Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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11.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
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12.30pm |
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No debate |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Local area energy plans (James Naish) |
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Until 7.00pm |
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Up to one hour |
If necessary, Pension Schemes Bill: Consideration of Lords Message |
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Up to one hour |
If necessary, English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Consideration of Lords Message |
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No debate |
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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 90 minutes from the start of proceedings on the Business of House (Today) motion** |
(**if that motion is agreed to) |
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If necessary |
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No debate |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Houses in multiple occupation (Lee Anderson) |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
Government support for park home owners |
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11.00am |
UK-India Technology Security Initiative |
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(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
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2.30pm |
International parental child abduction |
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4.00pm |
Funding for fire and rescue services |
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4.30pm |
Potential merits of a national accident prevention strategy |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
1Catherine West (Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
What fiscal steps she is taking to help reduce the level of food bank usage by families in Hornsey and Friern Barnet constituency. (908874)
2Michael Wheeler (Worsley and Eccles)
What steps she has taken to help support people with the cost of living in Worsley and Eccles constituency. (908875)
3Jacob Collier (Burton and Uttoxeter)
What steps she is taking to support businesses to trade globally. (908876)
4John Milne (Horsham)
What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on the effectiveness of the Defence Industrial Strategy. (908877)
5Zöe Franklin (Guildford)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the conflict in the Middle East on the cost of living. (908878)
6Dave Doogan (Angus and Perthshire Glens)
What fiscal steps she is taking to support motorists with fuel costs. (908879)
7Mr Gagan Mohindra (South West Hertfordshire)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of fuel duty on the cost of living. (908880)
8Sadik Al-Hassan (North Somerset)
What steps she has taken to help mitigate the potential impact of the conflict in the Middle East on the economy. (908881)
9Leigh Ingham (Stafford)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure Government procurement supports British businesses. (908882)
10Peter Fortune (Bromley and Biggin Hill)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of recent changes to Business Property Relief on levels of investment by family-owned businesses. (908883)
11Iqbal Mohamed (Dewsbury and Batley)
What steps her Department is taking through the child poverty taskforce to help reduce levels of relative poverty. (908884)
12Warinder Juss (Wolverhampton West)
What steps she has taken to help support people with the cost of living in Wolverhampton West constituency. (908885)
13Catherine Fookes (Monmouthshire)
What steps she is taking to support economic growth in Wales. (908886)
14Wendy Morton (Aldridge-Brownhills)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of fuel duty on the cost of living. (908887)
15Dr Beccy Cooper (Worthing West)
What fiscal steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce costs for commuters. (908889)
16Bradley Thomas (Bromsgrove)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to business rates announced in the Autumn Budget 2025 on the retail, hospitality and leisure sector. (908890)
17Jess Brown-Fuller (Chichester)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the conflict in the Middle East on energy costs. (908891)
18Adam Thompson (Erewash)
What steps she is taking to help increase regional economic growth. (908892)
19Shockat Adam (Leicester South)
What steps she is taking through the tax system to support first time homebuyers. (908893)
20Sarah Green (Chesham and Amersham)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the withdrawal of previously granted Enterprise Investment Scheme relief on investor confidence. (908894)
21Joe Powell (Kensington and Bayswater)
What steps she has taken with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle rogue company directors. (908895)
22Lincoln Jopp (Spelthorne)
What estimate she has made of the amount of revenue received from forecourt fuel in January to March in (a) 2025 and (b) 2026. (908896)
23Tulip Siddiq (Hampstead and Highgate)
What steps she is taking to help ensure that regulators hold banks to account for financial misconduct. (908897)
24Jayne Kirkham (Truro and Falmouth)
What steps she is taking to promote economic growth in Cornwall. (908898)
At 12.15pm
Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
T1Cat Smith (Lancaster and Wyre)
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. (908899)
T2Yuan Yang (Earley and Woodley) (908900)
T3Olly Glover (Didcot and Wantage) (908901)
T4Antonia Bance (Tipton and Wednesbury) (908902)
T5Sarah Olney (Richmond Park) (908903)
T6Chris Coghlan (Dorking and Horley) (908905)
T7Chris Bloore (Redditch) (908906)
T8Tom Rutland (East Worthing and Shoreham) (908907)
T9Michael Wheeler (Worsley and Eccles) (908908)
Urgent Questions and Statements
12.30pm
Urgent Questions (if any)
Ministerial Statements (if any)
Presentation of Bills
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
Newhaven West Beach (Public Access)
James MacCleary
Bill to provide for a right of public access on foot to Newhaven West Beach; to impose duties on the harbour authority in respect of that right, including requirements to open and maintain specified access routes; to provide for exemptions from those duties for reasons of safety or in connection with harbour operations; and for connected purposes.
