Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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2.30pm |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
Oral Questions: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs |
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3.30pm |
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No debate |
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Up to 20 minutes |
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Until any hour* |
Business of the House (Today) (Motion) (*if the 10.00pm Business of the House motion is agreed to) |
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Up to two hours from the start of proceedings on the Business of the House (Today) motion or until 10.00pm, whichever is later** |
(**if the Business of the House (Today) motion is agreed to) |
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Up to 90 minutes or until 10.00pm, whichever is later** |
Backbench Business Motion: Impact of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (**if the Business of the House (Today) motion is agreed to) |
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Until 10.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Sudden cardiac death in young people (Greg Smith) |
Westminster Hall
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11.30am |
Provision of face-to-face banking services in rural areas |
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1.00pm |
Future of science facilities and laboratories |
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(The sitting will be suspended from 1.30pm to 4.30pm) |
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4.30pm |
Future of UK financial services |
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6.00pm |
Impact of local government reorganisation on Cambridgeshire |
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6.30pm |
Aluminium recycling and local authorities |
Business Today: Chamber
2.30pm Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
Urgent Questions and Statements
3.30pm
Urgent Questions (if any)
Ministerial Statements (if any)
Presentation of Bills
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes Order 2023 (Revocation)
Mr Richard Holden
Bill to revoke the Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes Order 2023; and for connected purposes.
Greyhound Racing
Lisa Smart
Bill to prohibit the racing of greyhounds on racetracks in England; to create offences in connection with the organising of, and the keeping, breeding or training of greyhounds for, such racing; to make provision about the welfare and rehoming of greyhounds retired from racing; and for connected purposes.
Business of the Day
1. Ten Minute Rule Motion: Road safety plans
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
Adam Jogee
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require local authorities in England to prepare and publish a road safety plan in respect of each school in their area; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
2. Business of the House (Today)
Until any hour (if the 10.00pm Business of the House motion is agreed to)
The Prime Minister
That, at this day’s sitting,
(i) the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motion in the name of the Chancellor of the Exchequer relating to Sovereign Grant not later than two hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order, or at 10.00pm, whichever is the later; such Questions shall include the Questions on any Amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be moved; proceedings on that Motion may continue, though opposed, after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply; and
(ii) the business determined by the Backbench Business Committee may be proceeded with for up to 90 minutes or until 10.00pm, whichever is the later, and shall then lapse if not previously disposed of; those proceedings may be entered upon and may continue, though opposed, after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.
Business to be Taken at 10.00pm
Business of the House
No debate (Standing Orders Nos. 15 and 41A(3))
The Prime Minister
That, at this day’s sitting, the Motion in the name of the Prime Minister 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
Up to two hours from the start of proceedings on the Business of the House (Today) motion or until 10.00pm, whichever is later (if that motion is agreed to)
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
That—
(1) provision be made amending the Sovereign Grant Act 2011—
(a) to specify the amount of the Sovereign Grant for the financial year 2027-28;
(b) to specify the percentage of the income account net surplus of the Crown Estate to be used by the Royal Trustees to determine the amount of the Sovereign Grant in subsequent financial years;
(c) to confer a duty and a power on the Treasury to specify the amount of the Sovereign Grant in subsequent financial years in certain circumstances; and
(d) for connected purposes;
(2) any increase attributable to such provision in the sums payable under that Act should be payable out of money provided by Parliament.
Notes:
A Bill is to be brought in upon the Resolution if it is agreed to by the House.
Up to 90 minutes or until 10.00pm, whichever is later (if the Business of the House (Today) motion is agreed to)
Impact of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation
Alex Sobel
That this House notes the critical threat that Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) pose to press freedom, public interest research, and the right of citizens and campaigners to speak out on matters of public concern; recognises that SLAPPs predominately target individuals, including private citizens, utilising novel legal tactics, with the weaponisation of libel law and data protection claims and the aggressive use of injunctions, which often come hand in hand with other forms of harassment including smear campaigns and surveillance; further recognises that the anti-SLAPP provisions within the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 are ineffective due to their complexity and insufficient due to their narrow focus on economic crime; further notes the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) view that the ‘main way to address the problem of SLAPPs is through a robust legislative solution that gives the courts more powers’, and that SRA regulation will inevitably be severely limited absent a new law; highlights concerns over the suppression of public interest information and acts of public participation in the absence of a universally applicable anti-SLAPP law; and also recognises the urgent need for the Government to find a legislative vehicle for simple, comprehensive anti-SLAPP provisions that filter out abusive lawsuits swiftly and fairly.
