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Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business

Summary Agenda: Chamber

Westminster Hall

Business Today: Chamber

9.30am Prayers

Followed by

Questions

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

1Kevin Bonavia (Stevenage)
What steps her Department is taking to help ensure that hosting UEFA Euro 2028 supports communities. (908566)

2Martin Rhodes (Glasgow North)
What steps her Department is taking to support the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. (908567)

3Jessica Toale (Bournemouth West)
What steps her Department is taking to support visual effects companies. (908569)

4Siân Berry (Brighton Pavilion)
What steps her Department is taking to help protect the public from press malpractice. (908570)

5Cameron Thomas (Tewkesbury)
What steps she is taking to support the BBC. (908571)

6Josh Babarinde (Eastbourne)
What steps she is taking to support grassroots music venues. (908572)

7Shockat Adam (Leicester South)
Whether she has had recent discussions with FIFA on support for fans attending the World Cup. (908573)

8Sonia Kumar (Dudley)
What steps she is taking to support youth centres in Dudley. (908575)

9Dr Danny Chambers (Winchester)
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of access to community spaces. (908576)

10Ben Goldsborough (South Norfolk)
What steps she is taking to support the videogames industry. (908577)

11Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney)
What funding her Department is providing to help improve participation in grassroots sport. (908578)

12Greg Smith (Mid Buckinghamshire)
What steps her Department is taking to support the tourism sector. (908579)

13Peter Prinsley (Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket)
What assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of converting former industrial buildings into cultural activity centres. (908581)

14Lorraine Beavers (Blackpool North and Fleetwood)
What steps her Department is taking to help increase participation in women’s football. (908582)

15Daniel Francis (Bexleyheath and Crayford)
What steps she is taking to support grassroots football clubs in Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency. (908583)

At 10.00am

Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

T1Mr Jonathan Brash (Hartlepool)
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. (908584)

T2Kirsteen Sullivan (Bathgate and Linlithgow) (908585)

T3Dan Aldridge (Weston-super-Mare) (908586)

T4John Milne (Horsham) (908588)

T5John Whitby (Derbyshire Dales) (908591)

At 10.10am

Oral Questions to the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners and the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the Restoration and Renewal Client Board

1Kate Osamor (Edmonton and Winchmore Hill)
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church of England is taking to support Christians in Palestine. (908592)

2Shaun Davies (Telford)
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church is taking to support the provision of activities for children and young people in communities. (908593)

3Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West)
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what recent discussions the Church has had with the Charity Commission on Project Spire. (908594)

4Mr Will Forster (Woking)
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church is taking to help protect Christian communities from extremism. (908596)

5James Asser (West Ham and Beckton)
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church of England is taking to help tackle child poverty. (908597)

6Peter Prinsley (Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket)
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what discussions the Church has had with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport on the planned timetable for the introduction of the Places of Worship Renewal Fund. (908598)

7Daniel Francis (Bexleyheath and Crayford)
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what recent discussions the Church of England has had with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport on the future of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme. (908599)

8Martin Rhodes (Glasgow North)
To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the Restoration and Renewal Client Board, what discussions the Client Board has had with representatives of the events sector on the potential impact of the possible acquisition of the QEII Centre on that sector. (908600)

9Adam Jogee (Newcastle-under-Lyme)
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what the priorities are for the new Archbishop of Canterbury. (908601)

10Amanda Martin (Portsmouth North)
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church of England has taken to support small churches. (908602)

11Charlie Dewhirst (Bridlington and The Wolds)
To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the Restoration and Renewal Client Board, what recent progress the Client Board has made on its work. (908603)

Urgent Questions and Statements

10.30am

Business Question to the Leader of the House
Ministerial Statements, including on:

British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (Secretary of State for Business and Trade)

Women’s Health Strategy (Minister of State for Health)

Business of the Day

1. General Debate on the First Report of the Modernisation Committee, Access to the House of Commons and its Procedures, and the House Administration response

Until 5.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))

The Prime Minister

That this House has considered the First Report of the Modernisation Committee, Access to the House of Commons and its Procedures, HC 755, and the House Administration response, HC 1726.

Presentation of Public Petitions

No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)

Upton Heath: Vikki Slade [R]

Adjournment Debate

Until 5.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))

Improving awareness, diagnosis and outcomes for neuroendocrine cancer: Dr Scott Arthur

Business Today: Westminster Hall

Order of Business

Up to three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1))

1.30pm

Select Committee Statement on the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee’s inquiry on Neuroscience and digital childhoods: Dame Chi Onwurah

1.50pm

That this House has considered the housing needs of young people: Susan Murray

3.10pm

That this House has considered the NHS Federated Data Platform: Martin Wrigley

Notes:

The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).

