Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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11.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
Oral Questions: Justice |
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12.30pm |
Ministerial Statements, including on: |
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Israel and Gaza update (Minister for Development and Africa) |
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Building safety update (Minister for Housing, Planning and Building Safety) |
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No debate |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Disposal of waste (advertising and penalty provision) (Paul Bristow) |
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Up to four hours |
Pedicabs (London) Bill [Lords]: Committee and Remaining Stages |
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Up to 90 minutes |
Planning (Motion for approval) |
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No debate |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Adequacy of public transport in Carshalton and Wallington constituency (Elliot Colburn) |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
Bicentenary of the RNLI |
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11.00am |
Government support for people recently granted asylum |
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2.30pm |
Provision of cavity wall insulation under Government grants |
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4.00pm |
Government support for cross-Solent ferry transport |
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4.30pm |
Personal Independence Payment and other disability benefits |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
1Simon Jupp (East Devon)
What steps he is taking to increase sentences for dangerous offenders. (902196)
2Dr Luke Evans (Bosworth)
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of legislation on cremation. (902197)
3Stephen Crabb (Preseli Pembrokeshire)
What steps he is taking to reduce reoffending. (902198)
4Fabian Hamilton (Leeds North East)
What steps he is taking to prevent the potential abuse of Lasting Power of Attorney agreements. (902199)
5Stephen Doughty (Cardiff South and Penarth)
What steps he is taking to reduce violence in the Secure Youth Estate. (902200)
6Chris Elmore (Ogmore)
What recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of violence against prison officers. (902201)
7Duncan Baker (North Norfolk)
What steps his Department is taking to help ensure that victims of domestic violence are protected throughout court proceedings. (902202)
8Tonia Antoniazzi (Gower)
What assessment he has made of the impact of delays in the family courts on children who have been taken into care. (902203)
9Stephanie Peacock (Barnsley East)
What steps his Department is taking to reduce the backlog in the Crown Court. (902205)
10Mick Whitley (Birkenhead)
What recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of violence against prison officers. (902206)
11Chris Evans (Islwyn)
How many prisoners have been released early under the End of Custody Supervised Licence scheme since October 2023. (902208)
12Chris Law (Dundee West)
What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of legal aid for immigration cases. (902209)
13Debbie Abrahams (Oldham East and Saddleworth)
What steps his Department is taking to reduce the backlog in the Crown Court. (902210)
14John Penrose (Weston-super-Mare)
What recent assessment his Department has made of the impact of outcomes data from the Justice Data Lab on the recommissioning of HM Prison and Probation reoffending programmes in the last 12 months. (902211)
15Dr Rupa Huq (Ealing Central and Acton)
What steps his Department is taking to reform the criminal justice system to help tackle violence against women and girls. (902214)
16Bill Esterson (Sefton Central)
What steps his Department is taking to reform the criminal justice system to help tackle violence against women and girls. (902215)
17Christian Wakeford (Bury South)
What estimate he has made of the average length of time prisoners are in their cells each day. (902216)
18Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central)
What steps he has taken to help increase the retention rate of staff in HM Prison and Probation Service. (902217)
19Mr Louie French (Old Bexley and Sidcup)
What steps he is taking to increase prison capacity. (902218)
20Samantha Dixon (City of Chester)
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of accommodating young female offenders in all-male young offender institutions on the wellbeing of those female offenders. (902219)
21Andrew Jones (Harrogate and Knaresborough)
What steps his Department is taking to tackle violence against women and girls through the criminal justice system. (902220)
At 12.15pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
T1Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Slough)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (902221)
T2Florence Eshalomi (Vauxhall) (902222)
T3Tom Randall (Gedling) (902223)
T4Chris Evans (Islwyn) (902224)
T5Elliot Colburn (Carshalton and Wallington) (902225)
T6Ruth Jones (Newport West) (902226)
T7Kevin Foster (Torbay) (902227)
T8Alex Davies-Jones (Pontypridd) (902228)
T9Dr Luke Evans (Bosworth) (902229)
T10Keir Mather (Selby and Ainsty) (902230)
Urgent Questions and Statements
12.30pm
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Israel and Gaza update (Minister for Development and Africa)
Building safety update (Minister for Housing, Planning and Building Safety)
Presentation of Bills
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
Telecommunications Infrastructure (Requirement to Share Apparatus)
Emma Hardy
Bill to require providers of electronic communications networks to grant access to their apparatus to other such providers in certain circumstances; to prohibit the installation of new electronic communications apparatus where services can be provided by sharing apparatus; and for connected purposes.
