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Part 1: Business Today

Summary Agenda: Chamber

Westminster Hall

Business Today: Chamber

9.30am Prayers

Followed by

Questions

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport

1Patricia Gibson (North Ayrshire and Arran)
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of rail privatisation. (905924)

2Mr Gagan Mohindra (South West Hertfordshire)
What plans he has to reform ticketing for railway services. (905925)

3Nicola Richards (West Bromwich East)
What recent steps he has taken with Cabinet colleagues to reduce disruption caused by roadworks. (905926)

4Ruth Cadbury (Brentford and Isleworth)
What steps he has taken to improve infrastructure for cycling and walking. (905928)

5John McDonnell (Hayes and Harlington)
Whether he has had recent discussions with relevant stakeholders on proposals for funding the expansion of Heathrow airport. (905929)

6Christine Jardine (Edinburgh West)
What steps his Department is taking to support local authorities to transition to low-emission buses. (905930)

7Dr Rupa Huq (Ealing Central and Acton)
What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of ticket office closures on rail users. (905931)

8Jane Hunt (Loughborough)
What steps he is taking to decarbonise transport infrastructure. (905932)

9Jeff Smith (Manchester, Withington)
What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of ticket office closures on rail users. (905934)

10Mr Mark Francois (Rayleigh and Wickford)
What recent steps he has taken with Cabinet colleagues to reduce disruption caused by roadworks. (905935)

11Richard Fuller (North East Bedfordshire)
What progress his Department has made on delivering improvements to the Black Cat roundabout on the A1 in Bedfordshire. (905936)

12John Spellar (Warley)
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of changed patterns of rail travel on the planning assumptions for HS2. (905937)

13Kate Osamor (Edmonton)
What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of ticket office closures on rail users. (905938)

14Richard Foord (Tiverton and Honiton)
What steps he is taking to improve rail services. (905939)

15Wendy Chamberlain (North East Fife)
Whether he plans to exempt fishermen on vessels below 10 metres from medical certificate requirements. (905940)

16Paul Howell (Sedgefield)
What steps he is taking to improve railway infrastructure. (905941)

17Clive Efford (Eltham)
What recent discussions he has had with Southeastern on new rolling stock. (905942)

18Stephen Metcalfe (South Basildon and East Thurrock)
What plans he has to reform ticketing for railway services. (905943)

19Adam Afriyie (Windsor)
What plans he has to reform ticketing for railway services. (905945)

20Helen Morgan (North Shropshire)
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of rural bus services. (905946)

21Sir Christopher Chope (Christchurch)
What steps he is taking to regulate the use of autonomous vehicles. (905947)

22Christian Wakeford (Bury South)
What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of road conditions. (905948)

At 10.15am

Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport

T1Dr Luke Evans (Bosworth)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (905964)

T2Christine Jardine (Edinburgh West) (905965)

T3John Spellar (Warley) (905966)

T4Dan Jarvis (Barnsley Central) (905967)

T5Dr Rupa Huq (Ealing Central and Acton) (905968)

T6Martyn Day (Linlithgow and East Falkirk) (905969)

T7Grahame Morris (Easington) (905970)

T8Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East) (905971)

T9Alex Sobel (Leeds North West) (905972)

T10Hannah Bardell (Livingston) (905973)

Urgent Questions and Statements

10.30am

Ministerial Statements, including on:

NATO Summit (Prime Minister)

Business Statement (Leader of the House)

Ministerial Statements, including on:

Economic Update (Chief Secretary to the Treasury)

Update on the recent situation in Hong Kong (Minister of State (Indo-Pacific), Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Select Committee Statement on the Twelfth Report of the Business and Trade Committee, Scrutiny of free trade agreements, HC 1719 (Darren Jones)

Business of the Day

1. BACKBENCH BUSINESS

Until 5.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))

Government action on the war in Ukraine and the Second Report of the Foreign Affairs Committee, The cost of complacency: illicit finance and the war in Ukraine, HC 168, and the Government response, HC 688

