Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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11.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
Oral Questions: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs |
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12.30pm |
Ministerial Statements. including on: |
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Ukraine (Secretary of State for Defence) |
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Sentencing review and prison capacity (Lord Chancellor) |
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No debate |
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Until 7.00pm |
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Followed by |
Motions without separate debate: |
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No debate |
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No debate |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Postal voting at general elections (Simon Hoare) |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
Support for pubs and the hospitality sector |
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11.00am |
Development of renewable energy in Cornwall |
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(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
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2.30pm |
Protections for whistleblowing |
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4.00pm |
Potential merits of providing traditional speciality guaranteed status to pie and mash |
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4.30pm |
Large scale energy projects and food security |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
1Ian Roome (North Devon)
If he will have discussions with his European counterparts on a potential youth mobility agreement. (900782)
2Alex Baker (Aldershot)
What steps he is taking to help support Ukraine. (900783)
3Nigel Farage (Clacton)
What the planned timetable is for implementing the agreement with Mauritius on the sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory. (900784)
4Deirdre Costigan (Ealing Southall)
What steps he is taking to help improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza. (900785)
5Jonathan Davies (Mid Derbyshire)
What steps his Department is taking to counter Iranian support for terrorism. (900786)
6Will Stone (Swindon North)
What steps he is taking to help improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza. (900787)
7Jodie Gosling (Nuneaton)
What steps he is taking with his international counterparts to help tackle the drivers of illegal migration into the UK. (900788)
8Zöe Franklin (Guildford)
What support his Department provides to UK artists touring in the EU. (900789)
9Tim Roca (Macclesfield)
What recent progress he has made on resetting relationships with his EU counterparts. (900790)
10Bobby Dean (Carshalton and Wallington)
What recent assessment he has made of the level of threat to UK democracy posed by the Chinese Communist Party. (900791)
11Alex Ballinger (Halesowen)
What diplomatic steps he is taking to help secure a ceasefire in Lebanon. (900792)
12David Taylor (Hemel Hempstead)
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the level of Official Development Assistance spending on refugee costs in the UK. (900793)
13Anna Dixon (Shipley)
What steps he is taking to help improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza. (900794)
14Laura Kyrke-Smith (Aylesbury)
What steps he is taking to help improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza. (900796)
15Mary Glindon (Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
What diplomatic steps he is taking to help secure a ceasefire in Lebanon. (900797)
16Dr Zubir Ahmed (Glasgow South West)
What steps he is taking to help improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza. (900798)
17Jayne Kirkham (Truro and Falmouth)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to encourage international investment into the UK. (900799)
18Imran Hussain (Bradford East)
What steps he is taking to support the International Criminal Court investigation into the situation in the state of Palestine. (900800)
19Neil O'Brien (Harborough, Oadby and Wigston)
What steps he is taking to help bring humanitarian relief to civilians in Gaza. (900801)
20Gregory Stafford (Farnham and Bordon)
What assessment he has made of the potential security implications of the agreement with Mauritius on sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory. (900802)
21Luke Akehurst (North Durham)
What steps he is taking to help support Ukraine. (900803)
22Catherine Fookes (Monmouthshire)
What steps he is taking to help improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza. (900804)
23Naz Shah (Bradford West)
What assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on the legal consequences arising from the policies and practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem. (900805)
24Edward Morello (West Dorset)
Whether he is taking steps to represent the interests of British farmers in global food security discussions. (900806)
At 12.15pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
T1Peter Prinsley (Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (900807)
T2David Taylor (Hemel Hempstead) (900808)
T3Ellie Chowns (North Herefordshire) (900809)
T4Jon Pearce (High Peak) (900810)
T5Mr Richard Holden (Basildon and Billericay) (900811)
T6Fabian Hamilton (Leeds North East) (900812)
T7Adam Thompson (Erewash) (900813)
T8Steve Yemm (Mansfield) (900814)
T9James Naish (Rushcliffe) (900815)
T10Tom Morrison (Cheadle) (900816)
Urgent Questions and Statements
12.30pm
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Ukraine (Secretary of State for Defence)
Sentencing review and prison capacity (Lord Chancellor)
Presentation of Bills
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
Trade Agreements (Exclusion of National Health Services)
Seamus Logan
Bill to exclude requirements relating to National Health Services procurement, delivery or commissioning from international trade agreements; to require the consent of the House of Commons and the devolved legislatures to international trade agreements insofar as they relate to the National Health Services of England, Scotland and Wales and Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland; and for connected purposes.
