Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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9.30am |
Prayers |
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(Note: If proceedings on the first Bill end before 2.30pm, subsequent Bills may be debated in the time remaining. After 2.30pm, only those Bills which are unopposed may make further progress.) |
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Until 3.00pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: New hospital programme (Elliot Colburn) |
Business Today: Chamber
9.30am Prayers
Followed by
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
1. Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in charge: Sir Mark Hendrick
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
If proceedings on this Bill end before 2.30pm, the second Bill and, possibly, subsequent Bills may be debated in the time remaining. After 2.30pm, only Bills which are unopposed may make further progress.
2. Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in charge: Yasmin Qureshi
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
3. Electricity Transmission (Compensation) Bill (changed from Electricity and Gas Transmission (Compensation) Bill): Remaining Stages
Member in charge: Dr Liam Fox
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
4. Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committees Bill: Second Reading
Member in charge: Robin Millar
5. 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.
6. British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
7. Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Member in charge: Caroline Lucas
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
8. Carbon Emissions (Buildings) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [25 November]
Member in charge: Jerome Mayhew
9. Working Time Regulations (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in charge: Peter Dowd
10. Caravan Site Licensing (Exemptions of Motor Homes) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [3 February]
Member in charge: Sir Christopher Chope
11. Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in charge: Sir Christopher Chope
12. Barnett Formula (Replacement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in charge: Sir Christopher Chope
13. Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments Bill: Second Reading
Member in charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
14. Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in charge:Sir Christopher Chope
15. Covid-19 Vaccine Diagnosis and 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.
16. Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Bill: Second Reading
Member in charge: Sir Christopher Chope
17. Seizure of Russian State Assets and Support for Ukraine Bill: Second Reading
Member in charge: Sir Chris Bryant
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Until 3.00pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
New hospital programme: Elliot Colburn
Written Statements
STATEMENTS TO BE MADE TODAY
Secretary of State for Business and Trade
1.Energy Intensive Industries electricity support package
Notes:
Texts of Written Statements are available from the Vote Office and on the internet at https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/ .
Committee Reports Published Today
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (JOINT)
27th Report HC 4-xxvii
Time of publication: 11.00am
Announcements
FORTHCOMING END OF DAY ADJOURNMENT DEBATES
Tuesday 7 March to Monday 13 March (deadline Wednesday 1 March 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
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 2 March.
Tuesday 14 March to Monday 20 March (deadline Wednesday 8 March 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
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 2 March.
Tuesday 21 March to Monday 27 March (deadline Wednesday 15 March 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
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 2 March.
FORTHCOMING WESTMINSTER HALL DEBATES
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.
The weeks Departments are scheduled to answer below may be subject to change: the Table Office will contact Members whose debate applications are affected.
Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 March (deadline Monday 27 February 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Cabinet Office; Defence; Education; Energy Security and Net Zero; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; Justice; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Transport; Wales
Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 March (deadline Monday 6 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Business and Trade; Culture, Media and Sport; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Health and Social Care; Home Office; Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; Northern Ireland; Treasury; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 March (deadline Monday 13 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Cabinet Office; Defence; Education; Energy Security and Net Zero; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; Justice; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Transport; Wales
Determination of Business by the Backbench Business Committee
Thursday 2 March in the Chamber
General debate: Changes of name by registered sex offenders: Sarah Champion
General debate: Welsh Affairs: Carolyn Harris
Thursday 2 March in Westminster Hall
General debate: Fiscal support to the hospice sector and increases in the cost of living: Patricia Gibson
Tuesday 7 March in Westminster Hall
General debate: Decarbonising Rural Transport: Selaine Saxby
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_02122021v2.pdf
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.
MONDAY 27 FEBRUARY
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
Afterwards
Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) (No. 2) Bill
Jonathan Gullis
Bill to make provision about the extension of pensions automatic enrolment to jobholders under the age of 22; to make provision about the lower qualifying earnings threshold for automatic enrolment; and for connected purposes.
Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill: Second Reading
Government support for boxing clubs and social mobility: James Daly
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 619615, relating to the open season for woodcock: Jonathan Gullis, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
Tuesday 28 FEBRUARY
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
Afterwards
Multi-storey Car Parks (Safety): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Maria Eagle
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to increase the minimum required height of guarding in multi-storey car parks; to make provision about increasing the height of guarding in existing multi-storey car parks; to require 24 hour staffing of multi-storey car parks; and for connected purposes.