Defence Bonds (Proposals)
James MacCleary
Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish proposals for the issuing of defence bonds, including for purchase by members of the public; and for connected purposes.
Business of the Day
1. Ten Minute Rule Motion: Local area energy plans
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
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.
Until 7.00pm
Mrs Kemi Badenoch
Alex Burghart
Rebecca Harris
Ed Davey
Wendy Chamberlain
Lisa Smart
Stephen FlynnKirsty BlackmanGavin RobinsonRupert LoweJim AllisterSammy WilsonAlex EastonCarla LockhartRosie DuffieldIqbal MohamedShockat AdamJim ShannonDave DooganBrendan O’HaraPete WishartChris LawStephen GethinsGraham LeadbitterSeamus LoganAyoub Khan
That this House
(1) notes the Rt hon Member for Holborn and St Pancras’s assurances on the floor of the House about “full due process” being followed in the appointment of Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to the United States of America, in particular (but not limited to) answers given on 10 September 2025, 4 February and 22 April 2026, further notes his assertion on 20 April 2026 that he “had made it clear that my position was that the position was subject to developed vetting” and his assertions that “Sir Olly Robbins was absolutely clear that nobody put pressure on him to make this appointment” and that “No pressure existed whatsoever in relation to this case” on 22 April 2026; and
(2) accordingly orders that these matters be referred to the Committee of Privileges to consider whether, in making these and other related statements, the Rt hon Member may have misled the House, and whether such conduct amounts to a contempt of the House, bearing in mind the standards expected of Ministers as set out in the House’s own resolution on Ministerial Accountability and the Ministerial Code.
3. If necessary, 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).
None of the items in the Lords Message engages financial privilege.
4. If necessary, English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Consideration of Lords Message
Up to one hour (Order of 21 April)
Notes:
None of the items in the Lords Message engages financial privilege.
No debate (Standing Orders Nos. 15 and 41A(3))
The Prime Minister
That, at this day’s sitting,
(i) Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply to
(a) the Motion in the name of Dan Tomlinson relating to Income Tax,
(b) the Motion in the name of Sir Stephen Timms relating to Retained EU Law Reform,
(c) the Motion in the name of Secretary Emma Reynolds relating to Energy,
(d) the Motions in the name of Lucy Rigby relating to Financial Services and Markets,
(e) the Motion in the name of Secretary Shabana Mahmood relating to Retained EU Law Reform,
(f) the Motion in the name of Secretary Shabana Mahmood relating to Immigration and Asylum,
(g) the Motion in the name of Matthew Pennycook relating to Land,
(h) the Motion in the name of Martin McCluskey relating to Electricity,
(i) the Motion in the name of Secretary David Lammy relating to Tribunals and Inquiries, and
(j) the Motion in the name of Dan Tomlinson relating to Excise,
(ii) 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
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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.
8. Financial Services and Markets
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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.
9. Financial Services and Markets
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 5 March, be approved.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Martin McCluskey
That the draft Warm Home Discount (Scotland) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 17 March, be approved.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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.
16. 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,
(a) the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motions in the name of Sir Alan Campbell relating to
(i) Select Committee Statements,
(ii) Backbench Business Committee,
(iii) Consequential amendments arising from the Backbench Business Committee motion,
(iv) Backbench Business Committee: Election of Chair and nomination of members in the 2026-27 Session, and
(v) Select Committee chair elections
not later than 90 minutes after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order; such Questions shall include the Questions on any Amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be moved; proceedings on those Motions may be entered upon and may continue, though opposed, after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.
(b) the Speaker shall not adjourn the House until any Messages from the Lords 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.
17. Select Committee Statements
Up to 90 minutes from the start of proceedings on the Business of the House (Today) motion
(if that motion is agreed to)
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.
18. Backbench Business Committee
Up to 90 minutes from the start of proceedings on the Business of the House (Today) motion (if that motion is agreed to)
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.