Vehicle Registration Documents (Sale of Vehicle)
Mr Richard Holden
Bill to require a seller of a vehicle to record their home address or specified information about a company that owns the vehicle in the vehicle’s registration document; and for connected purposes.
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (No. 2)
Joe Morris
Bill to make provision changing the law about the offence of livestock worrying, including changes to what constitutes an offence and increased powers for investigation of suspected offences; and for connected purposes.
Business of the Day
1. Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Until 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
2. Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [Lords]: Programme
No debate (Standing Order No. 83A(7))
Secretary David Lammy
That the following provisions shall apply to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [Lords]:
Committal
(1)The Bill shall be committed to a Public Bill Committee.
Proceedings in Public Bill Committee
(2)Proceedings in the Public Bill Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion on Wednesday 13 November 2024.
(3)The Public Bill Committee shall have leave to sit twice on the first day on which it meets.
Consideration and Third Reading
(4)Proceedings on Consideration shall (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.
(5)Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day.
(6)Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading.
Other proceedings
(7)Any other proceedings on the Bill may be programmed.
3. Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [Lords]: Money
No debate (Standing Order No. 52(1)(a))
James Murray
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any amount refunded in respect of any tax or duty in accordance with arrangements made under the Act.
Notes:
King’s Recommendation signified.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Luke Pollard
That the draft Armed Forces Act 2006 (Continuation) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 20 May, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
Presentation of Public Petitions
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
NatWest bank closure in Angel Edmonton: Kate Osamor
Adjournment Debate
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Postal voting at general elections: Simon Hoare
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 support for pubs and the hospitality sector: Mr Peter Bedford
11.00am
That this House has considered the development of renewable energy in Cornwall: Jayne Kirkham
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
That this House has considered protections for whistleblowing: Gareth Snell
4.00pm
That this House has considered the potential merits of providing traditional speciality guaranteed status to pie and mash: Mr Richard Holden
4.30pm
That this House has considered large scale energy projects and food security: Llinos Medi
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
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
1.UK Support to Ukraine
Secretary of State for Defence
2.Publication of the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations Annual Reports and Accounts
Secretary of State for Education
3.Mainstream Free Schools
Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
4.EU Foreign Affairs Council
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
5.Point of Care Medicines Manufacture Regulations
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
6.Local Government Best Value Update
Secretary of State for Justice
7.Sentencing Review and Prison Capacity Package
Secretary of State for Transport
8.Consultation on a UK Airspace Design Service
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
9.Pensions Dashboard
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
Modernisation Committee
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
11.00am (private)
Public Bill Committees
Renters’ Rights Bill
(i) To consider the Bill; (ii) Further to consider the Bill; (iii) Further to consider the Bill; (iv) Further to consider the Bill
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
9.25am (public)
Witnesses:
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(i) 9.25am: |
Mr Ben Beadle (Chief Executive at National Residential Landlords Associaition) |
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Theresa Wallace (Chair at Lettings Industry Council) |
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(ii) 10.00am: |
Mr Tarun Bhakta (Policy Manager at Shelter) |
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Tom MacInnes (Director of Policy at Citizens Advice) |
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(iii) 10.30am: |
Mr Tom Darling (Director at Renters' Reform Coalition) |
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Ben Twomey (Chief Executive at Generation Rent) |
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(iv) 11.00am: |
Richard Blakeway (Housing Ombudsman at Housing Ombudsman Service) |
Renters’ Rights Bill
(i) Further to consider the Bill; (ii) Further to consider the Bill; (iii) Further to consider the Bill, Further to consider the Bill, and Further to consider the Bill; (iv) Further to consider the Bill; (v) Further to consider the Bill; (vi) Further to consider the Bill; (vii) Further to consider the Bill, and Further to consider the Bill; (viii) Further to consider the Bill
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (public)
Witnesses:
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(i) 2.00pm: |
Justin Bates KC |
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Liz Davies KC |
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Mr Giles Peaker |
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(ii) 2.40pm: |
Judicaelle Hammond (Director of Policy and Advice at Country Land and Business Association (CLA)) |
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(iii) 3.00pm: |