Notes
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
OPPOSITION DAY (13th ALLOTTED DAY)
Notes:
The selection of the matters to be debated will be made by the Leader of the Opposition (Standing Order No. 14(2)).
Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Mr Nicholas Brown be discharged from the Finance Committee and Mrs Sharon Hodgson be added.
Impact of bank closures on the high street: Alex Davies-Jones
9.30am That this House has considered Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Wera Hobhouse
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
11.00am That this House has considered the findings of the independent review report into the UEFA Champions League Final 2022: Ian Byrne
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the performance of South West Water: Simon Jupp
4.00pm That this House has considered police training entry routes: Dr Kieran Mullan
4.30pm That this House has considered leaseholders and managing agents: Barry Gardiner
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 1 MARCH
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Air Pollution (Local Authority Audits) Bill
Mr Barry Sheerman
Bill to make provision for local authorities to conduct annual audits of air pollution in their area and associated emissions by public and private entities; to require those local authorities to prepare reports on those audits; to require the Secretary of State to report annually to Parliament on those audit reports; and for connected purposes.
Sexual Offences (Prohibition of Name Change): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mark Fletcher
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit a person subject to notification requirements under Part 2 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 from changing their name; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
SOCIAL HOUSING (REGULATION) BILL [LORDS]
Secretary Michael Gove
To move, That, notwithstanding that such provision could not have been proposed in Committee without an Instruction from the House, amendments may be proposed on consideration of the Social Housing (Regulation) Bill [Lords] to provide for the Secretary of State to make regulations specifying action that registered providers of social housing must take in relation to hazards affecting housing provided under a lease and providing for breach of such regulations to be a breach of a leasehold covenant.
Social Housing (Regulation) Bill [Lords]: Remaining stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For Amendments, see separate paper.
Relevant Documents:
First Report of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee, The Regulation of Social Housing, HC 18
Oral evidence taken before the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee on 6 February 2023, on The Regulation of Social Housing: Follow-up, HC 1127
Work of the Law Commission: Sir Robert Buckland
9.30am That this House has considered health and wellbeing services in the East of England: Priti Patel
11.00am That this House has considered the transparency of charity sector funding: Craig Mackinlay
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the anniversary of the Homes for Ukraine scheme: Olivia Blake
4.00pm That this House has considered authorised push payment fraud: Kirsten Oswald
4.30pm That this House has considered the matter of tackling poverty and the cost of food: Lee Anderson
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 2 MARCH
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
Changes of name by registered sex offenders
Sarah Champion
That this House has considered changes of name by registered sex offenders.
Carolyn Harris
That this House has considered Welsh affairs.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Autonomous administration of North and East Syria: Lloyd Russell-Moyle
1.30pm That this House has considered fiscal support to the hospice sector and increases in the cost of living: Patricia Gibson
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
FRIDAY 3 MARCH
Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Sally-Ann Hart
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Bob Blackman
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Greg Smith
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Offenders (Day of Release from Detention) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Simon Fell
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Member in Charge: Shaun Bailey
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.
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Dyslexia Screening and Teacher Training Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [2 December]
Member in Charge: Matt Hancock
National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Anonymity of Suspects Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [28 October]
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
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.
Green Belt (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [21 October]
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Renewable Liquid Heating Fuel Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: George Eustice
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Relocation of the House of Lords (Report to Parliament) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Maynard
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Pets (Microchips) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: James Daly
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Pre-Payment Meters (Self-Disconnection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Anne McLaughlin
Public Advocate (No. 2) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [15 July 2022]
Member in Charge: Maria Eagle
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Markets and Market Traders (Review of Support) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Simon Baynes
Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) 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.
Workers (Rights and Definition) 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.
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.
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.
Corporate Homicide Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Housing Standards (Refugees and Asylum Seekers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Impact of major transport infrastructure construction on communities: Greg Smith
Monday 6 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
Social Security (Additional Payments) (No. 2) Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages
Notes:
Under the Order of 21 February, proceedings in Committee and any proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion two hours after the commencement of proceedings in Committee of the whole House; and proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion three hours after the commencement of proceedings in Committee of the whole House. For amendments to be moved in Committee, see separate paper. This Bill is expected to be certified as a Money Bill.
