Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
11.30am |
Prayers |
Afterwards |
Oral Questions: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs |
12.30pm |
Urgent Questions, including on: |
Urgent refugee applications coming from those leaving Ukraine (Secretary of State for the Home Department) |
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Ministerial Statements (if any) |
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No debate |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Institutes of Technology (Royal Charter) (Sir Robert Buckland) |
Until 7.00pm |
Opposition Day (15th Allotted Day) |
No debate |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Proposals for an energy from waste plant in Consett, County Durham (Mr Richard Holden) |
Westminster Hall
9.30am |
Reports of misogyny and sexual harassment in the Metropolitan Police |
11.00am |
Paid miscarriage leave |
(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
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2.30pm |
UK competition and consumer policy in response to the Penrose review |
4.00pm |
Carnforth’s bid to become the headquarters for Great British Railways |
4.30pm |
Government support for breastfeeding |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
QUESTIONS
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
1Dehenna Davison (Bishop Auckland)
What recent legislative steps her Department has taken to help strengthen the sanctions regime against Russia. (905920)
2Virginia Crosbie (Ynys Môn)
What recent legislative steps her Department has taken to help strengthen the sanctions regime against Russia. (905921)
3Douglas Ross (Moray)
What steps her Department is taking to support Ukraine. (905922)
4Liz Twist (Blaydon)
What recent discussions she has had with international partners on the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. (905923)
5Aaron Bell (Newcastle-under-Lyme)
What steps her Department is taking to support Ukraine. (905924)
6Gareth Davies (Grantham and Stamford)
What diplomatic steps she has taken to strengthen the UK’s economic and security relationship with India. (905925)
7Andrew Jones (Harrogate and Knaresborough)
What recent discussions she has had with her G7 counterparts on strengthening European security. (905926)
8Steve McCabe (Birmingham, Selly Oak)
What assessment she has made of the progress made towards a renewed nuclear deal with Iran during the Vienna talks. (905928)
9Christian Wakeford (Bury South)
What steps her Department is taking to encourage Arab and Muslim states to normalise diplomatic relations with Israel. (905929)
10Selaine Saxby (North Devon)
What steps her Department is taking to support Ukraine. (905930)
11Derek Thomas (St Ives)
What steps her Department has taken to (a) identify eligible applicants to the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme in Afghanistan who meet the criteria for vulnerable minorities and (b) provide that information to the Home Office. (905931)
12Henry Smith (Crawley)
What assessment she has made of the implications for her policy of the Mauritian sovereignty claim on the Chagos islands. (905932)
13Nigel Mills (Amber Valley)
What recent steps her Department has taken to tackle illicit finance. (905933)
14Jessica Morden (Newport East)
What recent discussions she has had with international partners on the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. (905935)
15Ian Paisley (North Antrim)
What recent discussions she has had with her EU counterpart on the impact of the Northern Ireland Protocol on Northern Ireland trade. (905936)
16Mr John Whittingdale (Maldon)
What steps she is taking to promote global media freedom. (905937)
17Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Streatham)
What recent discussions she has had with international partners on the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. (905938)
18Robbie Moore (Keighley)
What steps her Department is taking to support Ukraine. (905939)
19Caroline Ansell (Eastbourne)
What steps her Department is taking to support Ukraine. (905940)
20Mr Laurence Robertson (Tewkesbury)
What recent assessment she has made of the humanitarian situation in Ethiopia. (905941)
21Matt Western (Warwick and Leamington)
What assessment she has made of the impact of UK sanctions imposed to date on (a) individuals and (b) entities associated with the conflict in Ukraine. (905942)
22Jim Shannon (Strangford)
What representations she has made to her counterpart in Kazakhstan on the (a) use of force by security forces on people protesting against living standards and (b) repression of peaceful protest. (905943)
23Dan Jarvis (Barnsley Central)
What diplomatic steps she is taking to help ensure the protection of civilians in Ukraine. (905944)
At 12.15pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
T1Barbara Keeley (Worsley and Eccles South)
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. (905946)
T2Felicity Buchan (Kensington) (905947)
T3Stephen Flynn (Aberdeen South) (905949)
T4Rob Butler (Aylesbury) (905950)
T5Jessica Morden (Newport East) (905951)
T6Philip Dunne (Ludlow) (905952)
T7Douglas Ross (Moray) (905953)
T8Dr Jamie Wallis (Bridgend) (905954)
URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
12.30pm
Urgent Questions, including on:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if she will make a statement on how her Department can speed up the urgent refugee applications coming from those leaving Ukraine (Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP)
Ministerial Statements (if any)
PRESENTATION OF BILLS
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
Official Development Assistance Equalities Impact Assessment (Women and Girls)
Layla Moran
Bill to require the Secretary of State to lay before Parliament an equalities impact assessment of the effects on women and girls of the decision not to spend 0.7% of UK gross national income on official development assistance in each financial year until that target is again reached.