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Relevant Documents:
Seventh Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights of Session 2024-25, Transnational repression in the UK, HC 681, and the Government response, HC 1405
Oral evidence taken before the Joint Committee on Human Rights on 2 November 2022, on SLAPPs: Human Rights Implications, Session 2022-23, HC 840
Adjournment Debate
Until 10.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Sudden cardiac death in young people: Greg Smith
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))
11.30am
That this House has considered the provision of face-to-face banking services in rural areas: Caroline Voaden
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
1.00pm
That this House has considered the future of science facilities and laboratories: Alison Hume
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 1.30pm to 4.30pm.
4.30pm
That this House has considered the future of UK financial services: Callum Anderson
6.00pm
That this House has considered the impact of local government reorganisation on Cambridgeshire: Ben Obese-Jecty
6.30pm
That this House has considered aluminium recycling and local authorities: Tessa Munt
Notes:
The debate at 6.30pm 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)).
Committees Meeting Today
Broadcasts of proceedings can be found at https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons
Select Committees
Home Affairs Committee
TBC
4.00pm
Transport Committee
TBC
4.00pm (private)
Backbench Business Committee
Subject: Proposals for backbench debates
TBC
5.00pm (private), 5.15pm (public)
Witnesses:
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5.15pm |
Members of Parliament (Members of Parliament at House of Commons) |
Delegated Legislation Committees
First Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Registration of Births and Deaths (England and Wales) (Specified Requirements) Regulations 2026
Room 9
4.30pm (public)
Second Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Energy Prices Act 2022 (Extension of Time Limit) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Room 10
4.30pm (public)
Third Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Inter-American Investment Corporation (Further Payments to Capital Stock) (Amendment) Order 2026
Room 11
4.30pm (public)
Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Armed Forces (Service Complaints Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Room 12
4.30pm (public)
Committee Reports Published
Justice
3rd Report: Access to Justice: Legal Aid HC 541
Date and time of publication: Friday 17 July, 00.01am
Public Accounts
11th Report: Unlocking land for housing HC 87
Date and time of publication: Friday 17 July, 00.01am
Statutory Instruments (Joint)
Eighth Report of Session 2026–27 HC 172-viii
Date and time of publication: Friday 17 July, 00.01am
Education
2nd Report: Reading for Pleasure HC 150
Date and time of publication: Friday 17 July, 00.01am
Home Affairs
1st Report: Pre-appointment hearing: His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Authorities HC 514
Date and time of publication: Friday 17 July, 11.00am
Education
3rd Special Report: Higher Education and Funding: Threat of Insolvency and International Students: Government Response HC 566
Date and time of publication: Wednesday 22 July, 00.01am
Work and Pensions
3rd Report: Youth employment, education and training HC 180
Date and time of publication: Wednesday 22 July, 00.01am
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
2nd Special Report: Resetting the relationship with fishing communities: Government Response HC 550
Date and time of publication: Thursday 23 July, 00.01am
Defence
1st Report: Shifting heaven and earth? The Afghan data breach and resettlement schemes HC 69
Date and time of publication: Thursday 30 July, 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 8 to Tuesday 15 September (deadline Wednesday 2 September 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Monday 12 to Monday 19 October (deadline Wednesday 9 September 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 days 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 8 and Wednesday 9 September (deadline Tuesday 1 September 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Culture, Media and Sport; Defence; Education; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Health and Social Care; Home Office; Justice; Northern Ireland; Scotland; Transport
Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 September (deadline Monday 7 September 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Business and Trade; Cabinet Office; Energy Security and Net Zero; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Science, Innovation and Technology; Treasury; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 October (deadline Monday 14 September 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Culture, Media and Sport; Defence; Education; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Health and Social Care; Home Office; Justice; Northern Ireland; Scotland; Transport
Summer Adjournment - Tabling of Parliamentary Questions
The following arrangements will apply for the tabling of Questions for oral and written answer during the Summer Adjournment.
