Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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9.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
Oral Questions: Transport |
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10.30am |
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Afterwards |
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No debate |
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Until 5.00pm |
Backbench Business: General Debate: Reports of the Defence Committee and Committe of Public Accounts on armed forces readiness and defence equipment General Debate: Reports of the Environmental Audit Committee, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee and Science, Innovation and Technology Committee on food security |
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No debate |
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Until 5.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Trailer and towing safety (Karin Smyth) |
Westminster Hall
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1.30pm |
Easter, Christian culture and heritage |
Business Today: Chamber
9.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
1Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East)
What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of bus service levels in England. (902089)
2Charlotte Nichols (Warrington North)
What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of seafarer welfare standards on P&O Ferries’ fleet. (902090)
3Michael Fabricant (Lichfield)
What steps he is taking to help local authorities improve local transport in the West Midlands. (902091)
4Neale Hanvey (Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of creating new direct ferry links to mainland Europe. (902093)
5Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Brighton, Kemptown)
What estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of delays to planned rail reforms. (902095)
6Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central)
What steps he is taking to support active travel in Newcastle upon Tyne. (902096)
7Elliot Colburn (Carshalton and Wallington)
What steps he is taking to improve rail services. (902097)
8Richard Foord (Tiverton and Honiton)
What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of local bus services. (902098)
9Fabian Hamilton (Leeds North East)
What steps he is taking to improve bus services in Leeds. (902100)
10Harriett Baldwin (West Worcestershire)
Whether he has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of dualling the North Cotswold Line between Oxford and Worcester. (902101)
11Katherine Fletcher (South Ribble)
What steps he is taking to improve transport connectivity in cities in the north of England. (902103)
12Mrs Sheryll Murray (South East Cornwall)
Whether he is taking steps to bring critical national infrastructure routes under his Department's control. (902106)
13Sarah Dyke (Somerton and Frome)
What support he is providing for public transport in Somerset. (902107)
14Danny Kruger (Devizes)
What his planned timetable is for publication of the M4 to Dorset Coast Connectivity Study. (902108)
15Dr Rupa Huq (Ealing Central and Acton)
What estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of delays to planned rail reforms. (902110)
16Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland)
What recent discussions he has had with the operators of helicopter search and rescue services on response times. (902111)
17Patricia Gibson (North Ayrshire and Arran)
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Spring Budget 2024 on his Department’s spending plans. (902112)
At 10.15am
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
T1Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (902113)
T2Anna Firth (Southend West) (902114)
T3Mark Eastwood (Dewsbury) (902115)
T4Neale Hanvey (Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) (902117)
T5Martin Vickers (Cleethorpes) (902118)
T6Andrew Jones (Harrogate and Knaresborough) (902119)
T7Priti Patel (Witham) (902120)
T8Stephen Metcalfe (South Basildon and East Thurrock) (902121)
T9Patricia Gibson (North Ayrshire and Arran) (902122)
Urgent Questions and Statements
Business Question to the Leader of the House
Ministerial Statements (if any)
Presentation of Bills
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
Alex Sobel
Bill to require the United Kingdom to achieve climate and nature targets; to give the Secretary of State a duty to implement a strategy to achieve those targets; to establish a Climate and Nature Assembly to advise the Secretary of State in creating that strategy; to give duties to the Committee on Climate Change and the Joint Nature Conservation Committee regarding the strategy and targets; and for connected purposes.
Business of the Day
Until 5.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
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 Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, Insect decline and UK food security, HC 326
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, HC 622, and the Government response, Session 2023-24, HC 37
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
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry: Lilian Greenwood
Adjournment Debate
Until 5.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Trailer and towing safety: Karin Smyth
Business Today: Westminster Hall
Order of Business
The sitting will last for up to three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1))
1.30pm
That this House has considered 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)).
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Secretary of State for Business and Trade
1.Update on UK-Switzerland enhanced Free Trade Agreement
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
2.Annual European Union Finances Statement
3.Oil and Gas Decommissioning Relief Deeds
Secretary of State for Defence
4.The Government’s Response to the Quinquennial Review of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme 2022-23
5.Update on the AUKUS Defence Partnership
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
6.Mental Health Update
7.Mental Health: Expected Spend
8.Update on Implementation of the Down Syndrome Act 2022
Secretary of State for the Home Department
9.Police Misconduct and Investigations
Secretary of State for Justice
10.Judicial Conduct Investigations Office Annual Report 2022–2023
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
11.Windsor Framework Implementation Regulations
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
12.Publication of the Post-Incident Review into the disruption of 999 in June 2023
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
13.Households Below Average Income Statistics Release
14.State Pension Update
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
ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT
4th Special Report: Environmental change and food security: Government Response to the Committee’s Second Report: HC 646
Time of publication: 00.01am
LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES
4th Report: Electoral Registration: HC 58
Time of publication: 00.01am
WORK AND PENSIONS
2nd Report: Benefit levels in the UK: HC 142
Time of publication: 00.01am
ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
2nd Special Report: Soil Health: Government Response to the Committee’s First Report of Session 2023–24: HC 649
Time of publication: 09.00am
EUROPEAN STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS
Second Report of Session 2023–24: HC 626
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 (ballot closed)
The ballot for Monday 15 to Monday 22 April is closed and will take place today.