Business of the Day
1. Disposal of Waste (Advertising and Penalty Provision) Bill: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
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.
2. PEDICABS (LONDON) BILL [LORDS]: COMMITTEE AND REMAINING STAGES
Up to four hours (Order of 28 February)
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Proceedings in Committee of the whole House will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion three hours after their start. Any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion four hours after the start of proceedings in Committee of the whole House (Order of 28 February).
Business to be Taken at 7.00pm
No debate (Standing Order No. 41A(3))
The Prime Minister
That, at this day’s sitting, Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply to the Motion in the name of Secretary Mark Harper relating to Planning.
Business of the Day
Up to 90 minutes (Standing Order No. 16(1))
Secretary Mark Harper
That this House approves the National Policy Statement for National Networks, which was laid before this House on 6 March.
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
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry: Clive Efford
Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry: Allan Dorans
Rent and service charge increases in Lewisham East: Janet Daby
Adjournment Debate
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Adequacy of public transport in Carshalton and Wallington constituency: Elliot Colburn
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 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 the 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
Relevant Documents:
e-petition 633298, Allow disabled people to keep all their benefits if they move in with a partner
e-petition 620962, Full review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) application process
e-petition 619481, End assessments and consider disability benefit claims on medical advice alone
e-petition 593296, End reviews of PIP and ESA awards for people with lifelong illnesses
e-petition 575206, Allow Disabled People to Keep All Their Benefits if They Move in With a Partner
e-petition 549906, Review the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) application process
Notes:
The debate at 4.30pm will last for up to an hour.
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Secretary of State for Business and Trade
1.Department for Business and Trade Update on Export Statistics
Secretary of State for Defence
2.Wider Service Medal
Secretary of State for Education
3.School Capital Update
Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
4.United Kingdom Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
5.2023-24 Revised Financial Directions to NHS England and 2024-25 Financial Directions to NHS England
6.Care Quality Commission Section 48 Review of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
7.Healthy Start Uptake Data
Secretary of State for the Home Department
8.Police Covenant Annual Report
Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
9.Next Steps on Cambridge
10.Supporting Families Annual Report 2024 – Supporting Families, a Foundation for Family Help
Prime Minister
11.Annual Report of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner 2022
Notes:
Texts of Written Statements are available from the Vote Office and on the internet at https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/.