Questions for oral answer
Under Standing Order No. 22(6), the Speaker has made the following arrangements for tabling Questions for oral answer when the House returns:
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Last date of tabling* |
Date for answer |
Departments etc. |
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Tuesday 25 August |
Tuesday 1 September |
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development (T)** |
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Tuesday 25 August |
Wednesday 2 September |
Wales |
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Tuesday 25 August |
Wednesday 2 September |
Prime Minister |
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Thursday 27 August |
Thursday 3 September |
Culture, Media and Sport (T) |
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Thursday 27 August |
Thursday 3 September |
Church Commissioners, House of Commons Commission, Public Accounts Commission, Restoration and Renewal Client Board and Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission |
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Tuesday 1 September |
Monday 7 September |
Housing, Communities and Local Government (T) |
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Wednesday 2 September |
Tuesday 8 September |
Treasury (T) |
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Thursday 3 September |
Wednesday 9 September |
Women and Equalities (T) |
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Thursday 3 September |
Wednesday 9 September |
Prime Minister |
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Thursday 3 September |
Thursday 10 September |
Cabinet Office (T) |
The results of the shuffles on Tuesday 25 August will be published on Wednesday 26 August.
The results of the shuffles on Thursday 27 August will be published on Friday 28 August.
For further details of last tabling days for other departments and answering bodies, see the Order of Questions rota available on the Commons Business Paper website at https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk .
Notes:
* The latest time for tabling is 12.30pm on each of these days.
** (T) denotes that there are Topical questions for this Department.
Questions for written answer on a named day
The latest date for tabling a Question for written answer on a named day before the Summer Adjournment was Monday 13 July.
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Time of tabling |
Earliest date for named day answer |
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From the rise of the House on Thursday 16 July until 2.30pm on Friday 28 August |
Thursday 3 September (each Member may table up to five named day questions during this period) |
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From 2.30pm on Friday 28 August until rise of the House of Tuesday 1 September |
Friday 4 September |
Summer Adjournment - Tabling of Amendments to Public Bills
During the recess, amendments should be submitted to pbohoc@parliament.uk.
Amendments can be accepted from a Member’s Parliamentary network account, or from the network account of a member of staff who has been specifically authorised to act on the Member’s behalf.
Please submit any amendments for tabling, or requests for drafting assistance, as soon as possible.
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Bill |
Stage |
Deadline |
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Representation of the People Bill |
Remaining Stages, Wednesday 2 September |
4.30pm, Thursday 27 August |
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Health Bill |
Remaining Stages, Day 1, Monday 7 September |
Rise of the House, Wednesday 2 September |
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Health Bill |
Remaining Stages, Day 2, Tuesday 8 September |
Rise of the House, Thursday 3 September |
Determination of Business By the Backbench Business Committee
Tuesday 1 September in the Chamber
Debate on a Motion: Impact of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation: Alex Sobel
Further Information
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Visit https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk
MPS’ GUIDE TO PROCEDURE
The MPs’ Guide to Procedure is available in hard copy from the Vote Office and also on the parliamentary website at https://guidetoprocedure.parliament.uk/
Commons Business Briefings
Documents and reports relating to the business being held in the Chamber are available on the Commons Business Briefings webpage: www.parliament.uk/business/publications/research/commons-business-briefings/
Written Statements
Text of today’s Written Statements: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/
Select Committees
Select Committees Webpage: https://committees.parliament.uk/
Standing Orders Relating to Public Business
Standing Orders relating to public business: www.parliament.uk/standing-orders-cpb
Chamber Engagement
Information about engaging the public with debates is available on the parliamentary website: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/have-your-say-on-laws/chamber-engagement/
Order Paper: Future Business
A. Calendar of Business
Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.
Government items of business in this section have nominally been set down for today, but are expected to be taken on the dates stated.
B. Remaining Orders and Notices
Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has been nominally set down for today but is not expected to be taken today.
A. Calendar of Business
WEDNESDAY 2 SEPTEMBER
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Climate Change Act 2008 (repeal)
Andrew Bowie
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to repeal the Climate Change Act 2008; to make provision consequential on that repeal; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Representation of the People Bill: Programme (No. 2)
Secretary Steve Reed
That the Order of 2 March 2026 in the last Session of Parliament (Representation of the People Bill: Programme) be varied as follows:
(1) Paragraphs (4) and (5) of the Order shall be omitted.
