Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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9.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
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10.30am |
Urgent Questions, including on: Proposed Office Closures of the Departments Estate (Secretary of State for Work and Pensions) |
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Afterwards |
Ministerial Statements, including on: Justice Update (Deputy Prime Minister) Government response to the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities (Minister of State for Equalities) |
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Select Committee Statement on: Fourth Report of the Education Committee: Is the Catch-up Programme fit for purpose?, HC 940 |
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No debate |
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Until 5.00pm |
Backbench Business: General Debate: The Irish diaspora in Britain |
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At 5.00pm |
Ministerial Statements, including on: P&O Ferries update (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport) |
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Until 5.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Potential merits of reform of educational assessments (Mrs Flick Drummond) |
Westminster Hall
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1.30pm |
Gender specific religious persecutions |
Business Today: Chamber
9.30am Prayers
Followed by
QUESTIONS
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
1Sarah Green (Chesham and Amersham)
What steps his Department is taking to encourage the use of electric vehicles. (906108)
2Virginia Crosbie (Ynys Môn)
What steps he is taking to improve transport connectivity within the UK. (906109)
3Navendu Mishra (Stockport)
What discussions he has had with (a) operator and (b) trade union representatives on bus driver shortages. (906110)
4Afzal Khan (Manchester, Gorton)
What steps he is taking to improve accessibility for disabled people using the rail network. (906111)
5Dame Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North)
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of reductions in Transport for the North's budget on levelling up in the North of England. (906112)
6Luke Pollard (Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport)
What steps he is taking to improve bus stop safety. (906113)
7Tom Randall (Gedling)
What steps his Department is taking to help ensure that the frequency of train services in Netherfield, Burton Joyce and Carlton returns to pre-covid-19 outbreak levels. (906114)
8Alex Davies-Jones (Pontypridd)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to mitigate the impact of rising fuel costs on motorists. (906115)
9Damian Collins (Folkestone and Hythe)
What steps the Government is taking to encourage competition in the rail industry. (906116)
10Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central)
What steps he is taking to improve the (a) quality and (b) affordability of bus services in Newcastle as part of the Government's levelling up agenda. (906118)
11Bill Esterson (Sefton Central)
What steps he is taking to improve the (a) quantity and (b) reliability of public electric vehicle charging stations. (906119)
12David Simmonds (Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner)
If he will review the Airports National Policy Statement 2018 following the development of his Department's Jet Zero Strategy. (906120)
13Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury and Atcham)
What assessment he has made of the potential role of rail electrification in the Government's Net Zero Strategy. (906121)
14Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering)
If he will ensure that funding for junction 10A on the A14 at Kettering is incorporated into his Department's Road Investment Strategy 3 from 2025. (906125)
15Daniel Zeichner (Cambridge)
What recent assessment his Department has made of the (a) adequacy of working conditions and (b) level of job security of private hire drivers. (906127)
16Layla Moran (Oxford West and Abingdon)
What steps he is taking to help improve cycle safety in Oxfordshire. (906128)
17Chris Stephens (Glasgow South West)
What assessment he has made of the (a) potential merits of and (b) UK capability for accelerating the decarbonisation of transport. (906130)
18Mike Amesbury (Weaver Vale)
What steps he is taking to prevent (a) vessels and (b) cargo of Russian origin from docking in UK ports. (906131)
At 10.15am
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
T1Mr Virendra Sharma (Ealing, Southall)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (906133)
T2Cherilyn Mackrory (Truro and Falmouth) (906134)
T3Aaron Bell (Newcastle-under-Lyme) (906135)
T4Mrs Maria Miller (Basingstoke) (906136)
T5Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough) (906137)
T6Matt Western (Warwick and Leamington) [R] (906138)
T7John Spellar (Warley) (906140)
T8Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering) (906141)
T9Grahame Morris (Easington) (906142)
URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
10.30am
Urgent Questions, including on:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make a statement on proposed Office Closures of the Departments Estate (Chris Stephens MP)
Business Question to the Leader of the House
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Justice Update (Deputy Prime Minister)
Government response to the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities (Minister of State for Equalities)
Select Committee Statement on the Fourth Report of the Education Committee: Is the Catch-up Programme fit for purpose?, HC 940 (Robert Halfon)
PRESENTATION OF BILLS
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
Secretary Nadine Dorries
Bill to make provision for and in connection with the regulation by OFCOM of certain internet services; for and in connection with communications offences; and for connected purposes.
