Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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11.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
Oral Questions: Women and Equalities |
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12 noon |
Oral Questions: Prime Minister |
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12.30pm |
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Government’s decision to close the HMRC Self-Assessment helpline every year between April and September (Chancellor of the Exchequer) |
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Security and human right implications of Article 23 in Hong Kong (Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) |
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No debate |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Standards in public life (codes of conduct) (Debbie Abrahams) |
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Until 7.00pm |
Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill: Second Reading |
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Followed by |
Motions without separate debate: |
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No debate |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Scrutiny of Secretaries of State in the House of Lords (Patrick Grady) |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
Access to migraine treatment |
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11.00am |
Conduct of elections |
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2.30pm |
Human rights in Sri Lanka |
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4.00pm |
Public access to defibrillators |
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4.30pm |
Lessons learned from the Terance Radford Prevention of Future Deaths Report |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities
1Debbie Abrahams (Oldham East and Saddleworth)
What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on implementing a definition of Islamophobia. (902123)
2Peter Gibson (Darlington)
What recent steps the Government has taken to implement the HIV Action Plan. (902124)
3Nicola Richards (West Bromwich East)
What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for Israeli victims of sexual abuse by Hamas. (902125)
4Mr Gregory Campbell (East Londonderry)
If she will make an estimate of when the gender pay gap will be closed. (902126)
5Gerald Jones (Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney)
What steps the Government is taking to help support women experiencing menopause at work. (902127)
6Fleur Anderson (Putney)
What steps she is taking with the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to help reduce faith-based discrimination and harassment. (902129)
7Marco Longhi (Dudley North)
What steps she is taking to help increase inclusivity and accessibility at work for disabled people. (902130)
8Neale Hanvey (Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on Government support for the health of gay, lesbian and bisexual young people. (902131)
9Nick Fletcher (Don Valley)
What steps she is taking with the Secretary of State for Education to help close the gap in exam results between boys and girls. (902132)
10Rosie Duffield (Canterbury)
What steps she is taking with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to help reduce maternal mortality. (902133)
11Maggie Throup (Erewash)
What recent steps the Government has taken to implement the HIV Action Plan. (902134)
12Alex Cunningham (Stockton North)
What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on the work of the Anti-Muslim Hatred Working Group. (902135)
13Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure that people with neurodivergent conditions receive appropriate and accessible support when using public services. (902136)
14Bob Blackman (Harrow East)
If she will bring forward legislative proposals to exclude caste as a protected characteristic from the Equality Act 2010. (902137)
At 11.53am
Topical Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities
T1Selaine Saxby (North Devon)
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. (902153)
T2Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (902154)
T3Sarah Dyke (Somerton and Frome) (902155)
T4Vicky Foxcroft (Lewisham, Deptford) (902158)
T5Mr Virendra Sharma (Ealing, Southall) (902159)
T6Debbie Abrahams (Oldham East and Saddleworth) (902160)
At 12 noon
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
Q1 Giles Watling (Clacton)
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 20 March. (902138)
Q2 Nickie Aiken (Cities of London and Westminster) (902139)
Q3 Mrs Sheryll Murray (South East Cornwall) (902140)
Q4 Sir Edward Leigh (Gainsborough) (902141)
Q5 Layla Moran (Oxford West and Abingdon) (902142)
Q6 Sir Mark Hendrick (Preston) (902143)
Q7 Mohammad Yasin (Bedford) (902144)
Q8 Angela Richardson (Guildford) (902145)
Q9 Sir Bill Wiggin (North Herefordshire)
Whether the Government plans to intervene in the running of children's services by Herefordshire Council. (902146)
Q10 Hannah Bardell (Livingston) (902147)
Q11 Sir Liam Fox (North Somerset) (902148)
Q12 Dan Carden (Liverpool, Walton) (902149)
Q13 Andrew Rosindell (Romford) (902150)
Q14 Ashley Dalton (West Lancashire) (902151)
Q15 Sarah Atherton (Wrexham) (902152)
Urgent Questions and Statements
12.30pm
Urgent Questions:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make a statement on the Government’s decision to close the HMRC Self-Assessment helpline every year between April and September (James Murray)
To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, if he will make a statement on the security and human right implications of Article 23 in Hong Kong (Sir Iain Duncan Smith)
Presentation of Bills
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
Secretary Victoria Atkins
Bill to make provision about the supply of tobacco, vapes and other products, including provision prohibiting the sale of tobacco to people born on or after 1 January 2009; and to enable product requirements to be imposed in connection with tobacco, vapes and other products.