Anna Evans (Director at Indigo House Group) |
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(iv) 3.20pm: |
Ms Victoria Tolmie-Loverseed (Interim Deputy Chief Executive & Company Secretary at Unipol Student Homes) |
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(v) 3.40pm: |
Melanie Leech CBE (CEO at British Property Federation) |
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Mr Timothy Douglas (Head of Policy and Campaigns at Propertymark) |
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Suzannah Young (Policy Leader at National Housing Federation) |
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(vi) 4.20pm: |
Councillor Adam Hug (Chair of the Local Infrastructure and Net Zero Board at Local Government Association) |
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Dr Henry Dawson (Senior Lecturer in Housing and Public Health, Cardiff Metropolitan University at Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)) |
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(vii) 4.50pm: |
Ms Anny Cullum (Political Officer at Acorn the Union) |
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(viii) 5.10pm: |
Matthew Pennycook MP (Minister of State for Housing and Planning at Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government) |
Delegated Legislation Committees
First Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Amendment) Regulations 2024
Room 9
9.25am (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 29 October to Monday 4 November (deadline Wednesday 23 October 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 5 November to Monday 11 November (deadline Wednesday 30 October 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 12 November to Monday 18 November (deadline Wednesday 6 November 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 29, Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31 October (ballot closed)
The ballot for Tuesday 29, Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31 October is closed and will take place today.
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
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 23 OCTOBER
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Presentation of Bills
Rough Sleeping (Decriminalisation)
Layla Moran
Bill to decriminalise rough sleeping; and for connected purposes.
Non-Disclosure Agreements
Layla Moran
Bill to make provision about the content and use of non-disclosure agreements; and for connected purposes
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.
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.
Independent Expert Panel
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 2024:
(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
Adjournment Debate
Anti-social behaviour in Leyton and Wanstead constituency: Mr Calvin Bailey
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered the matter of tackling rough sleeping: Deirdre Costigan
11.00am That this House has considered the regulation of holiday and second homes in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly: Andrew George
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the regulation and financial stability of water companies: Tim Farron
4.00pm That this House has considered the future of fusion energy: Jo White
4.30pm That this House has considered paternity leave and pay: Shaun 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)).
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
General Debate on Black History Month
Adjournment Debate
Provision of and funding for temporary accommodation: Josh Babarinde
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has has considered Government support for the horse racing industry: Nick Timothy
3.00pm That this House has considered the secondary ticketing market: Emma Foody
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 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
General Debate (subject to be announced)
Adjournment Debate
Protections for nature-rich and agricultural land: Laura Kyrke-Smith
TUESDAY 29 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Presentation of Bills
Child Criminal Exploitation (No. 2)
Victoria Atkins
Bill to create an offence of child criminal exploitation; and for connected purposes.
Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Alberto Costa
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require manufacturers to fit microplastic-catching filters to new domestic and commercial washing machines; to make provision about the promotion of the use of microplastic-catching filters in washing machines and raising awareness about the consequences of microplastics from washing machines for pollution in rivers and seas; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Great British Energy Bill: Remaining Stages
WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Budget Statement
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
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
Continuation of the Budget debate
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
Roadworks (Regulation): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mr Mark Francois
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the regulation of roadworks; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Continuation of the Budget debate
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
Poly and Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances (Guidance): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Munira Wilson
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Chief Inspector of Drinking Water to issue guidance to water companies on poly and perfluorinated alkyl substances in drinking water; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Continuation of the Budget debate
WEDNESDAY 6 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Sarah Dyke
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 2025; 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.