19. Consequential amendments arising from the Backbench Business Committee motion
Up to 90 minutes from the start of proceedings on the Business of the House (Today) motion (if that motion is agreed to)
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.
20. Backbench Business Committee: Election of Chair and nomination of members in the 2026-27 Session
Up to 90 minutes from the start of proceedings on the Business of the House (Today) motion (if that motion is agreed to)
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.
21. Select Committee chair elections
Up to 90 minutes from the start of proceedings on the Business of the House (Today) motion (if that motion is agreed to)
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.
22. If necessary, consideration of Lords Messages
Presentation of Public Petitions
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
Use of shops for illegal activities: Bambos Charalambous
Compensation following South East Water outages: Mims Davies
Newcastle-under-Lyme Green Belt: Adam Jogee
Adjournment Debate
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Houses in multiple occupation: Lee Anderson
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 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)).
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Secretary of State for Business and Trade
1.United Kingdom Trade Envoy Programme
Minister for the Cabinet Office
2.The State of the Estate in 2024-25 Report
Secretary of State for Defence
3.The Armoured Cavalry Programme
4.Update on the Afghan Resettlement Programme
Secretary of State for Justice
5.Contingencies Fund Advance
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 & Development Office
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
8.30am (private), 9.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.00am |
Sir Philip Barton GCMG OBE (Former Permanent Under-Secretary at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) |
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11.00am |
Morgan McSweeney (Former Downing Street Chief of Staff) |
Education Committee
Subject: Screen Time and Social Media
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9.00am (private), 9.45am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.45am |
Esther Ghey (Founder and Director at Brianna Ghey Legacy Project) |
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Mr Andy Burrows (CEO at Molly Rose Foundation) |
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Rani Govender (Associate Head of Policy and Public Affairs at National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) |
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10.45am |
Daniel Kebede (General Secretary at National Education Union) |
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Tom Middlehurst (Deputy Director of Policy at The Association of School and College Leaders) |
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Darren Northcott (National Official (Education) at NASUWT The Teachers' Union) |
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11.30am |
Jacqueline Beauchere (Senior Director, Global Head of Platform Safety at Snapchat) |
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Subject: Major events
Room 16
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.00am |
Stephanie Peacock MP (Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth at Department for Culture, Media and Sport) |
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Jonathan Martin (Director for Project Delivery and Major Events at Department for Culture, Media and Sport) |
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Michael Livingston (Director for Major Sporting Projects Delivery at Department for Culture, Media and Sport) |
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee & Environmental Audit Committee
Subject: Work of the Department and its arm’s-length bodies
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.15am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.15am |
Dame Helen Ghosh DBC (Government’s preferred candidate for Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection) |
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Room 6
9.30am (private)
Administration Committee
Room 5
10.00am (private)
Defence Committee
Subject: Defence in the High North
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
10.00am (private), 10.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.30am |
Professor Katarzyna Zysk (Professor of International Relations and Contemporary History at Norwegian Institute For Defence Studies) |
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Professor David Blagden (Professor of International Security and Strategy at The University of Exeter) |
International Development Committee
Subject: The UK’s development partnership with Nigeria
Room 8
1.00pm (private), 1.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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1.30pm |
Chris Chijiutomi (Managing Director and Head of Africa at British International Investment) |
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Olalekan Yinusa (Executive Director for Policy, Research and Strategy at Nigeria Governors' Forum) |
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2.15pm |
The Rt Hon. the Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Minister for Development and Africa at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) |
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Cynthia Rowe (Development Director, Nigeria at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) |
Petitions Committee
Room 13
1.00pm (private)
Health and Social Care Committee
Room 15
1.15pm (private)
Business and Trade Committee
Subject: Industrial Strategy
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.30pm |
Arjan Geveke (Director at Energy Intensive Users Group) |
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Rick Jennings (Group Energy Manager at Tata Chemicals Europe Group) |
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Adam Berman (Director of Policy and Advocacy at Energy UK) |
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David Whitehouse (Chief Executive at Offshore Energies UK) |
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3.10pm |
Murray Paul (Director of External Affairs at Jaguar Land Rover) |
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Matthew Ogg (Director of Policy at Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) |
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Lisa Brankin (Chair and Managing Director at Ford of Britain and Ireland) |