GENETIC TECHNOLOGY (PRECISION BREEDING) BILL: CONSIDERATION OF LORDS AMENDMENTS
Notes:
None of the Lords Amendments engages financial privilege.
Health and safety on offshore windfarms on the UK Continental Shelf: Kenny MacAskill
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 594390, relating to prescription charges for people aged 60 or over: Tonia Antoniazzi, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
TUESDAY 7 MARCH
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Afterwards
Anthony Browne
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.
Public Order Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
Notes:
None of the Lords Amendments engages Commons financial privilege.
WEDNESDAY 8 MARCH
11.30am Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities
11.53am Topical Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
National Minimum Wage: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Paula Barker
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the national minimum wage; 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)
Notes:
At 7.00pm the House will be asked to agree all outstanding Estimates.
THURSDAY 9 MARCH
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
10.00am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
10.10am Questions to Church Commissioners, House of Commons Commission, Public Accounts Commission, Restoration and Renewal Client Board, Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission
PROCEEDINGS ON THE SUPPLY AND APPROPRIATION (ANTICIPATION AND ADJUSTMENTS) Bill
Afterwards
Business to be determined by the Backbench Business Committee
MONDAY 13 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 623390, relating to suicide prevention and the national curriculum: Nick Fletcher, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
TUESDAY 14 MARCH
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 15 MARCH
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Rob Roberts
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 16 MARCH
9.30am Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
10.15am Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
FRIDAY 17 MARCH
Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Henry Smith
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Layla Moran
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Chalk Streams (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Green
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Access to Elected Office Fund (Report) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Daisy Cooper
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Caravan Sites Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Non-Disclosure Agreements Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Layla Moran
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Kinship Care Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Munira Wilson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Bowel Conditions (Assessment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chi Onwurah
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jonathan Gullis in place of Richard Holden
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Trade (Australia and New Zealand) (Parliamentary Approval) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Green
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Energy Costs (Domestic Customers and Small Business) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ed Davey
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Referendums (Supermajority) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ian Paisley
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Fertility Treatment (Employment Rights) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [25 November]
Member in Charge: Nickie Aiken
War Pension Scheme and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (Public Inquiry) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Owen Thompson
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Ministerial Code (Enforcement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Owen Thompson
Ministerial Interests (Public Appointments) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Owen Thompson
General Election (Public Support) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Burgon
MONDAY 20 MARCH
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
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petitions 605030 and 622284, relating to the acceptance of cash: Martyn Day, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if ivisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
TUESDAY 21 MARCH
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
WEDNESDAY 22 MARCH
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
THURSDAY 23 MARCH
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
FRIDAY 24 MARCH
Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Greg Clark
Notes:
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Minimum Energy Performance of Buildings Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Olney
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Bodies (Representation from Devolved Nations) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wendy Chamberlain
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Participation in Court Proceedings (Live Links) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Robbie Moore
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Employment (Dismissal and Re-engagement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gavin Newlands
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Recognition of Armenian Genocide Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Loughton
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Lithium-Ion Battery Storage (Fire Safety and Environmental Permits) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Maria Miller
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jim Shannon
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Sale of Property (Sealed Bids) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Bill Wiggin
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Financial Investment and Deforestation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Grayling
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Energy Equity Commission Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Clive Lewis
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Bus Services Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Helen Morgan
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Benefit Cap (Report on Abolition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Linden
Elected Representatives (Prohibition of Deception) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Liz Saville Roberts
Countryside and Rights of Way Act (Amendment) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [28 October]
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Notes:
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
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.
Telecommunications Infrastructure (Consultation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Diana Johnson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Motor Vehicle Tests (Diesel Particulate Filters) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Barry Sheerman
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Tax Reform Commission Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Liz Saville Roberts
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Planning Application Fees Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Daisy Cooper
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Fashion Supply Chain (Code and Adjudicator) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Liz Twist
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Ministerial and other Pensions and Salaries (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Linden
Sexually-motivated Manslaughter (Sentencing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Laura Farris
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Carol Monaghan
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.