Emma Hardy
Bill to establish a regulator of privately-owned car parks; to make provision about the powers and duties of that regulator; and for connected purposes.
Business of the Day
1. Standards in Public Life (Codes of Conduct): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
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.
2. Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill: Second Reading
Until 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
Relevant Documents:
Third Report of the Business and Trade Committee, Post Office and Horizon redress: Instruction to deliver, HC 477
3. POST OFFICE (HORIZON SYSTEM) OFFENCES BILL: PROGRAMME
No debate (Standing Order No. 83A(7))
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the following provisions shall apply to the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill:
Committal
(1)The Bill shall be committed to a Committee of the whole House.
Proceedings in Committee of the whole House, on Consideration and on Third Reading
(2)Proceedings in Committee of the whole House, any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading shall be completed either in one day or in two days, in accordance with the following provisions of this Order.
(3)Proceedings in Committee of the whole House shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion five hours after their commencement.
(4)If there are no proceedings on Consideration, proceedings on Third Reading—
(a) shall be taken on the day on which proceedings in Committee commenced, and
(b) shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after the commencement of proceedings on Third Reading.
(5)If there are proceedings on Consideration—
(a) those proceedings shall be taken on the second day, and shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on that day, and
(b) proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day.
Programming committee
(6)Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings in Committee of the whole House, to any proceedings on Consideration or to proceedings on Third Reading.
Other proceedings
(7)Any other proceedings on the Bill may be programmed.
4. POST OFFICE (HORIZON SYSTEM) OFFENCES BILL: MONEY
No debate (Standing Order No. 52(1)(a))
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
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
Proposed Mallard Pass solar plant: Alicia Kearns
Sharlotte’s Law: Jonathan Gullis
Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry: Chris Stephens
Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry: Andrew Gwynne
Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry: Rachael Maskell
Barclays Bank closure in Suffolk: Dr Thérèse Coffey
Access to GP appointments: Fleur Anderson
Adjournment Debate
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Scrutiny of Secretaries of State in the House of Lords: Patrick Grady
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 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 human rights in Sri Lanka: 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)).
Committees Meeting Today
Broadcasts of proceedings can be found at https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons
Select Committees
Subject: Fire and Rescue Service
Witnesses: 10.00am: Justin Johnston QFSM, Chief Fire Officer, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, Vice Chair, National Fire Chiefs Council; Kathryn Billing, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead at National Fire Chiefs Council, Chief Fire Officer, Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service; Rob MacDougall, Chief Fire Officer, Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, People Programme Executive, National Fire Chiefs Council; Councillor Rebecca Knox, Chair, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority
10.45am: Rt Hon Chris Philp MP, Minister for Crime, Policing and Fire, and Sarah Gawley, Director of Fire and Major Events, Home Office
Room 8
9.00am (private), 9.15am (private), 10.00am (public)
Subject: Norton pension schemes and the Fraud Compensation Fund
Witnesses: 9.25am: Dominic Harris, Pensions Ombudsman, and Anthony Arter, Interim Chair, The Pensions Ombudsman
10.25am: Tony Raymond, General Counsel and Director of Governance Risk and Assurance, and Maria Evgenidou-Wright, Head of Enforcement Proceedings, The Pensions Regulator; David Taylor, Executive Director and General Counsel, and Sara Protheroe, Chief Customer Officer, Pension Protection Fund
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
9.00am (private), 9.25am (public)
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Subject: Commercialising quantum technologies
Witnesses: 9.30am: Roger McKinlay, Director of Quantum Challenge Fund, Innovate UK, and Anke Davis, Head of Quantum Technologies, UK Research and Innovation
10.15am: Andrew Griffith MP, Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation, and Tom Newby, Head, Office for Quantum, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Room 6
9.20am (private), 9.30am (public)
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Subject: The work of the BBC
Witnesses: 10.00am: Tim Davie CBE, Director General, David Jordan, Director, Editorial Policy and Standards, and Leigh Tavaziva, Chief Operating Officer, BBC
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Room 5
9.30am (private)
Subject: Volumetric concrete mixers
Witnesses: 9.30am: Chris Smith, Chair, and Matt Payne, Member of the Executive, Batched on Site Association; Chris Leese, Chair, MPA UK Concrete
Room 16
9.30am (public)
Room 7
9.30am (private)
Subject: Retail Banks
Witnesses: 10.15am: Charlie Nunn, CEO, Lloyds Banking Group; Vim Maru, CEO, Barclays UK; Mike Regnier, CEO, Santander UK; Paul Thwaite, CEO, NatWest
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
10.00am (private), 10.15am (public)
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Subject: Keeping the power on: our future energy technology mix
