Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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11.30am |
Prayers |
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Deferred Divisions will take place in the ‘No’ Lobby between 11.30am and 2.00pm |
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No debate |
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Afterwards |
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12 noon |
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12.30pm |
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Modernising public procurement (Minister for the Cabinet Office) |
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Ministerial Statements, including on: |
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Status of current pension schemes (Minister for the Cabinet Office) |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Criminal proceedings (juror absence) (Sally Jameson) |
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Up to one hour |
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Up to one hour |
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Consideration of Lords Message |
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Until any hour* |
Business of the House (Today) (Motion) (*if the 7.00pm Business of the House motion is agreed to) |
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Up to one hour |
If necessary, Crime and Policing Bill: Consideration of Lords Message |
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No debate |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy and epilepsy deaths prevention (Olly Glover) |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
Foundation Programme and its role in supporting and retaining resident doctors |
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11.00am |
Army Reserve |
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(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
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2.30pm |
Government support for mountain rescue |
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4.00pm |
Osteoporosis and bone health |
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4.30pm |
Fraud in the car insurance industry |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
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 in 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
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
1Peter Swallow (Bracknell)
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for clean energy projects in Wales. (908704)
2Andrew Rosindell (Romford)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the defence sector in Wales on the UK’s defence capabilities. (908705)
3Steve Witherden (Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce the cost of living in Wales. (908706)
4Feryal Clark (Enfield North)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help create new jobs in Wales. (908708)
5Mr Alex Barros-Curtis (Cardiff West)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve the rail network in Wales. (908709)
6Catherine Fookes (Monmouthshire)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support economic growth in Wales. (908710)
7Dave Doogan (Angus and Perthshire Glens)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce the cost of living in Wales. (908711)
8Melanie Ward (Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in defence spending on Wales. (908712)
9Joe Robertson (Isle of Wight East)
Whether she has had discussions with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the planned visitor levy on the Welsh economy. (908714)
10Ben Lake (Ceredigion Preseli)
What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the promotion of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wales. (908715)
11Charlie Dewhirst (Bridlington and The Wolds)
Whether she has had discussions with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the planned visitor levy on the Welsh economy. (908716)
12Carolyn Harris (Neath and Swansea East)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce the cost of living in Wales. (908717)
13Gerald Jones (Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce the cost of living in Wales. (908718)
At 12 noon
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
Q1 Mike Wood (Kingswinford and South Staffordshire)
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 22 April. (908789)
Q2 Mr Calvin Bailey (Leyton and Wanstead) (908791)
Q3 Patrick Hurley (Southport) (908792)
Q4 Ben Obese-Jecty (Huntingdon) (908793)
Q5 Dame Meg Hillier (Hackney South and Shoreditch) (908794)
Q6 Martin Rhodes (Glasgow North) (908795)
Q7 Richard Foord (Honiton and Sidmouth) (908796)
Q8 Lincoln Jopp (Spelthorne) (908797)
Q9 Jenny Riddell-Carpenter (Suffolk Coastal) (908798)
Q10 Vicky Foxcroft (Lewisham North) (908799)
Q11 Luke Akehurst (North Durham) (908800)
Q12 Oliver Ryan (Burnley) (908801)
Q13 Rushanara Ali (Bethnal Green and Stepney) (908802)
Q14 Rachael Maskell (York Central) (908803)
Urgent Questions and Statements
12.30pm
Urgent Question:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if he will make a statement on modernising public procurement (Leigh Ingham)
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Status of current pension schemes (Minister for the Cabinet Office)
Business of the Day
1. Ten Minute Rule Motion: Criminal proceedings (juror absence)
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
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.
2. Pension Schemes Bill: Consideration of Lords Message
Up to one hour (Order of 15 April)
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).
For motions and amendments relating to the Lords Message, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
None of the items in the Lords Message engages financial privilege.
3. Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Consideration of Lords Message
Up to one hour (Order of 9 March)
Notes:
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 motions and amendments relating to the Lords Message, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Lords Amendment 38X engages financial privilege.
