Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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2.30pm |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
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3.30pm |
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No debate |
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Up to 45 mins |
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Until 10.00pm* |
Health Bill: Remaining Stages (Day 1) (*if the Health Bill: Programme (No. 2) motion is agreed to) |
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No debate |
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No debate after 10.00pm |
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No debate after 10.00pm |
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No debate |
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Until 10.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: VAT on drugs provided through compassionate access schemes (Danny Beales) |
Westminster Hall
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4.30pm |
Debate on e-petition 763161 relating to surrogacy law and legal parenthood |
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6.00pm |
Debate on e-petition 746640 relating to crimes motivated by misogyny and hate crime law |
Business Today: Chamber
2.30pm Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
1Josh Newbury (Cannock Chase)
What steps her Department is taking to ensure that the planning system provides green spaces for communities. (901181)
2Mark Pritchard (The Wrekin)
What information her Department holds on the percentage of Green Belt land that is classified as grey belt in Shropshire. (901182)
3Bradley Thomas (Bromsgrove)
What steps she is taking to ensure that her Department has effective strategies for prioritising housing densification in urban areas. (901183)
4Ben Maguire (North Cornwall)
What steps her Department is taking to ensure that adequate infrastructure is provided for new housing developments. (901185)
5Ms Julie Minns (Carlisle)
What steps her Department is taking to encourage greater participation by young people in democratic processes. (901186)
6Alex Baker (Aldershot)
What steps her Department is taking to encourage greater participation by young people in democratic processes. (901187)
7Monica Harding (Esher and Walton)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of planning policy on Green Belt land in Esher and Walton constituency. (901188)
8Navendu Mishra (Stockport)
What steps she is taking to help increase levels of housing stock in Stockport constituency. (901189)
9Janet Daby (Lewisham East)
What steps her Department plans to take through local government changes to further devolve funding decisions to regions. (901190)
10Fleur Anderson (Putney)
What steps she is taking to support high streets in Putney. (901191)
11Jayne Kirkham (Truro and Falmouth)
What support her Department is providing to councils to help them use their Housing Revenue Account to build council houses. (901192)
12Martin Wrigley (Newton Abbot)
For what reason the local government reorganisation model in Devon was selected. (901193)
13Dame Meg Hillier (Hackney South and Shoreditch)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of Housing Revenue Account debt on the ability of local authorities to maintain and increase council housing stock. (901194)
14Steve Yemm (Mansfield)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle rough sleeping. (901195)
15Ms Abena Oppong-Asare (Erith and Thamesmead)
What progress her Department has made on tackling rough sleeping and homelessness in Erith and Thamesmead constituency. (901196)
16Patrick Hurley (Southport)
What progress her Department has made on tackling rough sleeping and homelessness in Southport. (901197)
17Saqib Bhatti (Meriden and Solihull East)
How her Department defines a walking distance to a train station. (901199)
18Adam Thompson (Erewash)
What steps she is taking to support high streets in Erewash. (901200)
19Alex Brewer (North East Hampshire)
What steps she is taking to support high streets. (901201)
20Tracy Gilbert (Edinburgh North and Leith)
Whether she has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on increasing skills in the net zero sector through the Local Growth Fund. (901202)
21Chris Vince (Harlow)
What progress her Department has made on tackling rough sleeping and homelessness in Harlow. (901203)
22Olivia Bailey (Reading West and Mid Berkshire)
What steps she is taking to help ensure that rural communities have access to affordable housing. (901204)
23Daniel Zeichner (Cambridge)
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor. (901205)
At 3.15pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
T1Olly Glover (Didcot and Wantage)
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. (901207)
T2Olivia Bailey (Reading West and Mid Berkshire) (901208)
T3Callum Anderson (Buckingham and Bletchley) (901209)
T4Chris Ward (Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven) (901211)
T5Sonia Kumar (Dudley) (901212)
T6Ben Obese-Jecty (Huntingdon) (901214)
T7Chris Vince (Harlow) (901215)
Urgent Questions and Statements
3.30pm
Urgent Questions (if any)
Ministerial Statements (if any)
Presentation of Bills
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
Military Operations
David Davis
Bill to make provision about the authorisation and use of force during or in connection with military operations; to make provision about civil and criminal proceedings, inquests and investigations relating to military operations; to make provision about certain inquiries relating to the use of force during military operations; and for connected purposes.
