Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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11.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
Oral Questions: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs |
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12.30pm |
Ministerial Statements, including on: |
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Middle East economic update (Chancellor of the Exchequer) |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Road surfaces (maximum noise levels) (Melanie Onn) |
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Up to three hours |
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No debate |
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Programme (No. 3) (Motion) |
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Until 7.00pm* |
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments (*if the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Programme (No. 3) 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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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Preservation of the SS Richard Montgomery masts (Kevin McKenna) |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
Potential merits of establishing an independent national review body overseeing wheelchair provision |
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11.00am |
Sex trafficking in Scotland |
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(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
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2.30pm |
Windfarm development on protected peatland |
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4.00pm |
Potential merits of the use of alternative measures to GDP within Government |
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4.30pm |
Future of Hammersmith Bridge |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
1Steff Aquarone (North Norfolk)
What steps she is taking to help ensure the Illicit Finance Summit 2026 will tackle international economic crime. (908754)
2Richard Quigley (Isle of Wight West)
What discussions she has had with international counterparts on the adequacy of safeguards governing INTERPOL Red Notices issued in respect of British citizens. (908755)
3Ruth Cadbury (Brentford and Isleworth)
What diplomatic steps her Department is taking to help prevent the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank. (908757)
4Mr Alex Barros-Curtis (Cardiff West)
What recent assessment her Department has made of the human rights situation in Iran. (908758)
5Chris Coghlan (Dorking and Horley)
What steps her Department is taking to increase financial pressure on the Russian Federation. (908759)
6Naz Shah (Bradford West)
What steps her Department is taking with international counterparts to help achieve a lasting resolution to the conflict in the Gulf. (908760)
7Sarah Edwards (Tamworth)
What steps her Department is taking with international counterparts to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. (908761)
8Jeff Smith (Manchester Withington)
What diplomatic steps her Department is taking to oppose the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank. (908762)
9David Simmonds (Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner)
If she will suspend the process to ratify the UK-Mauritius Treaty. (908763)
10Peter Fortune (Bromley and Biggin Hill)
If she will publish a timetable for the implementation of the UK-EU Treaty in respect of Gibraltar. (908764)
11Gill Furniss (Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough)
What recent assessment her Department has made of the human rights situation in Somalia. (908765)
12Phil Brickell (Bolton West)
What progress her Department has made with Cabinet colleagues on resetting the UK's relationship with the European Union. (908766)
13Lisa Smart (Hazel Grove)
What assessment she has made with Cabinet colleagues of the level of the threat posed by Russia to UK elections. (908767)
14Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney)
What steps her Department is taking to help eradicate polio overseas. (908768)
15Brendan O'Hara (Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
What assessment her Department has made of the potential implications for its policies of recent Israeli legislation introducing the death penalty. (908769)
16Steve Witherden (Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr)
What steps her Department is taking with international counterparts to help achieve a lasting resolution to the conflict in the Gulf. (908771)
17Mary Kelly Foy (City of Durham)
What steps her Department is taking to help improve the humanitarian situation in Palestine. (908772)
18Gareth Bacon (Orpington)
What diplomatic steps she is taking to help ensure that Hamas is disarmed in Gaza. (908773)
19Mr Lee Dillon (Newbury)
What assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. (908774)
20Callum Anderson (Buckingham and Bletchley)
What diplomatic steps her Department is taking to strengthen the NATO alliance. (908775)
21Mr Paul Foster (South Ribble)
What diplomatic steps her Department is taking to oppose the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank. (908776)
22Brian Mathew (Melksham and Devizes)
What steps her Department is taking to help support victims of the humanitarian situation in Sudan. (908777)
23Natalie Fleet (Bolsover)
What steps her Department is taking with international counterparts to help tackle organised immigration crime. (908778)
At 12.15pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
T1Naz Shah (Bradford West)
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. (908780)
T2Robin Swann (South Antrim) (908781)
T3Mr Will Forster (Woking) (908782)
T4Oliver Ryan (Burnley) (908783)
T5Ben Maguire (North Cornwall) (908784)
T6Rachel Blake (Cities of London and Westminster) (908785)
T7Dave Robertson (Lichfield) (908786)
T8Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (908787)
Urgent Questions and Statements
12.30pm
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Middle East economic update (Chancellor of the Exchequer)
Business of the Day
1. Ten Minute Rule Motion: Road surfaces (maximum noise levels)
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
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.