Committees Meeting Today
Broadcasts of proceedings can be found at https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons
Select Committees
Subject: Safeguarding vulnerable claimants
Witnesses: 9.25am: Mims Davies MP, Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, The Viscount Younger of Leckie, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Elizabeth Fairburn, Customer Experience Director, and Preeta Ramachandran, Southern Area Director, Work and Health Services, Department for Work and Pensions
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
9.15am (private), 9.25am (public)
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Subject: Grassroots music venues
Witnesses: 10.00am: Jon Collins, Chief Executive, LIVE; Mark Davyd, Chief Executive, Music Venue Trust; John Drury, Chair, National Arenas Association, Vice-President and General Manager, OVO Arena Wembley
10.45am: Stuart Galbraith, Vice-Chair, Concert Promoters Association, Chief Executive, Kilimanjaro Live; Gavin Larkins, Director of Commercial Development and Sales, PRS for Music; Anna Moulson, Co-Chair, Association of Independent Promoters
11.30am: Lily Fontaine, vocalist, English Teacher; Kwame Kwaten, Vice Chair, Music Managers Forum; David Martin, Chief Executive, Featured Artists Coalition
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Subject: Children’s social care
Witnesses: 10.00am: John Pearce, President, Association of Directors of Children’s Services; Roger Gough, Children’s Services Spokesperson, County Councils Network; Stuart Ashley, Director of Children’s Services, Hampshire County Council
11.00am: Dan Turnbull, Senior Director for Markets, Competitions and Markets Authority; Andrew Isaac, Chair, Children’s Services Development Group; Dr Mark Kerr; Lucy Croxton, Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager, Together Trust
Room 15
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Health and Social Care Committee
Subject: Pharmacy
Witnesses: 10.00am: Rt Hon Dame Andrea Leadsom MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Public Health, Start for Life and Primary Care), Department of Health and Social Care; Dr Amanda Doyle OBE, National Director for Primary Care and Community Services, and David Webb, Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for England, NHS England
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Subject: Membership of the House of Lords
Witnesses: 10.00am: The Lord Bew, former Chair, and The Baroness Deech DBE KC, Chair, House of Lords Appointments Commission
Room 16
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Subject: Delivering audit reform: follow-up
Witnesses: 10.00am: David Herbinet, Head of Audit and Assurance, Mazars; Scott Knight, Head of Audit and Assurance, BDO UK; Iain Wright, Managing Director (Reputation and Influence), Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales; Bruce Cartwright, Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
10.45am: Sir John Kingman, Chair, Legal and General Group Plc; The Lord Sikka, Emeritus Professor of Accounting, University of Sheffield; Frances Coulson, Deputy Chair, Fraud Advisory Panel; Andrew Ninian, Director, Stewardship, Risk and Tax, The Investment Association
11.30am: Kevin Hollinrake MP, Minister for Enteprise, Markets and Small Business, and Mark Holmes, Deputy Director, Corporate Governance, Audit Reform and Stakeholder Rights, Department for Business and Trade; Richard Moriarty, Chief Executive Officer, Financial Reporting Council
Room 8
9.45am (private), 10.00am (public)
Subject: Work of the Prime Minister
Witnesses: 1.00pm: Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP, Prime Minister
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
12.30pm (private), 1.00pm (public)
Subject: The UK’s engagement with the Middle East and North Africa
Witnesses: 2.00pm: Will Todman, Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, Middle East Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies; Urban Coningham, Research Analyst and Course Lead, Royal United Services Institute; Jonathan Wilks, Former UK Ambassador to Qatar (2020-2023), Iraq (2017-2019), Oman (2014-2017), Syria (2012-2014); Professor Gareth Stansfield, Professor of Middle East Politics and former director of the Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies, The University of Exeter
3.00pm: Dr. Radwan Masmoudi, President, Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy; Dr Shana Cohen, Director, Think-Tank for Action on Social Change; Amine Ghoulidi, Visiting Fellow at the Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy, Heritage Foundation
Room 16
1.30pm (private), 2.00pm (public)
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Subject: Work of Defra
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP, Secretary of State, and Tamara Finkelstein, Permanent Secretary, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Room 6
1.45pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
International Development Committee
Subject: Alternative Financing Options for International Development
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Philippe Valahu, Chief Executive Officer, Private Infrastructure Development Group; Anne-Marie Chidzero, Chief Investment Officer, FSD Africa; Louise Walker, Head of Private Sector & Capital Markets Department, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (MOBILIST Programme)
3.15pm: Ian Mitchell, Co-Director, Europe and Senior Policy Fellow, Centre for Global Development; Romilly Greenhill, Chief Executive Officer, Bond; Evie Aspinall, Director, British Foreign Policy Group
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Room 5
2.00pm (private)
Subject: One-off session with the Secretary of State for Defence
