Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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9.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
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10.30am |
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Freedom of speech in universities (Secretary of State for Education) |
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No debate |
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Until 5.00pm |
General Debate on sport and the performance of Team GB and ParalympicsGB in 2024 |
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Until 5.30pm or for half an hour |
Westminster Hall
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1.30pm |
Improving support for mental health |
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3.00pm |
Humanitarian aid and Gaza |
Business Today: Chamber
9.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
1Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst (Solihull West and Shirley)
If she will take steps to help expedite the approval of additional trains to increase capacity on Chiltern Railways. (900466)
2Jayne Kirkham (Truro and Falmouth)
What steps she is taking to help mitigate disruption to rail passengers travelling to the South West when construction of Old Oak Common Station begins. (900467)
3Jake Richards (Rother Valley)
What steps she is taking to improve road safety. (900468)
4Nigel Huddleston (Droitwich and Evesham)
If she will meet stakeholders in the Midlands to discuss plans to build the Midlands Rail Hub. (900469)
5Fabian Hamilton (Leeds North East)
What steps she is taking to support proposals for a tram system in Leeds and West Yorkshire. (900470)
6Bambos Charalambous (Southgate and Wood Green)
What steps she is taking to reduce driving test waiting times. (900471)
7Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland)
What discussions she has had with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency on maritime safety breaches which occur outside UK territorial waters but within the exclusive economic zone. (900472)
8Catherine Atkinson (Derby North)
What recent progress has been made on the electrification of the Midlands Main Line. (900473)
9Andrew George (St Ives)
If she will meet authorities in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to discuss transport needs in those areas. (900474)
10Paul Davies (Colne Valley)
What steps she is taking to help improve local bus services. (900475)
11Mary Kelly Foy (City of Durham)
What steps she is taking to help improve local bus services. (900476)
12Clive Jones (Wokingham)
What steps she is taking to promote walking and cycling. (900478)
13Lisa Smart (Hazel Grove)
What steps her Department is taking to improve transport connectivity within city regions. (900479)
14Seamus Logan (Aberdeenshire North and Moray East)
If she will have discussions with Sustrans on the potential role of its tool for modelling and forecasting cycling levels in the promotion of active travel. (900480)
15Noah Law (St Austell and Newquay)
What steps she is taking to ensure the resilience of regional airports. (900481)
16Sarah Edwards (Tamworth)
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the condition of local roads. (900482)
17Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck (South Shields)
What steps she is taking to help improve local bus services. (900483)
18Graham Leadbitter (Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey)
Whether she has had discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on increasing capital investment in transport. (900484)
19Ian Lavery (Blyth and Ashington)
If she will take steps with Cabinet colleagues to ensure the provision of ring-fenced funding for local authorities to deliver publicly-controlled bus services. (900485)
20Patrick Spencer (Central Suffolk and North Ipswich)
What steps her Department is taking to improve transport links in rural areas. (900486)
21Victoria Collins (Harpenden and Berkhamsted)
What recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of airport expansion on the Government's ability to meet net zero targets. (900487)
22Sojan Joseph (Ashford)
Whether she has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the impact of the EU Entry/Exit System on road haulage. (900488)
23Sir Edward Leigh (Gainsborough)
What plans her Department has to increase transport connectivity between the East Midlands and London. (900489)
24Luke Taylor (Sutton and Cheam)
What estimate she has made of the timeframe within which the renationalisation of rail franchises will result in improvements to rail services. (900490)
At 10.15am
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
T1David Simmonds (Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner)
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. (900516)
T2Jen Craft (Thurrock) (900517)
T3Mrs Sureena Brackenridge (Wolverhampton North East) (900518)
T4Sir John Whittingdale (Maldon) (900519)
T5Clive Jones (Wokingham) (900520)
T6Siân Berry (Brighton Pavilion) (900521)
T7Mary Glindon (Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend) (900522)
T8Lauren Edwards (Rochester and Strood) (900523)
T9Steve Race (Exeter) (900525)
Urgent Questions and Statements
Urgent Question:
To ask the Secretary of State for Education if she will make a statement on freedom of speech in universities (Damian Hinds)
Business Question to the Leader of the House
Presentation of Bills
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
Employment Rights
Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
Bill to make provision to amend the law relating to employment rights; to make provision about procedure for handling redundancies; to make provision about the treatment of workers involved in the supply of services under certain public contracts; to provide for duties to be imposed on employers in relation to equality; to provide for the establishment of the School Support Staff Negotiating Body and the Adult Social Care Negotiating Body; to make provision about trade unions, industrial action, employers’ associations and the functions of the Certification Officer; to make provision about the enforcement of legislation relating to the labour market; and for connected purposes.
Business of the Day
1. General Debate on sport and the performance of Team GB and ParalympicsGB in 2024
Until 5.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
The Prime Minister
That this House has considered sport and the performance of Team GB and ParalympicsGB in 2024.