2. Emergency Debate: Government accountability to the House in connection to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to the United States of America
Up to three hours (Standing Order No. 24)
Mrs Kemi Badenoch
That this House has considered the Government’s accountability to the House in connection to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to the United States of America.
Notes:
The application for this debate was made, and leave given, on 20 April.
3. English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Programme (No. 3)
No debate (Standing Order No. 83A(7))
Secretary Steve Reed
That the following provisions shall apply to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 2 September 2025 (English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Programme), as varied by the Order of 24 November 2025 (English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Programme (No. 2)):
Consideration of Lords Amendments
(1) Proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at 7.00pm at today’s sitting.
(2) The Lords Amendments shall be considered in the following order: 2, 4, 13, 26, 36 and 37, 41, 85 to 87, 89 to 91, 94, 97 to 116, 120 and 121, 123, 155, 1, 3, 5 to 12, 14 to 25, 27 to 35, 38 to 40, 42 to 84, 88, 92 and 93, 95 and 96, 117 to 119, 122, 124 to 154 and 156 to 170.
Subsequent stages
(3) Any further Message from the Lords may be considered forthwith without any Question being put.
(4) Proceedings on the first of any further Messages from the Lords shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion two hours after their commencement.
(5) Proceedings on any subsequent Message from the Lords shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement.
4. English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
Until 7.00pm (if the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Programme (No. 3) motion is agreed to)
Notes:
For motions and amendments relating to the Lords Amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Lords Amendment 39 engages financial privilege.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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).
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 Mr Alan Mabbutt OBE as an Electoral Commissioner with effect from 1 May 2026 for the period ending 30 April 2030.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
Relevant Documents:
Second Report 2026 from the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission, Appointment of a nominated Electoral Commissioner, HC 1786
Presentation of Public Petitions
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Luke Taylor
Access to household waste recycling facilities in Sherborne: Sarah Dyke
Adjournment Debate
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Preservation of the SS Richard Montgomery masts: Kevin McKenna
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 potential merits of establishing an independent national review body overseeing wheelchair provision: Daniel Francis [R]
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 the 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)).
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Secretary of State for Business and Trade
1.Group Litigation Order (GLO) and Post Office Process Review (PPR) Scheme Closure
2.The World Trade Organization’s 14th Ministerial Conference
Minister for the Cabinet Office
3.Publication of the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee Report
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
4.Electricity Generator Levy
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
5.Further and faster on clean power
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
6.Public health response to meningococcal cases in Dorset
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
Foreign Affairs Committee
Subject: Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
8.30am (private), 9.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.00am |
Sir Oliver Robbins KCMG CB (former Permanent Under-Secretary at Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) |
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Subject: Fairness in the food supply chain
Room 6
9.15am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.00am |
Mark White (Groceries Code Adjudicator) |
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Richard Thompson (Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator) |
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11.00am |
Rohit Kaushish (Chief Economist at Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board) |
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Andrew Opie (Director of Food and Sustainability at British Retail Consortium) |
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Jo Gilbertson (Head of Fertiliser at Agricultural Industries Confederation) |
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Subject: Review of Arts Council England
Room 16
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.00am |
Darren Henley CBE (Chief Executive at Arts Council England) |
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Sir Nicholas Serota (Chair at Arts Council England) |
Education Committee
Subject: Screen Time and Social Media
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.00am |
Ali Laws (Director of Public Policy for Northern Europe at TikTok) |
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Rebecca Stimson (Director of Public Policy UK at Meta) |
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Laura Higgins (Senior Director, Community Safety and Civility at Roblox) |
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Sanjit Gill (Head of Policy (UK and Ireland) at Snapchat) |
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11.00am |
Professor Pete Etchells (Professor of Psychology and Science Communication at Bath Spa University) |
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Professor Victoria Goodyear (Professor of Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing at University of Birmingham) |
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Professor Amy Orben (Research Professor at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit at University of Cambridge) |
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Subject: Modernising Elections
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.00am |
Professor Toby James (Professor of Politics and Public Policy at University of East Anglia) |
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Professor Maria Sobolewska (Professor of Political Science at University of Manchester) |
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Professor Alan Renwick (Professor of Democratic Politics at University College London) |
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10.30am |
