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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Support for children and young people with special educational needs (Secretary of State for Education) |
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Until 5.00pm |
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No debate |
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Until 5.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Provision of and funding for temporary accommodation (Josh Babarinde) |
Westminster Hall
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1.30pm |
Government support for the horseracing industry |
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3.00pm |
Secondary ticketing market |
Business Today: Chamber
9.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
1Jodie Gosling (Nuneaton)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to increase the Government's ability to respond to companies in distress. (900832)
2Dr Scott Arthur (Edinburgh South West)
What steps he is taking to reform public procurement. (900834)
3Mike Amesbury (Runcorn and Helsby)
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on pay awards for employees of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. (900835)
4Clive Jones (Wokingham)
What steps his Department is taking to help reduce trade barriers with the EU. (900836)
5Alan Gemmell (Central Ayrshire)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to implement the Government's five missions. (900837)
6Adam Jogee (Newcastle-under-Lyme)
What recent progress his Department has made on strengthening national resilience. (900842)
7Sarah Owen (Luton North)
What recent progress he has made on establishing the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme. (900843)
8Dr Danny Chambers (Winchester)
What steps he is taking to ensure high ministerial standards in Government. (900844)
9Mr Luke Charters (York Outer)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to implement the Government's five missions. (900845)
10Mr Will Forster (Woking)
What steps he plans to take to strengthen the Union. (900846)
11Graeme Downie (Dunfermline and Dollar)
What progress he has made on resetting relations with the devolved Administrations. (900847)
12Abtisam Mohamed (Sheffield Central)
What steps he is taking to reform the House of Lords. (900848)
13Adam Thompson (Erewash)
What recent progress he has made on establishing the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme. (900850)
14Jo Platt (Leigh and Atherton)
What steps he is taking to reform public procurement. (900851)
15Emily Darlington (Milton Keynes Central)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to implement the Government's five missions. (900852)
16Olivia Bailey (Reading West and Mid Berkshire)
What recent progress his Department has made on strengthening national resilience. (900853)
17Patrick Hurley (Southport)
What recent progress he has made on establishing the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme. (900854)
18Edward Morello (West Dorset)
If he will take steps to ensure that the UK Government Resilience Framework helps communities mitigate against flood risk. (900855)
19Dr Allison Gardner (Stoke-on-Trent South)
What recent progress his Department has made on strengthening national resilience. (900856)
At 10.15am
Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
T1Sonia Kumar (Dudley)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (900857)
T2Ian Lavery (Blyth and Ashington) (900858)
T3Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck (South Shields) (900859)
T4Gareth Snell (Stoke-on-Trent Central) (900860)
T5Adam Jogee (Newcastle-under-Lyme) (900861)
T6Luke Taylor (Sutton and Cheam) (900862)
T7Adam Thompson (Erewash) (900863)
T8Dr Danny Chambers (Winchester) (900865)
T9Dr Beccy Cooper (Worthing West) (900866)
Urgent Questions and Statements
Urgent Question:
To ask the Secretary of State for Education if she will make a statement on support for children and young people with special educational needs (Munira Wilson)
Business Question to the Leader of the House
Business of the Day
1. General Debate on Black History Month
Until 5.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
The Prime Minister
That this House has considered Black History Month.
Presentation of Public Petitions
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
Fakenham Swimming Pool: Jerome Mayhew
Adjournment Debate
Until 5.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Provision of and funding for temporary accommodation: Josh Babarinde
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 Government support for the horseracing 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)).
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Minister for the Cabinet Office
1.Progress to Implement the UK Biological Security Strategy
2.Update on Interim Compensation Payments for Victims of Infected Blood
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
3.The Internet Television Equipment Regulations 2024
Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
4.Sudan
Secretary of State for the Home Department
5.Windrush
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
6.Transfer of regulatory responsibility and staff from the Phone-paid Services Authority to Ofcom
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
7.Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) Annual Report and Accounts 2023-2024
Notes:
Texts of Written Statements are available from the Vote Office and on the internet at https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/ .
Announcements
Forthcoming End of Day Adjournment Debates
Applications for 30-minute end of day adjournment debates should be made to the Table Office by 7.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on the Wednesdays listed below. Members can submit their application via MemberHub. 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 (ballot closed)
The ballot for Tuesday 29 October to Monday 4 November is closed and will take place today.
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 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
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)
Administration Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Mr Alex Barros-Curtis, Gill Furniss, Mary Glindon, Carolyn Harris, Navendu Mishra, Joe Morris, Tessa Munt, Nick Smith and Max Wilkinson be members of the Administration Committee.
Backbench Business Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Jack Abbott, Mary Glindon, Alison Hume, Will Stone and Chris Vince be members of the Backbench Business Committee.
Business and Trade Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Charlie Maynard and Mr Joshua Reynolds be members of the Business and Trade Committee.
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Zöe Franklin and Liz Jarvis be members of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee.
Defence Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Mike Martin and Ian Roome be members of the Defence Committee.
Education Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Manuela Perteghella and Caroline Voaden be members of the Education Committee.
Energy, Security and Net Zero Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Wera Hobhouse and Claire Young be members of the Energy, Security and Net Zero Committee.
Environmental Audit Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Olivia Blake, Julia Buckley, Ellie Chowns, Barry Gardiner, Anna Gelderd, Sarah Gibson, Chris Hinchliff, Martin Rhodes, Blake Stephenson, Alison Taylor, Cameron Thomas and John Whitby be members of the Environmental Audit Committee.