Witnesses: 3.15pm: Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP, Secretary of State, David Williams CB, Permanent Secretary, and Tom Wipperman, Strategic Finance Director, Ministry of Defence
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
2.45pm (private), 3.15pm (public)
Room 7
3.00pm (private)
Joint Committees
Virtual meeting
4.00pm (private)
Committee Reports Published Today
ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT
5th Special Report: The UK’s contribution to tackling global deforestation: Government Response to the Committee’s Fourth Report: HC 669
Time of publication: 00.01am
NORTHERN IRELAND AFFAIRS
3rd Report: The funding and delivery of public services in Northern Ireland: HC 46
Time of publication: 00.01am
WOMEN AND EQUALITIES
5th Report: The prevalence of sexually transmitted infections in young people and other high risk groups: HC 463
Time of publication: 00.01am
WORK AND PENSIONS
3rd Report: Defined benefit pension schemes: HC 144
Time of publication: 00.01am
Announcements
Forthcoming End of Day Adjournment Debates
Applications for 30-minute end of day adjournment debates should be made to the Table Office by 7.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on the Wednesdays listed below. Members can submit their application via MemberHub, from their own email account or in hard copy. Application forms are available on the Table Office page on ParliNet. The ballot takes place on the day following the deadline. Members who are successful will be contacted by the Speaker’s Office.
Tuesday 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 (ballot closed)
The ballot for Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 April will take place today. The deadline for making an application to this ballot has now passed.
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
Tuesday 30 April and Wednesday 1 May (deadline Monday 22 April 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Cabinet Office; Defence; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Health and Social Care; Justice; Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; Northern Ireland; Treasury; Wales
Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 May (deadline Monday 29 April 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business and Trade; Culture, Media and Sport; Education; Energy Security and Net Zero; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Home Office; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Transport; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
Easter Adjournment - Tabling of Parliamentary Questions
The following arrangements will apply for the tabling of Questions for oral and written answer during the Easter Adjournment.
Under Standing Order No. 22(6), the Speaker has made the following arrangements for tabling Questions for oral answer when the House returns:
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Last date of tabling* |
Date for answer |
Departments etc. |
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Tuesday 26 March |
Monday 15 April |
Home Office (T)** |
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Tuesday 26 March |
Tuesday 16 April |
Energy Security and Net Zero (T) |
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Tuesday 26 March |
Wednesday 17 April |
Science, Innovation and Technology (T) |
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Tuesday 26 March |
Wednesday 17 April |
Prime Minister |
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Tuesday 26 March |
Thursday 18 April |
Culture, Media and Sport (T) |
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Tuesday 26 March |
Thursday 18 April |
Church Commissioners, House of Commons Commission, Public Accounts Commission, Restoration and Renewal Client Board and the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission |
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Tuesday 16 April |
Monday 22 April |
Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (T) |
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Tuesday 16 April |
Wednesday 24 April |
Northern Ireland |
The results of the shuffles on 26 March will be published later that day. They will be available on the internet. For further details of last tabling days for other departments and answering bodies, see the Order of Questions rota available on the Commons Business Papers website.
Notes:
* The latest time for tabling is 12.30pm on each of these days.
** (T) denotes that there are Topical questions for this Department.
Questions for written answer on a named day
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Time of tabling |
Earliest date for named day answer |
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Until rise of House on Tuesday 26 March |
Monday 15 April |
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From rise of House on Tuesday 26 March until 2.30pm on Friday 12 April |
Wednesday 17 April (each Member may table up to five named day questions during this period) |
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Monday 15 April |
Thursday 18 April |
Easter Adjournment - Tabling of Amendments to Public Bills
During the Recess, amendments should be submitted by email to pbohoc@parliament.uk. Amendments can be accepted from a Member’s Parliamentary network account, or from the network account of a member of staff who has been specifically authorised to act on the Member’s behalf.
There is no formal deadline for amendments to motions relating to the Lords Message on the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill, which will be considered on Monday 15 April, but Members are encouraged to give notice of any such amendments as soon as possible.