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 16 and Wednesday 17 April (deadline Monday 25 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Cabinet Office; Defence; Education; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Health and Social Care; Justice; Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; Northern Ireland; Wales
Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 April (deadline Monday 15 April 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business and Trade; Culture, Media and Sport; Energy Security and Net Zero; Home Office; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Transport; Treasury; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
Further Information
Members’ Guide to Chamber proceedings
The Members’ Guide to Chamber proceedings is available on the Parliamentary website
Business of the Day
Documents and reports relating to the business being held in the Chamber are available on the Commons Business Briefings webpage: www.parliament.uk/business/publications/research/commons-business-briefings/
Written Statements
Text of today’s Written Statements: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/
Select Committees
Select Committees Webpage: https://committees.parliament.uk/
Standing Orders Relating to Public Business
Text of Standing Orders relating to public business: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5803/cmstords/so-1932-23102023/so-2023i.pdf
Chamber Engagement
Information about engaging the public with debates is available on the parliamentary website: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/have-your-say-on-laws/chamber-engagement/.
All business papers are available via the HousePapers app on mobile devices
Part 2: Future Business
A. CALENDAR OF BUSINESS
Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.
Government items of business in this section have nominally been set down for
today, but are expected to be taken on the dates stated.
B. REMAINING ORDERS AND NOTICES
Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has been nominally set down for today but is not expected to be taken today.
A. Calendar of Business
Broadcasts of proceedings can be found at https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons
Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.
Friday 22 MARCH
Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Relevant Documents:
e-petition 650300, Ban imports of hunting trophies of endangered animals
Greater London Low Emission Zone Charging (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gareth Johnson
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
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
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).
Presentation of Public Petitions
Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry: Ruth Jones
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).
Secretary Mark Harper
That this House approves the National Policy Statement for National Networks, which was laid before this House on 6 March 2024.
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 access to banking services and cash: Julie Marson
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).
Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Chris Elmore
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.
Standards in Public Life (Codes of Conduct) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Debbie Abrahams
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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.
Private Parking (Regulator) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Emma Hardy
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.
1. 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 Steve Barclay
That the draft Animal Welfare (Electronic Collars) (England) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 27 April 2023, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Secretary 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.
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.
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.
24. 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 Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Growth Duty Statutory: Guidance Refresh, which was laid before this House on 6 March 2024, be approved.
27. Football Governance Bill: Second Reading
28. 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.
29. 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.
30. 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).
31. 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.
Penny Mordaunt
That, further to the Orders of 30 January, 23 February and 26 October 2023, paragraphs (1) and (2) of the Order of 19 December 2022 relating to the appointment of Sir Roger Gale as Deputy Speaker and to the exercise of the functions of the Chairman of Ways and Means shall continue to have effect up to and including 23 July 2024.
33. WESTMINSTER HALL: SITTING TIMES
Penny Mordaunt
(1) That, with effect from 15 April, the following amendments to Standing Orders be made:
In Standing Order No. 10 (Sittings in Westminster Hall), paragraph (1)(c), leave out “1.30 pm” and insert “12.30 pm”.
(2) That this amendment shall have effect for the remainder of this Parliament.
34. Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Second Reading
35. POST OFFICE (HORIZON SYSTEM) OFFENCES BILL: COMMITTEE
Ian Paisley
Sammy Wilson
Stephen Farry
That it be an Instruction to the Committee on the Bill that it have leave to make provision relating to Northern Ireland.
Remaing stages may also be taken, if the Bill is not amended in Committee (Order of 20 April).
Notes:
The motion for an Instruction is admissible, as relating to an out-of-scope but cognate matter, but may be moved (Standing Order No. 66) only if selected by Mr Speaker.
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the pubications 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. If the Bill is not amended in Committee, proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the same sitting as the proceedings in Committee, one hour after the commencement on proceedings on Third Reading. If there are proceedings on consideration, those proceedings and Third Reading shall be taken on a second day (Order of 20 April).
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, save that the threshold for risk based exclusion should be when a Member has been charged with a relevant offence;
(2) the following Standing Order be made:
“Risk based exclusion policy
(1) When the Clerk of the House is informed by the police that a Member is charged with an offence 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, appointed by Mr Speaker.
(3) 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.
(4) 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.
(5) 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
(6) Members must not lobby the Panel in a manner calculated to influence the outcome of a risk assessment process.
(7) A Member subject to exclusion from the Parliamentary estate may apply for a proxy vote.
(8) 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.
(9) The Panel may review its risk assessment in the light of new information, 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.
(10) 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).
(11) 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 the charge has been withdrawn; or
(c) a criminal trial has been concluded.
(3) That the operation of Standing Order (Risk based exclusion policy) be reviewed by a panel appointed by Mr Speaker, and the report of that panel shall be laid before the House no later than 16 September 2024; and
(4) Standing Order No. 39A (Voting by Proxy) be amended as follows:
“(1) In paragraph (2)(d) after “injury” insert
() risk based 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.