Laura Lock (Deputy Chief Executive at Association of Electoral Administrators) |
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Tom Jenkins (Acting Secretary at Boundary Commission for England) |
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10.50am |
Vijay Rangarajan (Chief Executive at Electoral Commission) |
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Alison Williams (Director of Devolution and Law at Electoral Commission) |
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Sam Hartley (Director of Policy, Research and Voter Engagement at Electoral Commission) |
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Subject: Propriety, ethics and the wider standards landscape in the UK
Room 15
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.00am |
The Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Baroness in Waiting (Government Whip) and Parliamentary Secretary at Cabinet Office) |
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Ellen Atkinson (Interim Director General for the Propriety, Ethics and Constitution Group at Cabinet Office) |
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Simon Madden (Director of Propriety and Ethics at Cabinet Office) |
Committee on Standards
Room 7
9.45am (private)
Administration Committee
Room 5
10.00am (private)
Defence Committee
Subject: Afghan Data Breach and Resettlement Schemes
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
10.00am (private), 10.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.30am |
Paul Rimmer |
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11.15am |
David Williams (former Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Defence) |
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Paul Lincoln (former Second Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Defence) |
Modernisation Committee
Room 20
11.30am (private)
Petitions Committee
Room 13
1.00pm (private)
International Development Committee
Subject: The situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
1.30pm (private), 2.00pm (public), 4.00pm (private)
Witnesses:
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2.00pm |
Vianney Dong (Country Director at Women for Women International) |
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Shuna Keen (Director of Advocacy and Programmes at Action Against Hunger UK) |
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Katy Nembe Katonda (Deputy Country Representative, Democratic Republic of Congo at Catholic Agency for Overseas Development) |
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2.45pm |
Fred Baumer (Executive Director at Ebuteli) |
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Hélène Helbig de Balzac (Co-founder and Senior Analyst at HIVE) |
Business and Trade Committee
Subject: China and the UK economy
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.30pm |
Rain Newton-Smith (Chief Executive at Confederation of British Industry) |
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Peter Burnett OBE (Chief Executive at China-Britain Business Council) |
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3.10pm |
James Brougham (Senior Economist at Make UK) |
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Shaun Grady (Chair at AstraZeneca UK) |
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Julian Scriven (Managing Director of Bike Hire at Brompton Bicycle) |
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3.50pm |
Miles Celic (Chief Executive Officer at TheCityUK) |
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Professor Sir Peter Mathieson (Principal and Vice-Chancellor at University of Edinburgh) |
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Sabina Ciofu (International Policy and Strategy Lead at techUK) |
Justice Committee
Subject: Children and Young Adults in the Secure Estate
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.30pm |
Mark Scott (Governor of HMYOI Wetherby at HM Prison and Probation Service) |
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Phil Wragg (Director of Oakhill Secure Training Centre at G4S) |
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Rachel Ashurst (Service Manager, Barton Moss Secure Children's Home at Secure Children's Homes) |
Women and Equalities Committee
Subject: Effectiveness of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives
Room 6
2.00pm (private), 2.20pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.20pm |
Dr Louise Ashley (Reader and Associate Professor at Queen Mary University London) |
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Peter Cheese (Chief Executive Officer at Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) |
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Iain Mansfield (Director of Research and Head of Education and Sciences at Policy Exchange) |
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Dr Zoe Young (Founder and Director at Half the Sky) |
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Ama Ocansey (UK Head of Diversity and Inclusion at BNP Paribas UK) |
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Room 5
2.25pm (private)
Finance Committee
Room 8
3.00pm (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)
Public Bill Committees
Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill
Room 8
9.00am (private)
Courts and Tribunals Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 9
9.25am (public)
Courts and Tribunals Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 9
2.00pm (public)
Delegated Legislation Committees
Second Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games) Regulations 2026
Room 12
9.25am (public)
Third Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Chemicals (Health and Safety) (Amendment, Consequential and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026
Room 11
2.30pm (public)
Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Capital Requirements Regulation (Market Risk Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 and the draft Credit Institutions and Investment Firms (Miscellaneous Definitions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Room 12
4.30pm (public)
Other
Public Accounts Commission
Subject: National Audit Office Main Estimates 2026-27
Room 15
2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.15pm |
Gareth Davies (Comptroller and Auditor General at National Audit Office) |
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Dame Fiona Reynolds DBE (Chair at National Audit Office) |
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Rebecca Sheeran (Chief Operating Officer at National Audit Office) |
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 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 (ballot closed)
The ballot for Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 April is closed and will take place today.
