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Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business

Summary Agenda: Chamber

Westminster Hall

Westminster Hall will not be sitting.

Business Today: Chamber

2.30pm Prayers

Followed by

Questions

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

1Ben Obese-Jecty (Huntingdon)
What estimate she has made of the number of pensioners in poverty who will not be entitled to the Winter Fuel Payment in winter 2024-25. (900491)

2Johanna Baxter (Paisley and Renfrewshire South)
What steps she is taking to reduce the time taken for Access to Work claims to be processed. (900492)

3Mr Will Forster (Woking)
What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Child Maintenance Service in collecting payments. (900493)

4Bradley Thomas (Bromsgrove)
If she will make an assessment of the potential impact of means-testing for Winter Fuel Payment on people with medical conditions that are exacerbated by cold weather. (900494)

5Ms Polly Billington (East Thanet)
What recent assessment she has made of trends in the number of young people not in education, employment or training. (900495)

6Blake Stephenson (Mid Bedfordshire)
What steps she is taking to ensure pensioners who are eligible for but have not previously claimed Pension Credit receive a Winter Fuel Payment in winter 2024-25. (900496)

7Mohammad Yasin (Bedford)
What progress she has made on responding to recommendations on compensation made by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman in his report on changes to women's state pension age. (900497)

8Paul Davies (Colne Valley)
What steps her Department is taking to help increase uptake of Pension Credit. (900498)

9Dame Meg Hillier (Hackney South and Shoreditch)
What steps she is taking to support vulnerable people into work. (900499)

10Stuart Anderson (South Shropshire)
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the accessibility of Jobcentres to people living in rural areas. (900500)

11Patrick Hurley (Southport)
What recent assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of Jobcentre Plus in helping people get back into work. (900501)

12Josh Newbury (Cannock Chase)
What guidance her Department has issued to private contractors working in partnership with Jobcentre Plus on reimbursing claimants' travel costs. (900502)

13Torsten Bell (Swansea West)
What steps she is taking to progress the work of the Child Poverty Taskforce. (900503)

14Luke Akehurst (North Durham)
What assessment she has made of trends in the level of child poverty in the last 10 years. (900504)

15Alison Hume (Scarborough and Whitby)
What steps she is taking to tackle Carer's Allowance overpayments. (900505)

16Anna Dixon (Shipley)
What steps she is taking to tackle Carer's Allowance overpayments. (900506)

17Dr Rupa Huq (Ealing Central and Acton)
What assessment she has made of trends in the number of benefit sanctions in the last five years. (900507)

18Wendy Morton (Aldridge-Brownhills)
What estimate she has made of the number of pensioners in poverty who will not be entitled to the Winter Fuel Payment in winter 2024-25. (900508)

19Alex Baker (Aldershot)
What recent assessment she has made of trends in the number of young people not in education, employment or training. (900509)

20Sarah Edwards (Tamworth)
What recent assessment she had made of trends in the number of young people not in education, employment or training. (900510)

21Luke Myer (Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland)
What recent assessment she has made of trends in the level of economic inactivity in Teesside. (900511)

22Mark Sewards (Leeds South West and Morley)
What recent discussions she has had with (a) mayors and (b) local councils on supporting people back into work. (900512)

23Adrian Ramsay (Waveney Valley)
What her Department's timetable is for responding to the recommendations on compensation made by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman in his report on changes to women's state pension age. (900513)

24Gregory Stafford (Farnham and Bordon)
What estimate she has made of the number of pensioners in poverty who will not be entitled to the Winter Fuel Payment in winter 2024-25. (900514)

25Andrew Lewin (Welwyn Hatfield)
What progress she has made with Cabinet colleagues on the Pensions Investment Review. (900515)

At 3.15pm

Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

T1Chris Webb (Blackpool South)
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. (900526)

T2Vikki Slade (Mid Dorset and North Poole) (900527)

T3Olly Glover (Didcot and Wantage) (900528)

T4Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland) (900529)

T5Paul Davies (Colne Valley) (900530)

T6Melanie Ward (Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy) (900531)

T7Marsha De Cordova (Battersea) (900532)

T8Deirdre Costigan (Ealing Southall) (900533)

T9Mr Alex Barros-Curtis (Cardiff West) (900534)

T10Markus Campbell-Savours (Penrith and Solway) (900535)

Urgent Questions and Statements

3.30pm

Ministerial Statements, including on:

7 October anniversary and the Middle East (Prime Minister)

British Indian Ocean Territory negotiations (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs)

Government funding decision on Carbon capture, usage and storage (Minister for Industry)

Business of the Day

1. General Debate on Lord Darzi’s independent investigation into NHS performance

Until 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))

The Prime Minister

That this House has considered Lord Darzi’s independent investigation into NHS performance.

