Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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2.30pm |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
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3.30pm |
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Implications of the Autumn Budget 2024 for farming communities (Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) |
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Ministerial Statements, including on: |
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Higher Education Reform (Secretary of State for Education) |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Roadworks (regulation) (Mr Mark Francois) |
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Until 10.00pm |
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No debate after 10.00pm |
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Until 10.30pm or for half an hour |
Westminster Hall
Westminster Hall will not be sitting.
Business Today: Chamber
2.30pm Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
1James MacCleary (Lewes)
What steps she is taking to increase the availability of high-quality childcare. (901002) [R]
2Afzal Khan (Manchester Rusholme)
What steps she is taking to provide preventative education for school children about knife crime. (901003)
3Ian Lavery (Blyth and Ashington)
What steps she plans to take to improve the pay, terms and conditions of teaching assistants and support staff. (901004)
4Bill Esterson (Sefton Central)
What steps she is taking to link the school curriculum with skills needed in the workplace. (901005)
5Patrick Hurley (Southport)
What steps she is taking to help increase the number of students undertaking vocational training courses. (901006)
6Mike Martin (Tunbridge Wells)
What steps her Department is taking to improve support for children with special educational needs and disabilities. (901007)
7Jen Craft (Thurrock)
What steps she is taking to make childcare more accessible. (901008)
8Sarah Smith (Hyndburn)
What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the system for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities. (901009)
9James Asser (West Ham and Beckton)
What steps she is taking to help ensure that young people have the necessary skills to gain employment. (901010)
10Bobby Dean (Carshalton and Wallington)
What steps her Department is taking to help tackle persistent school absences among young carers. (901011)
11Claire Hazelgrove (Filton and Bradley Stoke)
What recent progress the independent Curriculum and Assessment Review has made. (901012)
12Jade Botterill (Ossett and Denby Dale)
What steps she is taking to improve opportunities for young people. (901013)
13Tom Rutland (East Worthing and Shoreham)
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the capacity of the education system to help improve opportunities for young people. (901014)
14Chris Ward (Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven)
If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of revising the eligibility rules for free school transport. (901015)
15Richard Foord (Honiton and Sidmouth)
What steps her Department is taking to improve support for children with special educational needs and disabilities. (901016)
16Alison Griffiths (Bognor Regis and Littlehampton)
What steps her Department is taking to support children with SEND. (901017)
17Manuela Perteghella (Stratford-on-Avon)
What steps she is taking to improve SEND provision in Warwickshire. (901018)
18Debbie Abrahams (Oldham East and Saddleworth)
What steps she plans to take to ensure that the requirements of children with special educational needs and disabilities are included in the child poverty strategy. (901019)
19Nick Timothy (West Suffolk)
What progress the independent Curriculum and Assessment Review has made. (901020)
20Warinder Juss (Wolverhampton West)
What steps she is taking to improve school staff recruitment and retention. (901021) [R]
21John Slinger (Rugby)
What steps her Department is taking to help further education colleges recruit vocational teachers from industry. (901022)
22Tim Farron (Westmorland and Lonsdale)
What progress her Department has made on improving the standard of placements available to young people studying Catering T Levels in Cumbria. (901023)
23Ms Julie Minns (Carlisle)
What steps she is taking to improve support for kinship carers. (901024)
24Laurence Turner (Birmingham Northfield)
What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the system for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities. (901025)
25Kirith Entwistle (Bolton North East)
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of childcare provision. (901026)
At 3.15pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
T1Edward Morello (West Dorset)
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. (901027)
T2Dame Meg Hillier (Hackney South and Shoreditch) (901028)
T3Calum Miller (Bicester and Woodstock) (901029)
T4Mr James Frith (Bury North) (901030)
T5Damien Egan (Bristol North East) (901031)
T6Charlie Dewhirst (Bridlington and The Wolds) (901032)
T7James MacCleary (Lewes) (901033) [R]
T8Jayne Kirkham (Truro and Falmouth) (901034)
T9Oliver Ryan (Burnley) (901035)
T10Chris Hinchliff (North East Hertfordshire) (901036)
Urgent Questions and Statements
3.30pm
Urgent Question:
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if he will make a statement on the implications of the Autumn Budget 2024 for farming communities (Mr Alistair Carmichael)
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Higher Education Reform (Secretary of State for Education)
Business of the Day
1. Roadworks (regulation): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
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.
2. Ways and Means: Adjourned Debate on Question [31 October]
Until 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
1. Income tax (charge)
That income tax is charged for the tax year 2025-26.
