Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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2.30pm |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
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3.30pm |
Ministerial Statements, including on: |
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Middle East (Prime Minister) |
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No debate |
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Until 10.00pm |
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Followed by |
Motions without separate debate: |
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No debate |
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Until 10.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Safeguarding in small religious organisations (Sam Carling) |
Westminster Hall
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4.30pm |
Debate on e-petition 734311 relating to the public being given a right to a vote of no confidence |
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6.00pm |
Debate on e-petition 747234 relating to the Secretary of State’s power to cancel local elections |
Business Today: Chamber
2.30pm Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
1Rishi Sunak (Richmond and Northallerton)
What steps she is taking to support the education of service children. (908022)
2Yuan Yang (Earley and Woodley)
What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the system for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities. (908023)
3Ben Obese-Jecty (Huntingdon)
What steps she is taking to help tackle the EHCP backlog in Cambridgeshire. (908025)
4John Whitby (Derbyshire Dales)
What steps she is taking to help prevent the use of phones by children in schools. (908026)
5Rosie Duffield (Canterbury)
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of SEND provision in Kent. (908028)
6Blake Stephenson (Mid Bedfordshire)
What steps her Department plans to take to help ensure that SEND funding is used for its intended purpose. (908029)
7Josh Newbury (Cannock Chase)
What steps she is taking to improve SEND provision in schools. (908030)
8David Chadwick (Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe)
What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the student loan system. (908031)
9Gareth Bacon (Orpington)
What steps she has taken to help improve nursery provision in Greater London. (908032)
10Mrs Elsie Blundell (Heywood and Middleton North)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure that local authorities in financial difficulty can deliver effective speech and language therapy for children with SEND. (908033)
11Anneliese Midgley (Knowsley)
What steps she is taking through the National Year of Reading 2026 to improve phonics attainment at Key Stage 1. (908034)
12Noah Law (St Austell and Newquay)
What steps she has taken to roll out Best Start free breakfast clubs. (908035)
13Zarah Sultana (Coventry South)
What recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of redundancies in schools and academy trusts on pupils in the West Midlands. (908036)
14Lisa Smart (Hazel Grove)
What steps she is taking to support teachers to deliver effective financial education in the new national curriculum. (908037)
15Mr Lee Dillon (Newbury)
What assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the proposed levels of funding for special educational needs support. (908039)
16Darren Paffey (Southampton Itchen)
What steps her Department is taking to promote the National Year of Reading 2026 in educational settings. (908040)
17Mr Will Forster (Woking)
What steps is she taking to ensure school buildings are adequately maintained for future use. (908041)
18Ben Coleman (Chelsea and Fulham)
What steps she is taking to improve SEND provision in schools. (908042)
19Andrew Rosindell (Romford)
What steps she has taken to promote British heritage in the national curriculum. (908043)
20Douglas McAllister (West Dunbartonshire)
What steps she is taking to meet the target of two-thirds of young people participating in higher-level learning. (908044)
21Mohammad Yasin (Bedford)
What steps her Department is taking to improve the student loans system. (908045)
22Jo Platt (Leigh and Atherton)
What steps she is taking to improve SEND provision in schools. (908046)
At 3.15pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
T1James MacCleary (Lewes)
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. (908048)
T2Mary Kelly Foy (City of Durham) (908049)
T3Sir Ashley Fox (Bridgwater) (908050)
T4Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (908051)
T5Dave Robertson (Lichfield) (908052)
T6Claire Hazelgrove (Filton and Bradley Stoke) (908053)
T7Oliver Ryan (Burnley) (908054)
Urgent Questions and Statements
3.30pm
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Middle East (Prime Minister)
Presentation of Bills
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
Autonomous Maritime Vessels (Regulation)
Rebecca Smith
Bill to make provision about the regulation of autonomous surface and submersible maritime vessels; and for connected purposes.