Adjournment Debate

Until 10.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))

First anniversary of the 7 October attacks by Hamas: Jon Pearce

Written Statements

Statements to be Made Today

Secretary of State for Business and Trade

1.Launch of the UK-Thailand Enhanced Trade Partnership

2.Measures to tackle late payments and long payment terms

3.Kroll Associates’ report on Post Office Capture software

Secretary of State for Defence

4.Royal Navy Behaviours

5.MOD purchase of semiconductor facility in Newton Aycliffe

Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero

6.Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

7.September 2024 Flood Response

Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

8. British Indian Ocean Territory

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

9.Annual Capital Investment for Research Call through the National Institute for Health and Care Research

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

10. Legacy/Northern Ireland

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology

11.Towards an FP10 Fit to Tackle Global Challenges: The UK’s position on the Successor to the World’s Largest R&D Programme

Secretary of State for Transport

12.Planning

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

Public Bill Committees

Great British Energy Bill: Programming sub-committee

Room 10
6.00pm (private)

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 15 to Monday 21 October (deadline Wednesday 9 October 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

Tuesday 22 to Monday 28 October (deadline Wednesday 16 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 15, Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 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

Tuesday 22, Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 October (deadline Monday 14 October 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Attorney General; Business and Trade; Culture, Media and Sport; Defence; Energy Security and Net Zero; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Scotland; Treasury Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions

Tuesday 29, Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31 October (deadline Monday 21 October 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Cabinet Office; Education; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Health and Social Care; Home Office; Justice; Northern Ireland; Science, Innovation and Technology; Transport; Wales

Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 November (deadline Monday 28 October 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Attorney General; Business and Trade; Culture, Media and Sport; Defence; Energy Security and Net Zero; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Scotland; Treasury Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions

Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 November (deadline Monday 4 November 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Cabinet Office; Education; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Health and Social Care; Home Office; Justice; Northern Ireland; Science, Innovation and Technology; Transport; Wales

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 October and 4, 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.

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

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

Opposition Day (2nd Allotted Day)

Notes:

The selection of the matters to be debated will be made by the Leader of the Opposition (Standing Order No. 14(2)).

Adjournment Debate

Health services in Bridlington: Charlie Dewhirst

Westminster Hall

9.30am That this House has considered the removal of VAT and business rates exemptions for independent schools: Bradley Thomas

11.00am That this House has considered support for creative industries in Stoke-on-Trent: Gareth Snell

Notes:

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

2.30pm That this House has considered SEND provision in the East of England: Jess Asato

4.00pm That this House has considered the matter of tackling sewage discharges in chalk streams: Victoria Collins

4.30pm That this House has considered the cultural and economic contribution of the Edinburgh festivals: Chris Murray

Notes:

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

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

WEDNESDAY 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

Renters’ Rights Bill: Second Reading

Notes:

King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

Renters’ Rights Bill: Money

James Murray

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Renters’ Rights Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:

(a) any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State; and

(b) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.

Renters’ Rights Bill: Ways and Means

James Murray

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Renters’ Rights Bill, it is expedient to authorise:

(1) the charging of fees under or by virtue of the Act; and

(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.