Continuation of the Budget debate
MONDAY 11 NOVEMBER
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 12 NOVEMBER
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
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Fabian Hamilton
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 13 NOVEMBER
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
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Bambos Charalambous
That leave be given to bring in a Bill under SO No. 23 [details to be provided].
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
THURSDAY 14 NOVEMBER
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
MONDAY 18 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
Questions
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
TUESDAY 19 NOVEMBER
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 20 NOVEMBER
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 21 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER
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 26 NOVEMBER
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 27 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER
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
FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kim Leadbeater
Relevant Documents:
Second Report of the Health and Social Care Committee of Session 2023–24, Assisted Dying/Assisted Suicide, HC 321, and the Government response, HC 744
Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Danny Chambers
Palestine Statehood (Recognition) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Shockat Adam
Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jim Shannon
Animals in Medical Research (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Steve Race
Employment Rights (Special Constables) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Ashley Fox
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Liz Saville Roberts
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Aphra Brandreth
Football (Gender Inequality) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: James MacCleary
Carers and Care Workers Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Helen Morgan
Bus Services Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Helen Morgan
MONDAY 2 DECEMBER
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 3 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
WEDNESDAY 4 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
THURSDAY 5 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
10.15am Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jim Allister
Controlled Drugs (Procedure for Specification) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alex McIntyre
Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Linsey Farnsworth
Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Rupa Huq
Educational Institutions (Mental Health Policy) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Helen Maguire
Vaccine Damage Payments Act (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
MONDAY 9 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
Questions
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
TUESDAY 10 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
THURSDAY 12 DECEMBER
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 16 DECEMBER
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 17 DECEMBER
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 18 DECEMBER
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 19 DECEMBER
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
MONDAY 6 JANUARY 2025
CHAMBER
Questions
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
TUESDAY 7 JANUARY 2025
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 8 JANUARY 2025
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 9 JANUARY 2025
CHAMBER
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
FRIDAY 17 JANUARY 2025
CHAMBER
New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Max Wilkinson
Licensing Hours Extensions Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andrew Ranger
Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tracy Gilbert
Fireworks Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Owen
Pension (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Greg Smith
Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Reed
Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gregory Stafford
Chalk Streams (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Green
State-related Deaths (National Oversight Mechanism) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Carla Denyer
Social Media (Access to Accounts) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Max Wilkinson
Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
FRIDAY 24 JANUARY 2025
CHAMBER
Climate and Nature Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Roz Savage
Gambling Act 2005 (Monetary Limits for Lotteries) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wendy Chamberlain
Pets (Microchips) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rebecca Harris
Building Regulations (Minimum Standards) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Manuela Perteghella
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Anonymity of Suspects Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
FRIDAY 7 MARCH 2025
CHAMBER
Protection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Josh MacAlister
Space Industry (Indemnities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Grady
Military Action Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Foord
Children Not in School (Registers, Support and Orders) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Holmes
Green Spaces Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Voaden
Heritage Public Houses Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mike Wood
Nature-based Solutions (Water and Flooding) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Adrian Ramsay
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
Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
FRIDAY 14 MARCH 2025
CHAMBER
Rare Cancers Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Scott Arthur
Free School Meals (Automatic Registration of Eligible Children) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Peter Lamb
Arm’s-Length Bodies (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Water (Agricultural Pollution) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ellie Chowns
FRIDAY 28 MARCH 2025
CHAMBER
Water Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Clive Lewis
Looked After Children (Distance Placements) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jake Richards
Homelessness Prevention Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Bob Blackman
Domestic Building Works (Consumer Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mark Garnier
Exemption from Value Added Tax (Listed Places of Worship) 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
Caravan Site Licensing (Exemptions of Motor Homes) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
FRIDAY 25 APRIL 2025
Chamber
Devolution (Immigration) (Scotland) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Stephen Gethins
Battery Energy Storage Systems (Fire Safety) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Anna Sabine
Plant Protection Products (Prohibition on Public Sector Use) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Siân Berry
Climate Finance Fund (Fossil Fuels and Pollution) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Burgon
Meat (Information About Method of Killing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
FRIDAY 16 MAY 2025
Chamber
Animal Welfare (Responsibility for Dog on Dog Attacks) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Luke Evans
Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Emma Foody
Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Oliver Ryan
Bailiffs (Warrants of Possession) 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
FRIDAY 13 JUNE 2025
CHAMBER
Fur (Import and Sale) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ruth Jones
Access to Telecommunications Networks Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Helen Morgan
Public Services (Targets) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Olly Glover
Exemption from Value Added Tax (Public Electric Vehicle Charging Points) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
FRIDAY 20 JUNE 2025
CHAMBER
Short-term Let Accommodation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rachael Maskell
Bullying and Respect at Work Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rachael Maskell
Health Insurance (Exemption from Insurance Premium Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Green Belt (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
FRIDAY 4 JULY 2025
Chamber
Company Directors (Duties) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Martin Wrigley
National Cancer Strategy Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Clive Jones
Bereavement Support (Children and Young People) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
Child Criminal Exploitation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
FRIDAY 11 JULY 2025
Chamber
Hospices and Health Care (Report on Funding) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Luke Taylor
Bank of England (Inflation Targets) 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
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 Louise Haigh
That the draft Vehicle Drivers (Certificates of Professional Competence) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 16 May, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
2. 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.