Business of the Day
1. Representation of the People Bill: Second Reading
Until 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
Sir James Cleverly
Rebecca Harris
Paul Holmes
That this House declines to give a Second Reading to the Representation of the People Bill because reducing the voting age from 18 to 16 is inconsistent with and contradictory to other aspects of the Government’s position on ages of majority and citizenship; automatic voter registration will lead to less accurate electoral registers and open the door to fraud; the Bill has been drafted without proper engagement with political parties; the Rycroft review into foreign financial interference in UK politics has yet to report; it does not include effective measures to tackle foreign interference from China and other hostile actors; and it believes that it would be preferable to proceed with a new Bill in the next Session of Parliament, following the report of the Rycroft review and proper consultation with political parties.
2. Representation of the People Bill: Programme
No debate (Standing Order No. 83A(7))
Secretary Steve Reed
That the following provisions shall apply to the Representation of the People Bill:
Committal
(1)The Bill shall be committed to a Public Bill Committee.
Proceedings in Public Bill Committee
(2)Proceedings in the Public Bill Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion on Thursday 23 April 2026.
(3)The Public Bill Committee shall have leave to sit twice on the first day on which it meets.
Consideration and Third Reading
(4)Proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which those proceedings are commenced.
(5)Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day.
(6)Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading.
Other proceedings
(7)Any other proceedings on the Bill may be programmed.
3. Representation of the People Bill: Money
No debate (Standing Order No. 52(1)(a))
Dan Tomlinson
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Representation of the People Bill, it is expedient to authorise:
(1)the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under or by virtue of any other Act out of money so provided,
(2)the payment out of the Consolidated Fund of any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of that Fund, and
(3)the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
Notes:
King’s Recommendation signified.
Business to be Taken at 10.00pm
Deferred Divisions
No debate (Standing Order No. 41A(3))
The Prime Minister
That, at this day’s sitting, Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply to the Motions (i) in the name of Secretary Steve Reed relating to Representation of the People Bill: Carry-over and (ii) in the name of Secretary Douglas Alexander relating to Constitutional Law.
Business of the Day
4. Representation of the People Bill: Carry-over
No debate (Standing Order No. 80A(1)(a))
Secretary Steve Reed
That if, at the conclusion of this Session of Parliament, proceedings on the Representation of the People Bill have not been completed, they shall be resumed in the next Session.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary Douglas Alexander
That the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 17 December 2025, be approved.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Chris Elmore
That the draft Caribbean Development Bank (Eleventh Replenishment of the Special Development Fund (Unified)) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 8 January, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 10.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Alison McGovern
That the draft Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 14 January, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 10.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Sir Stephen Timms
That the draft Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 10.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Sir Stephen Timms
That the draft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 10.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 19 January, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 10.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary Heidi Alexander
That the draft Merchant Shipping (General Lighthouse Authorities) (Increase of Borrowing Limit) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 21 January, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 10.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary Peter Kyle
That the draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Conferral of Functions) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 26 January, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 10.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary Peter Kyle
That the draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 26 January, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 10.00pm, the division will be deferred.
Adjournment Debate
Until 10.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Safeguarding in small religious organisations: Sam Carling
Business Today: Westminster Hall
Order of Business
Up to three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1))
4.30pm
That this House has considered e-petition 734311 relating to the public being given a right to a vote of no confidence: John Lamont, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
6.00pm
That this House has considered e-petition 747234 relating to the Secretary of State’s power to cancel local elections: Jamie Stone, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Secretary of State for Business and Trade
1.Unpaid internships
Secretary of State for Education
2.Kinship Zones
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
3.England Rare Diseases Action Plan 2026
Secretary of State for the Home Department
4.Asylum changes
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
5.Flexible Voting Pilots
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
6.Growing up in the online world: a national consultation
Notes:
Texts of Written Statements are available from the Vote Office and on the internet at https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/ .