Adjournment Debate

Higher education in Staffordshire: Adam Jogee

Westminster Hall

9.30am That this House has considered Government support for the RSPCA: Ruth Jones

11.00am That this House has considered the environmental impact of the proposed salt marshes at Pawlett Hams and other sites: Sir Ashley Fox

Notes:

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

2.30pm That this House has considered maternity services in Gloucestershire: Max Wilkinson

4.00pm That this House has considered Skills England: Antonia Bance

4.30pm That this House has considered sepsis awareness: Lee Anderson

Notes:

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

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

THURSDAY 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

General Debate on sport, following Team GB and Paralympics GB successes

Adjournment Debate

Cost of rail fares: Mr Will Forster

Westminster Hall

1.30pm That this House has considered improving support for mental health: Sojan Joseph

3.00pm That this House has considered humanitarian aid and Gaza: Ayoub Khan

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 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

Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill: Second Reading

Notes:

King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill: Money

James Murray

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, it is expedient to authorise:

(1) the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:

(a) any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State, and

(b) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under or by virtue of any other Act out of money so provided, and

(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.

Notes:

King’s Recommendation signified.

Adjournment Debate

Nuclear industry in Cumbria: Josh MacAlister

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

House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill: Second Reading

Pat McFadden

Notes:

King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

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

Opposition Day (3rd Allotted Day)

Notes:

The selection of the matters to be debated will be made by the Leader of the Liberal Democrats (Standing Order No. 14(2)).

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

General Debate (subject to be announced)

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

MONDAY 28 OCTOBER

CHAMBER

Questions

2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government

3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government

TUESDAY 29 OCTOBER

CHAMBER

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER

CHAMBER

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER

CHAMBER

Questions

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

MONDAY 4 NOVEMBER

CHAMBER

Questions

2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education

3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education

TUESDAY 5 NOVEMBER

CHAMBER

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice

12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice

WEDNESDAY 6 NOVEMBER

CHAMBER

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

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, in the last Session of Parliament, 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. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. Constitutional Law

Secretary Ian Murray

That the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Specification of Devolved Tax) (Building Safety) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 10 September, be approved.

Notes:

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

18. Speaker’s Conference

Lucy Powell

That -

This House considers that it is essential that elections to the United Kingdom Parliament are conducted freely and fairly, without threats or violence; that candidates are able to campaign in safety, with appropriate protection and support; and that elected representatives can do their job securely, and accordingly agrees that the following Order be made:

(1) There shall be a committee to be known as the Speaker’s Conference which shall consist of the Speaker, who shall be Chair, and up to 14 other Members appointed by the Speaker.

(2) The Conference shall consider the factors influencing the threat levels against candidates and MPs and the effectiveness of the response to such threats, and make recommendations about the arrangements necessary to secure free and fair elections and the appropriate protection of candidates at future UK-wide parliamentary elections and of elected representatives thereafter.

(3) The Speaker shall appoint one or more of the members of the Conference to act as vice-Chair in his absence.

(4) Except as provided in this Order, the Conference and any sub-committee thereof that the Speaker shall appoint shall conduct its proceedings in such manner as the Speaker shall determine, notwithstanding any Standing Order or practice of this House.

(5) The Conference shall have power—

(a) to send for persons, papers and records, to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House and to adjourn from place to place;

(b) to report from time to time;

(c) to appoint legal advisers, and to appoint specialist advisers either to supply information which is not readily available or to elucidate matters of complexity within the committee’s order of reference.

(6) The Speaker shall have power to appoint sub-committees of the Speaker’s Conference and sub-committees appointed under this order shall have power to send for persons, papers and records, to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House, to adjourn from place to place, to report from time to time their formal minutes, and shall have a quorum of three.

(7) The quorum of the Conference shall be five.

(8) This Order shall have effect until the end of the current Parliament.

Notes:

The Accounting Officer has prepared a memorandum on the financial consequences of this motion, pursuant to Standing Order No. 22C(2). Copies are available in the Vote Office.

19. Immigration

Secretary Yvette Cooper

That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 12 September, be approved.

Notes:

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

20. Sanctions

Stephen Doughty

That the Iran (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (SI, 2024, No. 944), dated 11 September 2024, a copy of which was laid before this House on 12 September, be approved.

Notes:

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

21. Electronic Communications

Feryal Clark

That the draft Online Safety Act 2023 (Priority Offences) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 12 September, be approved.

Notes:

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

22. Animals

Secretary Steve Reed

That the draft Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Enforcement Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 12 September, be approved.

Notes:

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