Women Leaving Prison (Safe Accommodation)
Daisy Cooper
Bill to place a duty on the Lord Chancellor to ensure the provision of safe and secure accommodation for all women leaving prison; to require the Lord Chancellor to review support provided to women leaving prison with the objective of preventing such women becoming homeless; and for connected purposes.
State Pension Underpayments (Divorced Women)
Sarah Green
Bill to require the Secretary of State to expand the scope of the legal entitlements and administrative practice exercise to correct state pension underpayments to include underpayments to divorced women; and for connected purposes.
Sarah Olney
Bill to require the Secretary of State to review the effectiveness of gender pay gap reporting requirements.
Sarah Green
Bill to make provision about support for women who have suffered ill health as a result of the use of surgical mesh; to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the merits of establishing a redress scheme for such women; and for connected purposes.
Maternity Services (Rural Areas)
Daisy Cooper
Bill to place a duty on the Secretary of State to ensure equal access to maternity services for people living in rural and coastal areas to those living in other areas, including access to the same range of birthing methods and locations; to require consultant-led maternity services to be available within 45 minutes of an expectant mother’s home; and for connected purposes.
Christine Jardine
Bill to require an assessment of the impact on women’s safety to be published as a condition of planning approval for major developments.
Miscarriage and Stillbirth (Black and Asian Women)
Munira Wilson
Bill to require the Secretary of State to lay before Parliament annual reports on progress in reducing miscarriage and stillbirth rates among Black and Asian women.
Wera Hobhouse
Bill to establish an independent review of rape conviction rates and of the effects on the victims of rape; and to require the Secretary of State to act on the recommendations of the review.
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
1. Institutes of Technology (Royal Charter): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
Sir Robert Buckland
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for Institutes of Technology to apply to receive a Royal Charter; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
2. OPPOSITION DAY (15TH ALLOTTED DAY)
Until 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
National Insurance Contributions increase
Keir Starmer
Angela Rayner
Rachel Reeves
James Murray
Abena Oppong-Asare
Sir Alan Campbell
That this House calls on the Government to cancel its planned 1.25 percentage point rise in National Insurance Contributions that will cost families an average of £500 per year from April 2022.
Support for victims of rape and sexual violence
Keir Starmer
Angela Rayner
Steve Reed
Ellie Reeves
Anna McMorrin
Sir Alan Campbell
That this House commemorates International Women’s Day; regrets that under this Government conviction rates for rape have reached a historic low and that the typical delay between reporting an offence of rape and the completion of the resulting criminal case is over 1,000 days; calls on the Government to introduce minimum sentences for stalking and rape, to raise minimum sentencing for spiking and to implement Labour’s survivors’ package for victims of rape and serious sexual violence to restore trust in the criminal justice system; and further calls on the Government to begin an immediate assessment of the impact of setting up specialist rape offence courts on the significant Crown Court backlog of rape cases, as recommended by HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate.
Notes:
The selection of the matters to be debated has been made by the Leader of the Opposition (Standing Order No. 14(2)).
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Chloe Smith
That the draft Scotland Act 2016 (Social Security) (Adult Disability Payment and Child Disability Payment) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 24 January, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Proposals for an energy from waste plant in Consett, County Durham: Mr Richard Holden
Business Today: Westminster Hall
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The first part of the sitting will last for two hours. The second part of the sitting will last for three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1)).