Business of the Day
1. Health Bill: Programme (No. 2)
Up to 45 minutes (Standing Order No. 83A(9))
Secretary Yvette Cooper
That the Order of 1 June 2026 (Health Bill: Programme) be varied as follows:
(1) Paragraphs (4) and (5) of the Order shall be omitted.
(2) Proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading shall be taken in two days in accordance with the following provisions of this Order.
(3) Proceedings on Consideration—
a) shall be taken on each of those days in the order shown in the first column of the following Table, and
b) shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the times specified in the second column of the Table.
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First day |
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New Clauses and new Schedules relating to the subject matter of, and amendments to, Clauses 1 to 61 and Schedules 1 to 8, new Clauses and new Schedules relating to women’s health, maternity, procurement and trade, and the workforce of the NHS |
The moment of interruption on the first day |
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Second day |
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New Clauses and new Schedules relating to the subject matter of, and amendments to, Clauses 62 to 81 and Schedules 9 to 12, remaining new Clauses and new Schedules; remaining proceedings on Consideration |
One hour before the moment of interruption on the second day |
(4) Proceedings on Third Reading shall be taken on the second day and shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on the second day.
2. Health Bill: Remaining Stages (Day 1)
Until 10.00pm (if the Health Bill: Programme (No. 2) motion is agreed to)
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Relevant Documents:
First Report of the Health and Social Care Committee, Health Bill 2026-27, HC 219
Oral evidence taken before the Health and Social Care Committee, on the Work of NHS England, 20 May, HC 583
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Matthew Pennycook
That the draft Nature Restoration Levy Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 18 June, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 10.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary Angela Eagle
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.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 10.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
That the draft Protection Against Detriment (Industrial Action) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 24 June, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 10.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate after 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Sir Alan Campbell
That notices of Amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee in respect of the Sovereign Grant Bill may be accepted by the Clerks at the Table before it has been read a second time.
7. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
No debate after 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Jenny Riddell-Carpenter be discharged from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee.
8. Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy
No debate after 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Edward Morello be discharged from the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy and Helen Maguire be added.
No debate after 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Tom Morrison be discharged from the Procedure Committee and Martin Wrigley be added.
Presentation of Public Petitions
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
Local government reorganisation in Devon: Caroline Voaden
Adjournment Debate
Until 10.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
VAT on drugs provided through compassionate access schemes: Danny Beales
Business Today: Westminster Hall
Order of Business
Up to three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1))
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)).
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
1.Modernising Corporate Reporting Consultation
Minister for the Cabinet Office
2.Artificial intelligence update
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
3.Economic Growth
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: A new Syria: assessing UK strategy in a transitional state
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
1.00pm (private), 1.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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1.30pm |
Dr Neil Quilliam (Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House) |
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Dr Reem Turkmani (Assistant Professor at London School of Economics Middle East Centre) |
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2.15pm |
Jon Wilks (Advisor at Syria Britain Business Council, Former Syria Envoy at Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and Former British Ambassador to Qatar, Iraq, Oman and Yemen) |
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Charlotte Leslie (Director at Conservative Middle East Council) |
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3.00pm |
H.E. Hind Kabawat (Minister of Social and Labour Affairs at Syrian Government) |
Public Accounts Committee
Subject: Devolving power in England
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
3.00pm (private), 3.30pm (public), 6.00pm (private)
Witnesses:
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3.30pm |
Steve Rotheram (Metro Mayor at Liverpool City Region) |
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Katherine Fairclough (Chief Executive at Liverpool City Region Combined Authority) |
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Paul Bristow (Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough) |
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Rob Bridge (Chief Executive at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority) |
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4.30pm |
Will Garton (Interim Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government) |
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James Bowler CB (Permanent Secretary at HM Treasury) |
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Will Burgon (Director for Public Services at HM Treasury) |
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Melissa Brown (Deputy Director, English Devolution Strategy and Institutions at Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government) |
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Cat Little CB (Permanent Secretary at Cabinet Office) |
Joint Committees
National Security Strategy
Subject: AI and quantum computing in the national security context
Room 4A
4.00pm (private), 4.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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4.30pm |
George Balston (Strategy Advisor at Alan Turing Institute) |
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Kenneth Payne (Professor of Strategy at King's College London) |
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Dr Michael Cuthbert (Director at National Quantum Computing Centre) |
Delegated Legislation Committees
First Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) (Amendment) Order 2026
Room 9
6.00pm (public)
Second Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Building Safety Levy (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2026
Room 11
6.00pm (public)
Third Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2026
Room 12
6.00pm (public)
Committee Reports Published Today
Human Rights (Joint)
3rd Report: Legislative Scrutiny: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill HC 162
Time of publication: 00.01am
Announcements
Forthcoming End of Day Adjournment Debates
Applications for 30-minute end of day adjournment debates should be made to the Table Office by 7.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on the Wednesdays listed below. Members can submit their application via MemberHub. The ballot takes place the day after the deadline. Members who are successful will be contacted by the Speaker’s Office.