Local Authority Boundaries Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Robbie Moore
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Terminal Illness (Support and Rights) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [18 November]
Member in Charge: Alex Cunningham
Short-term and Holiday-Let Accommodation (Licensing) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [9 December]
Member in Charge: Rachael Maskell
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Removal of Titles Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rachael Maskell
Notes:
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Former Ministers and Prime Ministers (Abolition of Payments) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rachael Maskell
Criminal Appeal (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Barry Sheerman
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Coal Extraction and Use Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Farron
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Green Jobs (Definition and Promotion) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Farron
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Cat Smith
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
National Eye Health Strategy Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Marsha De Cordova
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Internet Access (Children Eligible for Free School Meals) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Siobhain McDonagh
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests (Appointment by Parliament) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
Roadworks (Regulation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Mark Francois
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Local Electricity Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Johnston
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Fertility Treatment (Transparency) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alex Davies-Jones
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Shared Parental Leave and Pay (Bereavement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Darren Henry
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
House of Lords (Elected Senate) 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.
Online Sale of Goods (Safety) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ian Mearns
Hereditary Titles (Female Succession) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Harriett Baldwin
Notes:
King's consent to be signified on Third Reading
Plastics (Wet Wipes) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Fleur Anderson
Teenagers (Safety and Wellbeing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alex Norris
Disposable Barbecues Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Selaine Saxby
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
Employment (Application Requirements) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Puppy Import (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Public Sector Website Impersonation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
King’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) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Free School Meals (Primary Schools) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Zarah Sultana
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Climate Education Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Nadia Whittome
Notes:
Bill not yet printed
Defamation, Privacy, Freedom of Expression, Data Protection, Legal Services and Private Investigators Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Bob Seely
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
National Parks (Camping) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Foord
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alberto Costa
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Independent Anti-slavery Commissioner (Appointment by Parliament) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Alistair Carmichael
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Plastics (Recycling, Sustainability and Pollution Reduction) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Employee Share Ownership (Reform) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir George Howarth
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Paternity (Leave and Pay) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gareth Davies
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Seat Belts (Penalty Points) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Barry Sheerman
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Clean Air Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Marine Activities (Licensing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Giles Watling
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
King’s and Prince of Wales’ Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Scotland (Self-Determination) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Neale Hanvey
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Elected Representatives (Codes Of Conduct) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Debbie Abrahams
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
First-Aid (Mental Health) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dean Russell
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Firearms and Hate Crime Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Luke Pollard
Refugees (Family Reunion) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Farron
Disposable Electronic Cigarettes (Prohibition of Sale) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Caroline Johnson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Sale of Tobacco (Licensing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Bob Blackman
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Sun Protection Products (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Amy Callaghan
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Tyre Manufacture (Toxic Chemicals) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Barry Sheerman
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Employment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Steven Bonnar
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Affordable Housing (Conversion of Commercial Property) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Vicky Ford
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
NHS Prescriptions (Drug Tariff Labelling) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Craig Mackinlay
MONDAY 27 MARCH
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petitions 594065 and 617340, relating to home education: Nick Fletcher, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
TUESDAY 28 MARCH
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
WEDNESDAY 29 MARCH
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
THURSDAY 30 MARCH
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
MONDAY 17 APRIL
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
TUESDAY 18 APRIL
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
WEDNESDAY 19 APRIL
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
THURSDAY 20 APRIL
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
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 Thérèse Coffey
That the draft International Waste Shipments (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 17 December 2020 in a previous Session of Parliament, be approved.
Secretary Thérèse Coffey
That the draft Common Agricultural Policy (Cross-Compliance Exemptions and Transitional Regulation) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 11 May 2022, be approved.
3. Data Protection and Digital Information Bill: Second Reading
4. Data Protection and Digital Information Bill: Money
Victoria Atkins
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of—
(a) any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State, the Treasury or a government department, and
(b) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.
Notes:
King’s Recommendation signified.
5. Data Protection and Digital Information Bill: Ways and Means
Victoria Atkins
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, it is expedient to authorise:
(1) the charging of fees or levies under or by virtue of the Act; and
(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
6. Bill of Rights Bill: Second Reading
Caroline Lucas
This House declines to give a Second Reading to the Bill of Rights Bill, because the Bill attacks the freedoms and liberties protected by the Human Rights Act in an ideologically motivated way, is of supreme constitutional significance and will impact on the rights of individuals for many years to come but has not undergone pre-legislative scrutiny in line with the recommendations of the chairs of relevant cross-party committees, ignores the results of two consultations into the Act, vastly exceeds the manifesto commitment to update the Act, does not come with publication of relevant and robust impact assessments, ignores the fundamental principle that human rights are not earned or contingent on a person’s conduct or character but are attached to a person by virtue of their humanity, undermines migrants’ rights at a time of unprecedented international turmoil, threatens the Good Friday Agreement, risks severing the ties between domestic rights and Strasbourg jurisprudence leading to a divergence in rights protection leaving the UK out of step with other members of the Council of Europe at a time of war in Europe, fails to improve citizens’ rights to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, to access nature and to live in a safe climate, fails to improve the rights of children, disabled people and future generations, undermines efforts to tackle violence against women and girls, and distorts and undermines this country’s democracy by increasing the power of the executive over citizens by removing and weakening rights instead of enshrining and improving them.