(2) Proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion five hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
(3) Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion six hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
Representation of the People Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Adjournment Debate
National Highways and the M49 Severnside junction: Claire Young
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered the impact of the 2016 EU membership referendum on the UK: Pete Wishart
11.00am That this House has considered the potential merits of removing the qualifying period for Disability Living Allowance for children: Michelle Welsh
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered Government support for rural upper tier local authorities: Helen Morgan [R]
4.00pm That this House has considered the impact of changes to employer National Insurance contributions on small businesses in Hampshire: Alex Brewer
4.30pm That this House has considered the impact of levels of global tin availability on the economy: Perran Moon
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 3 SEPTEMBER
Chamber
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
10.00am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
10.10am Questions to the Church Commissioners, House of Commons Commission, Public Accounts Commission, Restoration and Renewal Client Board and Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission
Sporting Events Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Adjournment Debate
Masterplans for large scale developments: Dr Allison Gardner
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered vaccination rates in England: Danny Beales, Layla Moran, Dr Beccy Cooper
3.00pm That this House has considered the nature security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security, published in January 2026: Adrian Ramsay
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)).
FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER
Chamber
Infants, Parents and Carers Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Desmond Swayne
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Northern Ireland Troubles (Criminal Investigations etc) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Lincoln Jopp
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Child-like Sexual Abuse Dolls (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Munira Wilson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
In-Person Banking Services Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alan Mak
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Multi-Storey Car Parks (Safety) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Maria Eagle
Scotland (Independence Referendum) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Graham Leadbitter
Ponds (Permitted Development) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rebecca Smith
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Fur (Import and Sale) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ruth Jones
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Champion
Early Release of Prisoners (Restriction) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Nick Timothy
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Sale and Supply of Glue Traps (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rebecca Harris
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Home Cooling Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Freddie van Mierlo
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Registration of stillbirths (England and Wales) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jim McMahon
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Adjournment Debate
Social care and mental health services in Hornsey and Friern Barnet constituency: Catherine West
MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER
Chamber
Questions
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
Health Bill: Remaining Stages (Day 1)
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Adjournment Debate
VAT on drugs provided through compassionate access schemes: Danny Beales
Westminster Hall
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 763161 relating to surrogacy law and legal parenthood: Dave Robertson, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
6.00pm That this House has considered e-petition 746640 relating to crimes motivated by misogyny and hate crime law: Tony Vaughan, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
TUESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER
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: Artificial superintelligence
Alex Sobel
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision to prohibit the development, deployment and operation of artificial superintelligence systems; to establish monitoring and control powers in respect of such systems; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Health Bill: Remaining Stages (Day 2)
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be further considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered the safety of the Jewish community: Catherine West
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Relevant Documents:
Oral evidence taken before the Home Affairs Committee on 14 May, on responses to antisemitism, HC 39
WEDNESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER
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: Personal data (digital twins)
Dame Chi Onwurah
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the regulation of software or algorithms which use or hold personal data for the purpose of modelling the preferences or behaviours of a person; to make provision about the rights of individuals in respect of the holding and use of their personal data by such software or algorithms; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER
Chamber
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
10.15am Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered the potential merits of reform of the vascular sector: Jim Shannon [R]
3.00pm That this House has considered the contribution of fathers and positive male role models to families and society: Sam Rushworth [R]
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)).
FRIDAY 11 SEPTEMBER
Chamber
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Lauren Edwards
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Gaza (Independent Public Inquiry) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jeremy Corbyn
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Environmental Impact Assessment (Downstream Emissions) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Harriet Cross
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Hospitality Services (Value Added Tax Exemption) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Sporting and Physical Education Services (Value Added Tax Exemption) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Meat (Information About Method of Killing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
European Convention on Human Rights (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mike Wood
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Lobular Breast Cancer Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Milne
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Controlled Drugs (Procedure for Specification) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Matt Turmaine
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Short-term Let Accommodation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rachael Maskell
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Monday 14 SEPTEMBER
Chamber
Questions
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
Westminster Hall
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 762640 relating to a referendum on public ownership of the water sector: Paul Davies, 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 15 SEPTEMBER
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Tom Gordon
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.
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered the building safety remediation of residential buildings: Dr Al Pinkerton
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
MONDAY 12 OCTOBER
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
TUESDAY 13 OCTOBER
Chamber
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Ruth Jones
That leave be given to bring in a Bill under SO No. 23 [details to be provided].
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
WEDNESDAY 14 OCTOBER
Chamber
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Wet wipes (labelling, sale and marketing)
David Burton-Sampson
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the marketing, advertising and offering for sale of wet wipes; to make provision about the labelling of wet wipes; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER
Chamber
Heritage Public Houses Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mike Wood
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Emergency and Life-saving Skills (Schools) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Automated Online Software (Access and Transparency) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Damian Hinds
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Chalk Streams (UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Pippa Heylings
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Non-Domestic Rating (Retail, Hospitality and Leisure) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Gagan Mohindra
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Domestic Abuse (Pets etc) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ruth Jones
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Medical Services (Rural Areas) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ben Maguire
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Outdoor Education Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Voaden
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Data Publication and Quality (Immigration, Nationality and Country of Birth) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Katie Lam
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Members of Parliament (Prohibition of Second Jobs) (Motion) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Burgon
MONDAY 19 OCTOBER
Westminster Hall
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 764553 relating to sentence reductions for guilty pleas in controlling or coercive cases: 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)).
FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER
Chamber
Homes and Planning Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andrew George
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Cancer (Reporting and Strategy) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Clive Jones
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Coastal Communities (Health) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Steff Aquarone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Gambling Act 2005 (Mandatory Conditions of Lottery Operating Licences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wendy Chamberlain
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Bambos Charalambous
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Tax Reliefs Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Arm’s-Length Bodies (Accountability to Parliament) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Bailiffs (Warrants of Possession) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Bank of England (Inflation Targets) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Freedom of Information Act 2000 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Siân Berry
Notes:
King’s and Prince of Wales’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER
Chamber
Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir John Whittingdale
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Ceramics (Country of Origin Marking) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gareth Snell
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Hospice Funding Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Paul Foster
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Civil Aviation Authority (Ombudsman) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Milne
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Rural Public Transport Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Lamont
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 4 DECEMBER
Chamber
Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jessica Toale
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Fireworks Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Patricia Ferguson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Relationships and Sex Education (Further Education Sector) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alistair Strathern
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Work Experience (Schools) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Pinto-Duschinsky
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Heritage Trees Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir John Hayes
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
National Police Chiefs’ Council (Guidance) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Employment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Exemption from Value Added Tax (Listed Places of Worship) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Water Regulation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Farron
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 15 JANUARY 2027
Chamber
First Cousins (Prohibited Relationships) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Luke Evans
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Planning (Solar Power Generation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Victoria Atkins
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Battery Energy Storage (Planning and Regulation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mike Wood
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Pets (Microchips) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rebecca Harris
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (UK Covid-19 Inquiry) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Climate Change Act 2008 (Repeal) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Exemption from Value Added Tax (Public Electric Vehicle Charging Points) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Green Belt (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Reciprocal Cross-Border Public Services Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Lamont
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
General Medical Council (Fitness to Practise) Rules (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Daisy Cooper
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Access to Elected Office Fund (Report) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Daisy Cooper
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Street Works (Penalties for Utility Companies) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Daisy Cooper
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Chalk Streams (Sewerage Investment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Daisy Cooper
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 29 JANUARY 2027
Chamber
Group-based Child Sexual Offences (Mandatory Life Sentences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Robert Jenrick
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Welfare Reform Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Simmonds
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Vehicles (Registration) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Child Savings Accounts (Mental Capacity and Disability) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Milne
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Mental Capacity (Duty to Assess) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Coghlan
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Neurodivergence (Screening and Teacher Training) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Adam Dance
Notes:
Bill not printed.
FRIDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2027
Chamber
Electricity Works (Small Business Compensation Proposals) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gregory Stafford
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Domestic Building Works (Consumer Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mark Garnier
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representations) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Health Insurance (Exemption from Insurance Premium Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2027
Chamber
UK Food Labelling (Country of Origin) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Aphra Brandreth
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Anonymity of Suspects Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Arm’s-Length Bodies (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 5 MARCH 2027
Chamber
Telecommunications (Fixed-term Contracts) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Luke Evans
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Sector Equality Duty (Repeal) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Joy Morrissey
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Caravan Site Licensing (Exemption of Motor Homes) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Planning Application Consultations (Mobile Network Operators) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gregory Stafford
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Leisure and Fitness Facilities (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gregory Stafford
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Act 1996 (Repeal) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gregory Stafford
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 12 MARCH 2027
Chamber
Dementia (Specialist Support) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rachel Gilmour
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Energy and Digital Infrastructure (Planning) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Lamont
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 19 MARCH 2027
Chamber
Mobile Homes Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Hospitality (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Seamus Logan
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Vaccine Damage Payments Act 1979 (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Occupied Palestinian Territory (Trade with Israeli Settlements) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Layla Moran
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Hunting Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Neil Duncan-Jordan
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
King’s and Prince of Wales’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
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. Courts and Tribunals 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 10 March, in the last Session of Parliament).
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
2. 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, in the last Session of Parliament).
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Secretary David Lammy
That the draft Human Rights Act 1998 (Remedial) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 18 May, be approved.
4. Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages, etc.
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Registration of Births and Deaths (England and Wales) (Specified Requirements) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 2 June, be approved.
Secretary Ed Miliband
That the draft Energy Prices Act 2022 (Extension of Time Limit) (No. 2) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 8 June, be approved.
Chris Elmore
That the draft Inter-American Investment Corporation (Further Payments to Capital Stock) (Amendment) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 16 June, be approved.
Matthew Pennycook
That the draft Nature Restoration Levy Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 18 June, be approved.
Secretary Emma Reynolds
That the draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 22 June, be approved.
Secretary Peter Kyle
That the draft Protection Against Detriment (Industrial Action) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 24 June, be approved.
Calvin Bailey
That the draft Armed Forces (Service Complaints Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 29 June, be approved.
Secretary Heidi Alexander
That the draft Railways (Interoperability in Northern Ireland) (Convention on International Carriage by Rail) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 29 June, be approved.
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) (Amendment) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 30 June, be approved.
Samantha Dixon
That the draft Building Safety Levy (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 2 July, be approved.
14. Financial Services and Markets
Rachel Blake
That the draft Overseas Prudential Requirements Regime (Credit Institutions and Investment Firms) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 2 July, be approved.
Rachel Blake
That the draft Building Societies Act 1986 (Assimilation to Company Law and Changes to Funding Limit) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 6 July, be approved.
Ian Murray
That the draft Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 6 July, be approved.
17. Financial Services and Markets
Rachel Blake
That the draft Over the Counter Derivatives (Intragroup Transactions) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 6 July, be approved.
Secretary Peter Kyle
That the draft Trade Unions (Right to Access Workplaces) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 6 July, be approved.
19. Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation)
Secretary Peter Kyle
That the draft ACAS Code of Practice on Time Off for Trade Union Duties and Activities, which was laid before this House on 6 July, be approved.
20. Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation)
Secretary Peter Kyle
That the draft Code of Practice on Access and Unfair Practices During the Recognition and Derecognition Process, which was laid before this House on 6 July, be approved.
21. Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation)
Secretary Peter Kyle
That the draft Code of Practice on the Right of Trade Unions to Access Workplaces, which was laid before this House on 6 July, be approved.
Martin McCluskey
That the draft Boiler Upgrade Scheme (Amendment to the Energy Act 2008 etc.) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 13 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Samantha Dixon
That the draft Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector and Social Rented Sector (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 13 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Matthew Pennycook
That the draft Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 13 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Hilary Benn
That the draft Local Elections (Northern Ireland) (Uprating Election Expenses) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 13 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Hilary Benn
That the draft Voter Identification (Amendment of List of Specified Documents) (Local Elections) (Northern Ireland) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 13 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
27. Representation of the People
Secretary Hilary Benn
That the draft Voter Identification (Amendment of List of Specified Documents) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 13 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
28. Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
Dan Tomlinson
That the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (Calculation of CBAM Rate and Determination of Carbon Relief) Regulations 2026 (SI, 2026, No. 809), a copy of which were laid before this House on 14 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Nick Thomas-Symonds
That the draft Withdrawal Agreement (Windsor Framework and Governance) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 14 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
30. Select committee chairs (period of leave)
Sir Alan Campbell
That the following Standing Order be made and shall have effect for the duration of the current Parliament:—
(1) A select committee chair who has arranged for a proxy vote under the provisions of Standing Order No. 39A (Voting by proxy) may take a period of leave.
