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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12.30pm |
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Ministerial Statements, including on: |
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No debate |
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Up to 20 minutes |
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No debate |
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Up to two hours* |
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments |
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(*if the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill: Programme (No. 2) motion is agreed to) |
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No debate |
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Up to 90 minutes |
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No debate |
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No debate after 7.00pm |
Delegated Legislation (Financial Assistance to Industry) (Motion) |
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No debate after 7.00pm |
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No debate |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Local authorities and SEND provision (Chris Coghlan) |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
Strengthening community cohesion |
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11.00am |
Experience of cancer patients with accident and emergency services at North Middlesex Hospital |
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(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
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2.30pm |
Small charity sector |
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4.00pm |
Government support for environmental health inspections of funeral premises |
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4.30pm |
Environmental protections and biodiversity trends |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
1Joe Robertson (Isle of Wight East)
What diplomatic steps she is taking to support Ukraine to determine its future. (908057)
2Andy McDonald (Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
What diplomatic steps her Department is taking to help prevent the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank. (908058)
3Kate Osamor (Edmonton and Winchmore Hill)
What steps her Department is taking to help tackle the humanitarian situation in Sudan. (908059)
4Blake Stephenson (Mid Bedfordshire)
What discussions she has had with her US counterpart on tariffs. (908060)
5Adam Thompson (Erewash)
What recent assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the human rights situation in Hong Kong. (908061)
6Jack Rankin (Windsor)
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the compliance of the Palestinian Authority’s school curriculum with the UK-Palestinian Memorandum of Understanding. (908062)
7Gregory Stafford (Farnham and Bordon)
What recent discussions she has had with her Chinese counterparts on the release of Jimmy Lai. (908063)
8Steff Aquarone (North Norfolk)
What steps she is taking to ensure greater financial transparency in the British Overseas Territories. (908065)
9Mrs Elsie Blundell (Heywood and Middleton North)
What steps she is taking to support children in Gaza. (908066)
10Mark Sewards (Leeds South West and Morley)
What steps her Department is taking to help ensure accountability for human rights violations against protestors in Iran. (908067)
11Daniel Francis (Bexleyheath and Crayford)
What recent assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the human rights situation in Hong Kong. (908068)
12Irene Campbell (North Ayrshire and Arran)
What steps her Department is taking to help tackle the humanitarian situation in Sudan. (908069)
13Matt Bishop (Forest of Dean)
What steps her Department is taking to improve consular support for British nationals overseas. (908070)
14Rachel Gilmour (Tiverton and Minehead)
What diplomatic steps her Department is taking to support Ukraine. (908071)
15Sojan Joseph (Ashford)
What steps her Department is taking with international partners to help tackle organised immigration crime. (908072)
16Stephen Gethins (Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
Whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of undertaking a strategic review of her Department's priorities. (908073)
17Sir Andrew Mitchell (Sutton Coldfield)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the reduction in the level of Official Development Assistance funding on the Global Health Partnerships scheme. (908074)
18Johanna Baxter (Paisley and Renfrewshire South)
What diplomatic steps she is taking to support the return of children forcibly deported from Ukraine. (908075)
19Jeremy Corbyn (Islington North)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to conduct due diligence when licensing arms transfers to the United Arab Emirates to prevent weapons being used by the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan. (908076)
20Will Stone (Swindon North)
What recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the level of humanitarian aid entering Gaza. (908077)
21Caroline Voaden (South Devon)
What assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. (908078)
22Damien Egan (Bristol North East)
What recent discussions she has had with the Palestinian Authority on the Palestinian Authority Martyrs Fund. (908079)
23Chris Vince (Harlow)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of co-operative models on international development. (908080)
24Neil Duncan-Jordan (Poole)
What recent assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the Monroe Doctrine. (908081)
At 12.15pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
T1Lauren Edwards (Rochester and Strood)
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. (908082)
T2Liz Jarvis (Eastleigh) (908083)
T3Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (908084)
T4Jack Rankin (Windsor) (908085)
T5Lorraine Beavers (Blackpool North and Fleetwood) (908086)
T6Dame Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West) (908087)
T7Andrew Lewin (Welwyn Hatfield) (908088)
T8Kim Johnson (Liverpool Riverside) (908089)
T9Peter Swallow (Bracknell) (908090)
T10Vikki Slade (Mid Dorset and North Poole) (908091)
Urgent Questions and Statements
12.30pm
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Spring Forecast Statement (The Chancellor of the Exchequer)
Presentation of Bills
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
Armed Conflict (Requirements)
Dr Ellie Chowns
Bill to require that, before armed forces may be deployed for armed conflict, a Minister of the Crown must publish a statement setting out the reasons for the deployment, an assessment of its compliance with international law, the objective of the deployment and an assessment of the viability of that objective; to require the approval in advance of any such deployment by a resolution of the House of Commons; to provide for equivalent requirements to apply to the use of UK military bases for the deployment of foreign armed forces for armed conflict; and for connected purposes.