9.30am
That this House has considered reports of misogyny and sexual harassment in the Metropolitan Police: Sarah Olney
Notes:
The Chairman of Ways and Means appointed this debate on the recommendation of the Backbench Business Committee.
11.00am
That this House has considered paid miscarriage leave: Angela Crawley
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
That this House has considered UK competition and consumer policy in response to the Penrose review: John Penrose
4.00pm
That this House has considered Carnforth’s bid to become the headquarters for Great British Railways: David Morris
4.30pm
That this House has considered Government support for breastfeeding: Alison Thewliss
Notes:
The debate at 4.30pm will last for up to an hour.
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
Written Statements
STATEMENTS TO BE MADE TODAY
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
1.Health Update
2.Maternity Update
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
Some committee members and witnesses might now physically attend meetings, however, there is no public access at present.
Select Committees
Subject: Code of Conduct consultation
Witnesses: 10.00am: Rt Hon Sir Ernest Ryder, Former Senior President, Tribunals for the United Kingdom and former Lord Justice of Appeal
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
9.45am (private), 10.00am (public)
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Subject: Promoting Britain abroad
Witnesses: 10.00am: Ross Baker, Chief Commercial Officer, Heathrow; Paul Barnes, Chief Executive, Association of International Retail
11.00am: Joss Croft, Chief Executive, UKinbound; Kate Nicholls OBE, Chief Executive, UK Hospitality; Kurt Janson, Director, Tourism Alliance
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Room 16
9.30am (private), 10.00am (private)
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee
Subject: Energy security in the UK
Witnesses: 11.00am: Professor Mike Bradshaw, Professor of Global Energy, University of Warwick; Dr Jack Sharples, Research Fellow, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies; Dr Doug Parr, Chief Scientist and Policy Director, Greenpeace UK; Lindsey Walter, Deputy Director at Climate and Energy Program, Third Way
Room 8
9.45am (private), 11.00am (public)
Health and Social Care Committee
Subject: The impact of body image on physical and mental health
Witnesses: 10.00am: James Brittain-McVey, Lead Guitarist in the Vamps and Campaigner; Alex Light, Journalist and Influencer; Nyome Nicholas-Williams, Model and Activist
10.45am: Professor Heather Widdows, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Knowledge Transfer) and Professor of Global Ethics, University of Birmingham; Dr Georgina Krebs, Associate Professor in Young Person's Mental Health and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, University College London; Dr Stuart Flint, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Leeds, Honorary Academic, Office of Health Improvement and Disparities; Professor Sandeep Ranote, Children's Mental Health Lead, Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership
Room 15
9.45am (private), 10.00am (public)
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Subject: Australia FTA: Food and Agriculture
Witnesses: 2.30pm: James Russell, Senior Vice President, British Veterinary Association; Anna Sands, Trade Policy Specialist, WWF; Ms Orla Delargy, Head of Public Affairs, Sustain
3.30pm: Andrew Opie, Director, British Retail Consortium; Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive Officer, UK Hospitality; Sue Davies MBE, Head of Consumer Rights and Food Policy, Which?