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
Until 5.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
Tony Lloyd
That this House has considered the Irish diaspora in Britain.
Introduction of paid miscarriage leave
Angela Crawley
That this House calls on the Government to introduce paid miscarriage leave; notes that in the UK, two weeks parental bereavement leave and pay is in place after stillbirth, however there is no such support for anyone who has experienced a miscarriage before 24 weeks of pregnancy; believes that miscarriage is an extremely traumatic experience and that more support should be provided to families that experience such a loss; understands that the New Zealand Parliament unanimously approved legislation to give people who experience a miscarriage paid leave, no matter what stage a loss of pregnancy occurs; and further believes that the Government should follow suit and provide paid leave for people that experience miscarriage and allow families to grieve for their profound loss.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Statements
Ministerial Statements, including on:
P&O Ferries update (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport)
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Until 5.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Potential merits of reform of educational assessments: Mrs Flick Drummond
Business Today: Westminster Hall
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The sitting will last for up to three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1))
1.30pm
That this House has considered gender specific religious persecution: Jim Shannon
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business 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)).
Written Statements
STATEMENTS TO BE MADE TODAY
Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
1.Housing Update
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
2.UK suspension of exchange of tax information with Russia and Belarus
Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
3.Online Safety
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
4.Health Update
5.NHS Update
6.Public Consultation on the Liberty Protection Safeguards and Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice
7.Universal Principles for Advance Care Planning
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.
Public Bill Committees
Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill
Further to consider the BIll
Room 14
11.30am (public)
Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill
Further to consider the BIll
Room 14
2.00pm (public)
Delegated Legislation Committees
Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Food and Feed Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2022
Room 12
11.30am (public)
Committee Reports Published Today
WELSH AFFAIRS
4th Report: The Benefits System in Wales HC 337
Time of publication: 00.01am
EUROPEAN STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS
12th Report HC 937
Time of publication: 11.00am
Announcements
FORTHCOMING END OF DAY ADJOURNMENT DEBATES
Tuesday 22 to Monday 28 March (ballot closed)
The ballot for Tuesday 22 to Monday 28 March is closed and will take place today.
Tuesday 29 to Thursday 31 March (deadline Wednesday 23 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 24 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 29 and Wednesday 30 March (deadline Monday 21 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; Education; Health and Social Care; International Trade; Justice; Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; Transport; Wales; Work and Pensions
Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 April (deadline Monday 28 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; Environment, Food & Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Home Office; Northern Ireland; Scotland; Treasury; Women and Equalities
Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 April (deadline Tuesday 19 April 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; Education; Health and Social Care; International Trade; Justice; Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; Transport; Wales; Work and Pensions
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.
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
Goods Delivery Services Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jamie Stone
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Commercial Rent (Prohibition of Upward-Only Reviews) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Olney
Notes:
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Conversion Therapy (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wera Hobhouse
Tibet and Xinjiang (Reciprocal Access) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Loughton
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
Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Patricia Gibson
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.
Crown Estate (Devolution to Wales) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Liz Saville Roberts
Notes:
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Recognition of Armenian Genocide Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Loughton [R]
Hate Crime (Misogyny) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wera Hobhouse
Planning (Street Plans) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Penrose
Notes:
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
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.
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.
Trade Agreements (Parliamentary Scrutiny and Farming) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Farron
Notes:
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
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
Misuse of Fireworks Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [21 January]
Member in Charge: Sarah Owen
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:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Status of Workers Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andy McDonald
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.
Seals (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tracey Crouch
Ministerial Disclosure (Fixed Penalty Notices) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Alistair Carmichael
Social Housing (Emergency Protection Of Tenancy Rights) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Helen Hayes
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
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.
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (Status) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger [R]
Notes:
A ways and means resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Kinship Care (Parental Leave) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Katherine Fletcher
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Registers of Births and Deaths Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [26 November]
Member in Charge: Saqib Bhatti
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.