Business of the Day
1. Ten Minute Rule Motion: Geotechnical data
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
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.
2. Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill: Programme (No. 2)
No debate (Standing Order No. 83A(7))
Secretary Heidi Alexander
That the following provisions shall apply to the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 11 June 2025 (Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill: Programme):
Consideration of Lords Amendments
(1)Proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion two hours after their commencement.
Subsequent stages
(2)Any further Message from the Lords may be considered forthwith without any Question being put.
(3)Proceedings on any further Message from the Lords shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement.
3. Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
Up to two hours (if the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill: Programme (No. 2) motion is agreed to)
Notes:
The Northern Ireland Assembly, 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).
None of the Lords Amendments engages Commons financial privilege.
4. Terms and Conditions of Employment
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary Peter Kyle
That the draft National Minimum Wage (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.
Up to 90 minutes (Standing Order No. 16(1))
Sir Alan Campbell
That an 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.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
Relevant Documents:
First Report 2026 from the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission, Appointment of an Electoral Commissioner, HC 1692
6. Adjournment (Easter, May Bank Holiday and Whitsun)
No debate (Standing Order No. 25)
Sir Alan Campbell
That this House, at its rising on Thursday 26 March 2026, do adjourn until Monday 13 April 2026; at its rising on Thursday 30 April 2026, do adjourn until Tuesday 5 May 2026; and at its rising on Thursday 21 May 2026, do adjourn until Monday 1 June 2026.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
7. Delegated Legislation (Financial Assistance to Industry)
No debate after 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Sir Alan Campbell
That the Motion in the name of Secretary Liz Kendall relating to Financial Assistance to Industry shall be treated as if it related to an instrument subject to the provisions of Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees) in respect of which notice has been given that the instrument be approved.
No debate after 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Sir Alan Campbell
That notices of Amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee in respect of the Grenfell Tower Memorial (Expenditure) Bill may be accepted by the Clerks at the Table before it has been read a second time.
Presentation of Public Petitions
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
A5036 Park Lane footbridge: Peter Dowd
Adjournment Debate
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Local authorities and SEND provision: Chris Coghlan
Business Today: Westminster Hall
Order of Business
Up to two hours for the first part of the sitting and up to three hours for the second part (Standing Order No. 10(1))
9.30am
That this House has considered the 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)).
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Secretary of State for Defence
1.New Medium Helicopter Update
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
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 |
The Rt Hon. the Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton TD (author of Reserve Forces Review 2030) |
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Lt Gen Sir Nick Pope (military adviser to the Haythornthwaite Review) |
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10.00am |
Maj Gen Jamie Gordon (Reserves External Scrutiny Team Clerk and Chief Executive at Council of RFCAs) |
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Professor Vincent Connelly (Academic member at Reserves External Scrutiny Team) |
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ACM Lord Peach (Chair at Reserves External Scrutiny Team) |
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Maj Gen Stephen Potter (Vice Chair at Reserves External Scrutiny Team) |
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11.00am |
Gen (retd) Sir Richard Barrons (External Reviewer, Strategic Defence Review) |
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Subject: Children's tv and video content
Room 16
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.00am |
Iain Bundred (Director of Policy and Public Affairs at BBC) |
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Patricia Hidalgo (Director of Children & Education at BBC) |
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Kate Morton (Head of Commissioning and Acquisitions at BBC) |
Education Committee
Subject: Reading for Pleasure
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.00am |
Jonathan Douglas (Chief Executive at The National Literacy Trust) |
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Annie Crombie (Co-Chief Executive at Booktrust) |
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Mrs Debbie Hicks (Creative Director at The Reading Agency) |
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11.00am |
Luke Taylor (Senior Researcher at Centre for Social Justice) |
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Ellen Broomé (Chief Executive at British Dyslexia Association) |
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Ms Anjali Patel (Lead Advisory Teacher at The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education) |
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Onyinye Iwu (children's author, illustrator and art teacher) |
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Subject: Work of the Department and its arm’s-length bodies
Room 6
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.00am |
Paul Kissack (Permanent Secretary at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) |
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David Hill (Director General for Strategy and Water at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) |
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Iain King (Chief Financial Officer at Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs) |
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Emma Bourne (Director General for EU Reset and Trade at Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs) |
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Subject: Pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 9.45am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.45am |
Catherine Williams OBE (Co-Founder at National Leasehold Campaign) |