Written Statements

Statements to be Made Today

Secretary of State for Business and Trade

1.British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme

The Chancellor of the Exchequer

2.Carbon Price Support

Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

3.80A Duty to report on air quality in England

Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs

4.BBC World Service – Objectives, Priorities and Targets (2025–26)

The Prime Minister

5.UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 4 Report

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

Public Bill Committees

Courts and Tribunals Bill

Subject: Further to consider the Bill

Room 9
11.30am (public)

Representation of the People Bill

Further to consider the Bill

Room 10
11.30am (public)

Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill

Consideration of the Bill

Room 14
11.30am (public)

Courts and Tribunals Bill

Subject: Further to consider the Bill

Room 9
2.00pm (public)

Representation of the People Bill

Further to consider the Bill

Room 10
2.00pm (public)

Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill

Consideration of the Bill

Room 14
2.00pm (public)

Committee Reports Published Today

Treasury

7th Special Report: AI in financial services: Responses to the Committee’s Fifteenth Report HC 1791
Time of publication: 00.01am

Treasury

16th Report: Appointment of Katharine Braddick as Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation at the Bank of England and Chief Executive of the Prudential Regulation Authority HC 1821
Time of publication: 11.00am

Announcements

Forthcoming End of Day Adjournment Debates

Applications for 30-minute end of day adjournment debates should be made to the Table Office by 7.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on the Wednesdays listed below. Members can submit their application via MemberHub. The ballot takes place the day after the deadline. Members who are successful will be contacted by the Speaker’s Office.

Tuesday 21 to Monday 27 April (ballot closed)

The ballot for Tuesday 21 to Monday 27 April is closed and will take place today.

Tuesday 28 to Thursday 30 April (deadline Wednesday 22 April 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

Tuesday 5 to Monday 11 May (deadline Wednesday 29 April 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 28 and Wednesday 29 April (deadline Monday 20 April 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Attorney General; Cabinet Office; Education; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Home Office; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Justice; Science, Innovation and Technology; Wales

Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 May (deadline Monday 27 April 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Business and Trade; Culture, Media and Sport; Defence; Energy Security and Net Zero; Health and Social Care; Northern Ireland; Scotland; Transport; Treasury; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions

Further Information

All business papers are available via the Commons Papers Web App on mobile devices.

Visit https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk

MPS’ GUIDE TO PROCEDURE

The MPs’ Guide to Procedure is available in hard copy from the Vote Office and also on the parliamentary website at https://guidetoprocedure.parliament.uk/

Commons Business Briefings

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

Standing Orders relating to public business: www.parliament.uk/standing-orders-cpb

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/

Order Paper: Future Business

A. Calendar of Business

Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.

Government items of business in this section have nominally been set down for today, but are expected to be taken on the dates stated.

B. Remaining Orders and Notices

Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has been nominally set down for today but is not expected to be taken today.

A. Calendar of Business

MONDAY 20 APRIL

Chamber

Questions

2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education

3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education

If necessary, consideration of Lords Message to the Victims And Courts Bill

If necessary, consideration of Lords Message to the Crime and Policing Bill

Adjournment Debate

Government support for community owned assets: Anneliese Dodds [R]

Westminster Hall

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 751174 relating to a Maternity Commissioner: Tony Vaughan, on behalf of the Petitions Committee

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).

TUESDAY 21 APRIL

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

Ten Minute Rule Motion: Road surfaces (maximum noise levels)

Melanie Onn

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit the use of road surfacing materials which generate in-vehicle noise levels above a specified maximum; to require the resurfacing of existing roads which generate in-vehicle noise above that maximum; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments

Westminster Hall

9.30am That this House has considered the potential merits of establishing an independent national review body overseeing wheelchair provision: Daniel Francis

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

11.00am That this House has considered the matter of sex trafficking in Scotland: Tracy Gilbert

Notes:

The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

2.30pm That this House has considered the matter of windfarm development on protected peatland: Robbie Moore

4.00pm That this House has considered the potential merits of use of alternative measures to GDP within Government: Dr Roz Savage

4.30pm That this House has considered the future of Hammersmith Bridge: Fleur Anderson

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 22 APRIL

Chamber

Private Business

Royal Albert Hall Bill [Lords]: Report

Emily Thornberry

On the consideration of the Royal Albert Hall Bill [Lords], to move, That the Bill be considered on this day six months.

Notes:

No debate at this time, and may not be proceeded with as it is opposed (Standing Order No. 20).

City of London (Markets) Bill: Suspension

Chairman of Ways and Means

That the promoter of the City of London (Markets) Bill, which was originally introduced in this House in this Session on 22 January 2025, should have leave to suspend proceedings on the Bill from the day on which the current Session ends in order to proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next Session of Parliament, according to the provisions of Standing Order 188A (Suspension of bills).

Notes:

No debate, and may not be proceeded with if opposed (Standing Order No. 20).

Royal Albert Hall Bill [Lords]: Suspension

Chairman of Ways and Means

That the promoter of Royal Albert Hall Bill [Lords], which was originally introduced in the House of Lords on 23 January 2023 in the 2022-23 Session, should have leave to suspend proceedings on the Bill from the day on which the current Session ends in order to proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next Session of Parliament, according to the provisions of Standing Order 188A (Suspension of bills).

Notes:

No debate, and may not be proceeded with if opposed (Standing Order No. 20).

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

Ten Minute Rule Motion: Criminal proceedings (juror absence)

Sally Jameson

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide that any criminal proceedings set down for trial may not be adjourned by reason of absence of or discharge of a juror where the number of members of the jury is not reduced below nine; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.