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 Mondays listed below. Members can submit their application via MemberHub. The ballot takes place the day after the deadline. Members who are successful will be contacted by the Speaker’s Office.
Tuesday 15 September (deadline Monday 7 September 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Business, Innovation, Science and Trade; Cabinet Office; Energy Security and Net Zero; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Housing, Communities and Local Government; 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:
Defence; Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; Education; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Health and Social Care; Home Office; Justice; Northern Ireland; Scotland; Transport; Wales
Election of the Chairs of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, Justice Committee and Women and Equalities Committee
Nominations and ballot
Nominations for each election must be handed in to the Table Office or Public Bill Office on days when the House is sitting and at the latest by 2.30 pm on Monday 7 September. Nomination forms are available in those offices and in the Vote Office.
Only members of the Labour Party may be candidates in these elections.
Each nomination shall consist of a signed declaration made by the candidate declaring their willingness to stand for election, accompanied by the signatures of 15 Members elected to the House as members of the same party as the candidate. Nominations may (optionally) be accompanied by signatures of up to five Members elected to the House as members of any party other than that to which the candidate belongs, or members of no party.
No Member may sign more than one candidate’s nomination paper; if any Member does so, their signature will be invalidated for all nominations. Nominations may (optionally) be accompanied by a supporting statement of no more than 500 words: supporting statements are published online and in an election booklet.
The ballot will take place between 3.00 pm and 6.00pm on Monday 14 September in the Aye division lobby.
As soon as practicable after the votes have been counted the Speaker will announce to the House the results of the ballot.
Candidates nominated
For the current list of candidates nominated to any Chair position, please see the separate paper available in the Vote Office and online.
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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
TUESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Presentation of Bills
Illegal Trading (Temporary Closure of Premises)
Gideon Amos
Bill to make provision about the temporary closure of premises connected to illegal trading; to make further provision relating to such closures; and for connected purposes.
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).
Relevant Documents:
First Report of the Health and Social Care Committee, Health Bill 2026-27, HC 219
Oral evidence taken before the Health and Social Care Committee, on the Work of NHS England, 20 May 2026, HC 583
Adjournment Debate
Regulation of retirement property management companies: Simon Hoare
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 Responses to antisemitism, 14 May, HC 39
11.00am That this House has considered World Suicide Prevention Day: Liz Twist [R]
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the conflict in Sudan: Naushabah Khan
4.00pm That this House has considered the matter of vehicle theft: Liz Jarvis
4.30pm That this House has considered the Media Green Paper: Sir John Whittingdale
Notes:
The debate at 4.30pm will last for up to an hour.
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
WEDNESDAY 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.
Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [Lords]: Money
James Murray
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under or by virtue of any other Act out of money so provided.
Notes:
King’s Recommendation signified.
Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [Lords]: Ways and Means
James Murray
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the imposition of charges for the exercise of functions under or by virtue of the Act.
Notes:
King’s Recommendation signified.