Witnesses: 11.00am: Andrew Bowie MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Nuclear and Renewables), and Dan Osgood, Director of Energy Markets and Analysis, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Room 15
10.30am (private), 11.00am (public)
Subject: Lessons learned: Delivering value from government investment in major programmes
Witnesses: 1.30pm: Conrad Smewing, Director General Public Spending, HM Treasury; Nick Smallwood, CEO, Infrastructure and Projects Authority
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
1.00pm (private), 1.30pm (public)
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Subject: A flexible grid for the future
Witnesses: 2.00pm: Alice Delahunty, President, National Grid Electricity Transmission; Christianna Logan, Director of Customers and Stakeholders, SSEN Transmission; Phil Jones, Chair, Energy Networks Association
3.00pm: Eleanor Warburton, Director of Energy Systems Management and Security, Ofgem; Claire Dykta, Strategy and Policy Director, Electricity System Operator; Dr Graham Pannell, Energy Systems Specialist, Independent Renewable Energy Generators Group
Room 15
1.45pm (private), 2.00pm (public)
Subject: The role of natural capital in the green economy
Witnesses: 2.15pm: Susannah Stock, Banking Director responsible for Natural Capital, UK Infrastructure Bank; Paul Scaping, Public Policy Specialist, The Investment Association; Dr Scott Steedman CBE, Director-General, Standards, and Group Executive, British Standards Institution
3.15pm: Dr Pernille Holtedahl, Research Fellow, Centre for Climate Finance and Investment, Imperial College Business School; Peter Bachmann, Managing Director, Sustainable Infrastructure, Gresham House plc; Professor Guy Standing, Professorial Research Associate, SOAS University of London; Professor David Hill CBE, Chairman, Environment Bank
Room 6
2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public)
Women and Equalities Committee
Subject: The escalation of violence against women and girls
Witnesses: 2.20pm: Laura Farris MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Victims and Safeguarding), Home Office and Ministry of Justice; Charlotte Breen, Deputy Director, Interpersonal Abuse Unit, Home Office; Amy Randall, Director – Victims, Vulnerabilities & Criminal Law Policy Directorate, Ministry of Justice
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.20pm (public)
Room 5
2.30pm (private)
Room 7
2.45pm
Room 13
4.30pm (private)
Joint Committees
Subject: Government proposals on extremism
Witnesses: 2.15pm: Ruth Ehrlich, Head of Policy & Campaigns, Liberty; Joshua Rozenberg, Legal commentator; Dame Sara Khan DBE, Independent Adviser, Social Cohesion and Resilience, Former Commissioner for Countering Extremism, Commission for Countering Extremism
Room 16
2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public)
Virtual meeting
3.40pm (private)
Public Bill Committees
Shared Parental Leave and Pay (Bereavement) Bill
To consider the Bill
Room 10
10.00am (public)
Committee reports published today
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
22nd Report: Reforming adult social care in England: HC 427
Time of publication: 00.01am
Announcements
Forthcoming End of Day Adjournment Debates
Applications for 30-minute end of day adjournment debates should be made to the Table Office by 7.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on the Wednesdays listed below. Members can submit their application via MemberHub, from their own email account or in hard copy. Application forms are available on the Table Office page on ParliNet. The ballot takes place on the day following the deadline. Members who are successful will be contacted by the Speaker’s Office.
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
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Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 April (deadline Monday 25 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
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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
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Business of the Day
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Written Statements
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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 21 MARCH
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
Afterwards
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.
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
Oral evidence taken before the International Development Committee on 30 January and 12 March 2024, on the UK Government’s work on achieving SDG2: Zero Hunger, HC 112
e-petition 611113, Ban development on agricultural land to increase food self-sufficiency
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee on the recommendation of the Liaison Committee.
PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry: Lilian Greenwood
Trailer and towing safety: Karin Smyth
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
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:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
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
Health and Social Care (Recruitment and Retention of Staff in Rural Areas) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jamie Stone
Offensive Weapons Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Helen Hayes
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
Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [15 March]
Member in Charge: Sarah Champion
Health and Equality Acts (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Elizabeth Truss
Veterans (Non-custodial Sentences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Owen Thompson
Licensing Hours Extensions Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
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
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
Redevelopment of Kettering General Hospital: Mr Philip Hollobone
MONDAY 25 MARCH
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:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
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).
