Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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2.30pm |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
Oral Questions: Education |
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3.30pm |
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State of the UK Armed Forces (Secretary of State for Defence) |
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UK negotiations with the EU on Gibraltar (Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Mortgages (switching) (Martin Docherty-Hughes) |
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Until 10.00pm |
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No debate after 10.00pm |
Business of the House (Motion) |
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No debate after 10.00pm |
Motions to change the membership of Select Committees: Joint Committee on Human Rights; Treasury |
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Until 10.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Zero total allowable catch for pollack (Steve Double) |
Westminster Hall
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4.30pm |
Debate on e-petition 608237 relating to prescription charges for people with chronic or long-term health conditions |
Business Today: Chamber
2.30pm Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
1Andrew Jones (Harrogate and Knaresborough)
What steps her Department is taking to help increase the number of occupations for which apprenticeships are available. (901895)
2Sarah Owen (Luton North)
What assessment her Department has made of the impact of funding decisions on maintained schools since 2010. (901896)
3Chris Clarkson (Heywood and Middleton)
What steps her Department is taking to help increase the number of occupations for which apprenticeships are available. (901897)
4Daniel Zeichner (Cambridge)
What steps she is taking to improve support for children with special educational needs and disabilities. (901898)
5John Penrose (Weston-super-Mare)
If she will issue statutory guidance on teaching economic education in schools as part of the PSHE curriculum. (901899)
6Chris Stephens (Glasgow South West)
What recent discussions she has had with her counterparts in the devolved Administrations on the potential merits of providing additional financial support to students in the context of increases in the cost of living. (901900)
7Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield)
Whether she is taking steps to help improve the morale of teachers and school support staff. (901901)
8Mr Mark Francois (Rayleigh and Wickford)
What steps she is taking to increase the provision of special educational needs places in Essex. (901902)
9Dame Maria Miller (Basingstoke)
What progress her Department has made on ensuring that more schools achieve good and outstanding ratings by Ofsted. (901903)
10Mr Toby Perkins (Chesterfield)
What assessment she has made of trends in the number of level 2 and 3 apprenticeship starts since the apprenticeship levy was introduced. (901904)
11Ian Levy (Blyth Valley)
What steps her Department is taking to provide careers advice for young people. (901905)
12David Simmonds (Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner)
What steps she is taking to increase childcare provision. (901906)
13Sir Simon Clarke (Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland)
What progress her Department has made on rebuilding Skelton Primary School in Cleveland. (901908)
14Greg Smith (Buckingham)
What steps her Department is taking to encourage take-up of degree-level apprenticeships. (901910)
15Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire)
What steps she is taking to ensure school pupils are informed about apprenticeship opportunities. (901912)
16Jane Hunt (Loughborough)
What steps she is taking to promote post-college opportunities to pupils with SEND. (901913)
17Steve Tuckwell (Uxbridge and South Ruislip)
What steps her Department is taking to help improve teaching and learning in schools. (901914)
18Peter Aldous (Waveney)
What steps her Department is taking to help increase the number of occupations for which apprenticeships are available. (901915)
19Stella Creasy (Walthamstow)
What steps she is taking to help ensure the availability of high-quality childcare for children with special educational needs and disabilities. (901917)
20Duncan Baker (North Norfolk)
Whether her Department is taking steps to ensure that initial teacher training courses include early identification of autism. (901919)
At 3.15pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
T1Darren Henry (Broxtowe)
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. (901920)
T2Richard Foord (Tiverton and Honiton) (901921)
T3Grahame Morris (Easington) (901922)
T4Mr Robin Walker (Worcester) (901923)
T5Gareth Johnson (Dartford) (901924)
T6Mark Eastwood (Dewsbury) (901925)
T7Sara Britcliffe (Hyndburn) (901926)
T8Alex Cunningham (Stockton North) (901927)
T9Selaine Saxby (North Devon) (901929)
Urgent Questions and Statements
Urgent Questions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the state of the UK Armed Forces (John Healey)
To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office if he will make a statement on UK negotiations with the EU on Gibraltar (Sir William Cash)
Business of the Day
1. Mortgages (Switching): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
Martin Docherty-Hughes
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for the purpose of enabling certain mortgage borrowers to switch to a new mortgage arrangement; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
2. WAYS AND MEANS: ADJOURNED DEBATE ON QUESTION [7 MARCH]
Until 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
1. Income tax (charge)
That income tax is charged for the tax year 2024-25.
And it is declared that it is expedient in the public interest that this Resolution should have statutory effect under the provisions of the Provisional Collection of Taxes Act 1968.
Notes:
For the remaining Budget Motions, numbers 2 to 25, and the associated Money Motion, see separate paper. Those motions are to be moved at the conclusion of the Budget debate, immediately after the decision on the motion before the House on Income tax (charge). They will be decided without further debate (Standing Order No. 51(3)).
No debate after 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Penny Mordaunt
That notices of Amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee in respect of the National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) Bill may be accepted by the Clerks at the Table before it has been read a second time.
4. Joint Committee on Human Rights
No debate after 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That David Simmonds be discharged from the Joint Committee on Human Rights and Miss Sarah Dines be added.
No debate after 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Emma Hardy be discharged from the Treasury Committee and Samantha Dixon be added.
Adjournment Debate
Until 10.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Zero total allowable catch for pollack: Steve Double
Business Today: Westminster Hall
Order of Business
The sitting will last for up to three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1)).
4.30pm
That this House has considered e-petition 608237 relating to prescription charges for people with chronic or long-term health conditions: 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)).
Relevant Documents:
e-petition 633794, Free prescriptions for all cystic fibrosis (CF) patients
e-petition 622971, Include Sickle Cell Anemia in the List of Illnesses Eligible for a MedEx Card
e-petition 621375, Allow those diagnosed with Crohn’s and Colitis to access Medical Exemption card
e-petition 588355, Add Sickle Cell to the Prescription Charge Exemption List
e-petition 333926, Include Sickle Cell Anemia in the List of Illnesses Eligible for a MedEx Card
e-petition 328047, Add Crohn’s & Colitis to the Medically Exempt Certificate
e-petition 326574, Make prescriptions free for everyone with Cystic Fibrosis
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Secretary of State for Business and Trade
1.Israel Trade Negotiations Update
Minister for the Cabinet Office
2.The Elizabeth Emblem
Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
3.British Embassy in Timor-Leste Announcement
4.UK Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
5.Equity in Medical Devices
6.Hereditary Tyrosinemia Type 1
Secretary of State for Justice
7.Update on Foreign National Offenders, prisons and probation
Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
8.Hong Kong British National Overseas [BN(O)] Welcome Programme Year 4 Funding Announcement
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
9.Response to Operation Kenova interim report
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
10.Supporting People to Claim Universal Credit
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
Subject: Intergovernmental relations: 25 years since the Scotland Act 1998
Witnesses: 10.00am: Rt Hon Angus Robertson MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture; Donald Cameron, Deputy Director, Constitution and UK Relations, Scottish Government; and Euan Page, Head of UK Frameworks/IMA Unit at Scottish Government
Scotland
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
3.30pm (private)
Subject: Progress in implementing Universal Credit
Witnesses: 4.00pm: Peter Schofield CB, Permanent Secretary, Helga Swidenbank, Director of Disability Services, Working Age and Move to UC, and Neil Couling CB CBE, Change and Resilience Director General and Senior Responsible Owner for Universal Credit, Department for Work & Pensions
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
3.30pm (private), 4.00pm (public)
Room 5
4.00pm (private)
Room 6
4.30pm (private)
Delegated Legislation Committees
First Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Suitability for Fixed Term Recall) Order 2024
Room 9
6.00pm (public)
Committee reports published
EDUCATION
2nd Special Report: Ofsted’s work with schools: Ofsted response to the Committee’s First Report: HC 624
Time of publication: 00.01am
NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY (JOINT)
2nd Special Report: A hostage to fortune: ransomware and UK national security: Government Response to the Committee’s First Report: HC 601
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 ParliNet. The ballot takes place on the day following the deadline. Members who are successful will be contacted by the Speaker’s Office.
Tuesday 19 to Tuesday 26 March (deadline Wednesday 13 March 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Monday 15 to Monday 22 April (deadline Wednesday 20 March 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Forthcoming Westminster Hall Debates
The rota for answering Departments is listed below. Applications for 90, 60 and 30-minute debates should be made to the Table Office by 10.00pm or the 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 ParliNet. The ballot takes place on the day following the deadline. Members who are successful will be contacted by the Speaker’s Office.
Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 March (deadline Monday 11 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Cabinet Office; Defence; Education; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Health and Social Care; Justice; Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; Northern Ireland; Wales
Tuesday 26 March (deadline Monday 18 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business and Trade; Culture, Media and Sport; Energy Security and Net Zero; Home Office; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Transport; Treasury; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 April (deadline Monday 25 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Cabinet Office; Defence; Education; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Health and Social Care; Justice; Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; Northern Ireland; Wales
Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 April (deadline Monday 15 April 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business and Trade; Culture, Media and Sport; Energy Security and Net Zero; Home Office; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Transport; Treasury; Women and Equalities; 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/cm5803/cmstords/so-1932-23102023/so-2023i.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
Broadcasts of proceedings can be found at https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons
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.
Tuesday 12 March
Bishop’s Stortford Cemetery Bill [LORDS]: Third Reading
Notes:
No debate, and may not be proceeded with if opposed (Standing Order No. 20).
11.30am Questions to the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Afterwards
Bereavement Support (Children and Young People)
Christine Jardine
Bill to require specified organisations and public bodies to inform children and young people of local, national and online support services available to them following a bereavement; and for connected purposes.
Public Sector Websites (Data Charges): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Simon Lightwood
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require providers of electronic communications networks to allow their customers to access certain public sector websites free of charge; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
WAYS AND MEANS: ADJOURNED DEBATE ON QUESTION [11 MARCH]
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
1. Income tax (charge)
That income tax is charged for the tax year 2024-25.
And it is declared that it is expedient in the public interest that this Resolution should have statutory effect under the provisions of the Provisional Collection of Taxes Act 1968.
Notes:
For the remaining Budget Motions, numbers 2 to 25, and the associated Money Motion, see separate paper. Those motions are to be moved at the conclusion of the Budget debate, immediately after the decision on the motion before the House on Income tax (charge). They will be decided without further debate (Standing Order No. 51(3)).
PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
Sharlotte’s Law: Jonathan Gullis
Provision of inclusive PPE: Emma Hardy
9.30am That this House has considered compensation for women affected by state pension changes: Jim Shannon
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
11.00am That this House has considered social housing occupancy levels: Catherine West
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered health and wellbeing services in Essex: Priti Patel
4.00pm That this House has considered the Criminal Cases Review Commission: Damian Collins
4.30pm That this House has considered information on support available for parents and carers of infants: Sally-Ann Hart
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 13 MARCH
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Sites of Special Scientific Interest (Designation): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Derek Thomas
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to transfer the power to designate Sites of Special Scientific Interest from Natural England to the Secretary of State; to make provision about the exercise of that power by the Secretary of State; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
NATIONAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS (REDUCTION IN RATES) (NO. 2) BILL: Allocation of time
NATIONAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS (REDUCTION IN RATES) (NO. 2) BILL: Second Reading
NATIONAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS (REDUCTION IN RATES) (NO. 2) BILL: MONEY
Nigel Huddleston
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any increase in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided that is attributable to:
(a) reducing the main primary percentage for Class 1 primary national insurance contributions to 8% (and reducing the percentage specified in regulation 131 of the Social Security Contributions Regulations 2001 to 1.85%), and
(b) reducing the main Class 4 percentage for Class 4 national insurance contributions to 6%.
Notes:
King’s Recommendation signified.
NATIONAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS (REDUCTION IN RATES) (NO. 2) BILL: Remaining Stages
Review into the Presumption of Parental Involvement in Child Arrangements: Kate Kniveton
9.30am That this House has considered reform of the planning system: Sir Simon Clarke
11.00am That this House has considered the duty solicitor scheme: Kevin Foster
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered gambling advertising in sport: Ronnie Cowan
4.00pm That this House has considered the impact of 5G mast installations on communities in Greater Manchester: Jim McMahon
4.30pm That this House has considered children’s cancer care in the South East: Munira Wilson
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 14 MARCH
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.00am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.10am Questions to the Attorney General
Afterwards
ESTIMATES DAY (1ST ALLOTTED DAY)
Supplementary Estimate 2023–24: Department for Education (Subject for debate: the spending of the Department for Education on special educational needs and disabilities provision)
Nigel Huddleston
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2024, for expenditure by the Department for Education:
(1) further resources, not exceeding £20,997,648,000, be authorised for use for current purposes as set out in HC 500,
(2) the resources authorised for capital purposes be reduced by £304,572,000 as so set out, and
(3) the sum authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund be reduced by £912,367,000.
Notes:
The subject for debate was determined by the House on the recommendation of the Liaison Committee (Resolution of 6 March).
The Question necessary to dispose of proceedings on the above Motion will be deferred until 5.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 54 and 55).
Supplementary Estimate 2023–24: Home Office (Subject for debate: the spending of the Home Office on asylum and migration)
Nigel Huddleston
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2024, for expenditure by the Home Office:
(1) further resources, not exceeding £5,302,799,000, be authorised for use for current purposes as set out in HC 500,
(2) further resources, not exceeding £578,474,000, be authorised for capital purposes as so set out, and
(3) a further sum, not exceeding £3,400,000,000, be granted to His Majesty to be issued by the Treasury out of the Consolidated Fund and applied for expenditure on the use of resources authorised by Parliament.
Notes:
The subject for debate was determined by the House on the recommendation of the Liaison Committee (Resolution of 6 March).
The Question necessary to dispose of proceedings on the above Motion will be deferred until 5.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 54 and 55).
ESTIMATES 2024–25 (NAVY) VOTE A
Secretary Grant Shapps
That, during the year ending with 31 March 2025, a number not exceeding 39,650 all ranks be maintained for Naval and Marine Service and that numbers in the Reserve Naval and Marines Forces be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 up to the maximum numbers set out in Votes A 2024–25, HC 529.
ESTIMATES 2024–25 (ARMY) VOTE A
Secretary Grant Shapps
That, during the year ending with 31 March 2025, a number not exceeding 97,710 all ranks be maintained for Army Service and that numbers in the Reserve Land Forces be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 up to the maximum numbers set out in Votes A 2024–25, HC 529.
ESTIMATES 2024–25 (AIR) VOTE A
Secretary Grant Shapps
That, during the year ending with 31 March 2025, a number not exceeding 35,800 all ranks be maintained for Air Force Service and that numbers in the Reserve Air Forces be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 up to the maximum numbers set out in Votes A 2024–25, HC 529.
Nigel Huddleston
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2023, resources, not exceeding £946,445,000, be authorised to make good excesses for use for current purposes as set out in the Statement of Excesses 2022–23, HC 502.
Notes:
The Committee of Public Accounts has reported that it sees no objection to the amount necessary being authorised by excess vote (Standing Order No. 55(2)(d)).
Relevant Documents:
Eighteenth Report of the Committee of Public Accounts, Excess Votes 2022–23, HC 589
SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES 2023–24
Nigel Huddleston
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2024:
(1) further resources, not exceeding £3,319,371,000, be authorised for use for current purposes as set out in HC 447, HC 500, HC 531, HC 533, HC 575 and HC 587,
(2) the resources authorised for capital purposes be reduced by £11,316,268,000 as so set out, and
(3) a further sum, not exceeding £8,456,085,000, be granted to His Majesty to be issued by the Treasury out of the Consolidated Fund and applied to expenditure on the use of resources authorised by Parliament.
ESTIMATES, VOTE ON ACCOUNT 2024–25
Nigel Huddleston
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2025:
(1) resources, not exceeding £373,672,234,000 be authorised, on account, for use for current purposes as set out in HC 446, HC 501, HC 549, HC 574, HC 576, HC 586 and HC 615,
(2) resources, not exceeding £98,840,640,000, be authorised, on account, for use for capital purposes as so set out, and
(3) a sum, not exceeding £386,454,679,000, be granted to His Majesty to be issued by the Treasury out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, and applied for expenditure on the use of resources authorised by Parliament.
Notes:
A Bill is to be brought in upon the Motions in the name of Nigel Huddleston relating to Excesses 2022–23, Supplementary Estimates 2023–24 and Vote on Account 2024–25, if they are agreed to by the House.
Future of St Peter’s Hospital, Maldon: Sir John Whittingdale
1.30pm That this House has considered St Patrick’s Day and the contribution of the Irish diaspora to the UK: Rebecca Long Bailey [R], Dame Karen Bradley [R]
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 15 March
Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Selaine Saxby
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Champion
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Health and Equality Acts (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Elizabeth Truss
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Children Not in School (Registers, Support and Orders) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Flick Drummond
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Members of Parliament (Oil and Gas Companies) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Burgon
Telecommunications Infrastructure (Consultation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Diana Johnson
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Public Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Natalie Elphicke
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
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Unpaid Trial Work Periods (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Stewart Malcolm McDonald
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.
Employment Equality (Insurance etc) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Natalie Elphicke
Support for Infants and Parents etc (Information) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sally-Ann Hart
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Veterans (Non-custodial Sentences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Owen Thompson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Nuclear Veterans (Compensation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Owen Thompson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Miners’ Strike (Pardons) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Owen Thompson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Licensing Hours Extensions Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
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.
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Exemption from Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
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.
Caravan Site Licensing (Exemption of Motor Homes) Bill: Second Reading
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.
British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Barnett Formula (Replacement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Caravan Sites Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Multi-Storey Car Parks (Safety) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Maria Eagle
Deductions from Universal Credit (Report) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Food Poverty Strategy 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.
Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) 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.
Universal Credit Sanctions (Zero Hours Contracts) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Conversion Practices (Prohibition) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [1 March]
Member in Charge: Lloyd Russell-Moyle
Relevant Documents:
Correspondence between the Petitions Committee and the Minister for Equalities, on conversion practices, reported to the House on 21 November and 14 December 2023
e-petition 613556, Ensure Trans people are fully protected under any conversion therapy ban
e-petition 300976, Make LGBT conversion therapy illegal in the UK
Child Criminal Exploitation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Paul Beresford
Contingency plans for Thames Water: Sarah Olney
Monday 18 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
PROCEEDINGS ON THE SUPPLY AND APPROPRIATION (ANTICIPATION AND ADJUSTMENTS) BILL
SAFETY OF RWANDA (ASYLUM AND IMMIGRATION) BILL: CONSIDERATION OF LORDS AMENDMENTS
Cadet Expansion Programme: James Sunderland
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petitions 630932 and 631529 relating to LGBT content in relationships education: 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 19 March
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Afterwards
Illegal and Unsustainable Fishing (Due Diligence): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Chris Grayling
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require suppliers and retailers of fish and related products to establish and implement due diligence systems to ensure that those products are not obtained from illegal or unsustainable fishing; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
TRADE (COMPREHENSIVE AND PROGRESSIVE AGREEMENT FOR TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP) BILL [LORDS]: REMAINING STAGES
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which those proceedings are commenced. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day (Order of 29 January).The Scottish Parliament has passed a legislative consent resolution relating to this Bill.
Relevant Documents:
Second Report of the Business and Trade Committee, UK accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, HC 483
9.30am That this House has considered tutoring provision: Munira Wilson
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
WEDNESDAY 20 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
Debbie Abrahams
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 21 MARCH
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
3.00pm That this House has considered Easter, Christian culture and heritage: Nick Fletcher
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 22 MARCH
Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Greater London Low Emission Zone Charging (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gareth Johnson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Puppy Import (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Chalk Streams (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Green
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
British Goods (Public Sector Purchasing Duty) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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
Public Sector Website Impersonation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
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
Asylum Seekers (Accommodation Eviction Procedures) 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.
Scottish Law Officers (Devolution) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Joanna Cherry
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Health and Social Care (Recruitment and Retention of Staff in Rural Areas) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jamie Stone
Offences Against the Person Act 1861 (Sentencing Guidelines) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Maria Miller
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Offensive Weapons Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Helen Hayes
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity (Ratification of Treaty) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kevin Foster
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Whistleblowing Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mary Robinson
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Fleur Anderson
MONDAY 25 MARCH
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
TUESDAY 26 MARCH
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
Paul Bristow
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.
MONDAY 15 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 16 APRIL
Theresa Villiers
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.
Friday 19 April
Pet Abduction Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Anna Firth
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Building Societies Act 1986 (Amendment) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Julie Elliott
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Zoological Society of London (Leases) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Bob Blackman
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Off-Road Vehicles (Registration) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Anne McLaughlin
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Online Services (Cancellation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Natalie Elphicke
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Health and Safety at Work 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.
Green Belt (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Autism (Early Identification) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Duncan Baker
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
State Pension Age (Compensation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alan Brown
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Affordable Housing (Conversion of Commercial Property) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Vicky Ford
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Higher Education (Student Finance and Skills Shortages) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Lia Nici
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Brain Tumours Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Siobhain McDonagh
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Arms Trade (Inquiry and Suspension) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Zarah Sultana
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
FRIDAY 26 APRIL
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Dame Maria Miller
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Workers (Rights and Definition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
General Medical Council (Fitness to Practise) Rules (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Daisy Cooper
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Road Traffic and Street Works Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kit Malthouse
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Consular Assistance Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
FRIDAY 17 MAY
Animal Welfare (Responsibility for Dog Attacks) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Anna Firth
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Benefit Sanctions (Warnings) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Arm’s-length Bodies (Accountability to Parliament) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Anonymity of Suspects Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Government of Wales (Referendum on Devolution) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Rob Roberts
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Immigration and Nationality Fees (Exemption for NHS Clinical Staff) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Rob Roberts
Welfare Benefits (Adequacy, Debt and Deductions) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Linden
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Senior Civil Service (Accountability and Appointment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Giles Watling
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 7 JUNE
Bullying and Respect at Work Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rachael Maskell
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Housing Standards (Refugees and Asylum Seekers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Dangerous Dogs (Licensing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Police (Declaration) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tonia Antoniazzi
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Fertility Treatment (Employment Rights) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Nickie Aiken
FRIDAY 14 JUNE
Titles Deprivation Act 1917 Amendment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Bob Seely
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Vaccine Damage Payments Act (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Disability Benefit Assessments (Recording) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Social Energy Tariff (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Marion Fellows
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 21 JUNE
Groceries Code Adjudicator (Powers and Duties) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Alistair Carmichael
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Layla Moran
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Full Employment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Schools (Mental Health Professionals) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Munira Wilson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Airports (Prohibition of Night Flights) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Olney
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Outdoor Education Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Farron
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Access to Telecommunications Networks Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [26 January]
Member in Charge: Helen Morgan
Bus Services Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Helen Morgan
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Public Transport (Rural Areas) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Dyke
Cancer Research Funding (Report to Parliament) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Daisy Cooper
Joint Enterprise (Significant Contribution) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [2 February]
Member in Charge: Kim Johnson
Family Visas (Minimum Income) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Alistair Carmichael
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Broadcasting (Listed Sporting Events) (Scotland) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kenny MacAskill
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Hereditary Titles (Female Succession) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [23 February]
Member in Charge: Harriett Baldwin
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Military Action (Parliamentary Approval) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Foord
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
High Income Child Benefit Charge (Review and Impact Assessment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wendy Chamberlain
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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.
Secretary Steve Barclay
That the draft Animal Welfare (Electronic Collars) (England) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 27 April 2023, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Secretary James Cleverly
That the draft General Aviation (Persons on Board, Flight Information and Civil Penalties) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 28 November 2023, be approved.
3. Renters (Reform) Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill). Proceedings on Consideration will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on that day; 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 (Order of 23 October 2023, in the last Session of Parliament).
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Secretary Alex Chalk
That the draft Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (Automatic Online Conviction and Standard Statutory Penalty) (Specification of Offences and Penalties) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 4 December 2023, be approved.
Secretary James Cleverly
That the draft National Crime Agency (Directed Tasking) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 7 December 2023, be approved.
6. SENTENCING BILL: COMMITTEE
Remaining stages will also be taken.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill). Proceedings in Committee of the whole House shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion five hours after their commencement. Any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion six hours after the commencement of proceedings in Committee of the whole House (Order of 6 December 2023).
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Post Office Network Subsidy Scheme (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 11 December 2023, be approved.
Secretary Steve Barclay
That the draft Sea Fisheries (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 12 December 2023, be approved.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Consequential, Supplementary and Incidental Provisions) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 10 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 10 January, be approved.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Electricity Supplier Obligations (Excluded Electricity) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 22 January, be approved.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Energy-Intensive Industry Electricity Support Payments and Levy Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 22 January, be approved.
The Attorney General
That the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Investigative Powers of Prosecutors: Code of Practice) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 22 January, be approved.
Secretary James Cleverly
That the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Search, Recovery of Cryptoassets and Investigations: Codes of Practice) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 22 January, be approved.
Secretary James Cleverly
That the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and Terrorism Act 2000 (Certain Information Orders: Code of Practice) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 22 January, be approved.
James Cartlidge
That the draft Single Source Contract (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 22 January, be approved.
17. Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism
Secretary James Cleverly
That the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Code of Practice for Authorised Officers) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 22 January, be approved.
Secretary David T C Davies
That the draft Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 22 January, be approved.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Electricity Capacity (Supplier Payment etc.) (Amendment and Excluded Electricity) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 22 January, be approved.
Secretary Claire Coutinho
That the draft Renewables Obligation (Amendment) (Energy Intensive Industries) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 23 January, be approved.
Secretary James Cleverly
That the draft Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment, Surrender and Compensation) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 25 January, be approved.
Simon Hoare
That the draft Representation of the People (Variation of Election Expenses and Exclusions) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 29 January, be approved.
23. Criminal Justice Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill). Proceedings on Consideration will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on that day; 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 (Order of 28 November 2023).
24. Terms and Conditions of Employment
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 31 January, be approved.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Consequential, Supplementary and Incidental Provisions) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 1 February, be approved.
Secretary Claire Coutinho
That the draft Energy Bills Discount Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 7 February, be approved.
Jacob Young
That the draft North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 7 February, be approved.
Secretary James Cleverly
That the draft South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Transfer of Police and Crime Commissioner Functions) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 7 February, be approved.