(2) The period of leave must be continuous and must last for a minimum of one month and can last up to a maximum of seven months, with the possibility of extension, subject to the approval of the Chair of the Liaison Committee, if the proxy vote arrangements are extended.
(3) The formal leave period for a chair will begin only after the committee has appointed a replacement for the chair, to be known as the acting chair.
(4) There must be at least five sitting days’ notice given of the intention to agree the appointment, or the extension, of an acting chair (not including the day on which the notice is circulated, but including the day on which the appointment or extension is to be discussed) and such notice must be in writing.
(5) The acting chair must be a member of the committee and where the chair of a committee has been elected by the whole House, the committee should appoint an acting chair who comes from the same party as the chair unless the committee decides there are compelling reasons to do otherwise.
(6) In the case of the committees specified in Standing Order No. 122B(8)(f), the acting chair must come from the official Opposition party, unless no member from that party in available or willing to act in that capacity, in which case they must come from another opposition party.
(7) In the case of an appointment of an acting chair of the Backbench Business Committee, the provisions of Standing Orders Nos 122D(1)(c) and 152J(6) shall apply to that appointment.
(8) The acting chair may exercise all the powers of the chair, including any powers already delegated to the chair by the committee.
(9) The acting chair shall be a member of the Liaison Committee during the period of the chair’s leave, in place of the chair.
(10) The chair of the committee shall resume that function either at the end of the period of leave or after giving at least five sitting days’ notice of their intention to return from a specified date.
(11) The leave or return of a chair and the appointment, or the extension, of an acting chair, and their temporary membership of the Liaison Committee, shall be reported to the House.
(12) In relation to Standing Order No. 122A (Term limits for chairs of select committees):
(a) the acting chair may be a previous chair of the committee even if they have reached the term limit for chairs of select committees;
(b) time spent as an acting chair does not count towards the term limits for chairs of select committees; and
(c) any period of leave taken by the chair counts towards the term limits for chairs of select committees.
(13) In the case of a committee to which Standing Order No. 122B (Election of select committee chairs) applies, the committee may remove an acting chair at any point, provided that it has first agreed a motion of no confidence in that chair in accordance with the conditions set out paragraphs (3) and (4) of Standing Order No. 122C (Resignation or removal of chairs of select committees) and any such resolution shall be reported to the House.
(14) If the committee has resolved it has no confidence in an acting chair, it may choose another member to be the acting chair in accordance with paragraphs (5), (6) and (7) of this order.
(15) If the committee is one which is specified in the resolution of the House of 19 March 2013 (as amended) relating to positions for which additional salaries are payable, the chair will continue to be paid the salary of a select committee chair during the period of leave and the acting chair, if they are a Member of the House of Commons, will be paid the salary of a select committee chair pro rata for the period during which they stand in for the chair.
(16) The Liaison Committee may issue guidance about the operation of this Standing Order.
Relevant Documents:
First Report of the Modernisation Committee, Acting Select Committee Chairs, HC 343
31. Select committees (participation)
Sir Alan Campbell
That the following Standing Order be made and shall have effect for the duration of the current Parliament:—
(1) Select committee members may in the circumstances set out in paragraph 2 below participate in any select committee proceedings through electronic means of communication in accordance with guidance to be determined and published by the Liaison Committee, which must take into account the need for cyber security.
(2) The circumstances in which this Standing Order applies are:
(a) when access to the estate is significantly limited or prevented entirely; or
(b) when reasonable adjustments need to be made for an individual committee member on the grounds of health and wellbeing, following the conclusion of an assessment process as set out in the Liaison Committee guidance.
(3) A Member participating through electronic means in accordance with this Standing Order shall count toward the quorum of the Committee.
(4) The provisions of this Standing Order apply to meetings held under the provisions of Standing Order No. 137A (Select committees: power to work with other committees).
(5) This Standing Order applies to all select committees appointed under Public Business Standing Orders, the Modernisation Committee, and such other select committees as the House directs.
Relevant Documents:
Second Report of the Modernisation Committee of Session 2024-26, Virtual participation by Members in select committee meetings, HC 1827
Matthew Pennycook
That the draft Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 16 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Peter Kyle
That the draft Modification of the Law (British Steel Limited Property Transfer) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 16 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.