Room 6
1.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Subject: Space Defence
Witnesses: 2.00pm: George Freeman MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, and Rebecca Evernden, Director for Space, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; James Heappey MP, Minister for the Armed Forces, and Air Vice-Marshal Harvey Smyth, Director, Space, Ministry of Defence
Room 8
1.30pm (private), 2.00pm (public)
Subject: The situation in Ukraine and the UK’s response
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Justine Walker, Global Head of Global Sanctions, Compliance and Risk, Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists; Tom Keatinge, Director, RUSI Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies; Timothy Ash, EM Senior Sovereign Strategist, Emerging Markets, BlueBay; Maria Shagina, Visiting Senior Fellow, Finnish Institute of International Affairs
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
International Development Committee
Room 5
2.00pm (private)
Subject: The work of the Criminal Justice Inspectorates
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Dr Rosie Benneyworth, Chief Inspector of Primary Medical Services and Integrated Care, Care Quality Commission; Andrew T. Cayley CMG QC, HM Chief Inspector, and Lisa Morris, Acting Deputy Chief Inspector, HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate; Justin Russell, HM Chief Inspector, HM Inspectorate of Probation; Charlie Taylor, HM Chief Inspector, HM Inspectorate of Prisons; Sir Tom Winsor, HM Chief Inspector, HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services
3.30pm: Andrew T. Cayley CMG QC, HM Chief Inspector, and Lisa Morris, Acting Deputy Chief Inspector, HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate; Wendy Williams CBE, HM Inspector, HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services
Room 15
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Room 13
2.00pm (private)
Room 7
3.00pm (private)
Subject: Proposals for backbench debates
Witnesses: 4.15pm: Members of Parliament, House of Commons
Room 16
4.00pm (private), 4.15pm (public)
Delegated Legislation Committees
Second Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2022
Room 12
9.25am (public)
Third Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Human Medicines (Coronavirus and Influenza) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, and the draft Human Medicines (Amendments Relating to the Early Access to Medicines Scheme) Regulations 2022
Room 9
2.30pm (public)
Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the Customs (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (SI, 2022, No. 109)
Room 10
2.30pm (public)
Other
Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art
The Macmillan Room, Portcullis House
3.30pm
Announcements
FORTHCOMING END OF DAY ADJOURNMENT DEBATES
Tuesday 15 to Monday 21 March (deadline Wednesday 9 March 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Applications should be made in writing to the Table Office. Members can submit their application via MemberHub, from their own email account or in hard copy. Application forms are available on the Table Office page on the Parliamentary intranet. The ballot will take place on Thursday 10 March.
Tuesday 22 to Monday 28 March (deadline Wednesday 16 March 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Applications should be made in writing to the Table Office. Members can submit their application via MemberHub, from their own email account or in hard copy. Application forms are available on the Table Office page on the Parliamentary intranet. The ballot will take place on Thursday 17 March.
FORTHCOMING DEPARTMENTS ANSWERING IN WESTMINSTER HALL
Applications for 90, 60 and 30-minute debates should be made to the Table Office by 10.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on the deadline dates listed below. Members can submit their application via MemberHub, from their own email account or in hard copy. Application forms are available on the Table Office page on the Parliamentary intranet.
The ballot takes place on the day following the deadline. Members will be informed of the outcome by the Speaker’s Office.
Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 March (ballot closed)
The ballot for Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 March will take place today. Applications for this ballot have now closed.
Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 March (deadline Monday 14 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Cabinet Office; Defence; Education; Health and Social Care; Home Office; International Trade; Scotland; Transport; Treasury
Further Information
Members’ Guide to Chamber proceedings
The Members’ Guide to Chamber proceedings is available on the Parliamentary website
Business of the Day
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
Text of Standing Orders relating to public business: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5802/cmstords/so_804_2021/so-804_02122021.pdf
European Business
European Business Referrals and Motion documents for consideration by European Committees or on the Floor of the House are available on the European Business
webpage: https://old.parliament.uk/business/publications/business-papers/commons/european-business11/
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/.
All business papers are available via the HousePapers app on mobile devices
Part 2: 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
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.
Wednesday 9 March
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Pets (Microchips): Ten Minute Rule Motion
James Daly
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision regarding pets with microchips; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
ESTIMATES DAY (3RD ALLOTTED DAY)
Supplementary Estimate 2021–22: Department for Education (Subject for debate: the spending of the Department for Education on the National Tutoring Programme and Adult Education)
Lucy Frazer
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2022, for expenditure by the Department for Education:
(1) the resources authorised for current purposes be reduced by £484,799,000 as set out in HC 1152,
(2) the resources authorised for capital purposes be reduced by £385,099,000 as so set out, and
(3) the sum authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund be reduced by £29,468,000.
Notes:
The subject for debate was determined by the House on the recommendation of the Liaison Committee (Resolution of 2 March).
The Question necessary to dispose of proceedings on the above Motion will be deferred until 7.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 54 and 55).
Supplementary Estimate 2021–22: Ministry of Defence
Lucy Frazer
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2022, for expenditure by the Ministry of Defence:
(1) further resources, not exceeding £7,167,368,000, be authorised for use for current purposes as set out in HC 1152, and
(2) the resources authorised for capital purposes be reduced by £67,644,000 as so set out.