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Helena Dollimore, Sarah Dyke, Jayne Kirkham, Josh Newbury, Andrew Pakes, Jenny Riddell-Carpenter, Tim Roca and Henry Tufnell be members of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee.
Finance Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Clive Jones and James MacCleary be members of the Finance Committee.
Foreign Affairs Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Richard Foord and Edward Morello be members of the Foreign Affairs Committee.
Health and Social Care Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Andrew George be a member of the Health and Social Care Committee.
Home Affairs Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Paul Kohler and Ben Maguire be members of the Home Affairs Committee.
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Mr Lee Dillon and Mr Will Forster be members of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee.
International Development Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Monica Harding and Brian Mathew be members of the International Development Committee.
Justice Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Josh Babarinde and Tessa Munt be members of the Justice Committee.
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Daniel Aldridge, Chris Bloore, Sorcha Eastwood, Claire Hanna, Leigh Ingham, Adam Jogee, Katrina Murray, Dr Al Pinkerton and David Smith be members of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee.
Petitions Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Lewis Atkinson, Kevin Bonavia, Irene Campbell, Ben Goldsborough, Robbie Moore, Dave Robertson, Dr Roz Savage and Tony Vaughan be members of the Petitions Committee.
Procedure Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Mr Lee Dillon, Mr Richard Holden, Tom Morrison and Joy Morrissey be members of the Procedure Committee.
Committee of Public Accounts
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Nesil Caliskan, Mr Luke Charters, Anna Dixon, Sarah Green, Rachel Gilmour, Sarah Hall, Lloyd Hatton, Chris Kane, James Murray, Sarah Olney, Michael Payne and Oliver Ryan be members of the Committee of Public Accounts.
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Richard Baker, Markus Campbell-Savours, Charlotte Cane, Lauren Edwards, John Grady, Peter Lamb, Mr Richard Quigley, Luke Taylor and Michelle Welsh be members of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee.
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Tom Gordon and Martin Wrigley be members of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.
Scottish Affairs Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Maureen Burke, Lillian Jones, Douglas McAllister, Mr Angus MacDonald, Susan Murray, Elaine Stewart and Kirsteen Sullivan be members of the Scottish Affairs Committee.
Transport Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Steff Aquarone, Dr Scott Arthur, Catherine Atkinson, Mrs Elsie Blundell, Olly Glover, Alex Mayer, Baggy Shanker and Laurence Turner be members of the Transport Committee.
Treasury Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Chris Coghlan and Bobby Dean be members of the Treasury Committee.
Women and Equalities Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Alex Brewer, David Burton-Sampson, Kirith Entwistle, Natalie Fleet, Catherine Fookes, Christine Jardine, Samantha Niblett and Rachel Taylor be members of the Women and Equalities Committee.
Work and Pensions Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Mr Peter Bedford, Steve Darling and John Milne be members of the Work and Pensions Committee.
Welsh Affairs Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That David Chadwick, Ann Davies, Chris Evans, Claire Hughes, Llinos Medi, Andrew Ranger, Henry Tufnell and Steve Witherden be members of the Welsh Affairs Committee.
Presentation of Public Petitions
Derriford Emergency Care Centre Plymouth: Rebecca Smith
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
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
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered online safety for children and young people: Lola McEvoy
11.00am That this House has considered diabetes treatments: Sarah Bool
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered imprisonment for public protection sentences: Bambos Charalambous
4.00pm That this House has considered the potential merits of a new Lower Thames Crossing: Jim Dickson
4.30pm That this House has considered the transition to zero emission vans: Sarah Edwards
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 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
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered funding for children’s hospices: Ian Byrne
11.00am That this House has considered the quality and availability of childcare in the Black Country: Sonia Kumar
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered NHS readiness for winter 2024-25: Helen Morgan
4.00pm That this House has considered COP29 and international climate finance: Ellie Chowns
4.30pm That this House has considered the impact of roadworks on journey times: Lewis Cocking
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 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
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered SEND provision in Hampshire: Luke Murphy
3.00pm That this House has considered the potential merits of a cancer strategy for England: Clive Jones [R]
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 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
Presentation of Bills
Child Criminal Exploitation (No. 2)
Victoria Atkins
Bill to create an offence of child criminal exploitation; and for connected purposes.
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, House of Commons Commission and Restoration and Renewal Client Board
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
Trade Agreements (Exclusion of National Health Services) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Seamus Logan
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
Vehicle Registration Documents (Sale of Vehicle) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Richard Holden
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
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Joe Morris
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
Rough Sleeping (Decriminalisation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Layla Moran
Non-Disclosure Agreements Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Layla Moran
Palestine Statehood (Recognition) (No. 3) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Layla Moran
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.
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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
15. 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.
19. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. 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.
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.
30. 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.
32. 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.
33. House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages
Notes:
Proceedings in Committee will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion five hours after their commencement; and 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 (Order of 15 October).
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.
36. 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.
Secretary Steve Reed
That the draft Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 8 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Louise Haigh
That the draft Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 23 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Steve Reed
That the draft Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (England) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 23 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
43. Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified at Third Reading.
Mark Tami
That Paula Barker, Alberto Costa, Mark Ferguson, Melanie Onn, Anna Sabine, Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst and Gareth Snell be members of the Committee of Privileges.
Mark Tami
That Paula Barker, Mark Ferguson, Melanie Onn, Anna Sabine, Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst and Gareth Snell be members of the Committee on Standards.