Business to be Taken at 7.00pm
No debate (Standing Orders Nos. 15 and 41A(3))
The Prime Minister
That, at this day’s sitting, the Motion in the name of Sir Alan Campbell relating to Business of the House (Today) may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.
Business of the Day
4. Business of the House (Today)
Until any hour (if the 7.00pm Business of the House motion is agreed to)
Sir Alan Campbell
That, at this day’s sitting, the Speaker shall not adjourn the House until any Messages from the Lords relating to the Crime and Policing Bill shall have been received and disposed of, and any Committee to draw up Reasons which has been appointed at this day’s sitting has reported.
5. If necessary, Crime and Policing Bill: Consideration of Lords Message
Up to one hour (Order of 14 April)
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
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
Aylesbury United Football Club: Laura Kyrke-Smith
Stockport Green Belt: Lisa Smart
River Brue and water regulation: Sarah Dyke
Hamworthy Fire Station: Neil Duncan-Jordan
Adjournment Debate
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy and epilepsy deaths prevention: Olly Glover
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 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
Deffered Divisions to be held today
Deferred Divisions will take place in the ‘No’ Lobby between 11.30am and 2.00pm
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.
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
1.Oil and Gas Decommissioning Relief Deeds
2.Stamp Duty Land Tax on periodic tenancies
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
3.Publication of the Ofgem Review Final Report
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
4.The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill
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
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Subject: Revisiting the nuclear roadmap
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
8.45am (private), 9.15am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.15am |
Andy Mayall (Deputy Director of Nuclear and Radioactive Substances Regulation Strategy at Environment Agency) |
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Paul Fyfe (Director of Regulation – Futures at Office for Nuclear Regulation) |
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Mustafa Latif-Aramesh (Nuclear Taskforce Member at Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce) |
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10.15am |
Simon Bowen (Chair at Great British Energy – Nuclear) |
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Dr Gareth Headdock (Chief Science and Technology Officer at United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory) |
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Subject: Energy costs in Northern Ireland
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.30am |
David Blevings (Executive Director at Northern Ireland Oil Federation) |
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Declan Pang (Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Road Haulage Association) |
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William Irvine (President at Ulster Farmers' Union) |
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10.25am |
Noyona Chundur (Chief Executive at Consumer Council for Northern Ireland) |
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Pat Austin (Director at National Energy Action Northern Ireland and Chair at the Fuel Poverty Coalition Northern Ireland) |
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John French (Chief Executive at Utility Regulator Northern Ireland) |
Scottish Affairs Committee
Subject: Securing Scotland’s Future: Defence Skills and Jobs
Room 16
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.30am |
John Howie MBE (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Babcock) |
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Neil Holm (Chief Operating Officer at BAE Systems Naval Ships) |
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Mark Stead (Senior Vice-President for Radar and Advanced Targeting at Leonardo) |
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Cathy Kane (Long Term Partnership Agreement Portfolio Director at QinetiQ) |
Work and Pensions Committee
Subject: The work of Skills England
Room 6
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.30am |
Phil Smith (Chair at Skills England) |
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Tessa Griffiths (Co-CEO at Skills England) |
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Gemma Marsh (Deputy CEO at Skills England) |
Transport Committee
Subject: Work of National Highways
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9.15am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.15am |
Gareth Rhys Williams (Chair at National Highways) |
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Nick Joyce (Interim Chief Executive Officer at National Highways) |
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Elliot Shaw (Chief Customer and Strategy Officer at National Highways) |
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Nicola Bell (Chief Capital Delivery Officer at National Highways) |
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Duncan Smith (Chief Operating Officer at National Highways) |
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Subject: Pre-appointment hearing: UK Research and Innovation chair
Room 8
9.30am (private), 9.45am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.45am |
Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz (Government's preferred candidate for the role of chair at UK Research and Innovation) |
Environmental Audit Committee
Subject: Air Pollution in England
Room 8
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.30pm |