Any such amendment tabled by 4.30pm on Friday 12 April will be available on the relevant bill pages of the Parliamentary website from the morning of Saturday 13 April.
Further Information
Members’ Guide to Chamber proceedings
The Members’ Guide to Chamber proceedings is available on the Parliamentary website
Business of the Day
Documents and reports relating to the business being held in the Chamber are available on the Commons Business Briefings webpage: www.parliament.uk/business/publications/research/commons-business-briefings/
Written Statements
Text of today’s Written Statements: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/
Select Committees
Select Committees Webpage: https://committees.parliament.uk/
Standing Orders Relating to Public Business
Text of Standing Orders relating to public business: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5803/cmstords/so-1932-23102023/so-2023i.pdf
Chamber Engagement
Information about engaging the public with debates is available on the parliamentary website: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/have-your-say-on-laws/chamber-engagement/.
All business papers are available via the HousePapers app on mobile devices
Part 2: Future Business
A. CALENDAR OF BUSINESS
Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.
Government items of business in this section have nominally been set down for
today, but are expected to be taken on the dates stated.
B. REMAINING ORDERS AND NOTICES
Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has been nominally set down for today but is not expected to be taken today.
A. Calendar of Business
Broadcasts of proceedings can be found at https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons
Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.
MONDAY 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
Afterwards
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: Consideration of Lords Message
Sally-Ann Hart
Peter Gibson [R]
That this House has considered the postcode lottery of funding for hospices; and calls on integrated care boards to urgently address the funding for hospice-provided palliative care in their areas.
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and gender non-conforming young people: Neale Hanvey
TUESDAY 16 APRIL
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
Afterwards
Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Theresa Villiers
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide for the prohibition of the sale in England of horticultural peat by the end of 2024; to provide for certain exemptions from that prohibition; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Second Reading
Solar supply chains: Alicia Kearns
9.30am That this House has considered food waste and food distribution: Jo Gideon
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Wednesday 17 APRIL
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
11.53am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
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.
IF NECESSARY, CONSIDERATION OF LORDS MESSAGE ON THE SAFETY OF RWANDA (ASYLUM AND IMMIGRATION) BILL
Finance (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Notes:
The Bill is expected to be certified as a Money Bill.
Potential merits of reopening Midge Hall railway station and direct rail services between Liverpool and Preston: Katherine Fletcher
THURSDAY 18 APRIL
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
10.00am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
10.10am Questions to the Church Commissioners, House of Commons Commission, Public Accounts Commission, Restoration and Renewal Client Board and the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission
Afterwards
Mr William Wragg
That this House recognises the challenges faced by individuals and businesses in accessing effective dispute resolution and obtaining redress in cases of injustice; believes that the Government needs to address these specific challenges, namely a fragmented and inconsistent redress landscape; considers statutory guidance to be an essential measure to ensure compensation and redress schemes follow common principles and lead to fair and independent outcomes; and calls on the Government to create a statutory guidance with common principles for setting up and operating a redress scheme.
Covid-19 pandemic response and trends in excess deaths
Andrew Bridgen
That this House has considered the covid-19 pandemic response and trends in excess deaths; and calls on the Covid-19 Inquiry to move onto its module four investigation into vaccines and therapeutics as soon as possible.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Standards of new-build homes in North Yorkshire: Andrew Jones
12.30pm 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.
Health and Social Care (Recruitment and Retention of Staff in Rural Areas) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jamie Stone
Health and Equality Acts (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Elizabeth Truss
Greater London Low Emission Zone Charging (Amendment) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [22 March]
Member in Charge: Gareth Johnson
Whistleblowing Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mary Robinson
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
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
Child Criminal Exploitation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Paul Beresford
Government support for solar panels on residential properties: Sir George Howarth
MONDAY 22 APRIL
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Afterwards
PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
Sentencing and illegal knife possession: Matt Hancock
Potential merits of a food poverty strategy: Chris Stephens
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
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Afterwards
Neurodivergent Conditions (Screening and Teacher Training): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Matt Hancock
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about screening for neurodivergent conditions 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
Relevant Documents:
e-petition 652602, Don’t increase the income requirement for family visas to £38,700
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
WEDNESDAY 24 APRIL
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
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.