Adjournment Debate
Regulation of ticket prices for live events: Dr Rupa Huq
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered Government support for public confidence in the police: Jonathan Hinder
11.00am That this House has considered standards for bus stops: Alex Mayer
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered Government funding for local pharmacies: Shivani Raja
4.00pm That this House has considered Government support for the UK Youth Parliament: Peter Swallow
4.30pm That this House has considered Pica training within SEND provision: Margaret Mullane
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 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
Social Housing Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Adjournment Debate
Water management: Gideon Amos
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.
If proceedings on this Bill end before 2.30pm, the second Bill and, possibly, subsequent Bills may be debated in the time remaining. After 2.30pm, only Bills which are unopposed may make further progress.
Gaza (Independent Public Inquiry) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jeremy Corbyn
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
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
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
Short-term Let Accommodation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rachael Maskell
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
In-Person Banking Services Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alan Mak
Home Cooling Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Freddie van Mierlo
Northern Ireland Troubles (Criminal Investigations etc) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading
Member in Charge: Lincoln Jopp
Multi-Storey Car Parks (Safety) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Maria Eagle
Sale and Supply of Glue Traps (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rebecca Harris
Adjournment Debate
25th anniversary of 9/11: Alan Mak
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
Presentation of Bills
Barbers and Hairdressers (Registration)
Vikki Slade
Bill to make provision for the compulsory registration of barbers and hairdressers in England.
Sovereign Grant Bill: Second Reading
Notes:
This Bill is expected to be certified as a Money Bill.
Sovereign Grant Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages
General Debate (subject to be confirmed)
Adjournment Debate
Community cohension and the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street: Apsana Begum
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 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.
Backbench Business
Potential merits of a full ban on fracking
Claire Young
That this House has considered the potential merits of a full ban on fracking.
World Sepsis Awareness Month
Mike Wood [R], Jim Dickson, Lee Anderson
That this House has considered World Sepsis Awareness Month.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Adjournment Debate
10th anniversary of the murder of George Low in Cyprus: Jim Dickson
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
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
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.
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered the future of the UK coach industry: Alex Mayer [R]
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
WEDNESDAY 14 OCTOBER
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Attorney General
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
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.
THURSDAY 15 OCTOBER
Chamber
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered the matter of support for unpaid carers: Alison Bennett
3.00pm That this House has considered progress towards a smokefree UK: Bob Blackman [R], Mary Kelly Foy [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 16 OCTOBER
Chamber
Heritage Public Houses Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mike Wood
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
If proceedings on this Bill end before 2.30pm, the second Bill and, possibly, subsequent Bills may be debated in the time remaining. After 2.30pm, only Bills which are unopposed may make further progress.
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
Road Safety Plans Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Adam Jogee
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Ponds (Permitted Development) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rebecca Smith
MONDAY 19 OCTOBER
Chamber
Questions
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
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 be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
TUESDAY 20 OCTOBER
Chamber
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mr Richard Holden
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.
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.
Scotland (Independence Referendum) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Graham Leadbitter
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.
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
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.
Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes Order 2023 (Revocation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Richard Holden
Notes:
Bill not 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.
Climate Change Act 2008 (Repeal) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Bradley Thomas
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.
Greyhound Racing Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Lisa Smart
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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 Alex Norris
That the draft Human Rights Act 1998 (Remedial) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 18 May, 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.
Florence Eshalomi
That the draft Building Safety Levy (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 2 July, be approved.
7. Financial Services and Markets
Lucy Rigby
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.
Lucy Rigby
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.
Stephanie Peacock
That the draft Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 6 July, be approved.
10. Financial Services and Markets
Lucy Rigby
That the draft Over the Counter Derivatives (Intragroup Transactions) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 6 July, be approved.
Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
That the draft Trade Unions (Right to Access Workplaces) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 6 July, be approved.
12. Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation)
Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
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.
13. Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation)
Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
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.
14. Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation)
Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
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.
Ms Polly Billington
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.
Florence Eshalomi
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 Chris Bryant
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 Chris Bryant
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.
20. Representation of the People
Secretary Chris Bryant
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.
21. 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.
23. 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 is 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
24. 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 2024-6, 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 1 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
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.
Sir Stephen Timms
That the draft Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 1 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Sir Stephen Timms
That the draft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 1 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (Specified Purposes Related to Policing) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 2 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.