Notes:
The subject for debate was determined by the House on the recommendation of the Liaison Committee (Resolution of 2 March).
The Question necessary to dispose of proceedings on the above Motion will be deferred until 7.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 54 and 55).
At 7.00pm the House will be asked to agree all outstanding Estimates.
SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES 2021–22 (NAVY) VOTE A
Secretary Ben Wallace
That, during the year ending with 31 March 2022, modifications in the maximum numbers in the Reserve Naval and Marine Forces set out in Supplementary Votes A 2021–22, HC 981, be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996.
ESTIMATES 2022–23 (NAVY) VOTE A
Secretary Ben Wallace
That, during the year ending with 31 March 2023, a number not exceeding 39,550 all ranks be maintained for Naval and Marine Service and that numbers in the Reserve Naval and Marines Forces be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1, 3, 4, and 5 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 up to the maximum numbers set out in Votes A 2022–23, HC 980.
ESTIMATES 2022–23 (ARMY) VOTE A
Secretary Ben Wallace
That, during the year ending with 31 March 2023, a number not exceeding 109,670 all ranks be maintained for Army Service and that numbers in the Reserve Land Forces be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 up to the maximum numbers set out in Votes A 2022–23, HC 980.
ESTIMATES 2022–23 (AIR) VOTE A
Secretary Ben Wallace
That, during the year ending with 31 March 2023, a number not exceeding 36,500 all ranks be maintained for Air Force Service and that numbers in the Reserve Air Forces be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 up to the maximum numbers set out in Votes A 2022–23, HC 980.
Lucy Frazer
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2021:
resources, not exceeding £144,494,000, be authorised to make good excesses for use for current purposes as set out in Statements of Excesses 2020–21, HC 1006 and HC 1154.
Notes:
The Committee of Public Accounts has reported that it sees no objection to the amount necessary being authorised by excess vote (Standing Order No. 55(2)(d)).
Relevant Documents:
Fortieth Report of the Committee of Public Accounts, Excess votes 2020–21: Serious Fraud Office, HC 1099
SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES 2021–22
Lucy Frazer
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2022:
(1) further resources, not exceeding £307,383,532,000, be authorised for use for current purposes as set out in HC 1005, HC 1120, HC 1135 and HC 1152,
(2) further resources, not exceeding £6,407,284,000 be authorised for use for capital purposes as so set out, and
(3) a further sum, not exceeding £21,485,755,000, be granted to Her Majesty to be issued by the Treasury out of the Consolidated Fund and applied for expenditure on the use of resources authorised by Parliament.
ESTIMATES, VOTE ON ACCOUNT 2022–23
Lucy Frazer
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2023:
(1) resources, not exceeding £351,632,860,000, be authorised, on account, for use for current purposes as set out in HC 1004, HC 1119, HC 1126, HC 1134, HC 1153, HC 1155 and HC 1159.
(2) resources, not exceeding £58,924,316,000, be authorised, on account, for use for capital purposes as so set out, and
(3) a sum, not exceeding £361,722,188,000, be granted to Her Majesty to be issued by the Treasury out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, and applied for expenditure on the use of resources authorised by Parliament.
Notes:
A Bill is to be brought in upon the Motions in the name of Lucy Frazer relating to Supplementary Estimates 2021-22, Excesses 2020-21 and Vote on Account 2022-23, if they are agreed to by the House
Role of car clubs and other shared transport in meeting Government policy objectives: Mr Ben Bradshaw
9.30am That this House has considered funding for bus service improvement plans in the North West: Charlotte Nichols
11.00am That this House has considered transportation between sites in multi-hospital NHS Trusts: Caroline Ansell
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered large solar farms: Brendan Clarke-Smith
4.00pm That this House has considered Government support for allergy research and treatments: Christian Matheson
Relevant Documents:
e-petition 589716, Appoint an Allergy Tsar as a champion for people living with allergies
4.30pm That this House has considered smart road pricing: Elliot Colburn
Relevant Documents:
Fourth Report of the Transport Committee, Road pricing, HC 789.