Professor Sir Stephen Holgate CBE (Professor of Immunopharmacology at The University of Southampton) |
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Professor Roy Harrison (Queen Elizabeth II Centenary Professor of Environmental Health at University of Birmingham) |
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Professor Anna Hansell (Professor of Environmental Epidemiology at University of Leicester) |
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3.30pm |
Professor Mark Sutton (Environmental Physicist at UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology) |
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Ms Jenny Hawley (Policy and Advocacy Manager at Plantlife) |
Welsh Affairs Committee
Subject: Cross-border healthcare arrangements between England and Wales
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.40pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.40pm |
Petra Holm (Digital Transformation Adviser at e-Estonia) |
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3.00pm |
Alyson Thomas (Chief Executive at Llais) |
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Gemma Lelliott (Director for Wales at Community Transport Association) |
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Stacey Keegan (Chief Executive at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital) |
Women and Equalities Committee
Subject: Female entrepreneurship
Room 6
2.00pm (private), 2.20pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.20pm |
Blair McDougall MP (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Small Business and Economic Transformation) at Department for Business and Trade) |
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Paula Crofts (Director, Small Business Growth at Department for Business and Trade) |
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The Lord Stockwood (Minister of State (Minister for Investment) at Department for Business and Trade and HM Treasury) |
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Kristen McLeod (Chief Strategy Officer at British Business Bank) |
Procedure Committee
Subject: Written Parliamentary Questions
Room 15
2.30pm (private), 2.45pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.45pm |
Alex Burghart MP (Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, HM Official Opposition) |
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Wendy Chamberlain MP (Chief Whip, Liberal Democrat) |
Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls
Subject: Critical minerals
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
3.30pm (private), 3.45pm (public)
Witnesses:
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3.45pm |
Jeff Townsend (Founder at Critical Minerals Association) |
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Dr Gavin Mudd (Director at UK Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre) |
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Dr Kathryn Goodenough (International Lead (Regional Geoscience) at British Geological Survey) |
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4.25pm |
Caspar Rawles (Chief Operating Officer at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence) |
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Martin Freer (Chief Executive Officer at The Faraday Institution) |
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Pranesh Narayanan (Senior Research Fellow at The Institute for Public Policy Research) |
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5.05pm |
James Kynge (Senior Research Fellow for China and the World at Chatham House) |
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Tom Baxter (Project Manager at Dialogue Earth) |
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Dr Kathryn Moore (Associate Professor in Critical and Green Technology Metals at University of Exeter) |
Joint Committees
Human Rights
Subject: Legislative Scrutiny: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill
Room 5
2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.15pm |
The Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP (Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at Northern Ireland Office) |
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Sharon Carter (Deputy Director, Legacy at Northern Ireland Office) |
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Philip Shaw (Northern Ireland Office Legal Advisor at Northern Ireland Office Legal Advisors) |
Statutory Instruments
Virtual meeting
3.40pm (private)
Delegated Legislation Committees
Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, and the draft Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Room 9
2.30pm (public)
Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Provision of Information (Contractual Control) (Registered Land) Regulations 2026
Room 11
4.30pm (public)
Committee Reports Published Today
Housing, Communities and Local Government
5th Report - Housing Conditions in Temporary Accommodation HC 1831
Time of publication: 00.01am
International Development
9th Special Report - Future of UK aid and development assistance: interim report: Government Response HC 1830
Time of publication: 00.01am
Public Accounts
76th Report - New Hospital Programme update HC 1705
Time of publication: 00.01am
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)
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 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
Prorogation and Parliamentary Questions, Early Day Motions and Debates
Effect of Prorogation on Questions and Motions
Prorogation is expected to be on a day between Wednesday 29 April and Wednesday 6 May. Parliamentary Questions are not carried over into the new Session. Questions which have not been answered by the time that Parliament is prorogued will not be answered. Questions cannot therefore be tabled for answer on a day which falls on a date after Prorogation.
