis
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the impact of local government reorganisation in the South East: Dr Al Pinkerton
4.00pm That this House has considered Government support for English rugby: Edward Morello
4.30pm That this House has considered technology sovereignty: Dame Chi Onwurah
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 11 MARCH
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: Lord Advocate
John Cooper
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the role and functions of the Lord Advocate; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Finance (No. 2) Bill: Ways and Means (Amendment of power to make further provision relating to abolition of lifetime allowance charge)
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
That provision may be made amending paragraph 134 of Schedule 9 to the Finance Act 2024 (including provision authorising regulations to have effect for the tax years 2024-25 and 2025-26).
Finance (No. 2) Bill: Ways and Means (Offshore income gains)
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
That provision (including provision having effect for the tax year 2025-26) may be made revoking—(a) paragraphs (2) to (5) of regulation 20 of the Offshore Funds (Tax) Regulations 2009, and(b) paragraphs (4) to (6) of regulation 21 of those Regulations.
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).
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered rough sleeping among families with children: Paula Barker [R]
11.00am That this House has considered Government support for people undergoing detransition: Rosie Duffield
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered Government support for UK-based tech companies: Peter Fortune
4.00pm That this House has considered Sikh and Jewish ethnicity data collected by public bodies: Preet Kaur Gill
4.30pm That this House has considered the provision of disability equipment: Seamus Logan
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 12 MARCH
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
General Debate on International Women’s Day
Westminster Hall
3.00pm That this House has considered Government support for carnivals: Sarah Dyke, Dan Aldridge
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
MONDAY 16 MARCH
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 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
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
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.
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered productivity and economic growth in the East Midlands: James Naish [R]
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH
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
Melanie Onn
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 19 MARCH
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
TUESDAY 24 MARCH
Chamber
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Kirsteen Sullivan
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).
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.
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.
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.
6. 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.
Josh MacAlister
That the draft Further Education (Initial Teacher Training) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 22 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.
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.
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.
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.
18. 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.
23. 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.
26. 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.
Andrew Western
That the draft Buckinghamshire Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 25 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Andrew Western
That the draft Surrey County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 25 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Andrew Western
That the draft Warwickshire County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 25 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
32. Grenfell Tower Memorial (Expenditure) Bill: Second Reading
33. Grenfell Tower Memorial (Expenditure) Bill: Money
Dan Tomlinson
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Grenfell Tower Memorial (Expenditure) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State on, or in connection with the following activities in England—
(1) the construction of a memorial to commemorate the victims of the fire at Grenfell Tower on 14 June 2017;
(2) the preservation, archiving or exhibition of elements of the Tower, material from inside the Tower or other material relating to the fire;
(3) the use, operation, maintenance or improvement of the memorial, archive or exhibition;
(4) the acquisition of, works on, and the use, operation, maintenance or improvement of—
(a) land for the purposes of paragraph 1) or 2);
(b) land where elements of the Tower are, or may be buried.
Notes:
King’s Recommendation signified.
Secretary Emma Reynolds
That the draft Conservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 26 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Controlled Drugs (Drug Precursors) (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 26 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990 (Amendment) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 26 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Dr Zubir Ahmed
That the draft Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 26 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Torsten Bell
That the draft National Employment Savings Trust (Amendment) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 26 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Heidi Alexander
That the draft Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 2 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Peter Kyle
That the draft Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 2 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.