Relevant Documents:
Ninth Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Legislative Scrutiny: Bill of Rights Bill, HC 611
Oral evidence taken before the Justice Committee on 5 July 2022, on Bill of Rights Bill, HC 562
Written evidence to the Justice Committee, on the Bill of Rights and victims of John Worboys, reported to the House on 28 July 2022, HC 304
e-petition 607712, Do not reform the Human Rights Act
e-petition 619334, Include abortion rights in the Bill of Rights
7. Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill: Remaining Stages
To be considered (Order of 25 October 2021).
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
King’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)
Secretary Suella Braverman
That the draft Immigration Skills Charge (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 17 October 2022, be approved.
9. Transport Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill: Second Reading
10. Transport Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill: Money
Victoria Atkins
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Transport Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of—
(1)any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State;
(2)any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.
Secretary Thérèse Coffey
That the draft Packaging Waste (Data Reporting) (England) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 22 November 2022, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Kevin Hollinrake
That the draft Radio Equipment (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 17 January, be approved.
Lee Rowley
That the draft Higher-Risk Buildings (Key Building Information etc.) (England) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 23 January, be approved.
14. Terms and Conditions of Employment
Secretary Grant Shapps
That the draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 30 January, be approved.
Laura Trott
That the draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Administration, Investment, Charges and Governance) and Pensions Dashboards (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 30 January, be approved.
Secretary Mark Harper
That the draft Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 31 January, be approved.
Secretary Thérèse Coffey
That the draft Agriculture (Financial Assistance) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 31 January, be approved.
Secretary Thérèse Coffey
That the draft Direct Payments to Farmers (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 31 January, be approved.
Secretary Suella Braverman
That the draft Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2023, which were laid before this House on 2 February, be approved.
Victoria Atkins
That the draft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (Women’s Finalissima Football Match) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 6 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Will Quince
That the draft Medical Devices and Blood Safety and Quality (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 2 February, be approved.
Secretary Dominic Raab
That the draft Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Home Detention Curfew) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 8 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Grant Shapps
That the draft Electricity Supplier Obligations (Green Excluded Electricity) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 8 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Lee Rowley
That the draft Non-Domestic Rating (Rates Retention: Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 9 February, be approved.
Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Electricity Supplier Obligations (Excluded Electricity) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 20 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Will Quince
That the draft Health Education England (Transfer of Functions, Abolition and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 20 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Stuart Andrew
That the draft Treasure (Designation) (Amendment) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 20 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
28. Powers of Attorney Bill: Money
Victoria Atkins
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Powers of Attorney Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under or by virtue of any other Act out of money so provided.
Notes:
King’s Recommendation signified.
29. Procurement Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Proceedings on Consideration will (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; and proceedings on Third Reading will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day.
Secretary Grant Shapps
That the draft Alternative Fuel Payment Pass-through Requirement (England and Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2023, dated 19 February 2023, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
31. Ballot Secrecy Bill [Lords], Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill and Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill
Penny Mordaunt
That the Committee of Selection do nominate a Public Bill Committee to consider the Ballot Secrecy Bill [Lords] and a Public Bill Committee to consider the Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill and a Public Bill Committee to consider the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill, pursuant to paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 84A (Public Bill Committees).
32. Holocaust Memorial Bill: Second Reading
Notes.
To be reported upon by the Examiners.
Secretary David T C Davies
That the draft Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (Corporate Joint Committees) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 23 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Dr Andrew Murrison
That the draft Service Police (Complaints etc.) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 23 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Julia Lopez
That the draft Treasure Act 1996: Code of Practice (3rd Revision), which was laid before this House on 23 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Grant Shapps
That the Non-Domestic Alternative Fuel Payment Pass-through Requirement and Amendment Regulations 2023, dated 22 February 2023, a copy of which was laid before this House on 23 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.