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Part 1: Business Today

Summary Agenda: Chamber

Business Today: Chamber

9.30am Prayers

Followed by

Business of the Day

1. Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Selaine Saxby

Notes:

A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.

2. Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sarah Champion

3. Health and Equality Acts (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Elizabeth Truss

4. Children Not in School (Registers, Support and Orders) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mrs Flick Drummond

Notes:

A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.

5. Telecommunications Infrastructure (Consultation) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Dame Diana Johnson

Notes:

King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

6. Public Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mrs Natalie Elphicke

7. Employment Equality (Insurance etc) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mrs Natalie Elphicke

8. Support for Infants and Parents etc (Information) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sally-Ann Hart

Notes:

A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.

9. Veterans (Non-custodial Sentences) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Owen Thompson

10. Nuclear Veterans (Compensation) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Owen Thompson

11. Miners’ Strike (Pardons) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Owen Thompson

12. Licensing Hours Extensions Bill: Remaining Stages

Member in Charge: Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck

Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.

13. Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

14. 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.

15. Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

16. Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

17. Exemption from Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

18. 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.

19. Caravan Site Licensing (Exemption of Motor Homes) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

20. 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.

21. British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

22. Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

23. Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

24. Barnett Formula (Replacement) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

25. Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

26. Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

27. National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

28. Caravan Sites Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

29. Multi-Storey Car Parks (Safety) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Maria Eagle

30. Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

31. 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

32. Child Criminal Exploitation Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Paul Beresford

Presentation of Public Petitions

No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)

Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry: Ms Lyn Brown

Adjournment Debate

Until 3.00pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))

Contingency plans for Thames Water: Sarah Olney

Written Statements

Statements to be Made Today

Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

1.Announcing the Public Body Review of Arts Council England

Secretary of State for Defence

2.Baseline Profit Rate for Single Source Contracts 2024-25

Secretary of State for Education

3.Update on childminders and applications for the September entitlement expansion

Notes:

Texts of Written Statements are available from the Vote Office and on the internet at https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/ .

Committee reports published today

PUBLIC ACCOUNTS

21st Report: Levelling up funding to local government: HC 424
Time of publication: 00.01am

STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (JOINT)

Fifteenth Report of Session 2023–24: HC 36-xv
Time of publication: 11.00am

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.

Monday 15 to Monday 22 April (deadline Wednesday 20 March 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

Tuesday 23 to Monday 29 April (deadline Wednesday 17 April 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

Tuesday 30 April to Thursday 2 May (deadline Wednesday 24 April 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

Tuesday 7 to Monday 13 May (deadline Wednesday 1 May 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 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

Determination of business by the Backbench Business Committee

Thursday 21 March in the Chamber

General Debate: Reports of the Defence Committee and Committee of Public Accounts on armed forces readiness and defence equipment: Sir Jeremy Quin, Dame Meg Hillier

General Debate: Reports of the Environmental Audit Committee, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee and Science, Innovation and Technology Committee on food security: Philip Dunne, Sir Robert Goodwill, Greg Clark

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

Tuesday 26 March in Westminster Hall

General Debate: Bicentenary of the RNLI: Anthony Mangnall [R]

Tuesday 16 April in Westminster Hall

General Debate: Food waste and food redistribution: Jo Gideon

Thursday 18 April in Westminster Hall

General Debate: Large-scale solar farms: Dr Caroline Johnson

Tuesday 23 April in Westminster Hall

General Debate: Minimum income thresholds for partner and spousal visas: Paul Blomfield

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.

Monday 18 March

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

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

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

Afterwards

PROCEEDINGS ON THE SUPPLY AND APPROPRIATION (ANTICIPATION AND ADJUSTMENTS) BILL

SAFETY OF RWANDA (ASYLUM AND IMMIGRATION) BILL: CONSIDERATION OF LORDS AMENDMENTS

Notes:

For motions relating to the Lords Amendments, see separate paper (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).

COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS

Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

That Sir Jeremy Quin be discharged from the Committee of Public Accounts and Matt Warman be added.

PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS

Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry: Cat Smith

ADJOURNMENT DEBATE

Cadet Expansion Programme: James Sunderland

WESTMINSTER HALL

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

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

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

PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS

Traffic congestion and road safety in Rother Valley: Alexander Stafford

ADJOURNMENT DEBATE

Music education: Sir Michael Ellis

WESTMINSTER HALL

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 UK food security: Sarah Dyke

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)).

WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

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

STANDARDS IN PUBLIC LIFE (CODES OF CONDUCT): Ten Minute Rule Motion

Debbie Abrahams

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide for a statutory code of conduct for Ministers of the Crown; for a statutory code of conduct for members of the House of Commons and members of the House of Lords; for a statutory code of conduct for councillors in England; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

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

Post Office (Horizon System) Offences BILL: Second Reading

POST OFFICE (HORIZON SYSTEM) OFFENCES BILL: MONEY

Nigel Huddleston

That for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State by virtue of the Act.

Notes:

King’s Recommendation signified.

PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS

Proposed Mallard Pass solar plant: Alicia Kearns

ADJOURNMENT DEBATE

Scrutiny of Secretaries of State in the House of Lords: Patrick Grady

WESTMINSTER HALL

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

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport

10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport

Afterwards

BACKBENCH BUSINESS

Reports of the Defence Committee and Committee of Public Accounts on armed forces readiness and defence equipment

Sir Jeremy Quin

Dame Meg Hillier

That this House has considered the First Report of the Defence Committee, Ready for War?, HC 26, the Eighth Report of the Committee of Public Accounts, Improving Defence Inventory Management, HC 66, and the Nineteenth Report of the Committee of Public Accounts, MoD Equipment Plan 2023-33, HC 451.

Reports of the Environmental Audit Committee, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee and Science, Innovation and Technology Committee on food security

Philip Dunne

Sir Robert Goodwill

Greg Clark

That this House has considered the matter of food security, including the effects on it of environmental change and of insect decline.

Notes:

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

Relevant Documents:

Second Report of the Environmental Audit Committee, Environmental change and food security, HC 312, and the Government response, HC 646

Seventh Report of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee of Session 2022-23, Food security, and the Government response, Session 2023-24, HC 37

Second Report of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, Insect decline and UK food security, HC 326

ADJOURNMENT DEBATE

Trailer and towing safety: Karin Smyth

WESTMINSTER HALL

1.30pm 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

CHAMBER

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:

A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.

A ways and means resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.

King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

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.

ADJOURNMENT DEBATE

Redevelopment of Kettering General Hospital: Mr Philip Hollobone

MONDAY 25 MARCH

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence

3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence

Afterwards

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).

ADJOURNMENT DEBATE

Government policy on the Taiwan Strait: Stewart Malcolm McDonald

WESTMINSTER HALL

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 206851 relating to a public inquiry into the James Bulger murder case: Sir George Howarth

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to ninety minutes. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).

TUESDAY 26 MARCH

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice

12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice

Afterwards

Ten Minute Rule Motion

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.

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).

Debate on a Motion relating to the National Policy Statement for National Networks

ADJOURNMENT DEBATE

Future of energy production in the South West: Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger

WESTMINSTER HALL

9.30am That this House has considered the bicentenary of the RNLI: Anthony Mangnall [R]

Notes:

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

MONDAY 15 APRIL

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

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

CHAMBER

Ten Minute Rule Motion

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.

WESTMINSTER HALL

9.30am That this House has considered food waste and food redistribution: Jo Gideon

Notes:

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

Wednesday 17 APRIL

CHAMBER

Ten Minute Rule Motion

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.

THURSDAY 18 APRIL

WESTMINSTER HALL

1.30pm That this House has considered large-scale solar farms: Dr Caroline Johnson

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 19 April

CHAMBER

Pet Abduction Bill: Remaining Stages

Member in Charge: Anna Firth

As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.

Notes:

For any 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 any 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 any 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.

MONDAY 22 APRIL

WESTMINSTER HALL

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 640062 relating to Carer’s Allowance: Christina Rees

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 23 APRIL

CHAMBER

Dyslexia Screening and Teacher Training: Ten Minute Rule Motion

Matt Hancock

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for screening for dyslexia in primary schools; to make provision about teacher training relating to neurodivergent conditions; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

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

WESTMINSTER HALL

9.30am That this House has considered minimum income thresholds for partner and spousal visas: Paul Blomfield

Notes:

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

FRIDAY 26 APRIL

CHAMBER

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 any 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

Sites of Special Scientific Interest (Designation) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Derek Thomas

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

High Streets (Designation, Review and Improvement Plan) Bill: Remaining Stages

Member in Charge: Jack Brereton

As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.

Notes:

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

MONDAY 29 APRIL

WESTMINSTER HALL

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 653593 relating to assisted dying: Tonia Antoniazzi

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)).

FRIDAY 17 MAY

CHAMBER

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.

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.

FRIDAY 7 JUNE

CHAMBER

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

CHAMBER

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

CHAMBER

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.

Unpaid Trial Work Periods (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Stewart Malcolm McDonald

B. Remaining Orders and Notices

Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has therefore been set down formally to be taken in the Chamber today but is not expected to be taken today.

1. Animals

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.

3. Criminal Law

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.

4. National Crime Agency

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).

6. Postal Services

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.

7. Companies

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.

8. Companies

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.

9. Electricity

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.

10. Electricity

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.

11. Proceeds of Crime

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.

12. Proceeds of Crime

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.

13. Proceeds of Crime

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.

15. Education

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.

16. Electricity

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.

17. Electricity

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.

18. Criminal Law

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.

21. Companies

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.

22. Local Government

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.

24. Companies

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.

25. Companies

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.

26. Energy

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.

27. Transport

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.

30. Income Tax

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.

31. Pensions

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.

32. Retained EU Law Reform

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.

33. Sanctions

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.

34. RISK-BASED EXCLUSION

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

35. Agriculture

Secretary Steve Barclay

That the draft Fair Dealing Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 1 March, be approved.

36. Medicines

Secretary Steve Barclay

That the draft Veterinary Medicines (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 4 March, be approved.

37. Plant Health

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.

38. Road Traffic

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.

39. Regulatory Reform

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.

40. Immigration

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.

41. Finance (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading

Notes:

The Bill is expected to be certified as a Money Bill.

42. Sea Fisheries

Secretary Steve Barclay

That the draft Sea Fisheries (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 14 March, be approved.

Notes:

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