Committees Meeting Today
Broadcasts of proceedings can be found at https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons
Select Committees
Public Accounts Committee
Subject: The Bank of England’s Real-Time Gross Settlement Renewal Programme
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
3.00pm (private), 3.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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3.30pm |
Dave Ramsden (Deputy Governor at Bank of England) |
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Victoria Cleland (Chief Cashier at Bank of England) |
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Nathan Monk (Chief Information Officer at Bank of England) |
Delegated Legislation Committees
First Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Room 9
6.00pm (public)
Other
Restoration and Renewal Client Board
Room 4A
4.30pm (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 (deadline Monday 2 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Cabinet Office; Culture, Media and Sport; Defence; Education; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Health and Social Care; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Justice; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland
Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 March (deadline Monday 9 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business and Trade; Energy Security and Net Zero; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Home Office; Northern Ireland; Transport; Treasury; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions; Wales
Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 March (deadline Monday 16 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Cabinet Office; Culture, Media and Sport; Defence; Education; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Health and Social Care; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Justice; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland
Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 April (deadline Monday 23 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business and Trade; Energy Security and Net Zero; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Home Office; Northern Ireland; Transport; Treasury; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions; Wales
Determination of Business By the Backbench Business Committee
Tuesday 10 March in Westminster Hall
General Debate: Import and sale of fur and fur related products: Ruth Jones [R]
Thursday 12 March in Westminster Hall
General Debate: Government support for carnivals: Sarah Dyke, Dan Aldridge
Tuesday 17 March in Westminster Hall
General Debate: Productivity and economic growth in the East Midlands: James Naish [R]
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
TUESDAY 3 MARCH
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
Spring Forecast Statement (The Chancellor of the Exchequer)
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Geotechnical data
Mike Reader
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the collection of, setting of standards relating to, and secure sharing of geotechnical data derived from ground and site investigations; to require the integration of such data into the National Underground Asset Register; to confer duties on statutory undertakers and public authorities in connection with certain such data; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
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.
Presentation of Public Petitions
A5036 Park Lane footbridge: Peter Dowd
Adjournment Debate
Local authorities and SEND provision: Chris Coghlan
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered the matter of strengthening community cohesion: John Slinger
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
11.00am That this House has considered the experience of cancer patients with accident and emergency services at North Middlesex Hospital: Kate Osamor
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the small charity sector: Sir Iain Duncan Smith
4.00pm That this House has considered Government support for environmental health inspections of funeral premises: Mark Sewards
4.30pm That this House has considered environmental protections and biodiversity trends: Chris Hinchliff
Notes:
The debate at 4.30pm will last for up to an hour.
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
WEDNESDAY 4 MARCH
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Ten Minute Rule Motion: 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)
Debates on Supplementary Estimates relating to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; Ministry of Defence; and Department for Business and Trade.
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
John Cooper
That leave be given to bring in a Bill under SO No. 23 [details to be provided].
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
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.
17. Terms and Conditions of Employment
Secretary Peter Kyle
That the draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 2 February, be approved.
Michael Shanks
That the draft Renewables Obligation (Amendment) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 2 February, be approved.
Secretary Jo Stevens
That the draft Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 2 February, be approved.
Secretary Ed Miliband
That the draft Warm Home Discount (England and Wales) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 2 February, be approved.
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.
22. 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.
27. 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.
30. Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Proceedings on Consideration must, if they have not already ended, end one hour before the moment of interruption; and proceedings on Third Reading must, if they have not already ended, end at the moment of interruption (Order of 3 February).
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Sir Stephen Timms
That the draft Chemicals (Health and Safety) (Amendment, Consequential and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Sir Alan Campbell
That a humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that His Majesty will appoint Rashik Parmar as an Electoral Commissioner with effect from 31 March 2026 for the period ending 30 March 2030.
Relevant Documents:
First Report 2026 from the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission, Appointment of an Electoral Commissioner, HC 1692
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.
37. 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.