Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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11.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
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12 noon |
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12.30pm |
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Until 7.00pm |
Financial Statement and Budget Report (followed by debate on the Budget Resolutions) |
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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: Government policy on Western Sahara (Dr Andrew Murrison) |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
Funding for children's hospices |
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11.00am |
Quality and availability of childcare in the Black Country |
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(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
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2.30pm |
NHS readiness for winter 2024-25 |
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4.00pm |
COP29 and international climate finance |
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4.30pm |
Impact of roadworks on journey times |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
1Richard Foord (Honiton and Sidmouth)
What discussions he had with representatives of the devolved Administrations and regions at the first meeting of the Council of Nations and Regions. (900902)
2Jamie Stone (Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for the space sector in Scotland. (900903)
3Kenneth Stevenson (Airdrie and Shotts)
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on encouraging inward investment into Scotland. (900904)
4Graeme Downie (Dunfermline and Dollar)
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on the number of defence sector jobs in Scotland. (900905)
5Jess Brown-Fuller (Chichester)
What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on funding for the arts in Scotland. (900906)
6Kirsteen Sullivan (Bathgate and Linlithgow)
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on the potential impact of the Government's new industrial strategy on workers and businesses in Scotland. (900907)
7Adam Jogee (Newcastle-under-Lyme)
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on supporting economic growth in Scotland. (900909)
8Blair McDougall (East Renfrewshire)
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on supporting employment rights in Scotland. (900910)
9Mr Gregory Campbell (East Londonderry)
Whether he has had discussions with the Scottish Government on the criteria for assessing the potential impact of planning applications for offshore wind near UNESCO World Heritage Sites. (900911)
10Andrew Rosindell (Romford)
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the decision not to issue North Sea oil and gas licences on employment in Scotland. (900912)
11Ms Julie Minns (Carlisle)
What assessment he has made of the potential economic impact of extending the Borders Railway line from Tweedbank to Carlisle. (900913)
12Wera Hobhouse (Bath)
What steps his Department is taking to help support a just energy transition in the North Sea. (900914)
13Richard Baker (Glenrothes and Mid Fife)
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on supporting the green energy transition in Scotland. (900915)
14Maureen Burke (Glasgow North East)
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on support for women on maternity leave in Scotland. (900916)
At 12 noon
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
Q1 Katrina Murray (Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch)
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 30 October. (900952)
Q2 Dame Meg Hillier (Hackney South and Shoreditch) (900954)
Q3 Rachael Maskell (York Central) (900955)
Q4 Melanie Ward (Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy) (900956)
Q5 Rachel Blake (Cities of London and Westminster) (900957)
Q6 Ben Goldsborough (South Norfolk) (900958)
Q7 Jim Dickson (Dartford) (900959)
Q8 Richard Tice (Boston and Skegness) (900960)
Q9 Alex Baker (Aldershot) (900961)
Q10 Dan Norris (North East Somerset and Hanham) (900962)
Q11 John Slinger (Rugby) (900963)
Q12 Yuan Yang (Earley and Woodley) (900964)
Q13 Lincoln Jopp (Spelthorne) (900965)
Q14 Helen Morgan (North Shropshire) (900966)
Urgent Questions and Statements
12.30pm
Urgent Questions (if any)
Ministerial Statements (if any)
Business of the Day
Until 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
Financial Statement and Budget Report
Notes:
At the end of the Chancellor’s Statement, the first Budget Resolution will be moved and debate on the Budget Resolutions will take place.
No debate (Standing Order 118(6))
Secretary Louise Haigh
That the draft Vehicle Drivers (Certificates of Professional Competence) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 16 May 2024, in the last Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary Louise Haigh
That the draft Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 9 September, be approved.
Notes:
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)
Bradford District parking charges: Robbie Moore
Adjournment Debate
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Government policy on Western Sahara: Dr Andrew Murrison
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 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)).