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Liam Spender (Lawyer and Campaigner at Leasehold Knowledge Partnership) |
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10.05am |
Harry Scoffin (Founder at Free Leaseholders) |
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Halima Ali (Joint Campaign Co-Ordinator at HorNets) |
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10.25am |
Charmaine McQueen-Prince (Chair of the Leasehold Reform Subcommittee at Residential Freehold Association) |
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10.55am |
The Rt Hon. the Lord Gove (Former Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities) |
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Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP (Former Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government) |
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Subject: The work of the Cabinet Office
Room 15
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.00am |
Catherine Little CB (Chief Operating Officer for the Civil Service and Permanent Secretary to the Cabinet Office at Cabinet Office) |
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Caroline Patterson (Chief Financial Officer at Cabinet Office) |
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David Foley (Chief Executive at Infected Blood Compensation Authority) |
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Angela MacDonald (Second Permanent Secretary at HM Revenue and Customs) |
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Ellen Atkinson (Acting Director General of Propriety and Ethics at Cabinet Office) |
Committee on Standards
Room 20
9.45am (private)
Administration Committee
Room 5
10.00am (private)
Defence Committee
Subject: Defence in the High North
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
10.00am (private), 10.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.30am |
Professor Caroline Kennedy-Pipe (Professor of War Studies at Loughborough University) |
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Dr Marc De Vore (Senior Lecturer at the School of International Relations at University of St Andrews) |
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Ed Arnold (Senior Research Fellow, European Security at Royal United Services Institute) |
Royal Albert Hall Bill [HL]
CWM Conference Room
12.00pm (private)
Petitions Committee
Room 13
1.00pm (private)
International Development Committee
Subject: The UK’s International Climate Finance
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
1.30pm (private), 2.00pm (public), 4.00pm (private)
Witnesses:
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2.00pm |
Elizabeth Wathuti (Founder and Executive Director at Green Generation Initiative) |
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Zahid Shashoto (Head of Programme at Uttaran) |
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Dishon Murage (Technical Advisor at Oceans Alive Foundation) |
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3.00pm |
Professor Avinash Persaud (Special Advisor on Climate Change at Inter-American Development Bank) |
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Ms May Thazin Aung (Senior researcher at International Institute for Environmental Development) |
Home Affairs Committee
Subject: Harnessing the potential of new digital forms of identification
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.30pm |
Mike Tapp MP (Minister for Migration and Citizenship at Home Office) |
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Dan Hobbs (Director General, Migration and Borders Group at Home Office) |
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Rt Hon Darren Jones MP (Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster at Cabinet Office) |
Justice Committee
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private)
Backbench Business Committee
Subject: Proposals for backbench debates
Room 16
4.00pm (private), 4.15pm (public)
Witnesses:
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4.15pm |
Members of Parliament |
Transport Committee
The Macmillan Room, Portcullis House
4.00pm (private)
Delegated Legislation Committees
Second Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Human Medicines (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Room 12
9.25am (public)
Third Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Electricity Supplier Payments (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Room 11
2.30pm (public)
Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Industrial Training Levy (Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2026
Room 12
4.30pm (public)
Other
Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
9.00am (private)
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 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)
Tuesday 24 March to Monday 13 April (deadline Wednesday 18 March 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 14 to Monday 20 April (deadline Wednesday 25 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 (ballot closed)
The ballot for Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 March is closed and will take place today.
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
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: Police (declaration)
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.
Estimates Day (4th Allotted Day)
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 Committee and Public Accounts Committee 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.
Notes:
The Estimates for debates 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).
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
Estimates 2026-27 (Navy) Vote A
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.
Estimates 2026-27 (Army) Vote A
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.
Estimates 2026-27 (Air) Vote A
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.
Estimates, Excesses 2024-25
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
Supplementary Estimates 2025-26
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.
Estimates, Vote on Account 2026-27
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.
Adjournment Debate
St Piran’s Day: Perran Moon
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 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)).
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 matter of the import and sale of fur and fur related products: Ruth Jones [R]
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
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).
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
21. 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.
26. 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.
29. 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.
35. Grenfell Tower Memorial (Expenditure) Bill: Second Reading
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.