Adjournment Debate
Until 5.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Cost of rail fares: Mr Will Forster
Business Today: Westminster Hall
Order of Business
The sitting will last for up to three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1))
1.30pm
That this House has considered 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)).
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Secretary of State for Business and Trade
1.Delivering the Government’s Plan to Make Work Pay - Introduction of the Employment Rights Bill
2.Launch of the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation
Minister for the Cabinet Office
3.Infected Blood Compensation Authority Independent Member Appointments
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
4.Government response to the consultation on long-duration electricity storage
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
5.Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation - Development Consent Order Extension
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
6.Baby Loss Certificates Extension
Secretary of State for the Home Department
7.Publication of Forensic Information Database Strategy Board Annual Report 2023-24
Prime Minister
8.Cabinet Committees
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
Further to consider the Bill
Room 10
11.30am (public)
Great British Energy Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 10
2.00pm (public)
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. 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 (ballot closed)
The ballot for Tuesday 15 to Monday 21 October is closed and will take place today.
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. The ballot takes place the day after the deadline. Members who are successful will be contacted by the Speaker’s Office.
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
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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 |
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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
MONDAY 14 OCTOBER
Chamber
Private Business
Selection
Mark Tami
That Stuart Anderson and Wendy Chamberlain be discharged from the Committee of Selection and Joy Morrissey and Tom Morrison be added.
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
Relevant Documents:
Fourth Report of the Home Affairs Committee of Session 2023–24, Terrorism (Protection of Premises) draft Bill, HC 1359
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.
Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Lewis Atkinson, Mark Ferguson, Claire Hughes, Sir Bernard Jenkin, Charlie Maynard, Gordon McKee and Ms Julie Minns be members of the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
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.
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered Scotland’s economy: John Grady
11.00am That this House has considered the role of the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner: Robin Swann
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered community benefits from renewable energy projects: Mr Angus MacDonald
4.00pm That this House has considered estate adoption in the North East: Emma Foody
4.30pm That this House has considered business confidence: Mims Davies
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 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)).
Presentation of Public Petitions
CCTV cameras along river banks in city centres: Rachael Maskell
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered the steel industry: Richard Tice
11.00am That this House has considered National Highways maintenance and management of the A5036: Peter Dowd
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the regeneration of city centres: Catherine Atkinson
4.00pm That this House has considered funding for highways in Essex: Priti Patel
4.30pm That this House has considered the availability of driving tests: Peter Swallow
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 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)
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered visas, security and access to services for Hong Kongers living in the UK: Mr Connor Rand
3.00pm That this House has considered Business Property Relief and Agricultural Property Relief: Harriet Cross
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 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
Presentation of Public Petitions
NatWest bank closure in Angel Edmonton: Kate Osamor
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
23. Financial Services and Markets
Tulip Siddiq
That the draft Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products (Retail Disclosure) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 7 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
24. Financial Services and Markets
Tulip Siddiq
That the draft Prudential Regulation of Credit Institutions (Meaning of CRR Rules and Recognised Exchange) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 7 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
25. Financial Services and Markets
Tulip Siddiq
That the draft Securitisation (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 7 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Tulip Siddiq
That the draft Pensions (Abolition of Lifetime Allowance Charge etc) (No. 3) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 7 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
27. Local Government and Public Involvement in Health
Jim McMahon
That the draft Barnsley and Sheffield (Boundary Change) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 7 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Darren Jones
That the draft European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (Further Payments to Capital Stock) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 7 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
That the draft Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 7 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Steve Reed
That the draft Ivory Act 2018 (Meaning of “Ivory” and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024, which were 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.
31. International Immunities and Privileges
Anneliese Dodds
That the draft European Forest Institute (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 15 May 2024, in the last session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Lucy Powell
That, in accordance with Standing Order No. 150C (Appointment of Independent Expert Panel Chair and Members) and for a period of 6 years from 25 November:
(1) Sir Adrian Fulford be appointed as Chair of the Independent Expert Panel and;
(2) Lyndsey de Mestre, Andrew Hoyle and Wendy Williams CBE be appointed as members of the Independent Expert Panel.
Relevant Documents:
House of Commons Commission, Independent Expert Panel: nomination of candidates, HC 282
Darren Jones
That the draft Local Loans (Increase of Limit) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 9 October 2024, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
That the draft Radio Equipment (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024, which was laid before this House on 9 October 2024, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
35. Business of the House (Private Members’ Bills)
Lucy Powell
That Private Members’ Bills shall have precedence over Government business on 29 November, 6 December 2024, 17 January, 24 January, 7 March, 14 March, 28 March, 25 April, 16 May, 13 June, 20 June, 4 July and 11 July 2025.