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Questions for oral answer on a future day as of Wednesday 14 October 2026.
T Indicates a topical question. Members are selected by ballot to ask a Topical Question.
[R] Indicates that a relevant interest has been declared.
Questions for Answer on Thursday 15 October
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
1Helen Morgan (North Shropshire): What steps he is taking to help preserve scientific research infrastructure.(901495)
2Aphra Brandreth (Chester South and Eddisbury): What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help support the creation of jobs for young people.(901496)
3Hannah Spencer (Gorton and Denton): What assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the withdrawal of UKRI funding for Jodrell Bank Observatory from 2028.(901497)
4Adam Thompson (Erewash): What steps his Department has taken to support investment in science and research.(901498)
5Dr Peter Prinsley (Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket): What steps his Department is taking under the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 to hold online marketplaces accountable for the safety of products sold on their platforms.(901499)
6Joe Robertson (Isle of Wight East): What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help support the creation of jobs for young people.(901500)
7Patrick Hurley (Southport): What steps his Department is taking to help increase economic growth.(901502)
8Cat Eccles (Stourbridge): What steps his Department is taking to help tackle late payments to small businesses.(901503)
9Bill Esterson (Sefton Central): What steps he is taking to help protect consumers from rogue traders.(901504)
10Caroline Voaden (South Devon): What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of data centre developments on resource capacity in the South West.(901505)
11Richard Quigley (Isle of Wight West): What steps his Department has taken to support the advanced manufacturing sector.(901506)
12Paula Barker (Liverpool Wavertree): What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of levels of service by Royal Mail.(901507)
13Noah Law (St Austell and Newquay): What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the development of place-based business cases.(901509)
14Rachael Maskell (York Central): If he will take steps to help ensure Post Office provision in every community.(901510)
15Olly Glover (Didcot and Wantage): What steps his Department is taking with Cabinet colleagues to regulate artificial intelligence.(901511)
16Sir Julian Smith (Skipton and Ripon): What steps he is taking to support businesses in the hospitality sector.(901513)
17Daniel Francis (Bexleyheath and Crayford): What discussions his Department has had with Royal Mail on postal services in Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.(901514)
18Josh Newbury (Cannock Chase): What steps he has taken with Cabinet colleagues to support energy intensive businesses with energy costs.(901517)
19Henry Tufnell (Mid and South Pembrokeshire): Whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of expanding the scope of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme to include oil refineries.(901518)
At 10:15am
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
T1Freddie van Mierlo (Henley and Thame): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.(901519)
T2Martin Vickers (Brigg and Immingham): (901521)
T3Tom Rutland (East Worthing and Shoreham): (901523)
T4Catherine Fookes (Monmouthshire): (901524)
T5Alex McIntyre (Gloucester): (901525)
T6Chris Ward (Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven): (901526)
T7Callum Anderson (Buckingham and Bletchley): (901528)
Questions for Answer on Monday 19 October
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
1Mr Jonathan Brash (Hartlepool): What steps he is taking to help increase investment in jobs and skills in the defence sector in the North East.(901529)
2Jessica Toale (Bournemouth West): What steps he is taking to help improve skills in the defence workforce.(901530)
3Sarah Olney (Richmond Park): What assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of increasing levels of defence cooperation with the EU.(901531)
4Andrew Lewin (Welwyn Hatfield): What assessment he has made of the level of threat from Russia.