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
Medical Cannabis (Access) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [10 December]
Member in Charge: Jeff Smith
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:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Elderly Social Care (Insurance) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Greg Smith
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Accelerated payment notices: Mr Steve Baker
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
Afterwards
OPPOSITION DAY (17TH ALLOTTED DAY): SUBJECT TO BE ANNOUNCED
Notes:
The selection of the matter to be debated will be made by the Leader of the Opposition (Standing Order No. 14(2)).
Gambling Act Review and coroner’s inquest into the death of Jack Ritchie: Paul Blomfield
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
Summary of public engagement by the Petitions Committee on support for new adoptive parents, reported to the House on 16 March 2022, HC 479
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 22 March
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
Afterwards
Shared Prosperity Fund (Wales): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Ben Lake
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the merits of devolving management and administration of the money allocated to Wales via the Shared Prosperity Fund to the Welsh Government.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
9.30am That this House has considered the matter of the people affected by the Midas Financial Solutions collapse: Mr Alistair Carmichael
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 the potential merits of a men’s health strategy: Nick Fletcher
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered rollout of the School Rebuilding Programme: Mary Kelly Foy
4.00pm That this House has considered the matter of tackling sibling sexual abuse: Wera Hobhouse
4.30pm That this House has considered parental leave and pay: Kirsten Oswald
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 23 March
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Short and Holiday-Let Accommodation (Registration): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Ms Karen Buck
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish a national register of short and holiday-let accommodation; to give local authorities powers to require information in association with that register; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
9.30am That this House has considered the impact of the covid-19 outbreak on social work: Cat Smith
11.00am That this House has considered the restoration of Post Office services in Treharris: Gerald Jones
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the matter of increasing capacity and other improvements to the A5 in the Midlands: Mark Pawsey
4.00pm That this House has considered quality of care and the estate at the Queen Elizabeth hospital, King’s Lynn: James Wild
4.30pm That this House has considered physical education as a core subject in schools: Edward Timpson
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 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
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 554073, relating to greyhound racing: Christina Rees, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
6.00pm That this House has considered e-petition 578416, relating to support for Black victims of domestic abuse: Catherine McKinnell, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
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 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
Afterwards
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Sir Christopher Chope
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to place a duty on the Secretary of State to improve the diagnosis and treatment of persons who have suffered or continue to suffer ill effects from Covid-19 vaccines; to make provision about financial assistance to persons who have suffered disablement following vaccination against Covid-19 and to the next of kin of persons who have died shortly after vaccination against Covid-19; to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the merits of a no-fault compensation scheme to provide such financial assistance, on whether there should be any upper limit on the financial assistance available, on the criteria for eligibility and on whether payment should be made in all cases where there is no other reasonable cause for the death or disablement suffered; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Wednesday 30 March
11.30am Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Breast Screening: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Steve Brine
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for the purposes of increasing uptake of NHS Breast Screening Programme appointments, including in groups currently less likely to take up such appointments; to extend eligibility to that programme to persons at an increased risk of breast cancer because of their family history; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Thursday 31 March
9.30am Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
10.15am Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
TUESDAY 19 APRIL
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Afterwards
Wendy Chamberlain
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 20 APRIL
11.30am Questions to the President of COP26
11.53am Topical Questions to the President of COP26
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Hereditary Titles (Female Succession): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Harriett Baldwin
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for the succession of female heirs to hereditary titles; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
THURSDAY 21 APRIL
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
MONDAY 25 APRIL
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department
TUESDAY 26 APRIL
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
THURSDAY 28 APRIL
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
10.10am Questions to Church Commissioners, House of Commons Commission, Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body, Public Accounts Commission and Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission
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
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.
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.
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Electricity Supplier Payments (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 7 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.
James Cleverly
That the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 6) Regulations 2022 (SI, 2022, No. 241), dated 8 March 2022, a copy of which was laid before this House on 8 March, be approved.
Lucy Frazer
That the draft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (Finalissima Football Match) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 14 March, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
18. Nationality and Borders Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
Alex Burghart
That the draft Industrial Training Levy (Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2022, which waslaid before this House on 16 March, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
20. Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments