Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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11.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
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12 noon |
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12.30pm |
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Government’s plan to build new gas-fired power stations (Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero) |
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Update on Post Office Legislation (Minister for Enterprise, Markets and Small Business) |
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No debate |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Sites of special scientific interest (designation) (Derek Thomas) |
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Up to three hours |
National Insurance Contributions (Reductions in Rates) (No. 2) Bill: Allocation of Time (Motion) |
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Up to three hours from the start of proceedings on the National Insurance Contributions (Reductions in Rates) (No. 2) Bill: Allocation of Time motion* |
National Insurance Contributions (Reductions in Rates) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading (*if the National Insurance Contributions (Reductions in Rates) (No. 2) Bill: Allocation of Time motion is agreed to) |
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Followed by |
Motion without separate debate: |
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Up to four hours from the start of proceedings on the National Insurance Contributions (Reductions in Rates) (No. 2) Bill: Allocation of Time motion* |
National Insurance Contributions (Reductions in Rates) (No. 2) Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages (*if the National Insurance Contributions (Reductions in Rates) (No. 2) Bill: Allocation of Time motion is agreed to) |
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No debate |
Statutory Instruments (Motions for approval) |
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No debate |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Review into the presumption of parental involvement in child arrangements (Kate Kniveton) |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
Reform of the planning system |
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11.00am |
Duty solicitor scheme |
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2.30pm |
Gambling advertising in sport |
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4.00pm |
Impact of 5G mast installations on communities in Greater Manchester |
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4.30pm |
Children’s cancer care in the South East |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
1Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Slough)
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the cost of living in Wales. (901882)
2Stephen Crabb (Preseli Pembrokeshire)
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Spring Budget 2024 on businesses in Wales. (901883)
3Jonathan Edwards (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero and the Welsh Government on electricity transmission and distribution policy. (901884)
4Ben Lake (Ceredigion)
What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on supporting rural areas in Wales with the cost of living. (901886)
5Richard Thomson (Gordon)
What recent assessment he has made of the impact of increases in the cost of living on people in Wales. (901887)
6Jerome Mayhew (Broadland)
What discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on the adequacy of healthcare services in Wales. (901889)
7Marco Longhi (Dudley North)
What discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on the Independent Commission’s final report on the Constitutional Future of Wales. (901891)
8Dr Luke Evans (Bosworth)
What recent discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on support for farmers in Wales. (901892)
9Mary Glindon (North Tyneside)
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the future of the steelmaking industry in Wales? (901893)
10Chris Law (Dundee West)
What recent assessment he has made of the strength of the Union. (901894)
At 12 noon
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
Q1 Afzal Khan (Manchester, Gorton)
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13 March. (902003)
Q2 Janet Daby (Lewisham East) (902004)
Q3 Liz Saville Roberts (Dwyfor Meirionnydd) (902005)
Q4 Mr Tobias Ellwood (Bournemouth East) (902006)
Q5 Marsha De Cordova (Battersea) (902007)
Q6 Richard Graham (Gloucester) (902008)
Q7 Will Quince (Colchester) (902009)
Q8 Miriam Cates (Penistone and Stocksbridge) (902010)
Q9 Patrick Grady (Glasgow North) (902011)
Q10 Sarah Olney (Richmond Park) (902012)
Q11 Rachael Maskell (York Central) (902013)
Q12 Sarah Dyke (Somerton and Frome) (902014)
Q13 Andy Slaughter (Hammersmith) (902015)
Q14 Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (902016)
Q15 Tahir Ali (Birmingham, Hall Green) (902017)
Urgent Questions and Statements
12.30pm
Urgent Question:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero if she will make a statement on the Government’s plan to build new gas-fired power stations (Caroline Lucas)
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Update on Post Office Legislation (Minister for Enterprise, Markets and Small Business)
Presentation of Bills
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
Post Office (Horizon System) Offences
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
Bill to provide for the quashing of convictions in England and Wales for certain offences alleged to have been committed while the Horizon system was in use by the Post Office; to make provision about the deletion of cautions given in England and Wales for such offences; and for connected purposes.
Business of the Day
1. Sites of special scientific interest (designation): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
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.
2. NATIONAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS (REDUCTION IN RATES) (NO. 2) BILL: ALLOCATION OF TIME
Up to three hours (Standing Order No. 83)
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
That the following provisions shall apply to the proceedings on the National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) Bill:
Timetable
(1)(a) Proceedings on Second Reading and in Committee of the whole House, any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading shall be taken at today’s sitting in accordance with this Order.
(b) Proceedings on Second Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
(c) 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 four hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
Timing of proceedings and Questions to be put
(2)When the Bill has been read a second time:
(a) it shall, despite Standing Order No. 63 (Committal of bills not subject to a programme order), stand committed to a Committee of the whole House without any Question being put;
(b) proceedings on the Bill shall stand postponed while the Question is put, in accordance with Standing Order No. 52(1) (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills), on any financial resolution relating to the Bill;
(c) on the conclusion of proceedings on any financial resolution relating to the Bill, proceedings on the Bill shall be resumed and the Speaker shall leave the Chair whether or not notice of an Instruction has been given.
(3)(a) On the conclusion of proceedings in Committee of the whole House, the Chair shall report the Bill to the House without putting any Question.
(b) If the Bill is reported with amendments, the House shall proceed to consider the Bill as amended without any Question being put.
(4)For the purpose of bringing any proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph (1), the Chair or Speaker shall forthwith put the following Questions in the same order as they would fall to be put if this Order did not apply:
(a) any Question already proposed from the chair;
(b) any Question necessary to bring to a decision a Question so proposed;
(c) the Question on any amendment, new Clause or new Schedule selected by the Chair or Speaker for separate decision;
(d) the Question on any amendment moved or Motion made by a Minister of the Crown;
(e) any other Question necessary for the disposal of the business to be concluded;
and shall not put any other questions, other than the question on any motion described in paragraph (15)(a) of this Order.
(5)On a Motion so made for a new Clause or a new Schedule, the Chair or Speaker shall put only the Question that the Clause or Schedule be added to the Bill.
(6)If two or more Questions would fall to be put under paragraph (4)(d) on successive amendments moved or Motions made by a Minister of the Crown, the Chair or Speaker shall instead put a single Question in relation to those amendments or Motions.
(7)If two or more Questions would fall to be put under paragraph (4)(e) in relation to successive provisions of the Bill, the Chair shall instead put a single Question in relation to those provisions, except that the Question shall be put separately on any Clause of or Schedule to the Bill which a Minister of the Crown has signified an intention to leave out.
Consideration of Lords Amendments
(8)(a) Any Lords Amendments to the Bill may be considered forthwith without any Question being put; and any proceedings interrupted for that purpose shall be suspended accordingly.
(b) Proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement; and any proceedings suspended under sub-paragraph (a) shall thereupon be resumed.
(9)Paragraphs (2) to (7) of Standing Order No. 83F (Programme orders: conclusion of proceedings on consideration of Lords amendments) apply for the purposes of bringing any proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph (8) of this Order.
Subsequent stages
(10)(a) Any further Message from the Lords on the Bill may be considered forthwith without any Question being put; and any proceedings interrupted for that purpose shall be suspended accordingly.
(b) Proceedings on any further Message from the Lords shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement; and any proceedings suspended under sub-paragraph (a) shall thereupon be resumed.
(11)Paragraphs (2) to (5) of Standing Order No. 83G (Programme orders: conclusion of proceedings on further messages from the Lords) apply for the purposes of bringing any proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph (10) of this Order.
Reasons Committee
(12)Paragraphs (2) to (6) of Standing Order No. 83H (Programme orders: reasons committee) apply in relation to any committee to be appointed to draw up reasons after proceedings have been brought to a conclusion in accordance with this Order.
Miscellaneous
(13)Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to proceedings on the Bill.
(14)Standing Order No. 82 (Business Committee) shall not apply in relation to any proceedings to which this Order applies.
(15)(a) No Motion shall be made, except by a Minister of the Crown, to alter the order in which any proceedings on the Bill are taken, to recommit the Bill or to vary or supplement the provisions of this Order.
(b) No notice shall be required of such a Motion.
(c) Such a Motion may be considered forthwith without any Question being put; and any proceedings interrupted for that purpose shall be suspended accordingly.
(d) The Question on such a Motion shall be put forthwith; and any proceedings suspended under sub-paragraph (c) shall thereupon be resumed.
(e) Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to proceedings on such a Motion.
(16)(a) No dilatory Motion shall be made in relation to proceedings to which this Order applies except by a Minister of the Crown.
(b) The Question on any such Motion shall be put forthwith.
(17)(a) The start of any debate under Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) to be held on a day on which the Bill has been set down to be taken as an Order of the Day shall be postponed until the conclusion of any proceedings on that day to which this Order applies.
(b) Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply in respect of any such debate.
(18)Proceedings to which this Order applies shall not be interrupted under any Standing Order relating to the sittings of the House.
(19)(a) Any private business which has been set down for consideration at a time falling after the commencement of proceedings on this Order or on the Bill on a day on which the Bill has been set down to be taken as an Order of the Day shall, instead of being considered as provided by Standing Orders or by any Order of the House, be considered at the conclusion of the proceedings on the Bill on that day.
(b) Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to the private business so far as necessary for the purpose of securing that the business may be considered for a period of three hours.
Business to be Taken at 7.00pm
No debate (Standing Order No. 15(1))
The Prime Minister
That, at this day’s sitting, proceedings on the motion in the name of the Chancellor of the Exchequer relating to the National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) Bill: Allocation of Time may be entered upon and proceeded with, though opposed, at any hour.
Business of the Day
3. NATIONAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS (REDUCTION IN RATES) (NO. 2) BILL: Second Reading
Up to three hours after the start of proceedings on the National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) Bill: Allocation of Time motion (if that motion is agreed to)
Caroline Lucas
That this House, while supporting the Government’s stated aim of making the tax system fairer, declines to give the National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) Bill a Second Reading because it is highly regressive, the proposed reductions to National Insurance contributions being worth less than £50 a year for a person earning £15,000 from employment compared to around £750 a year for someone earning over £50,000, worsening existing inequalities at a time when lower-income households are struggling with the cost of living, and because the majority of people in the UK believe that the Government should prioritise funding public services over cutting taxes.
Drew Hendry
Stephen Flynn
Kirsty Blackman
Steven Bonnar
Chris Stephens
Owen Thompson
Pete WishartStewart HosieIan BlackfordHannah BardellMhairi BlackDeidre BrockAlan BrownAmy CallaghanDouglas ChapmanJoanna CherryRonnie CowanAngela CrawleyMartyn DayMartin Docherty-HughesDave DooganAllan DoransMarion FellowsPatricia GibsonPatrick GradyPeter GrantChris LawDavid LindenStewart Malcolm McDonaldStuart C McDonaldAnne McLaughlinJohn McNallyCarol MonaghanGavin NewlandsJohn NicolsonBrendan O’HaraKirsten OswaldMs Anum QaisarTommy SheppardAlyn SmithAlison ThewlissRichard ThomsonDr Philippa Whitford
That this House declines to give a Second Reading to the National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) Bill because, while acknowledging that the measures in the Bill reduce the National Insurance Contributions (NIC) burden on some employees, it considers the Government should prioritise investment in public services spending over yet more cuts in spending which would be the result of lowering tax revenue by reducing NIC rates.
4. NATIONAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS (REDUCTION IN RATES) (NO. 2) BILL: MONEY
No debate (Standing Order No. 52(1)(a))
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.
5. NATIONAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS (REDUCTION IN RATES) (NO. 2) BILL: COMMITTEE AND REMAINING STAGES
Up to four hours after the start of proceedings on the National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) Bill: Allocation of Time motion (if that motion is agreed to)
Notes:
For New Clauses relating to Committee of the whole House, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
Presentation of Public Petitions
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
Immigration health surcharge: Martyn Day [R]
Adjournment Debate
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Review into the presumption of parental involvement in child arrangements: Kate Kniveton
Business Today: Westminster Hall
Order of Business
The first part of the sitting will last for two hours. The second part of the sitting will last for three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1)).
9.30am
That this House has considered 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)).
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
1.Post Office redress
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: Fraud
Witnesses: 9.30am: Mark Cheeseman OBE, Chief Executive, Public Sector Fraud Authority; Simon Fell MP, Prime Minister's Anti-Fraud Champion, Home Office; Nick Ephgrave QPM, Director of the Serious Fraud Office
10.30am: Rt Hon Tom Tugendhat MP, Minister for Security, and Duncan Tessier, Director of Economic Crime, Home Office; The Baroness Vere of Norbiton, Parliamentary Secretary, and Anna Harvey, Deputy Director (Payments and Fintech), HM Treasury
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Subject: Prisons in Wales
Witnesses: 9.30am: Nicky Park, Director of Criminal Justice/Women’s Services Development, St Giles Trust; Yvonne Thomas, CEO, The Clink
10.15am: Darren Burns, Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Timpson Group; Tony Hughes, Commercial Director, Williams Homes (Bala) Ltd; David Abraham, Managing Director, Fulcrum Scaffold Safety and Training Ltd
Room 5
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Subject: Norton pension schemes and the Fraud Compensation Fund
Witnesses: 9.25am: Sean Browes, Senior Trustee Representative, Dalriada Trustees Limited; Ben Fairhead, Partner, Arc Pensions Law
10.30am: Kristina Kicks, Joint Trustee in Bankruptcy of Mr Stuart Garner, Interpath Ltd; Lee Causer, Joint Liquidator of Norton, BDO UK
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9.00am (private), 9.25am (public), 11.00am (private)
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Subject: UK Astronomy
Witnesses: 9.30am: Professor Gillian Wright CBE, Director, UK Astronomy Technology Centre; Dr Geraint Morgan, Academic, The Open University
10.15am: Adam Woodcraft, Research and Operations, QMC Instruments; Justin Byrne, Head of Earth Observation and Science, Airbus Defence and Space
11.00am: Ian Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd; Professor Manesh Anand, Professor of Planetary Science and Exploration and Deputy Head, School of Physical Sciences, Open University
Room 6
9.20am (private), 9.30am (public)
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Subject: Securing the domestic supply chain
Witnesses: 10.00am: Andy Reay, Head of Offshore Wind, Associated British Ports
10.30am: Alastair Evans, Director of Corporate and Government Affairs, Rolls -Royce SMR; Rich Everett, Group Head of Supply Chain, and Victoria Scott, Interim Chief Manufacturing Engineer, Rolls-Royce SMR
11.00am: Matthew Knight, Head of Market and Government Affairs, Darren Davidson, Vice President for UK&I, and Andrew Elmes, Head of Net Zero Business Development, UK&I, Siemens Energy
Room 15
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Health and Social Care Committee
Room 7
9.30am (private)
Subject: Future of transport data
Witnesses: 9.30am: Mr Ben Garratt, Deputy Director for Public Affairs, Logistics UK; Steve Freeman, Chairman, RailX; Chris Shirling-Rooke MBE, Chief Executive, Maritime UK
Room 16
9.30am (public)
Subject: DHSC Annual Report & Accounts 2022-23
Witnesses: 1.30pm: Sir Chris Wormald KCB, Permanent Secretary, Shona Dunn, Second Permanent Secretary, and Andy Brittain, Director General, Finance, Department of Health and Social Care; Professor Dame Jenny Harries, Chief Executive, UK Health Security Agency; Julian Kelly, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Executive, NHS England
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
1.00pm (private), 1.30pm (public)
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Subject: Heating our homes
Witnesses: 2.00pm: Neil Lawrence, Director of Delivery, Neil Kenward, Director of Strategy, Economics, Research and Net Zero, and Laura Nell, Deputy Director for Policy and Scheme Development, Ofgem
3.00pm: Lord Callanan, Minister for Energy Efficiency and Green Finance, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Room 15
1.45pm (private), 2.00pm (public)
Subject: Retained EU law: the progress and mechanics of reform
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch MP, Secretary of State, Chris Carr, Director, Smarter Regulation Directorate, and Gavin Lambert, Director General, Competition, Markets and Regulatory Reform Group, Department for Business and Trade
Room 16
1.45pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Subject: Budget 2024
Witnesses: 2.15pm: Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and William Macfarlane CBE, Director of Strategy, Planning ad Budget, HM Treasury
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public)
Room 7
2.30pm (private)
Room 13
4.30pm (private)
Joint Committees
Room 8
2.45pm (private)
Virtual meeting
3.40pm (private)
Public Bill Committees
High Streets (Designation, Review and Improvement Plan) Bill
To consider the Bill
Room 10
9.30am (public)
Delegated Legislation Committees
Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Combined Authorities (Overview and Scrutiny Committees, Access to Information and Audit Committees) (Amendment) Regulations 2024
Room 9
9.25am (public)
Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2024
Room 11
2.30pm (public)
Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Funding and Investment Strategy and Amendment) Regulations 2024
Room 12
4.30pm (public)
Eighth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Electricity Supplier Obligations (Excluded Electricity) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, the draft Energy-Intensive Industry Electricity Support Payments and Levy Regulations 2024, the draft Electricity Capacity (Supplier Payment etc.) (Amendment and Excluded Electricity) Regulations 2024, and the draft Renewables Obligation (Amendment) (Energy Intensive Industries) Order 2024
Room 9
4.30pm (public)
Committee reports published today
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
20th Report: Monitoring and responding to companies in distress: HC 425
Time of publication: 00.01am
Announcements
Forthcoming End of Day Adjournment Debates
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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)