The Scottish Parliament has approved a Legislative Consent Resolution relating to this Bill. Copies of the Resolution are available in the Vote Office (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
Government policy on the Taiwan Strait: Stewart Malcolm McDonald
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 206851 relating to a public inquiry into the James Bulger murder case: Sir George Howarth, 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 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
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
Afterwards
Disposal of Waste (Advertising and Penalty Provision) Bill: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Paul Bristow
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the advertising of waste disposal services; to require local authorities to issue fixed penalty notices under section 34 of the Environment Act 1990 in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes.
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:
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 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
Relevant Documents:
Ninth Report of the Transport Committee of Session 2022-23, National Networks National Policy Statement, HC 903, and the Government response, Session 2023-24
Presentation of Public Petitions
Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry: Clive Efford
Future of energy production in the South West: Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger
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.
11:00am That this House has considered government support for people recently granted asylum: Tim Farron
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered provision of cavity wall insulation under government grants: Holly Lynch
4.00pm That this House has considered government support for cross-Solent ferry transport: Bob Seely
4.30pm That this House has considered Personal Independence Payment and other disability benefits: Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
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)).
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.
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
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
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
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
Nuclear Veterans (Compensation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Owen Thompson
Miners’ Strike (Pardons) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Owen Thompson
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.
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.
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.
Kings Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
MONDAY 22 APRIL
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 640062 relating to Carer’s Allowance: Christina Rees, 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 23 APRIL
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.
Presentation of Public Petitions
Tamar Crossings tolls: Mrs Sheryll Murray
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.
WEDNESDAY 24 APRIL
Heritage Public Houses: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Marco Longhi
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require local authorities to maintain a register of heritage public houses in their area and to make provision in connection with the compilation and maintenance of such registers; to make provision relating to planning applications in respect of public houses on such a register; to place restrictions on the sale of heritage public houses; to make provision relating to the nomination of heritage public houses as assets of community value; to make provision about the listing of heritage public houses; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
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 any amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
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).
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
Multi-Storey Car Parks (Safety) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Maria Eagle
Sites of Special Scientific Interest (Designation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Derek Thomas
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Notes:
For any amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
MONDAY 29 APRIL
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 653593 relating to assisted dying: Tonia Antoniazzi, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
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.
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
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.
Scottish Law Officers (Devolution) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Joanna Cherry
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.
Offences Against the Person Act 1861 (Sentencing Guidelines) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Maria Miller
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.
Unpaid Trial Work Periods (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Stewart Malcolm McDonald
Public Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Natalie Elphicke
Employment Equality (Insurance etc) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Natalie Elphicke
Telecommunications Infrastructure (Consultation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Diana Johnson
Notes:
Kings Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Illegal and Unsustainable Fishing (Due Diligence) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Grayling
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.
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.
10. 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 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.
12. 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).
13. 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 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 Mark Harper
That the draft Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 21 February, be approved.
16. 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.
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.
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 Veterinary Medicines (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 4 March, be approved.
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.
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.
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.
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.
25. Finance (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Notes:
The Bill is expected to be certified as a Money Bill.
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.
Secretary Mark Harper
That this House approves the National Policy Statement for National Networks, which was laid before this House on 6 March 2024.
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Growth Duty Statutory: Guidance Refresh, which was laid before this House on 6 March 2024, be approved.
29. Football Governance Bill: Second Reading
30. FOOTBALL GOVERNANCE: MONEY
Nigel Huddleston
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Football Governance Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State.
Notes:
King’s Recommendation signified.
31. FOOTBALL GOVERNANCE BILL: WAYS AND MEANS
Nigel Huddleston
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Football Governance Bill, it is expedient to authorise:
(1) the charging of a levy by the Independent Football Regulator in connection with the exercise of its functions under the Act; and
(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
32. AUTOMATED VEHICLES BILL [LORDS]: REMAINING STAGES
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Proceedings on Consideration will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which those proceedings are commenced. 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 29 January).
33. ACTING PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSIONER FOR ADMINISTRATION AND ACTING HEALTH SERVICE COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLAND (APPOINTMENT)
The Prime Minister
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that His Majesty will appoint Rebecca Hilsenrath to the offices of acting Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration and acting Health Service Commissioner for England, in accordance with section 3A of the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 and paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 to the Health Service Commissioners Act 1993.