Contents
Chamber business
The House met at 2.30 pm.
Prayers
1Questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
2Speaker's Statement: Government policy announcements outside of the House
3Urgent Question: China: Human rights and sanctions (Secretary David Lammy)
4Statements: (1) Middle East (Secretary David Lammy)
(2) Fiscal rules (Darren Jones)
(3) International engagements (Anneliese Dodds)
5Remembrance and the contribution of veterans
Motion made and Question proposed, That this House has considered Remembrance and the contribution of veterans.—(Secretary John Healey.)
The Deputy Speaker announced a time limit on backbench speeches (Standing Order No. 47(1)).
Question put and agreed to.
6Committee on Standards: Nomination of committee
Ordered, That Paula Barker, Mark Ferguson, Melanie Onn, Anna Sabine, Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst and Gareth Snell be members of the Committee on Standards.—(Jeff Smith.)
7Committee of Privileges: Nomination of committee
Ordered, 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.—(Jeff Smith.)
8Administration Committee: Nomination of committee
Ordered, 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.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
9Backbench Business Committee: Changes to membership
Ordered, That Jack Abbott, Mary Glindon, Alison Hume, Will Stone and Chris Vince be members of the Backbench Business Committee.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
10Business and Trade Committee: Changes to membership
Ordered, That Charlie Maynard and Mr Joshua Reynolds be members of the Business and Trade Committee.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
11Culture, Media and Sport Changes to membership
Ordered, That Zöe Franklin and Liz Jarvis be members of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
12Defence Committee: Changes to membership
Ordered, That Mike Martin and Ian Roome be members of the Defence Committee.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
13Education Committee: Changes to membership
Ordered, That Manuela Perteghella and Caroline Voaden be members of the Education Committee.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
14Energy Security and Net Zero Committee: Changes to membership
Ordered, That Wera Hobhouse and Claire Young be members of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
15Environmental Audit Committee: Nomination of committee
Ordered, 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.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
16Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee: Changes to membership
Ordered, 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.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
17Finance Committee: Nomination of committee
Ordered, That Clive Jones and James MacCleary be members of the Finance Committee.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
18Foreign Affairs Committee: Changes to membership
Ordered, That Richard Foord and Edward Morello be members of the Foreign Affairs Committee.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
19Health and Social Care Committee: Changes to membership
Ordered, That Andrew George be a member of the Health and Social Care Committee.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
20Home Affairs Committee: Changes to membership
Ordered, That Paul Kohler and Ben Maguire be members of the Home Affairs Committee.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
21Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee: Changes to membership
Ordered, That Mr Lee Dillon and Mr Will Forster be members of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
22International Development Committee: Changes to membership
Ordered, That Monica Harding and Brian Mathew be members of the International Development Committee.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
23Justice Committee: Changes to membership
Ordered, That Josh Babarinde and Tessa Munt be members of the Justice Committee.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
24Northern Ireland Affairs Committee: Changes to membership
Ordered, 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.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
25Petitions Committee: Nomination of committee
Ordered, 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.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
26Procedure Committee: Nomination of committee
Ordered, That Mr Lee Dillon, Mr Richard Holden, Tom Morrison and Joy Morrissey be members of the Procedure Committee.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
27Committee of Public Accounts: Changes to membership
Ordered, 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.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
28Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee: Nomination of committee
Ordered, 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.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
29Science, Innovation and Technology Committee: Changes to membership
Ordered, That Tom Gordon and Martin Wrigley be members of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
30Scottish Affairs Committee: Changes to membership
Ordered, That Maureen Burke, Lillian Jones, Mr Angus MacDonald, Douglas McAllister, Susan Murray, Elaine Stewart and Kirsteen Sullivan be members of the Scottish Affairs Committee.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
31Transport Committee: Changes to membership
Ordered, 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.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
32Treasury Committee: Changes to membership
Ordered, That Chris Coghlan and Bobby Dean be members of the Treasury Committee.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
33Welsh Affairs Committee: Nomination of committee
Ordered, 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.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
34Women and Equalities Committee: Nomination of committee
Ordered, 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.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
35Work and Pensions Committee: Changes to membership
Ordered, That Mr Peter Bedford, Steve Darling and John Milne be members of the Work and Pensions Committee.—(Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
(1) A public petition from residents of the United Kingdom relating to Derriford Emergency Care Centre Plymouth was presented and read by Rebecca Smith.
