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Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business

Summary Agenda: Chamber

Westminster Hall

Business Today: Chamber

11.30am Prayers

Followed by

Questions

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice

1Dan Carden (Liverpool Walton)
What steps her Department is taking to increase prison capacity. (900355)

2Bobby Dean (Carshalton and Wallington)
What steps she is taking to support the rehabilitation of offenders. (900356)

3Alison Hume (Scarborough and Whitby)
What steps her Department is taking to support victims of rape and sexual violence. (900357)

4Jayne Kirkham (Truro and Falmouth)
What steps her Department is taking to support victims of rape and sexual violence. (900358)

5Linsey Farnsworth (Amber Valley)
What assessment she has made of the impact of recent disorder on the criminal justice system. (900359)

6Sarah Coombes (West Bromwich)
What steps her Department is taking to improve the experience of victims at court. (900360)

7Dan Aldridge (Weston-super-Mare)
What steps her Department is taking to support victims of rape and sexual violence. (900361)

8Josh MacAlister (Whitehaven and Workington)
What steps she plans to take to meet prison officer recruitment targets. (900362)

9Monica Harding (Esher and Walton)
What steps she is taking to support the rehabilitation of offenders. (900363)

10Mr Jonathan Brash (Hartlepool)
What steps she is taking to tackle the court backlog. (900364)

11Rebecca Smith (South West Devon)
What support her Department is providing to victims of domestic abuse. (900365)

12Mr Paul Kohler (Wimbledon)
What recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the time taken for cases to progress through the criminal justice system. (900366)

13Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West)
What steps she is taking to help reduce the time taken for criminal cases to be heard at court. (900367)

14Henry Tufnell (Mid and South Pembrokeshire)
What steps her Department is taking to improve access to justice for rural communities. (900368)

15Paul Davies (Colne Valley)
What steps her Department is taking to help reduce levels of reoffending. (900369)

16Andrew Ranger (Wrexham)
What steps her Department is taking to increase prison capacity. (900370)

17Alex Baker (Aldershot)
What assessment she has made of the impact of recent disorder on the criminal justice system. (900371)

18Ashley Dalton (West Lancashire)
What steps her Department is taking to improve the enforcement of the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime in England and Wales. (900372)

19Ben Goldsborough (South Norfolk)
If her Department will review the effectiveness of the single justice procedure. (900373)

20Rachael Maskell (York Central)
What steps she is taking to ensure adequate funding for support for victims of sexual violence after 31 March 2025. (900374)

21Marie Tidball (Penistone and Stocksbridge)
What steps her Department is taking to support victims of rape and sexual violence. (900375)

22Manuela Perteghella (Stratford-on-Avon)
What steps she is taking to reduce the cost of court transcripts for victims. (900376)

23Anna Dixon (Shipley)
What steps her Department is taking to support victims of rape and sexual violence. (900377)

24Liz Twist (Blaydon and Consett)
What steps her Department is taking to support victims of rape and sexual violence. (900378)

25Steve Darling (Torbay)
What assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the backlog of cases in courts. (900379)

At 12.15pm

Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice

T1Olivia Bailey (Reading West and Mid Berkshire)
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. (900380)

T2Bradley Thomas (Bromsgrove) (900381)

T3Joe Powell (Kensington and Bayswater) (900382)

T4Christine Jardine (Edinburgh West) (900383)

T5Jessica Morden (Newport East) (900384)

T6Steff Aquarone (North Norfolk) (900385)

T7Jess Asato (Lowestoft) (900386)

T8Monica Harding (Esher and Walton) (900388)

T9Siân Berry (Brighton Pavilion) (900389)

Urgent Questions and Statements

12.30pm

Ministerial Statements, including on:

Ukraine Update (Secretary of State for Defence)

Business of the Day

1. Social Security

Up to 90 minutes (Standing Orders Nos. 16(1) and 17(2))

Rishi Sunak

Jeremy Hunt

Mel Stride

Claire Coutinho

Stuart Andrew

James Wild

That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 (SI, 2024, No. 869), dated 22 August 2024, a copy of which was laid before this House on 22 August, be annulled.

Notes:

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

Business to be taken at 7.00pm

Business of the House

No debate (Standing Orders Nos. 15 and 41A)

The Prime Minister

That, at this day’s sitting,

(1) Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply to the Motion in the name of Rishi Sunak relating to Social Security; and

(2) the Motion in the name of Lucy Powell, relating to Business of the House (Today) may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.

Business of the Day

2. Business of the House (Today)

Until any hour (if the 7.00pm Business of the House motion is agreed to)

Lucy Powell

That, at this day’s sitting, notwithstanding subparagraphs (2)(c)(i) and (ii) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business), the business in the name of the Leader of the Opposition relating to Winter Fuel Payment may be entered upon at any hour and may be proceeded with, though opposed, for three hours; proceedings shall then lapse if not previously disposed of; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.