Secretary James Cleverly
That the draft Strikes (Minimum Service Levels: Fire and Rescue Services) (England) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 8 February, be approved.
Jacob Young
That the draft Combined Authorities (Overview and Scrutiny Committees, Access to Information and Audit Committees) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 19 February, be approved.
31. Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation)
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-Engagement, which was laid before this House on 19 February, be approved.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Financial Penalty) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 19 February, be approved.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Accounting Standards (Prescribed Bodies) (United States of America and Japan) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 21 February, be approved.
Secretary Claire Coutinho
That the draft Strategy and Policy Statement for Energy Policy in Great Britain, which was laid before this House on 21 February, be approved.
Secretary Mark Harper
That the draft Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 21 February, be approved.
Secretary Alex Chalk
That the draft Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Suitability for Fixed Term Recall) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 22 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
37. Financial Assistance to Industry
Ms Nusrat Ghani
That this House authorises the Secretary of State to undertake to pay, and to pay by way of financial assistance under section 8 of the Industrial Development Act 1982, a grant or grants exceeding £30 million and up to a total of £75 million to BMW to support the production of electric Minis at Plant Oxford.
38. Financial Services and Markets
Bim Afolami
That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Disapplication or Modification of Financial Regulator Rules in Individual Cases) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 26 February, be approved.
Nigel Huddleston
That the draft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (2024 UEFA Champions League Final) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 26 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Paul Maynard
That the draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Funding and Investment Strategy and Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 26 February, be approved.
Secretary Steve Barclay
That the draft Official Controls (Fees and Charges) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 26 February, be approved.
Anne-Marie Trevelyan
That the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (SI, 2024, No. 218), dated 26 February, a copy of which was laid before this House on 28 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
43. PEDICABS (LONDON) BILL [LORDS]: COMMITTEE AND REMAINING STAGES
Notes:
Proceedings in Committee of the whole House shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion three hours after their commencement; and proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion four hours after the commencement of proceedings in Committee of the whole House (Order of 28 February).
Penny Mordaunt
That
(1) this House approves the Report from the House of Commons Commission, A risk-based exclusion policy for the House of Commons – updated proposals, HC 386;
(2) the following Standing Order be made:
“Risk-based exclusion policy
(1)When the police provide the Clerk of the House with information about a Member who is subject to serious allegations relating to a violent or sexual offence a risk assessment will take place.
(2)The risk assessment will be carried out by a Risk Assessment Panel (the Panel appointed by Mr Speaker).
(3)The Panel will not be given the name of the Member being risk assessed.
(4)In carrying out a risk assessment the Panel will have regard to—
(a) the nature of the alleged misconduct;
(b) whether there is any safeguarding concern;
(c) the risk to the Parliamentary community, or a particular individual, group or groups within it;
(d) information from the police; and
(e) any undertaking that the Member in question is subject to an existing voluntary agreement not to attend the Estate.
(5)The Panel shall have the assistance of the Counsel to the Speaker, the Director of Parliamentary Security and such other members of the House administration as it thinks fit.
(6)The Panel will decide on appropriate measures to mitigate any risk, and such mitigation may include one or more of the following—
(a) exclusion from the Parliamentary estate;
(b) exclusion from domestic travel funded in whole or in part through the House of Commons Estimate; and
(c) exclusion from foreign travel funded in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, through the House of Commons Estimate.
(7)Members must not lobby the Panel in a manner calculated to influence the outcome of a risk assessment process.
(8)A Member subject to exclusion from the Parliamentary estate may apply for a proxy vote.
(9)If the Panel considers a Member should be subject to exclusion it shall inform the Speaker and the Speaker shall authorise the House administration to take such measures as are necessary to ensure the Panel’s decision is implemented.
(10)The Panel may review its risk assessment in the light of new information relating to matters specified in paragraph (4), and as a consequence of that review may recommend ending any exclusion, varying any existing risk mitigation measures, or introducing further measures as a result of its review.
(11)The decisions of the Panel in relation to a particular case and actions taken thereafter shall not be made public and shall be kept confidential (except insofar as is reasonably necessary to ensure the decision is effected).
(12)A Member’s exclusion will end if—
(a) the Panel so decides and informs the Speaker accordingly;
(b) the Speaker and the Panel are informed by the police or another competent person that the police have concluded their investigations and no charge has been made; or
(c) a criminal trial has been concluded.”