(2) A public petition from residents of Grampound relating to the Dolphin Inn Grampound was presented and read by Noah Law.
(3) A public petition from residents of the United Kingdom relating to wealth tax in the Autumn Budget was presented and read by Richard Burgon.
Subject: Protections for nature-rich and agricultural land (Laura Kyrke-Smith)
Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Jeff Smith.)
Adjourned at 10.27 pm until tomorrow.
Other Proceedings
General Committees: Appointments
The Speaker appoints the Chair of General Committees and members of Programming Sub-Committees, and allocates Statutory Instruments to Delegated Legislation Committees.
The Committee of Selection nominates Members to serve on General Committees (and certain Members to serve on Grand Committees).
38Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill Committee
(1) Chairs: Sir Edward Leigh and Dame Siobhain McDonagh
(2) Members: David Reed discharged and Mr Andrew Snowden nominated in substitution.
39Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Programming Sub-Committee)
Members: Dan Jarvis, Louise Jones, Sonia Kumar, Ben Maguire, Keir Mather, Mr Gagan Mohindra and Chris Murray
40First Delegated Legislation Committee (draft Vehicle Drivers (Certificates of Professional Competence) (Amendment) Regulations 2024)
(1) Chair: Graham Stringer
(2) Members: Mr Peter Bedford and Charlie Dewhirst discharged and Lewis Cocking and Harriett Cross nominated in substitution.
41Second Delegated Legislation Committee (draft Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (Amendment) Order 2024)
(1) Chair: Martin Vickers
(2) Members: Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst discharged and Jack Rankin nominated in substitution.
42Third Delegated Legislation Committee (draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2024)
Chair: Mr Clive Betts
43Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee (draft Scotland Act 1998 (Specification of Devolved Tax) (Building Safety) Order 2024)
Chair: Dr Rupa Huq
44Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee (draft Merchant Shipping (General Lighthouse Authorities) (Increase of Borrowing Limit) Order 2024)
Chair: Carolyn Harris
Sir Lindsay Hoyle
Speaker
Papers Laid
Papers presented and delivered to the Votes and Proceedings Office on Friday 25 October under Standing Order No. 158 and No. 159
Papers subject to Negative Resolution
Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (SI, 2024, No. 1064), dated 24 October 2024 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Andrew Gwynne)
Papers presented or laid upon the Table on Monday 28 October
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution
Draft Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2025 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Ian Murray)
Draft Contracts for Difference (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum and an Impact Assessment (by Command) (Secretary Ed Miliband)
Draft Road Transport (International Passenger Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Louise Haigh)
Draft Movement of Goods (Northern Ireland to Great Britain) (Animals, Feed and Food, Plant Health etc.) (Transitory Provision and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Steve Reed)
Papers subject to Negative Resolution
(1) Costs in the Court Martial Appeal Court (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (SI, 2024, No. 1062), dated 22 October 2024 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Luke Pollard)
(2) Court Martial Appeal Court (Amendment) Rules 2024 (SI, 2024, No. 1060), dated 23 October 2024 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Luke Pollard)
Sentencing Act 2020 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (SI, 2024, No. 1067), dated 24 October 2024 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum and an Impact Assessment (by Command) (Secretary Shabana Mahmood)
Army and Royal Air Force (Terms of Service) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (SI, 2024, No. 1059), dated 15 October 2024 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Luke Pollard)
9Universities of Oxford and Cambridge
Statute, dated 28 February 2024, made by the Governing Body of Christ’s College in the University of Cambridge, revising the existing Statutes of the College (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Bridget Phillipson)
Other papers
Account of Arts Council of Wales Lottery Distribution for 2023–24, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act), to be printed (HC 266) (Clerk of the House)
CORRECTIONS
Wednesday 23 October 2024
(1) Items 3 and 4 (Papers Laid) should not have appeared.
(2) The following item should have appeared before item 6 (Papers Laid):
Child Trust Funds
Explanatory Memorandum to the Child Trust Funds (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024 (SI, 2024, No. 1023) (by Command) (Tulip Siddiq)
(3) The following item should have appeared before item 8 (Papers Laid):
Income Tax
Explanatory Memorandum to the Individual Savings Account (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024 (SI, 2024, No. 1022) (by Command) (Tulip Siddiq)