Sir Bernard Jenkin

Sarah Champion

Alicia Kearns

Dame Diana Johnson

Mr Tobias Ellwood

Dame Meg Hillier

Catherine McKinnellKaren BradleyAngus Brendan MacNeilSimon HoareMr Clive BettsIain StewartSteve BrineMr William WraggSir Robert GoodwillPete WishartHarriett BaldwinSir Robert NeillGreg ClarkSir Bill WigginSir Chris BryantPhilip DunneMr Robin WalkerCaroline NokesStephen CrabbMs Harriet HarmanSir Stephen TimmsDarren JonesDame Caroline DinenageSir Charles WalkerSir William CashIan MearnsMrs Sharon Hodgson

That this House notes the Second Report of the Foreign Affairs Committee, The cost of complacency: illicit finance and the war in Ukraine, HC 168, and the other work by Committees of this House on the war in Ukraine; affirms UK support for the government and armed forces of Ukraine in the defence of their country against the illegal and unprovoked invasion by President Putin’s military forces; is deeply concerned at the suppression of democratic freedoms to the detriment of the Russian people and utterly condemns President Putin’s war of aggression; reaffirms the UK’s steadfast support for NATO and the security of the UK’s allies and supports Sweden’s swift accession to the alliance; and therefore urges the Government to continue and accelerate its support for the Ukrainian armed forces through the provision of weaponry and training, and through rallying international opinion and action in support of Ukraine, until the Russian armed forces have been expelled from all Ukrainian sovereign territory as recognised in international law.

Relevant Documents:

Oral evidence taken before the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee on 16 January 2023, on the Ukraine Refugee Schemes, HC 464

Summary of public engagement by the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee, on the Homes for Ukraine scheme and Ukraine Family Scheme, reported to the House on 16 January 2023, HC 464

Third Report of the Health and Social Care Committee, Workforce: recruitment, training and retention in health and social care, HC 115, and the Government response, HC 1289

Steve Brine

That this House has considered the Third Report of the Health and Social Care Committee, Workforce: recruitment, training and retention in health and social care, HC 115, published on 25 July 2022, and the Government response, HC 1289, published on 24 April 2023.

Notes:

The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee on the recommendation of the Liaison Committee.

Adjournment Debate

Until 5.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))

Water safety and drowning prevention: Rob Butler

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 the management culture at Post Office Ltd: Marion Fellows

3.00pm

That this House has considered freehold estate management fees: Helen Morgan

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)).

Written Statements

Statements to be Made Today

Minister for the Cabinet Office

1.Civil Service Update

Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

2.Review of Women’s Football: ‘Raising the Bar - Reframing the Opportunity in Women’s Football’ - final report and recommendations

The Chancellor of the Exchequer

3.Fiscal Risks and Sustainability Report 2023

Secretary of State for Defence

4.Armed Forces Update

Secretary of State for Education

5.Teachers Update

Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

6.Air Quality Update

Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs

7.Annual Human Rights and Democracy Report for 2022

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

8.NHS Update

Secretary of State for the Home Department

9.Late night levy commencement of 2017 changes

10.Police Update

Secretary of State for Justice

11.Justice system update

Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

12.Elections Act 2022 Implementation

Prime Minister

13.Publication of the Intelligence and Security Committee’s report on China

Secretary of State for Transport

14.Rail Infrastructure 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

Select Committees

Public Accounts Committee

Subject: The condition of school buildings

Witnesses: 10.00am: Susan Acland-Hood, Permanent Secretary, Jane Cunliffe, Chief Operating Officer, and Jane Balderstone, Capital Delivery, Department for Education

Room 8
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)

Committee Reports Published Today

BUSINESS AND TRADE

12th Report: Scrutiny of free trade agreements HC 1719
Time of publication: 00.01am

TRANSPORT

7th Special Report: The Integrated Rail Plan for the North and Midlands: Government response to the Committee’s Second Report HC 1729
Time of publication: 00.01am

Announcements

Forthcoming End of Day Adjournment Debates

Applications for 30-minute end of day adjournment debates should be made to the Table Office by 7.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on the Wednesdays listed below. Members can submit their application via MemberHub, 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 who are successful will be contacted by the Speaker’s Office.

Tuesday 18 to Thursday 20 July (ballot closed)

The ballot for Tuesday 18 to Thursday 20 July is closed and will take place today.

Monday 4 to Monday 11 September (deadline Wednesday 19 July 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

Tuesday 12 to Tuesday 19 September (deadline Wednesday 6 September 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

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 Mondays 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 who are successful will be contacted by the Speaker’s Office.

Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 September (deadline Monday 17 July 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; Defence; Education; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Justice; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland

Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 September (deadline Monday 4 September 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Cabinet Office; Energy Security and Net Zero; Health and Social Care; Home Office; Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; Northern Ireland; Transport; Treasury; Wales; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions

Tuesday 19 September (deadline Monday 11 September 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; Defence; Education; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Justice; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland

Applications to the Backbench Business Committee

The Backbench Business Committee has opportunities for debates in both the Chamber and Westminster Hall after the summer recess. If you would like to apply for one of these debates, please contact the Table Office.

Summer Adjournment - Tabling of Parliamentary Questions

The following arrangements will apply for the tabling of Questions for oral and written answer during the Summer Adjournment.

Questions for oral answer

Under Standing Order No. 22(6), the Speaker has made the following arrangements for tabling Questions for oral answer when the House returns:

Last date of tabling*

Date for answer

Departments etc.

Tuesday 29 August

Monday 4 September

Work and Pensions (T)**

Tuesday 29 August

Tuesday 5 September

Treasury (T)

Tuesday 29 August

Wednesday 6 September

Northern Ireland

Tuesday 29 August

Wednesday 6 September

Prime Minister

Tuesday 29 August

Thursday 7 September

Cabinet Office (T)

Tuesday 5 September

Monday 11 September

Defence (T)

Tuesday 5 September

Wednesday 13 September

Scotland

Wednesday 6 September

Tuesday 12 September

Justice (T)

Thursday 7 September

Wednesday 13 September

Prime Minister

Thursday 7 September

Thursday 14 September

Business and Trade (T)

Tuesday 12 September

Monday 18 September

Home Office (T)

Wednesday 13 September

Tuesday 19 September

Energy Security and Net Zero (T)

The results of the shuffles on 29 August will be published on 30 August. They will be available on the internet.

For further details of last tabling days for other departments and answering bodies, see the Order of Questions rota available on the Commons Business Paper website at https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk

Notes:

* The latest time for tabling is 12.30pm on each of these days.

** (T) denotes that there are Topical questions for this Department.

Questions for written answer on a named day

Time of tabling

Earliest date for named day answer

Monday 17 July

Thursday 20 July

Tuesday 18 July until Rise of the House on Thursday 20 July

Monday 4 September

From Rise of the House on Thursday 20 July until 2.30pm on Friday 1 September

Wednesday 6 September (each Member may table up to five named day questions during this period)

Monday 4 September

Thursday 7 September

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/cm5803/cmstords/blue-add-so_03-07-2023/so-contents.html

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 17 JULY

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education

3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education

Afterwards

Illegal Migration Bill: Consideration of Lords Message

SOCIAL HOUSING (REGULATION) BILL [LORDS]: CONSIDERATION OF LORDS MESSAGE

Notes:

Senedd Cymru has passed two legislative consent resolutions relating to this Bill. Copies of the resolutions are available in the Vote Office and on the documents webpage for the Bill.

Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill: Consideration of Lords Message

Transport Committee

Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

That Chris Loder be discharged from the Transport Committee and Sara Britcliffe be added.

ADJOURNMENT DEBATE

Fiscal policies and the covid-19 pandemic: Mary Kelly Foy

WESTMINSTER HALL

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 620264, relating to pay for teaching assistants: Tonia Antoniazzi, on behalf of the Petitions Committee

Relevant Documents:

Summary of public engagement by the Petitions Committee, on pay for teaching assistants, reported to the House on 12 July, HC 73

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 18 JULY

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

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

Afterwards

PRESENTATION OF BILLS

Members of Parliament (Oil and Gas Companies) Bill

Richard Burgon

Bill to require the Leader of the House of Commons to move a Motion prohibiting Members of Parliament from receiving any financial or other benefit from oil and gas companies; to require the Leader of the House to publish proposals for divestment of the Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund from oil and gas companies; and for connected purposes.

High Income Child Benefit Charge (Report to Parliament): Ten Minute Rule Motion

Jim Shannon

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Chancellor of the Exchequer to report to Parliament on the likely effects of increasing in line with inflation the income threshold for the High Income Child Benefit Charge and of determining that threshold by reference to household income instead of individual income.