THURSDAY 25 APRIL
9.30am Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
10.15am Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
12.30pm That this House has considered health inequalities in liver disease and liver cancer: Navendu Mishra, Alison Thewliss
2.00pm That this House has considered the ratification of the Global Ocean Treaty: Kevin Foster
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were 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 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).
Licensing Hours Extensions Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
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.
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
MONDAY 29 APRIL
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
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)).
Relevant Documents:
Second Report of the Health and Social Care Committee, Assisted Dying/Assisted Suicide, HC 321
TUESDAY 30 APRIL
11.30am Questions to the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Afterwards
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.
Wednesday 1 May
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Jonathan Gullis
That leave be given to bring in a Bill under SO No. 23 [details to be provided].
Thursday 2 May
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Tuesday 7 May
2.30pm Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Wednesday 8 May
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Thursday 9 May
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.00am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.10am Questions to the Attorney General
Afterwards
PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry: Christina Rees
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.
Climate and Nature Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alex Sobel
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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
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.
Puppy Import (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Relevant Documents:
e-petition 326261, Ban imports of hunting trophies of endangered animals
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
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.
Chalk Streams (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Green
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
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.
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, be approved.
26. Football Governance Bill: Second Reading
27. FOOTBALL GOVERNANCE BILL: 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.
28. 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.
29. 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).
30. POST OFFICE (HORIZON SYSTEM) OFFENCES BILL: COMMITTEE
Remaining stages may also be taken, if the Bill is not amended in Committee (Order of 20 March).
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.
Marion Fellows
Owen Thompson
That it be an Instruction to the Committee on the Bill that it have leave to make provision relating to Scotland.
Notes:
The motions for Instructions are admissible, in order to alter the extent of a bill set out, but may be moved only if selected by Mr Speaker (Standing Order No. 66).
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 March).
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
“(2) 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
Paragraph (1) of the proposed Standing Order, line 2, after “sexual offence” insert “and is not being remanded in custody”
Amendment (f)
Nigel Mills
Paragraph (2) of the proposed Standing Order, at end insert “Mr Speaker may not appoint a member of the Cabinet or Shadow Cabinet to the panel.”
Amendment (b)
Sir Christopher Chope
Paragraph (3) of the proposed Standing Order, line 2, before “(a)” insert—
“() Whether the Member is on bail subject to conditions and whether any of those conditions restrict the ability of the Member to attend the Parliamentary estate;”
Amendment (c)
Sir Christopher Chope
Leave out paragraph (7) of the proposed Standing Order
Amendment (g)
Nigel Mills
Paragraph (7) of the proposed Standing Order, leave out “may apply for” and insert “shall not be entitled to”
Amendment (d)
Sir Christopher Chope
Leave out paragraph (4)
Amendment (e)
Sir Christopher Chope
At end 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
32. SPEAKER’S COMMITTEE FOR THE INDEPENDENT PARLIAMENTARY STANDARDS AUTHORITY
Penny Mordaunt
That, in pursuance of paragraph 2A of Schedule 3 of the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009, Ms Tina Fahm be appointed as a lay member of the Speaker’s Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority for a period of five years from 1 April 2024 to 30 March 2029.
Notes:
An explanatory memorandum is available online and in the Vote Office.
Jacob Young
That the draft Combined Authorities (Finance) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 21 March, be approved.
Secretary Claire Coutinho
That the draft Contracts for Difference (Sustainable Industry Rewards) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 21 March, be approved.
Alex Burghart
That the draft Procurement Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 25 March, be approved.
Secretary Alex Chalk
That the draft Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Legal Aid: Domestic Abuse) (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 25 March, be approved.