(3) That the operation of Standing Order (Risk based exclusion policy) be reviewed by a panel appointed by Mr Speaker, and the report of that panel shall be laid before the House no later than 16 September 2024; and
(4) Standing Order No. 39A (Voting by Proxy) be amended as follows:
“(1) In paragraph (2)(d) after “injury” insert
( ) precautionary exclusion from the Parliamentary estate”; and
After paragraph 5(b) insert
( ) The Speaker shall not specify the reason for which a proxy vote has been given in any such certificate.
Amendment (a)
Sir Christopher Chope
Philip Davies
Paragraph (1), line 1, leave out “approves” and insert “notes”
Amendment (b)
Sir Christopher Chope
Philip Davies
Paragraph (1), line 2, at end insert “and notes the correspondence between the Speaker and the Procedure Committee and the reservations expressed by that Committee to the House of Commons Commission proposals;”
Amendment (c)
Sir Christopher Chope
Philip Davies
Dr Thérèse Coffey
Sir William Cash
Sir Julian Lewis
Paragraph (1) of the proposed Standing Order, line 1, after “information” leave out “about a Member who is subject to serious allegations relating to” and insert “about a Member who has been charged with”
Amendment (d)
Sir Christopher Chope
Philip Davies
Paragraph (3) of the proposed Standing Order, line 1, leave out “will not” and insert “shall”
Amendment (e)
Sir Christopher Chope
Philip Davies
Paragraph (4) of the proposed Standing Order, line 1, leave out “will” and insert “shall”
Amendment (f)
Sir Christopher Chope
Philip Davies
Dr Thérèse Coffey
Sir William Cash
Sir Julian Lewis
Paragraph (4) of the proposed Standing Order, line 2, leave out “alleged misconduct” and insert “charge”
Amendment (g)
Sir Christopher Chope
Philip Davies
Paragraph (6) of the proposed Standing Order, line 1, leave out “will” and insert “shall”
Amendment (h)
Sir Christopher Chope
Philip Davies
Leave out paragraph (8) of the proposed Standing Order
Amendment (i)
Sir Christopher Chope
Philip Davies
Paragraph (8) of the proposed Standing Order, line 1, after “Member” insert “who is subject to an existing voluntary agreement not to attend the Estate or who is”
Amendment (j)
Sir Christopher Chope
Philip Davies
Paragraph (11) of the proposed Standing Order, line 2, after “not” leave out all words and insert “prejudice a fair trial on any criminal case against the Member.”
Amendment (k)
Sir Christopher Chope
Philip Davies
Paragraph (12) of the proposed Standing Order, line 3, leave out subparagraph (b)
Amendment (l)
Sir Christopher Chope
Philip Davies
Leave out paragraph (4) and insert—
“( ) This Standing Order shall be of temporary effect until the Dissolution of this Parliament.”
Amendment (m)
Philip Davies
Sir Christopher Chope
Paragraph (8) of the proposed Standing Order, line 1, leave out “may apply for” and insert “is entitled to”
Amendment (n)
Nigel Mills
Dr Thérèse Coffey
Paragraph (2) of the proposed Standing Order, line 2, at end insert “Mr Speaker may not appoint a member of the Cabinet or Shadow Cabinet to the Panel.”
Amendment (o)
Nigel Mills
Paragraph (8) of the proposed Standing Order, line 1, leave out “may apply for” and insert “shall not be entitled to”
Amendment (p)
Nigel Mills
Paragraph (10) of the proposed Standing Order, line 1, leave out “The Panel may review its” and insert “The Speaker may convene a Panel to review the”
Relevant Documents:
Oral evidence taken before the Procedure Committee on 18 December 2023, on Commons scrutiny of Secretaries of State in the House of Lords, HC 338, Qq15-22 and 48-54
Correspondence between the Procedure Committee and Mr Speaker, on risk-based exclusions, reported to the House on 18 December 2023, 17 January and 29 January 2024
Correspondence from the Procedure Committee to the Leader of the House, on the exclusion of Members, reported to the House on 7 June 2023
Secretary Steve Barclay
That the draft Fair Dealing Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 21 February, be approved.
Secretary Steve Barclay
That the draft Veterinary Medicines (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 4 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Steve Barclay
That the draft Plant Health (Fees) (England) and Official Controls (Frequency of Checks) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 4 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Mark Harper
That the draft Goods Vehicles (International Road Transport Permits and Haulage Within the EU) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 4 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Mark Harper
That the National Policy Statement for National Networks, which was laid before this House on 6 March, be approved.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Economic Growth (Regulatory Functions) (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 6 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
51. Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion on 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 19 February).