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3.50pm |
Dame Clare Barclay DBE (Chair, Industrial Strategy Advisory Council, President of Enterprise and Industry, Europe the Middle East and Africa, Microsoft) |
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Rt Hon Greg Clark (Member, Industrial Strategy Advisory Council, Executive Chair, University of Warwick Innovation District) |
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Kate Bell (Member, Industrial Strategy Advisory Council, Assistant General Secretary, Trades Union Congress) |
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Leonie Lambert (Director, Industrial Strategy Council Secretariat at Department for Business and Trade) |
Home Affairs Committee
Subject: Violence Against Women and Girls strategy update
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.30pm |
Jess Phillips MP (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State and Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls at Home Office) |
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Gisela Carr (Deputy Director for the Interpersonal Abuse Unit at Home Office) |
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Luke Hughes (Head of the Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation Response Unit at Home Office) |
Justice Committee
Subject: Work of the Ministry of Justice
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.30pm |
Dr Jo Farrar CB OBE (Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Justice) |
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Nick Goodwin (Chief Executive and Director General at HM Courts and Tribunals Service) |
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Adrian Hannell (Director of Financial Management, Control, Risk and Governance at Ministry of Justice) |
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James McEwen (Chief Executive and Director General at HM Prison and Probation Service) |
Women and Equalities Committee
Subject: Experiences of women in live comedy
Room 6
2.00pm (private), 2.20pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.20pm |
Aimee Perry (Head Booker at Frog and Bucket Comedy Venue) |
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Kelly Edwards-Good (Senior Marketing and Press Officer at Komedia Brighton) |
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3.15pm |
Lu Jackson (Founder and CEO at CRAIC and Founder and Chair at CRAFT) |
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Jessica Toomey (Co-chair at Live Comedy Association) |
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Kirsten Muat (North West Organiser at Equity) |
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Lynne Parker (Founder and CEO at Funny Women CIC) |
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Room 16
2.25pm (private)
Transport Committee
The Macmillan Room, Portcullis House
4.00pm (private)
Public Bill Committees
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)
Other
Restoration and Renewal Programme Board
Room 4A
1.00pm (private)
Committee Reports Published Today
Defence
8th Report - AUKUS HC 841
Time of publication: 00.01am
International Development
11th Report - UK Aid and Development Assistance in a Fracturing World: Strengthening Resilience and Cooperation HC 1835
Time of publication: 00.01am
Statutory Instruments (Joint)
3rd Special Report - Scrutinising Statutory Instruments: Departmental Returns, Session 2024-26 HC 1851
Time of publication: 00.01am
Statutory Instruments (Joint)
55th Report - Fifty-Fifth Report of Session 2024–26 HC 291-lv
Time of publication: 00.01am
Housing, Communities and Local Government
7th Special Report - Housing Conditions in the Social Rented Sector: Government Response HC 1853
Time of publication: 11.00am
Announcements
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
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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 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.
If necessary, consideration of Lords Messages
Adjournment Debate
Impact of HS2 on communities: Joy Morrissey
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
If necessary, consideration of Lords Messages
Adjournment Debate
Health and social care in Hertfordshire: Matt Turmaine
TUESDAY 5 MAY
Chamber
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Matt Bishop
That leave be given to bring in a Bill under SO No. 23 [details to be provided].
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
B. Remaining Orders and Notices
Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has therefore been set down formally to be taken in the Chamber today but is not expected to be taken today.
1. Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Committee
Notes:
Proceedings must, if they have not already ended, end at the moment of interruption (Order of 18 November 2025).
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
2. Public Office (Accountability) Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
3. Railways Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Proceedings on Consideration must, if they have not already ended, end one hour before the moment of interruption; and proceedings on Third Reading must, if they have not already ended, end at the moment of interruption (Order of 9 December 2025).
The Scottish Parliament has approved a Legislative Consent Resolution relating to this Bill. Copies of the Resolutions are available in the Vote Office (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
4. Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Proceedings on Consideration must, if they have not already ended, end one hour before the moment of interruption; and proceedings on Third Reading must, if they have not already ended, end at the moment of interruption (Order of 3 February).
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
18. 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; and 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 of 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.
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.
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.
Secretary Ed Miliband
That the draft Nuclear Safeguards (EU Exit and Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 23 April, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Emma Reynolds
That the draft Digital Waste Tracking (England) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 23 April, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Matthew Pennycook
That the draft Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 27 April, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.