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Secretary of State for Business and Trade
1.Update following round 5 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
2.Social Security
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
3.Social Security
Committees Meeting Today
Broadcasts of proceedings can be found at https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons
Select Committees
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Room 6
9.00am (private)
Scottish Affairs Committee
Room 5
9.00am (private)
Health and Social Care Committee
Room 15
9.30am (private)
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Room 8
9.30am (private)
Petitions Committee
Room 13
9.30am (private)
Welsh Affairs Committee
Room 16
9.30am (private)
Work and Pensions Committee
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private)
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
10.00am (private)
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
3.00pm (private)
Statutory Instruments
Room 2
4.10pm (private)
Committee of Selection
Room 13
4.30pm (private)
Joint Committees
Statutory Instruments
Room 2
As soon as convenient after 4.10pm , (private)
Delegated Legislation Committees
Third Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2024
Room 9
9.25am (public)
Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Specification of Devolved Tax) (Building Safety) Order 2024
Room 11
9.25am (public)
Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Merchant Shipping (General Lighthouse Authorities) (Increase of Borrowing Limit) Order 2024
Room 12
4.30pm (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 5 to Monday 11 November (deadline Wednesday 30 October 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 12 to Monday 18 November (deadline Wednesday 6 November 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 19 to Monday 25 November (deadline Wednesday 13 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 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
Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 November (deadline Monday 11 November 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; Education; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Home Office; Justice; Northern Ireland; Wales; Work and Pensions
Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 November (deadline Monday 18 November 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Cabinet Office; Defence; Energy Security and Net Zero; Health and Social Care; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Transport; Treasury; Women and Equalities
Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 December (deadline Monday 25 November 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; Education; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Home Office; Justice; Northern Ireland; Wales; Work and Pensions
Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 December (deadline Monday 2 December 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Cabinet Office; Defence; Energy Security and Net Zero; Health and Social Care; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Transport; Treasury; Women and Equalities
Applications to the Backbench Business Committee
The Backbench Business Committee is now accepting applications for debates in the Chamber and Westminster Hall.
The Backbench Business Committee meets every sitting Tuesday to hear representations from Members for debates in backbench time. To apply for a debate, Members should complete an application form and email it to bbcom@parliament.uk by 2.30pm on the Friday before they would like to present their application.
Application forms can be obtained from MemberHub, the Backbench Business Committee website and in hard copy from the Table Office and Vote Office.
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
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
Adjournment Debate
Implementation of the LGBT Veterans Independent Review: Oliver Ryan
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
Adjournment Debate
Commemorating the Newport Chartists and Government policies to strengthen democracy: Jessica Morden
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
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30am That this House has considered Government policies on tackling fuel poverty: Mr Alistair Carmichael
11.00am That this House has considered inequalities faced by women in the North: Mary Kelly Foy
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the future of fishing after 2026: Rupert Lowe
4.00pm That this House has considered Government support for Scotland’s architectural heritage: Torcuil Crichton
4.30pm That this House has considered funding for policing: Alex Easton
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 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
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30am That this House has considered UK supply chains and Uyghur and Turkic Muslim forced labour in China: Blair McDougall
11.00am That this House has considered funding for Peak Forest and Macclesfield Canals: Lisa Smart
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered leaseholders and managing agents: Rachel Blake
4.00pm That this House has considered the potential merits of energy rebates for the Highlands and Islands: Graham Leadbitter
4.30pm That this House has considered furniture poverty: Sam Carling
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)).
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
Afterwards
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mr Calvin Bailey
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 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
Afterwards
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Sir Edward Leigh
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 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
Children’s Hospices (Funding) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ian Byrne
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
Registration of Death (Religion) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Preet Kaur Gill
Firearms (3D Printing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Preet Kaur Gill
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
Microplastic filters (washing machines) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alberto Costa
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.
1. 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 2024, in the last Parliament, 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 Select 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
13. 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 2024, in the last 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 Select 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
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.
27. 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.
29. 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.
30. 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.
33. 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.
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.
40. Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
41. Financial Services and Markets
Tulip Siddiq
That the draft Insurance Distribution (Regulated Activities and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 24 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Steve Reed
That the draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 24 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Edward Miliband
That the draft Contracts for Difference (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 28 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Louise Haigh
That the draft Road Transport (International Passenger Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 28 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Steve Reed
That the draft Movement of Goods (Northern Ireland to Great Britain) (Animals, Feed and Food, Plant Health etc.) (Transitory Provision and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 28 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Ian Murray
That the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 28 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Yvette Cooper
That the draft National Security Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment of Primary Legislation) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 29 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Yvette Cooper
That the draft Police Act 1997 (Authorisations to Interfere with Property: Relevant Offence) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 29 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.