3. Opposition Day (1st Allotted Day, First Part)

Up to three hours (if the Business of the House (Today) motion is agreed to)

Winter Fuel Payment

Rishi Sunak

Stuart Andrew

Mel Stride

Victoria Atkins

Mims Davies

Laura Trott

That this House regrets that the Government approved the use of the urgency exemption in section 173 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 to make and lay the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 before the Secretary of State had referred the Regulations to the Social Security Advisory Committee; further regrets that the Government decided it was not necessary to publish an impact assessment for the Regulations, despite, for example, the evidence which shows that living in a cold home increases the risk of serious illness for vulnerable people and those with disabilities and so restricting eligibility for the Winter Fuel Payment is likely to lead to increased burdens on the National Health Service; regrets that the Government made time to debate the prayer motion from the Official Opposition without the Social Security Advisory Committee’s Report, and Government response; and calls on the Government to lay those papers before Parliament without delay, and to publish a full regulatory and equality impact assessment for these Regulations.

Notes:

The selection of the matter to be debated has been made by the Leader of the Opposition (Standing Order No. 14(2)).

Adjournment Debate

Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))

Dynamic ticket pricing: Dame Caroline Dinenage

Business Today: Westminster Hall

Order of Business

Up to two hours for the first part of the sitting and up to three hours for the second part (Standing Order No. 10(1))

9.30am

That this House has considered UK priorities for COP29: Deirdre Costigan

11.00am

That this House has considered the Winter Fuel Payment: Rachael Maskell

Notes:

The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

2.30pm

That this House has considered illegal immigration: Neil O’Brien

4.00pm

That this House has considered Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange: Alberto Costa

4.30pm

That this House has considered exempt supported accommodation: Preet Kaur Gill

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

Minister for the Cabinet Office

1.National Security & Investment Act - Annual Report

Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

2.Water (Special Measures) Bill

Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs

3.British Indian Ocean Territory / Chagos Archipelago

Secretary of State for the Home Department

4.Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules

Secretary of State for Transport

5.Development consent decision extension

Notes:

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

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 7 to Monday 14 October (deadline Wednesday 11 September 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

Tuesday 15 to Monday 21 October (deadline Wednesday 9 October 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 the day after the deadline. Members who are successful will be contacted by the Speaker’s Office.

Tuesday 8, Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 October (ballot closed)

The ballot for Tuesday 8, Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 October is closed and will take place today.

Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 October (deadline Monday 7 October 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Business and Trade; Cabinet Office; Energy Security and Net Zero; Home Office; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Northern Ireland; Scotland; Transport; Treasury; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions

Private Members’ Bills

Ballot result

The following Members were successful in the ballot:

1. Kim Leadbeater

2. Max Wilkinson

3. Dr Roz Savage

4. Clive Lewis

5. Josh MacAlister

6. Dr Scott Arthur

7. Jim Allister

8. Peter Lamb

9. Alex McIntyre

10. Andrew Ranger

11. Jake Richards

12. Tracy Gilbert

13. Linsey Farnsworth

14. John Grady

15. Rachael Maskell

16. Ruth Jones

17. Dr Danny Chambers

18. Sarah Owen

19. Wendy Chamberlain

20. Dr Rupa Huq

The presentation of ballot bills will take place on Wednesday 16 October, immediately after Questions and Statements (if any).

First notices of ten minute rule motions and presentation of non-ballot bills

Event

Date and location

First notices of ten minute rule motions

Thursday 17 October, by email from the Member’s parliamentary email address to PBOHoC@parliament.uk, from 10.00am until the rise of the House

First notices of presentation bills (to be presented on or after Monday 21 October)

Thursday 17 October, by email from the Member’s parliamentary email address to PBOHoC@parliament.uk, from 10.00am until the rise of the House

There will be no physical queue for the first notices of ten minute rule motions or presentation bills.

A single notice (of either a ten minute rule motion OR a presentation bill) will be accepted from each Member from emails received from the Member’s parliamentary email address between 10.00 and 10.30am. After 10.30am, unlimited further notices will be accepted from emails received from the Member’s parliamentary email address at or after 10.00am in the order in which they were received.

Four ten minute rule slots will be available (for speeches on 29 and 30 October and 5 and 6 November).

Members interested in giving notice on Thursday 17 October should contact the Clerk of Private Members’ Bills in advance to agree bill titles (PBOHoC@parliament.uk, x3254).

Notes:

Arrangements made according to Standing Order No. 14(11), the Order of the House of 22 July and on the authority of Mr Speaker.

Election of Select Committee Chairs

A separate paper is available in the Vote Office listing the candidates nominated for election.

The ballot will be held between 10am and 4pm on Wednesday 11 September (tomorrow) in Committee Room 15. The ballot will be counted under the Alternative Vote system.

For further details, please see the Briefing Note available in the Vote Office and Table Office.