Notes:

The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.

If necessary, consideration of lords message ON the Illegal Migration Bill

Northern Ireland and Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments

If Necessary, Consideration of Lords Message

WESTMINSTER HALL

9.30am That this House has considered the accessibility of radiotherapy: Selaine Saxby

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

11.00am That this House has considered Electronic Travel Authorisation and Northern Ireland: Stephen Farry

Notes:

The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

2.30pm That this House has considered the cost of living and the private rented: Andrew Western

4.00pm That this House has considered credit unions and the cost of living: Hannah Bardell

4.30pm That this House has considered the HIV Action Plan Annual Update 2022-23: Nicola Richards

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 19 JULY

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology

11.53am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

Afterwards

Offences Against the Person Act 1861 (Sentencing Guidelines): Ten Minute Rule Motion

Dame Maria Miller

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Sentencing Council to issue sentencing guidelines in respect of sections 58 and 59 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.

If necessary, consideration of lords message to the Illegal Migration Bill

ALL-PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUPS

Penny Mordaunt

That this House approves the Eighth Report of the Committee on Standards, Session 2022–23, HC 228, on All-Party Parliamentary Groups: final proposals and, with effect from 16 October, the Rules for All-Party Parliamentary Groups contained in the Annex of that Report, subject to any transitional arrangements agreed by the Committee on Standards.

If Necessary, Consideration of Lords Message

WESTMINSTER HALL

9.30am That this House has considered the matter of Universal Credit deductions: Chris Stephens

11.00am That this House has considered the matter of HPV vaccinations: Sir Paul Beresford

Notes:

The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

2.30pm That this House has considered planning and solar farms: Dr Caroline Johnson

4.00pm That this House has considered awareness of hyperemesis gravidarum: Sara Britcliffe

4.30pm That this House has considered Camp Hill line railway stations in Birmingham: Tahir Ali

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 20 JULY

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

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 the Church Commissioners, House of Commons Commission, Public Accounts Commission, Restoration and Renewal Client Board and the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission

Afterwards

BACKBENCH BUSINESS

Sir David Amess summer adjournment debate

Ian Mearns

That this House has considered matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment.

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

Monday 4 September

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

WESTMINSTER HALL

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petitions 593296, 619481 and 620962 relating to assessments for disability benefits: Elliot Colburn, 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 5 September

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

Afterwards

Ten Minute Rule Motion

Lilian Greenwood

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 6 September

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

Afterwards

Automated External Defibrillators (Housing Developments): Ten Minute Rule Motion

Stephen Metcalfe

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the provision of automated external defibrillators in all new housing developments of ten dwellings or more; to require developers to provide funding for the maintenance of such defibrillators for a period of ten years after installation; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.

ThursDay 7 September

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

9.30am Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office

10.15am Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office

Monday 11 September

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence

3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence

WESTMINSTER HALL

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petitions 610557, 616557 and 619609 relating to pay and financial support for healthcare students: Marsha De Cordova, 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 12 September

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice

12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice

Afterwards

Ten Minute Rule Motion

Sam Tarry

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 13 September

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

THURSDAY 14 September

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

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

MONDAy 18 September

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department

3.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department

tuesday 19 September

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero

12.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero

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. Transport Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill: Second Reading

2. 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.

3. Housing

Felicity Buchan

That the draft Houses in Multiple Occupation (Asylum-Seeker Accommodation) (England) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 30 March, be approved.

4. Animals

Secretary Thérèse Coffey

That the draft Animal Welfare (Electronic Collars) (England) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 27 April, be approved.

5. Renters (Reform) Bill: Second Reading

Notes:

King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.

6. RENTERS (REFORM) BILL: MONEY

Victoria Atkins

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Renters (Reform) 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; 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.

7. RENTERS (REFORM) BILL: WAYS AND MEANS

Victoria Atkins

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Renters (Reform) Bill, it is expedient to authorise:

(1) the charging of fees under or by virtue of the Act; and

(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.

8. Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill: Remaining Stages

As amended in public bill committee, to be considered (Order of 17 April).

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.

Proceedings on Third Reading will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day. (Order of 17 April).

