Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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9.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
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Ministerial Statements, including on: |
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Research institution protocol (Minister for Digital Government and Data) |
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Select Committee Statements on: |
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No debate |
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Until 5.00pm |
Backbench Business |
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General Debate: Reform of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency |
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Until 5.30pm or for half an hour |
Westminster Hall
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1.30pm |
Access to education and training for young adult carers |
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3.00pm |
Gambling advertising |
Business Today: Chamber
9.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
1Olly Glover (Didcot and Wantage)
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the Ministerial Code. (908804)
2Neil Duncan-Jordan (Poole)
What steps he is taking to improve transparency in public procurement. (908806)
3Linsey Farnsworth (Amber Valley)
What steps his Department is taking to modernise public procurement. (908807)
4Rachel Taylor (North Warwickshire and Bedworth)
What recent steps his Department has taken to help tackle issues impacting the Civil Service Pension Scheme. (908808)
5Jodie Gosling (Nuneaton)
What steps he is taking to help increase insourcing within the public sector. (908809)
6David Davis (Goole and Pocklington)
What steps his Department is taking to ensure people impacted by contaminated blood receive appropriate compensation. (908810)
7Yuan Yang (Earley and Woodley)
What steps he is taking to improve relations with the EU. (908811)
8Mr Peter Bedford (Mid Leicestershire)
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of performance management plans in the civil service. (908812)
9Steve Race (Exeter)
What steps he is taking to improve the UK’s relationship with the EU. (908813)
10Justin Madders (Ellesmere Port and Bromborough)
What steps he is taking to reform public procurement. (908814)
11Rachel Gilmour (Tiverton and Minehead)
What steps he is taking to improve national resilience. (908815)
12Damian Hinds (East Hampshire)
What recent steps he has taken to ensure that people infected and affected by contaminated blood are compensated. (908817)
13Chris Vince (Harlow)
What steps he is taking to reform public procurement. (908818)
14Leigh Ingham (Stafford)
What steps he is taking to increase levels of procurement from British companies through Government contracts. (908819)
15Christine Jardine (Edinburgh West)
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the delivery of the Civil Service Pension Scheme. (908820)
16Bradley Thomas (Bromsgrove)
What recent discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on the future EU-UK relationship. (908821)
17Lorraine Beavers (Blackpool North and Fleetwood)
What recent assessment he has made of the value for money of public contracts with private sector providers. (908822)
18Rachel Blake (Cities of London and Westminster)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to increase trade with the EU. (908823)
19Mr Gagan Mohindra (South West Hertfordshire)
What recent progress he has made on implementing the humble Address agreed on 4 February 2026. (908824)
20Bob Blackman (Harrow East)
What recent progress he has made on implementing the humble Address agreed on 4 February 2026. (908825)
21Richard Quigley (Isle of Wight West)
What steps his Department is taking to improve cross-departmental working. (908827)
22Adam Thompson (Erewash)
What steps his Department is taking to improve national security. (908828)
At 10.15am
Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
T1Steve Race (Exeter)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (908830)
T2Jo Platt (Leigh and Atherton) (908831)
T3Callum Anderson (Buckingham and Bletchley) (908832)
T4Mr Peter Bedford (Mid Leicestershire) (908833)
T5John Cooper (Dumfries and Galloway) (908834)
T6Mr Toby Perkins (Chesterfield) (908835)
T7Gregory Stafford (Farnham and Bordon) (908836)
T8Ben Maguire (North Cornwall) (908838)
Urgent Questions and Statements
10.30am
Business Question to the Leader of the House
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Research institution protocol (Minister for Digital Government and Data)
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
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
Hunting Act 2004 (Amendment)
Neil Duncan-Jordan
Bill to amend the Hunting Act 2004; and for connected purposes.
Business of the Day
Until 5.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
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, on the NHS 10 Year Workforce Plan and Neighbourhood Health, reported to the House on 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
Until 5.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Implementation of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023: Bob Blackman
Business Today: Westminster Hall
Order of Business
Up to three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1))
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)).
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Secretary of State for Defence
1.MOD Arm’s Length Bodies Reforms
2.The Ajax Programme
Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
3.British International Investment: 2026–2031 Strategy
Secretary of State for the Home Department
4.Illegal Migration: Small Boat Crossings
Secretary of State for Transport
5.Automated Passenger Services Permitting Scheme
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 Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.30am |
Catherine Little CB (Chief Operating Officer, Civil Service, Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Office) |
Public Bill Committees
Courts and Tribunals Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 9
11.30am (public)
Courts and Tribunals Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 9
2.00pm (public)
Other
Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission
Chairman of Ways and Means' Conference Room
2.15pm (private)
Committee Reports Published Today
Environmental Audit
9th Report - Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) HC 852
Time of publication: 00.01am
Science, Innovation and Technology
4th Report - Pre-appointment hearing for the Chair of UK Research and Innovation HC 1844
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 28 to Thursday 30 April (ballot closed)
The ballot for Tuesday 28 to Thursday 30 April is closed and will take place today.
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
MONDAY 27 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 in six months.
Notes:
No debate at this time, and may not be proceeded with as it is 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
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
Presentation of Public Petitions
Veterans Railcard and HM Forces Railcard: Alicia Kearns
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
Presentation of Public Petitions
Use of shops for illegal activities: Bambos Charalambous
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.