Further Information

MPS’ GUIDE TO PROCEDURE

The MPs’ Guide to Procedure is available on the Parliamentary website and also in hard copy from the Vote Office

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/cm5901/cmstords/so_829_05072024/so-2024i.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

Order Paper: 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

WEDNESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER

Chamber

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

General Debate on building safety and resilience

Adjournment Debate

Support for democracy in Bangladesh: Dr Rupa Huq

Westminster Hall

9.30am That this House has considered the adequacy of planning policy for Traveller sites: Kevin Hollinrake

11.00am That this House has considered bus services in rural areas: Sarah Dyke

Notes:

The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

2.30pm That this House has considered depopulation in rural areas: Torcuil Crichton

4.00pm That this House has considered the Oswestry to Gobowen railway line: Helen Morgan

4.30pm That this House has considered the impact of financial fraud and economic crime: Mr Luke Charters

Notes:

The debate at 4.30pm will last for up to an hour.

The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).

THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER

Chamber

Questions

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 Solicitor General

Sir David Amess Adjournment Debate

The Prime Minister

That this House has considered matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment.

Adjournment Debate

Future of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Lauren Edwards

Westminster Hall

1.30pm That this House has considered the regulation of short-term lets: Rachel Blake

3.00pm That this House has considered environmental standards for new housing: Ellie Chowns

Notes:

The subjects for these debates were determined by the Chairman of Ways and Means. The debate at 3.00pm will last for up to 90 minutes. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).

MONDAY 7 OCTOBER

Chamber

Questions

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

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

TUESDAY 8 OCTOBER

Chamber

Questions

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

WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER

Chamber

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities

11.53am Topical Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER

Chamber

Questions

9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport

10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport

MONDAY 14 OCTOBER

Chamber

Questions

2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence

3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence

TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER

Chamber

Questions

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

WEDNESDAY 16 OCTOBER

Chamber

Questions

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

THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER

Chamber

Questions

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 and House of Commons Commission

MONDAY 21 OCTOBER

Chamber

Questions

2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department

3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department

TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER

Chamber

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs

12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs

WEDNESDAY 23 OCTOBER

Chamber

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

THURSDAY 24 OCTOBER

Chamber

Questions

9.30am Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office

10.15am Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office

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. Constitutional Law

Secretary Jo Stevens

That the draft Government of Wales Act 2006 (Devolved Welsh Authorities) (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 21 May, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.

Notes:

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

2. Constitutional Law

Secretary Ian Murray

That the draft Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Disability Assistance) (Consequential Modifications) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 26 July, be approved.

Notes:

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

3. Immigration

Secretary Yvette Cooper

That the draft Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Juxtaposed Controls) (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 29 July, be approved.

Notes:

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

4. Energy

Secretary Edward Miliband

That the draft Contracts for Difference (Electricity Supplier Obligations) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 30 July, be approved.

Notes:

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

5. Energy

Secretary Edward Miliband

That the draft Carbon Dioxide Transport and Storage (Determination of Turnover for Penalties) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 30 July, be approved.

Notes:

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

6. Retained EU Law Reform

Secretary Louise Haigh

That the draft Vehicle Drivers (Certificates of Professional Competence) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which was laid before this House on 16 May 2024, in the last session, be approved.

Notes:

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

7. Payment Scheme

Nick Thomas-Symonds

That the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations 2024, (SI, 2024, No. 872), dated 22 August 2024, a copy of which was laid before this House on 23 August, be approved.

Notes:

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

8. Dangerous Drugs

Secretary Yvette Cooper

That the draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 2 September, be approved.

Notes:

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

9. Financial Services and Markets

Tulip Siddiq

That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Ombudsman Scheme) (Fees) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 20 May, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.

Notes:

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

10. Retained EU Law Reform

Andrew Gwynne

That the draft Human Fertilisation and Embryology Amendment Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 15 May, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.

Notes:

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

11. Financial Services and Markets

Tulip Siddiq

That the draft Insurance and Reinsurance Undertakings (Prudential Requirements) (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 5 September, be approved.

Notes:

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

12. Sanctions

Anneliese Dodds

That the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2024, (SI, 2024, No. 900), dated 4 September 2024, a copy of which was laid before this House on 5 September, be approved.

Notes:

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

13. House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill: Second Reading

Pat McFadden

Notes:

King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.

14. Climate Change

Secretary Louise Haigh

That the draft Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 9 September, be approved.

Notes:

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

15. Electronic Communications

Feryal Clark

That the draft Communications Act 2003 (Disclosure of Information) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 9 September, be approved.

Notes:

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

16. Merchant Shipping

Secretary Louise Haigh

That the draft Merchant Shipping (General Lighthouse Authorities) (Increase of Borrowing Limit) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 9 September, be approved.

Notes:

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

17. Public Passenger Transport

Secretary Louise Haigh

That the draft Franchising Schemes (Franchising Authorities) (England) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 9 September, be approved.

Notes:

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