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Forthcoming Westminster Hall Debates
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Tuesday 26 March (deadline Monday 18 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
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Select Committees
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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.
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).
Relevant Documents:
First Report of Education Committee, Ofsted’s work with schools, HC 117, and the response from Ofsted, HC 624
Seventh Report of the Education Committee of Session 2023-23, Persistent absence and support for disadvantaged pupils, HC 970 and the Government response, HC 368
Oral and written evidence taken before the Education Committee on 28 March and 23 May 2023 on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), HC 1248
Written evidence from Minster for Children, Families and Wellbeing following the Committee’s session on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), reported to the House on 5 September 2023, HC 1248
Correspondence from the Education Committee to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children, Families and Wellbeing on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) reported to the House on 19 September 2023, and correspondence from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Childrens, Families and Wellbeing to the Education Committee, on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), reported to the House on 19 October 2023
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
Children Not in School (Registers, Support and Orders) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Flick Drummond
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.
Unpaid Trial Work Periods (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Stewart Malcolm McDonald
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
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
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.
11.00am That this House has considered access to dentistry for cancer patients: Andrew Western
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered international support for Armenian refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh: Carol Monaghan
4.00pm That this House has considered baby loss and the role of coroners: Tim Loughton
4.30pm That this House has considered Child Trust Fund access for people seeking to manage the finances of others: Sir Jeremy Quin
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)).
PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
Traffic congestion and road safety in Rother Valley: Alexander Stafford
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.
9.30am That this House has considered access to migraine treatment: Dehenna Davison
11.00am That this House has considered the conduct of elections: Wendy Chamberlain
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the treatment of Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan: Elliot Colburn
4.00pm That this House has considered public access to defibrillators: Jonathan Gullis
4.30pm That this House has considered lessons learned from the Terance Radford Prevention of Future Deaths Report: Lee Anderson
Notes:
The debate at 4.30pm will last for up to an hour.
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
Thursday 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
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Corporate Homicide Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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.
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.
Wednesday 17 APRIL
Holly Lynch
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.
Bereavement Support (Children and Young People) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Members of Parliament (Oil and Gas Companies) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Burgon
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.
Public Sector Websites (Data Charges) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Simon Lightwood
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
Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Protected Characteristics) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Emma Hardy
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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.
Mortgages (Switching) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Martin Docherty-Hughes
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.
2. 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.
5. 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 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.
14. 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.
19. 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).
20. 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.
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.
23. 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.
28. 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.
29. 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.
34. 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) 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
Sir Edward Leigh
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 (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 (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
Sir Edward Leigh
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 (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 (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”
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.”
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 1 March, 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 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.
41. 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).
Secretary James Cleverly
That the draft Immigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 11 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.