(901532)
5Jayne Kirkham (Truro and Falmouth): What steps he is taking to establish whether there is a link between helicopter exhaust emissions and cancer in the military.(901533)
6Peter Swallow (Bracknell): What steps he is taking to support cadet forces in Bracknell Forest.(901534)
7Chris Murray (Edinburgh East and Musselburgh): What steps he is taking to support cadet forces.(901535)
8Wendy Chamberlain (North East Fife): What steps the armed forces take to inform residents of low flying drills by military aircraft.(901536)
9Liz Twist (Blaydon and Consett): What steps he is taking to defend UK interests in space.(901537)
10Sonia Kumar (Dudley): What steps he is taking to support defence procurement companies in Dudley.(901538)
11Laura Kyrke-Smith (Aylesbury): What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to strengthen national resilience.(901539)
12Patricia Ferguson (Glasgow West): What steps he is taking to protect British interests in the High North.(901540)
13Jodie Gosling (Nuneaton): What progress he has made on allocating VALOUR funding.(901541)
14Ian Roome (North Devon): What steps he is taking to improve defence preparedness and resilience.(901542)
15Sir Julian Lewis (New Forest East): What his policy is on the future of the British military base on Diego Garcia.(901543)
16Mr Joshua Reynolds (Maidenhead): If he will take steps with the Chancellor of the Exchequer to issue defence bonds to help increase funding for military capabilities. (901544)
17Lauren Edwards (Rochester and Strood): What steps he is taking to improve skills in the defence workforce.(901545)
18Edward Morello (West Dorset): What steps his Department is taking to improve defence procurement.(901546)
19Wendy Morton (Aldridge-Brownhills): What steps he is taking to support veterans.(901547)
20Chris Kane (Stirling and Strathallan): What steps he is taking to improve skills in the defence workforce. (901548)
21Katrina Murray (Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch): What steps he is taking to defend UK interests in space.(901549)
22Jerome Mayhew (Broadland and Fakenham): What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of Exchequer on meeting the NATO target of spending 5 per cent of GDP on defence and national security.(901550)
23Lara Bird (Arbroath and Broughty Ferry): What recent estimate he has made of the cost of the Nuclear Enterprise.(901551)
24Frank McNally (Coatbridge and Bellshill): What steps he is taking to help increase economic growth through defence spending.(901552)
25Vikki Slade (Mid Dorset and North Poole): What assessment he has made of the adequacy of Military Aid to the Civil Authorities.(901553)
At 3:15pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
T1Andrew Rosindell (Romford): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.(901554)
T2Danny Beales (Uxbridge and South Ruislip): (901555)
T3Lloyd Hatton (South Dorset): (901556)
T4Alan Strickland (Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor): (901557)
T5Liz Jarvis (Eastleigh): (901558)
T6Wendy Chamberlain (North East Fife): (901559)
T7Rebecca Smith (South West Devon): (901560)
T8Janet Daby (Lewisham East): (901561)
T9Joe Powell (Kensington and Bayswater): (901562)
T10Edward Morello (West Dorset): (901563)
Questions for Answer on Wednesday 21 October
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
1Mr Gregory Campbell (East Londonderry): What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on retail registrations by car dealerships in Northern Ireland.(901564)
2Ian Byrne (Liverpool West Derby): What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill on access to justice for victims and survivors of the Troubles.(901565)
3John Lamont (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk): What steps he is taking to promote Northern Ireland's place within the United Kingdom.(901566)
4Rebecca Smith (South West Devon): What steps he is taking to replace the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.(901567)
5Sarah Pochin (Runcorn and Helsby): What steps he is taking with the Secretary of State for Defence to support veterans and their families in Northern Ireland.(901568)
6Jamie Stone (Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross): What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on tackling climate change in Northern Ireland.(901569)
7Andy McDonald (Middlesbrough and Thornaby East): What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill on access to justice for victims and survivors of the Troubles.(901570)
8Andrew Ranger (Wrexham): What steps he is taking with the Secretary of State for Defence to support Northern Ireland veterans.(901571)
9Wendy Morton (Aldridge-Brownhills): What recent discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on the budget for Northern Ireland.(901572)
10Adam Jogee (Newcastle-under-Lyme): What steps he is taking to support the Northern Ireland Executive to increase economic growth.(901573)
11Joe Robertson (Isle of Wight East): What steps he is taking to replace the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.(901574)
12Peter Swallow (Bracknell): What steps he is taking with the Secretary of State for Defence to support veterans who served in Operation Banner.(901575)
13Richard Baker (Glenrothes and Mid Fife): What steps he is taking with the Secretary of State for Defence to support veterans who served in Operation Banner.(901576)
14John Grady (Glasgow East): What steps he is taking to support community cohesion in Northern Ireland.(901577)
15Luke Akehurst (North Durham): What steps he is taking with the Secretary of State for Defence to support veterans who served in Operation Banner.(901578)