9. Agriculture

Secretary Thérèse Coffey

That the draft Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (Amendment) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 6 June, be approved.

10. Exiting the European Union (Northern Ireland)

Secretary Kemi Badenoch

That the draft Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 6 June, be approved.

11. Immigration

Secretary Suella Braverman

That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 6 June, be approved.

12. Employment and Training

Robert Halfon

That the draft Industrial Training Levy (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 7 June, be approved.

13. BUilding and Buildings

Lee Rowley

That the draft Building Safety (Leaseholder Protections etc.) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 12 June, be approved.

Notes:

The Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments has drawn the special attention of both Houses to this Instrument in its 44th report of 2022-23 (HC 4 xliv).

14. Electricity

Gareth Davies

That the draft Electricity Capacity (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 12 June, be approved.

15. Official Statistics

Alex Burghart

That the draft Official Statistics Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 19 June, be approved.

16. Police

Secretary Suella Braverman

That the draft Police Act 1997 (Criminal Record Certificates: Relevant Matter) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 19 June, be approved.

17. INDEPENDENT PARLIAMENTARY STANDARDS AUTHORITY

Penny Mordaunt

That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that His Majesty will appoint Dame Laura Cox to the office of ordinary member of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority with effect from 1 August 2023 for the period ending on 31 July 2028.

Relevant Documents:

First Report 2023 from the Speaker’s Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, Appointment of IPSA Board Member (former high judicial office holder), HC 1443

18. Environmental Protection

Secretary Thérèse Coffey

That the draft Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 28 June, be approved.

19. Medicines

Maria Caulfield

That the draft Human Medicines (Amendment Relating to Original Pack Dispensing) (England and Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 29 June, be approved.

20. Customs

Victoria Atkins

That the draft Postal Packets (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 29 June, be approved.

21. Energy Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages

As amended in public bill committee, to be considered.

Notes:

Proceedings will be taken in accordance with the Programme Order agreed to by the House on 9 May: proceedings on Consideration will be brought to a conclusion no later than one hour before the moment of interruption; and proceedings on Third Reading will be brought to a conclusion no later than the moment of interruption.

For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).

King’s and Prince of Wales’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.

22. Sanctions

David Rutley

That the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2023 (SI, 2023, No. 713), dated 29 June, a copy of which was laid before this House on 30 June, be approved.

23. Council Tax

Dehenna Davison

That the draft Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections, Recall Petitions and Referendums (Ballot Secrecy, Candidates and Undue Influence) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 6 July, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

24. Local Government

Dehenna Davison

That the draft Representation of the People (Franchise Amendment and Eligibility Review) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 6 July, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

25. Police

Dehenna Davison

That the draft Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 6 July, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

26. Consumer Protection

Paul Scully

That the draft Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 10 July, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

27. Northern Ireland

Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris

That the Northern Ireland (Ministerial Appointment Functions) Regulations 2023 (SI., 2023, No. 776), dated 10 July 2023, a copy of which was laid before this House on 10 July, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

28. Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments

Notes:

Senedd Cymru and the Scottish Parliament have approved Legislative Consent Resolutions relating to this Bill. Copies of the Resolutions are available in the Vote Office (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).

Lords Amendments 6, 7, 9 to 12, 14 to 21, 30, 32 to 34, 54, 68, 115, 117, 120, 124, 125, 173, 174 and 178 to 201 engage Commons financial privilege.

29. Road Traffic

Secretary Mark Harper

That the draft The Public Charge Point Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 11 July, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

30. Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill: 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. Proceedings on Third Reading will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day. (Order of 17 May)

King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.

31. Victims and Prisoners Bill: 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. Proceedings on Third Reading will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day. (Order of 15 May)

32. NORTHERN IRELAND BUDGET (No. 2) BILL: COMMITTEE

Remaining stages will also be taken.

Notes:

Proceedings in Committee of the whole House, any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading 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 (Programme Order, 10 July). It is expected that this Bill will be certified as a Money Bill.

Relevant Documents:

Northern Ireland Main Estimates July 2023, CP 884

33. Environmental Protection

Secretary Thérèse Coffey

That the draft Environmental Civil Sanctions (England) (Amendment) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 12 July, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

34. Environmental Protection

Secretary Thérèse Coffey

That the draft Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 12 July, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.