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 March
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.00am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Afterwards
PROCEEDINGS ON THE SUPPLY AND APPROPRIATION (ANTICIPATION AND ADJUSTMENTS) BILL
Mrs Maria Miller
That this House has considered International Women’s Day.
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Contribution of Sir Richard Shepherd to parliamentary democracy: Sir William Cash
1.30pm That this House has considered people with deteriorating long-term health conditions during the covid-19 pandemic: Sir Robert Neill [R]
3.00pm That this House has considered NHS support for prostate cancer patients after the covid-19 pandemic: Elliot Colburn
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)).
Monday 14 March
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
Afterwards
Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
Notes:
The Lords Amendment does not engage financial privilege.
Professional Qualifications Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Senedd Cymru and the Scottish Parliament did not approve Legislative Consent Resolutions relating to this Bill. Copies of the proposed Resolutions are available in the Vote Office (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which those proceedings are commenced. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day (Order of 18 January 2022).
Relevant Documents:
Oral evidence taken before the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee on 19 July and 7 September 2021, on the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill, HC 277
Written evidence to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee on the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill, reported to the House on 13 July, 19 July and 7 September 2021 and 17 January 2022, HC 277
Correspondence to the Secretary of State regarding the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill, dated 17 January 2022
Rights of minors in police custody: Janet Daby
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 333693, relating to badger culling: Nick Fletcher, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
6.00pm That this House has considered e-petition 601323, relating to support for new adoptive parents: Elliot Colburn, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
Relevant Documents:
First Report of the Petitions Committee, Impact of Covid-19 on new parents: one year on, HC 479, and the Government response, HC 1132
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were 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 March
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Afterwards
Quad Bikes: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Judith Cummins
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require quad bike riders on public highways to wear helmets; to make provision about the registration of quad bikes; to make provision about the dangerous and anti-social use of quad bikes; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
9.30am That this House has considered Commonwealth Day: Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger, Julie Elliott, Theo Clarke, Andrew Rosindell
Notes:
The Chairman of Ways and Means appointed this debate on the recommendation of the Backbench Business Committee.
Wednesday 16 March
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Healthcare (Delayed Discharges): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Dr Andrew Murrison
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about expediting the transfer of patients who are medically fit for discharge from acute hospitals to homely settings in the community.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Thursday 17 March
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
FRIDAY 18 MARCH
Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Jeremy Wright
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
British Sign Language Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Rosie Cooper
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Mental Health Provision (Children and Young People) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Munira Wilson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Goods Delivery Services Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jamie Stone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Commercial Rent (Prohibition of Upward-Only Reviews) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Olney
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Conversion Therapy (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wera Hobhouse
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Layla Moran
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
North Northamptonshire (Urgent Care Facilities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Tibet and Xinjiang (Reciprocal Access) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Loughton
Button Batteries (Safety) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jo Gideon
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Employment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Martin Docherty-Hughes
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Workers (Employment Security and Definition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Martin Docherty-Hughes
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Virginia Crosbie
Non-Disclosure Agreements (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Maria Miller
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Patricia Gibson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Hen Caging (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Henry Smith
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Decarbonisation and Economic Strategy Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Paternity (Leave and Pay) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gareth Davies
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Crown Estate (Devolution to Wales) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Liz Saville Roberts
Notes:
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Minimum Energy Performance of Buildings (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Roger Gale
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Recognition of Armenian Genocide Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Loughton [R]
Intimate Images (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Maria Miller
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Pregnancy and Maternity (Redundancy Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Maria Miller
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Flexible Working Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tulip Siddiq
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Hate Crime (Misogyny) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wera Hobhouse
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Social Media Platforms (Identity Verification) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Siobhan Baillie
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Miscarriage Leave Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Angela Crawley
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Planning (Street Plans) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Penrose
Notes:
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Dyslexia Screening Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Matt Hancock
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Community Wealth Fund: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Howell
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Israel Arms Trade (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Burgon
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Clean Air Targets (World Health Organization Guidelines) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
Employment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [22 October]
Member in Charge: Barry Gardiner
Climate and Ecology Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Quarries (Planning) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Matt Western
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Planning (Proper Maintenance of Land) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jonathan Gullis
Unsolicited Explicit Images and Deepfake Pornography Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Angela Richardson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Workers (Rights) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ms Anum Qaisar
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Social Media Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rehman Chishti
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Co-operatives (Employee Company Ownership) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christina Rees
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Employment (Caring Leave) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jack Brereton
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Trade Agreements (Parliamentary Scrutiny and Farming) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Farron
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Education (Assemblies) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Crispin Blunt
Cold Climate Allowance Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Neale Hanvey
Public Bodies (Representation from Devolved Nations) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wendy Chamberlain