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.
Lucy Rigby
That the draft Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 25 March, be approved.
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.
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.
37. Public Office (Accountability) Bill: Carry-over
Secretary David Lammy
That if, at the conclusion of this Session of Parliament, proceedings on the Public Office (Accountability) Bill have not been completed, they shall be resumed in the next Session.
38. Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over
Secretary Hilary Benn
That if, at the conclusion of this Session of Parliament, proceedings on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill have not been completed, they shall be resumed in the next Session.
Secretary Peter Kyle
That the draft Register of Overseas Entities (Protection and Trusts) and Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Company Law) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 22 April, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
40. Select committee statements
Sir Alan Campbell
That Standing Order No. 22D (Select committee statements) be amended in paragraph (3), by leaving out “5 sitting days” and inserting “10 sitting days”.
Notes:
An explanatory memorandum is available online and in the Vote Office.
41. Backbench Business Committee
Sir Alan Campbell
That, from the start of the next Session, the following changes be made to Public Business Standing Orders:
(1) Standing Order No. 122D (Election of Chair of Backbench Business Committee) shall be amended by:
(i) leaving out sub-paragraphs (1)(a) and (1)(b) and inserting:
(a) The election of the chair of the Backbench Business Committee shall take place at the start of the Parliament on the day of the ballots for election of select committee chairs under Standing Order No. 122B (Election of select committee chairs).
(b) Nominations of candidates shall be in writing and shall be received by the Clerk of the House by 5.00 pm on the day before the ballot, and the Speaker shall have power to vary these timings.
(ii) leaving out sub-paragraph (1)(g) and inserting:
(g) Arrangements for the election shall follow those set out in paragraphs (9) to (14) of Standing Order No. 122B (Election of select committee chairs) as if those paragraphs applied to chairs elected under this order.
(2) Standing Order No. 152J (Backbench Business Committee) shall be amended:
(i) by adding after paragraph (2):
( ) Unless the House otherwise orders, each Member nominated to the committee shall continue to be a member of it for the remainder of the Parliament.
(ii) by leaving out in paragraph (3) “remainder of the Session” and inserting “remainder of the Parliament”.
Notes:
An explanatory memorandum is available online and in the Vote Office.
42. Consequential amendments arising from the Backbench Business Committee motion
Sir Alan Campbell
(1) Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business) shall be amended by leaving out in paragraph (6) “paragraph (9) of Standing Order No. 152J” and inserting “paragraph (10) of Standing Order No. 152J”; and
(2) Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates) shall be amended by leaving out in paragraph (1) “paragraph (9) of Standing Order No. 152J” and inserting “paragraph (10) of Standing Order No. 152J”
Notes:
An explanatory memorandum is available online and in the Vote Office.
43. Select Committee chair elections
Sir Alan Campbell
That this House notes the Procedure Committee’s Fifth Report of Session 2024–26 (HC 535), and endorses paragraphs 109-111 and 114-115 of that Report and the following Rules for Select Committee Chair elections:
Select committee chairs are central figures in carrying out the House’s scrutiny function and are vitally important roles in our parliamentary democracy, with significant responsibilities and weight both within and outside the House. Members of Parliament and the public have the right to expect that the elections for these posts will be conducted fairly and in a way that safeguards and enhances the reputation of the House.
Members seeking to stand in elections held under Standing Order No. 122B (Election of select committee chairs) or No. 122D (Election of Chair of Backbench Business Committee) should follow the requirements set down in these Rules. To demonstrate their commitment to the Rules, they should signify that they have read and will abide by these Rules as part of their supporting statement when submitting their nomination form. Members engaging in campaigning activity before officially submitting their nomination should equally ensure that they act within these Rules.
By standing for election as a candidate for a select committee chair position, all candidates agree to the following restrictions on their campaigning activities:
1. The production and distribution of any printed campaign material, other than the booklet of candidate statements produced by the House Administration, is prohibited.
2. The use of mass electronic communications, such as mass emails, calendar invitations or messages, or unsolicited addition to groups on any messaging platform, for campaigning purposes, is prohibited.
3. Respect for colleagues’ protected time for constituency activities and private life is paramount. Any campaign activity outside the working week (Monday to Friday) and reasonable business hours (8am to 8pm) is prohibited, including any campaign activity when the House is in recess.
4. Campaigning activities in the immediate vicinity of the polling place on the day of the election are prohibited. Candidates and prospective candidates can expect the electorate to take a dim view of any breach of the provisions of these Rules and of the damage done to the reputation of the House by any such breach.
Notes:
An explanatory memorandum is available online and in the Vote Office.
44. Backbench Business Committee: Election of Chair and nomination of members in the 2026–27 Session
Sir Alan Campbell
That at the beginning of the next Session:
(i) the election of the chair of the Backbench Business Committee shall take place on a day and at times to be determined by the Speaker, in accordance with paragraphs (1)(b) to (1)(g) of Standing Order No. 122D, and such a day may be fewer than 10 days after the State Opening of Parliament; and
(ii) the Committee of Selection shall table a motion relating to the membership of the Backbench Business Committee after the election of the chair has taken place.
Notes:
An explanatory memorandum is available online and in the Vote Office.