The latest date on which a named day Question could be tabled and receive an answer will be three sitting days before Prorogation. Questions for written answer submitted in the week before Prorogation are unlikely to receive an answer.
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Date of prorogation |
Last day for tabling a Question for written answer on a named day |
Last day for tabling a Question for ordinary written answer* |
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Wednesday 29 April |
Friday 24 April |
Monday 27 April |
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Thursday 30 April |
Monday 27 April |
Tuesday 28 April |
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Tuesday 5 May |
Tuesday 28 April |
Thursday 30 April |
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Wednesday 6 May |
Thursday 30 April |
Friday 1 May |
* Ordinary questions submitted on these dates are unlikely to receive an answer.
All motions fall at Prorogation. The last day on which new motions (including Early Day Motions) and added names can be submitted by Members is the day before Prorogation takes place. No new motions (including Early Day Motions) may therefore be tabled on the day of Prorogation nor may any names be added to existing motions on that day.
Tabling Questions and Motions in the new Session
Immediately after Prorogation, MemberHub will be taken offline to prepare for the new Session, but will be back online on Wednesday 6 May. Members may submit Questions from then, but all Questions will be treated as being tabled on Wednesday 13 May, the day of State Opening. The earliest date for which a Named Day Question may be set down for answer will be Monday 18 May.
There will be no Question Time on the first three sitting days of the new Session. The rota of Departments answering oral questions from Tuesday 19 May will be published in due course.
New motions may be tabled from Wednesday 13 May, the day of State Opening. Early Day Motions can be submitted on MemberHub from Wednesday 6 May but will be treated as being tabled on 13 May. Early Day Motions tabled in hard copy between 10am and 3pm on Wednesday 13 May will be assigned the first EDM numbers in the new Session. A Member may submit an EDM in MemberHub and then table in hard copy to secure one of the first numbers.
End of Day Adjournment Debates in the new Session
Prorogation is expected between Wednesday 29 April and Wednesday 6 May ahead of the State Opening of Parliament, which is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 13 May.
The debate on the King’s Speech usually lasts for five to six sitting days. There will be an end of day adjournment debate each day. Arrangements for these debates will be announced in due course.
Westminster Hall Debates in the new Session
There will be no Westminster Hall debates in the new Session of Parliament until the debate on the King’s Speech has concluded (Standing Order No. 10(2)(a)).
The new rota for answering departments will be published in the Order Paper as soon as it is available, and Members will be able to submit applications when that rota is published.
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
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.
11.00am That this House has considered the UK-India Technology Security Initiative: Dan Aldridge [R]
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the matter of international parental child abduction: Rachel Gilmour
4.00pm That this House has considered funding for fire and rescue services: Matt Vickers
4.30pm That this House has considered the potential merits of a national accident prevention strategy: Sir Andrew Mitchell
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 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; to require the Financial Conduct Authority to set standards for the provision of in-person banking services; 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 the impact of the Community Infrastructure Levy on private homeowners: Sir Jeremy Hunt
11.00am That this House has considered Government support for agriculture: Richard Foord
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered Government support for children developing essential skills: Peter Swallow
4.00pm That this House has considered Government support for human rights in Burma: Rushanara Ali [R]
4.30pm That this House has considered water quality in Kent: Tony Vaughan
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 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.
34. House of Commons Commission
Sir Alan Campbell
That, in pursuance of section 1(2B) of the House of Commons (Administration) Act 1978:
(a) Elizabeth Honer be appointed as an external member of the House of Commons Commission for a period of three years commencing on 1 May 2026; and
(b) Nicholas Ong-Seng be appointed as an external member of the House of Commons Commission for a period of three years commencing on 1 October 2026.
Relevant Documents:
House of Commons Commission, External members of the House of Commons Commission: nomination of candidates, HC 1790
Stephen Doughty
That the draft Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 21 April, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Mrs Sharon Hodgson
That the draft Food Supplements Purity Criteria (Magnesium L-threonate monohydrate) (England) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 21 April, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.