British Goods (Public Sector Purchasing Duty) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Consumer Pricing Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Broadcasting (Listed Sporting Events) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Puppy Import (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Employment (Application Requirements) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Public Sector Website Impersonation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Hunting Trophy Import (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Armenian Genocide (Recognition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Registration of Overseas Entities Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Layla Moran
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Misuse of Fireworks Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [21 January]
Member in Charge: Sarah Owen
Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alberto Costa
Company Transparency (Carbon in Supply Chains) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Karen Bradley
Consumer Protection (Double Charging) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Huw Merriman
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Climate Education Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Nadia Whittome
Members of Parliament (Prohibition of Second Jobs) (Motion) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Burgon
Plastic Pollution Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Alistair Carmichael
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Status of Workers Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andy McDonald
Digital Devices (Access for Next of Kin) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ian Paisley
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Carbon Emissions (Buildings) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Duncan Baker
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Houses (Electrical Safety) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andrew Rosindell
Public Advocate Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Maria Eagle
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Energy Company Obligation (Cavity Wall Insulation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Maynard
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Parliamentary Elections (Optional Preferential Vote) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Maynard
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Ministerial Competence (External Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Maynard
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Charities (Income Source Statements) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Maynard
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Local Welfare Assistance (Statements) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Maynard
Seals (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tracey Crouch
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Pension Transfers (Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Investigation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Johnston
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Local Electricity Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Johnston
Bereavement Leave and Pay (Stillborn and Miscarried Babies) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Owen
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Homeless People (Current Accounts) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Electoral Candidates (Age) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Leader of the House of Commons (Election) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
House of Lords (Elected Senate) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Maynard
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Ministerial Disclosure (Fixed Penalty Notices) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Alistair Carmichael
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Social Housing (Emergency Protection Of Tenancy Rights) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Helen Hayes
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Immigration (Health and Social Care Staff) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
House of Lords (Retirement Age) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jerome Mayhew
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Energy Pricing (Off Gas Grid Households) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Drew Hendry
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (Status) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger [R]
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Child Criminal Exploitation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ms Lyn Brown
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Housing Standards (Refugees and Asylum Seekers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (Powers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Under-Occupancy Penalty (Report) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Social Security Benefits (Healthy Eating) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Benefit Sanctions (Warnings) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Universal Credit Sanctions (Zero Hours Contracts) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Asylum Seekers (Accommodation Eviction Procedures) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Disability Benefit Assessments (Recording) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Full Employment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Health and Safety at Work Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Corporate Homicide Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Workers (Rights and Definition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
City of Bradford (Referendum on Shipley and Keighley) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Philip Davies
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Kinship Care (Parental Leave) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Katherine Fletcher
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Carol Monaghan
Local Authority Boundaries (Referendums) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Robbie Moore
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Human Trafficking (Sentencing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Digitally Altered Body Images Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Luke Evans
Prisons (Violence) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Grahame Morris
Planning and Local Representation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rachel Hopkins
Notes:
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Pedicabs (London) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [19 November]
Member in Charge: Nickie Aiken
Notes:
A money resolution and a ways and means resolution are required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Abuse of Public-facing Workers (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Olivia Blake
Schools and Educational Settings (Essential Infrastructure and Opening During Emergencies) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Robert Halfon
Medical Cannabis (Access) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [10 December]
Member in Charge: Jeff Smith
Prime Minister (Temporary Replacement) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [14 January]
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Business of the House Commission Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
BBC Licence Fee (Abolition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Electoral Commission (Abolition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
General Election (Leaders’ Debates) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
A ways and means resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee
Hospitals (Parking Charges and Business Rates) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Asylum Seekers (Return to Safe Countries) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [4 February]
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Plastics (Wet Wipes) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Fleur Anderson
Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Flooding (Prevention and Insurance) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Emma Hardy
Notes:
A money resolution and a ways and means resolution are required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Climate Change Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Colum Eastwood
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Copyright (Rights and Remuneration of Musicians, Etc.) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [3 December]
Member in Charge: Kevin Brennan [R]
NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Caravan Sites Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Green Belt (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Marine Protected Areas (Bottom Trawling) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Grayling
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Benefit Cap (Report on Abolition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Linden
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Firearms and Hate Crime Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Luke Pollard
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Education (Environment and Sustainable Citizenship) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Elderly Social Care (Insurance) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Monday 21 March
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 22 March
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
Afterwards
Ben Lake
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 23 March
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Ms Karen Buck
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.