Presentation of Public Petitions

Aylesbury United Football Club: Laura Kyrke-Smith

Stockport Green Belt: Lisa Smart

Westminster Hall

9.30am That this House has considered the Foundation Programme and its role in supporting and retaining resident doctors: Peter Prinsley

11.00am That this House has considered the Army Reserve: Steve Barclay

Notes:

The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

2.30pm That this House has considered Government support for mountain rescue: Lisa Smart

4.00pm That this House has considered osteoporosis and bone health: Sonia Kumar

4.30pm That this House has considered the matter of fraud in the car insurance industry: Helen Morgan

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)).

Deferred Divisions

Energy

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 division on this Question was deferred from Wednesday 15 April.

THURSDAY 23 APRIL

Chamber

Questions

9.30am Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office

10.15am Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office

Westminster Hall

1.30pm That this House has considered access to education and training for young adult carers: Chris Vince [R]

3.00pm That this House has considered gambling advertising: Alex Ballinger, Dr Beccy Cooper

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 27 APRIL

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

Westminster Hall

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 736578 relating to animal testing: Irene Campbell, 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 28 APRIL

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

James Naish

That leave be given to bring in a Bill under SO No. 23 [details to be provided].

Notes:

The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.

WEDNESDAY 29 APRIL

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

Alan Mak

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 30 APRIL

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

TUESDAY 5 MAY

Chamber

Ten Minute Rule Motion

Matt Bishop

That leave be given to bring in a Bill under SO No. 23 [details to be provided].

Notes:

The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.

B. Remaining Orders and Notices

Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has therefore been set down formally to be taken in the Chamber today but is not expected to be taken today.

1. Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Committee

Notes:

Proceedings must, if they have not already ended, end at the moment of interruption (Order of 18 November 2025).

For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).

2. 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).

3. 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).

The Scottish Parliament has approved a Legislative Consent Resolution 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).

4. Retained EU Law Reform

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.

5. Income Tax

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.

6. 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).

7. Retained EU Law Reform

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.

8. Energy

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.

9. Retained EU Law Reform

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.

10. Dangerous Drugs

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.

11. Public Health

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.

12. Pensions

Torsten Bell

That the draft National Employment Savings Trust (Amendment) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 26 February, be approved.

13. Retained EU Law Reform

Secretary Heidi Alexander

That the draft Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 2 March, be approved.

14. Consumer Protection

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.

15. Financial Services and Markets

Lucy Rigby

That the draft Capital Requirements Regulation (Market Risk Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 4 March, be approved.

16. Financial Services and Markets

Lucy Rigby

That the draft Credit Institutions and Investment Firms (Miscellaneous Definitions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 4 March, be approved.

17. Retained EU Law Reform

Secretary Shabana Mahmood

That the draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 5 March, be approved.

18. Immigration and Asylum

Secretary Shabana Mahmood

That the draft Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 5 March, be approved.

19. Parliament

Nick Thomas-Symonds

That the draft Ministerial and other Salaries Act 1975 (Amendment) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 5 March, be approved.

Notes:

The Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments has drawn the special attention of both Houses to the Instrument in its 53rd report of 2024-26 (HC 291-liii).

20. Land

Matthew Pennycook

That the draft Provision of Information (Contractual Control) (Registered Land) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 9 March, be approved.

21. Agriculture

Secretary Emma Reynolds

That the draft Agriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 10 March, be approved.

22. Energy

Secretary Ed Miliband

That the draft Energy Prices Act 2022 (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 16 March, be approved.

23. Local Government

Miatta Fahnbulleh

That the draft Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 16 March, be approved.

24. Electricity

Martin McCluskey

That the draft Warm Home Discount (Scotland) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 17 March, be approved.

25. Retained EU Law Reform

Secretary Emma Reynolds

That the draft Control of Trade in Endangered Species (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 19 March, be approved.

26. Tribunals and Inquiries

Secretary David Lammy

That the draft First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Fees (Amendment) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 19 March, be approved.

27. Consumer Protection

Secretary Emma Reynolds

That the draft REACH (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 24 March, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

28. Retained EU Law Reform

Secretary Shabana Mahmood

That the draft Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 25 March, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

29. Financial Services

Lucy Rigby

That the draft Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 25 March, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

30. Excise

Dan Tomlinson

That the Vaping Duty Stamps (Requirements, Reviews and Appeals) Regulations 2026 (SI, 2026, No. 338), dated 23 March 2026, a copy of which was laid before this House on 25 March, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.

31. Electoral Commission

Sir Alan Campbell

That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that His Majesty will appoint Mr Alan Mabbutt OBE as an Electoral Commissioner with effect from 1 May 2026 for the period ending 30 April 2030.

Relevant Documents:

Second Report 2026 from the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission, Appointment of a nominated Electoral Commissioner, HC 1786

32. Climate Change

Katie White

That the draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 14 April, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

33. Climate Change

Katie White

That the draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipping) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 14 April, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

34. Environmental Protection

Secretary Emma Reynolds

That the draft Marine Licensing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment etc.) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 15 April, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.