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.
Secretary Louise Haigh
That the draft Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 9 September, be approved.
Feryal Clark
That the draft Communications Act 2003 (Disclosure of Information) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 9 September, be approved.
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.
Secretary Louise Haigh
That the draft Franchising Schemes (Franchising Authorities) (England) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 9 September, be approved.
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.
Secretary Yvette Cooper
That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 12 September, be approved.
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.
Secretary Steve Reed
That the draft Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Enforcement Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 12 September, be approved.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
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 Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
16. 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.
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.
20. 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, in the last session of Parliament, be approved.
Darren Jones
That the draft Local Loans (Increase of Limit) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 9 October, 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 were laid before this House on 9 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
23. Exiting the European Union
Secretary Steve Reed
That the draft Windsor Framework (Non-Commercial Movement of Pet Animals) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 10 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 Consumer Composite Investments (Designated Activities) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 10 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
25. Export and Investment Guarantees
Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
That the draft Export and Investment Guarantees (Limit on Exports and Insurance Commitments) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 14 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
26. Export and Investment Guarantees
Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
That the draft Export and Investment Guarantees (Limit on Exports and Insurance Commitments) (No. 2) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 14 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
27. Export and Investment Guarantees
Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
That the draft Export and Investment Guarantees (Limit on Exports and Insurance Commitments) (No. 3) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 14 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Tulip Siddiq
That the draft Scottish Rates of Income Tax (Consequential Amendments) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 14 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Tulip Siddiq
That the draft Building Societies Act 1986 (Modifications) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 14 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
30. Voting by Proxy (Serious long-term illness or injury)
Lucy Powell
That, for the remainder of the current session of Parliament, the following amendment to Standing Order No. 39A shall have effect:
In paragraph (2), insert “(d) serious long-term illness or injury;”.
Tulip Siddiq
That the draft Collective Investment Schemes (Temporary Recognition) and Central Counterparties (Transitional Provision) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 15 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
32. Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism
Secretary Hilary Benn
That the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Alterations to the Search Powers Code for Northern Ireland) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 15 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Judicial Pensions (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 15 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
34. Representation of the People
Alex Norris
That the draft Voter Identification (Amendment of List of Specified Documents) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 15 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
35. House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages
Proceedings in Committee will (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 will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion six hours after the commencement of proceedings in Committee. King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Secretary Yvette Cooper
That the draft Criminal Finances Act 2017 and Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 16 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Ian Murray
That the draft Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Act 2023 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 17 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
38. Terms and Conditions of Employment
Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
That the draft Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (Amendment of Schedule A2) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 17 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Edward Miliband
That the draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 21 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Andrew Gwynne
That the draft Medical Devices (Post-market Surveillance Requirements) (Amendment) (Great Britain) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 21 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Karin Smyth
That the draft Human Medicines (Amendment) (Modular Manufacture and Point of Care) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 21 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.