Thursday 24 March
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
10.00am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
10.10am Questions to the Attorney General
Monday 28 March
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
Tuesday 29 March
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Wednesday 30 March
11.30am Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Thursday 31 March
9.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office
10.15am Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office
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. Exiting the European Union (Customs)
Secretary George Eustice
That the draft International Waste Shipments (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 17 December 2020, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Internal Markets Information System Regulation (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 20 July 2021, be approved.
3. Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which proceedings on Consideration are commenced.
Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be broughtto a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day (Order of 12 July 2021).
4. Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading. Proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which those proceedings are commenced. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day. (Order of 25 October 2021).
The Scottish Parliament has approved a Legislative Consent Resolution relating to this Bill. Copies of the Resolution are available in the Vote Office (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
Lucy Frazer
That the draft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 17 January, be approved.
Lucy Frazer
That the draft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Finals) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 17 January, be approved.
7. High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill: Second Reading
Notes:
Bill to be reported upon by the Standing Orders Committee.
Secretary Grant Shapps
That the draft Civil Enforcement of Road Traffic Contraventions (Representations and Appeals) (England) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 27 January, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary George Eustice
That the draft Flood Reinsurance (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 27 January, be approved.
Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Combined Authorities (Borrowing) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 31 January, be approved.
Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 31 January, be approved.
Nigel Huddleston
That the draft Grants to the Churches Conservation Trust Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 31 January, be approved.
Julia Lopez
That the draft Legislative Reform (Renewal of National Radio Multiplex Licences) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 31 January, be approved.
14. Terms and Conditions of Employment
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 31 January, be approved.
Secretary George Eustice
That the draft Agriculture (Financial Assistance) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 1 February, be approved.
Secretary George Eustice
That the draft Direct Payments to Farmers (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 3 February, be approved.
Maria Caulfield
That the draft Commissioner for Patient Safety (Appointment and Operation) (England) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 7 February, be approved.
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Electricity Supplier Payments (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 7 February, be approved.
Secretary Sajid Javid
That the draft Human Medicines (Coronavirus and Influenza) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 7 February, be approved.
Secretary Sajid Javid
That the draft Human Medicines (Amendments Relating to the Early Access to Medicines Scheme) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 7 February, be approved.
21. Exiting the European Union (Customs)
Lucy Frazer
That the Customs (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (SI, 2022, No. 109), dated 7 February 2022, a copy of which was laid before this House on 7 February, be approved.
Secretary George Eustice
That the draft Agriculture (Lump Sum Payment) (England) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 10 February, be approved.
Maggie Throup
That the draft Food and Feed Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 21 February, be approved.
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Boiler Upgrade Scheme (England and Wales) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 22 February, be approved.
James Cleverly
That the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2022, (SI, 2022, No. 203), dated 1 March 2022, a copy of which was laid before this House on 1 March, be approved.
James Cleverly
That the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2022, (SI, 2022, No. 205), dated 1 March 2022, a copy of which was laid before this House on 1 March, be approved.
Secretary Grant Shapps
That the draft Civil Enforcement of Road Traffic Contraventions (Representations and Appeals) (England) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 7 March, be approved.
Notes
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
28. Highgate Cemetery Bill [Lords]: Consideration of Lords Amendment