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
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 (Standing Order 188A)
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 (Standing Order 188A)
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.
If necessary, consideration of Lords Message to the Pension Schemes Bill
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).
If necessary, consideration of Lords Message to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
If necessary, consideration of Lords Message to the Crime and Policing Bill
Notes:
The Northern Ireland Assembly and Scottish Parliament 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). Senedd Cymru has decided not to approve a Legislative Consent Motion relating to this Bill.
Presentation of Public Petitions
Aylesbury United Football Club: Laura Kyrke-Smith
Stockport Green Belt: Lisa Smart
River Brue and water regulation: Sarah Dyke
Adjournment Debate
Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy and epilepsy deaths prevention: Olly Glover
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered the Foundation Programme and its role in supporting and retaining resident doctors: Peter Prinsley [R]
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
Select Committee Statement on the Ninth Report of the Environmental Audit Committee, Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), HC 852 (Mr Toby Perkins)
Select Committee Statement on the Fifth Report of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, Housing conditions in temporary accommodation, HC 1831 (Florence Eshalomi)
Presentation of Bills
Hunting Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill
Neil Duncan-Jordan
Bill to amend the Hunting Act 2004; and for connected purposes.
Backbench Business
Contribution of allied health professionals
Jen Craft
That this House has considered the contribution of allied health professionals.
Relevant Documents:
Oral evidence taken before the Health and Social Care Committee on 26 November 2025 on Delivering the Neighbourhood Health Service: Workforce, HC 1527
Correspondence from the Health and Social Care Committee to the Minister of State for Health, reported to the House on Wednesday 7 January
Reform of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
Vikki Slade
That this House has considered reform of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Adjournment Debate
Implementation of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023: Bob Blackman
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
If necessary, consideration of Lords Message to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
If necessary, consideration of Lords Messages
Adjournment Debate
Contribution of Ernest Bevin: Matt Western
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: Local Area Energy Plans
James Naish
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to place a duty on local authorities in England to produce and maintain local area energy plans; to make provision about the content of those plans and limitations on that content; and for connected purposes
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Consideration of Lords Messages
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered Government support for park home owners: James Naish
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
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: In-person banking services
Alan Mak
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the delivery of in-person banking services through banking hubs; to require the Financial Conduct Authority to set standards about minimum provision of banking services through those hubs; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Consideration of Lords Messages
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).
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.
5. 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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Secretary Heidi Alexander
That the draft Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 2 March, be approved.
11. 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.
12. 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.
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 5 March, be approved.
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.
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.
Secretary Emma Reynolds
That the draft Agriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 10 March, be approved.
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.
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.
Martin McCluskey
That the draft Warm Home Discount (Scotland) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 17 March, be approved.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
29. Representation of the People Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
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. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day. (Order 2 March)
Secretary Heidi Alexander
That the draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 20 April, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Ed Miliband
That the draft Contracts for Difference (Allocation) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 20 April, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Dan Tomlinson
That the draft Climate Change Agreements (Administration, Energy-intensive Installations and Eligible Facilities) (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 20 April, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Douglas Alexander
That the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Increase of Borrowing Limits) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 20 April, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.