And it is declared that it is expedient in the public interest that this Resolution should have statutory effect under the provisions of the Provisional Collection of Taxes Act 1968.
Notes:
For the remaining Budget Motions, numbers 2 to 62, and the associated Money Motion, see separate paper. Those motions are to be moved at the conclusion of the last day of the Budget debate, immediately after the decision on the motion before the House on Income tax (charge). They will be decided without further debate (Standing Order No. 51(3)).
3. Environmental Audit Committee
No debate after 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Pippa Heylings be a member of the Environmental Audit Committee.
4. Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
No debate after 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Sir Gavin Robinson be a member of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee.
No debate after 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That David Baines be a member of the Petitions Committee.
No debate after 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That James Asser, Bambos Charalambous, Sir Christopher Chope, Graeme Downie, Mary Kelly Foy, Gill Furniss, Tracy Gilbert, Gurinder Singh Josan, Frank McNally, Lee Pitcher and Michael Wheeler be members of the Procedure Committee.
7. Committee of Public Accounts
No debate after 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Mr Clive Betts be a member of the Committee of Public Accounts.
No debate after 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Stephen Flynn be a member of the Scottish Affairs Committee.
No debate after 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Ben Lake be a member of the Welsh Affairs Committee.
Adjournment Debate
Until 10.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Commemorating the Newport Chartists and Government policies to strengthen democracy: Jessica Morden
Committee Reports Published Today
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
2nd Special Report: Trusted voices: Government response HC 292
Time of publication: 11.00am
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 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)
Tuesday 26 November to Monday 2 December (deadline Wednesday 20 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.
November Adjournment - Tabling of Parliamentary Questions
The following arrangements will apply for the tabling of Questions for oral and written answer during the November Adjournment.
Questions for oral answer
Under Standing Order No. 22(6), the Speaker has made the following arrangements for tabling Questions for oral answer when the House returns:
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Last date of tabling* |
Date for answer |
Departments etc. |
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Wednesday 6 November |
Tuesday 12 November |
Energy Security and Net Zero (T)** |
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Wednesday 6 November |
Wednesday 13 November |
Women and Equalities (T) |
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Wednesday 6 November |
Wednesday 13 November |
Prime Minister |
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Wednesday 6 November |
Thursday 14 November |
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (T) |
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Wednesday 6 November |
Thursday 14 November |
Attorney General |
For further details of last tabling days for other departments and answering bodies, see the Order of Questions rota available on the internet at http://www.parliament.uk/documents/commons-table-office/Oral-questions-rota.pdf
Notes:
* The latest time for tabling is 12.30pm on each of these days. ** (T) denotes that there are Topical questions for this Department.
Questions for written answer on a named day
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Time of tabling |
Earliest date for named day answer |
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Monday 4 November until rise of House on Wenesday 6 November |
Monday 11 November |
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From rise of House on Wednesday 6 November until 2.30pm on Friday 8 November |
Wednesday 13 November (each Member may table up to five named day questions during this period) |
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Monday 11 November |
Thursday 14 November |
November Adjournment - Tabling of Amendments to Public Bills
During the Recess, amendments should be submitted to pbohoc@parliament.uk. Amendments can be accepted from a Member’s Parliamentary network account, or from the network account of a member of staff who has been specifically authorised to act on the Member’s behalf.
In order to be eligible for selection, amendments must be tabled by the following deadlines:
Renters Rights Bill – Public Bill Committee meeting on Tuesday 12 November – amendments should be tabled by 4.30pm on Thursday 7 November.
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill – Committee of the whole House on Tuesday 12 November amendments should be tabled by 4.30pm on Thursday 7 November.
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [Lords] – Public Bill Committee on Wednesday 13 November – amendments should be tabled by 4.30pm on Friday 8 November.
Amendments tabled by these deadlines will be available on the relevant bill pages of the Parliamentary website from the morning after the deadline (see https://bills.parliament.uk/).
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
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
Adjournment Debate
NHS dentistry in rural areas: Sarah Gibson
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30am That this House has considered leaseholders and managing agents: Rachel Blake
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.
Conclusion of the Budget debate
Adjournment Debate
Adequacy of the road fuel market: Graeme Downie
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 Government policies on tackling fuel poverty: Mr Alistair Carmichael
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
General Debate on flood preparedness
Adjournment Debate
Improving mental health in farming and agricultural communities: Aphra Brandreth
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: Powers of Attorney
Fabian Hamilton
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about Lasting Powers of Attorney; to place duties on banks in respect of Lasting Powers of Attorney; to make provision about the powers of the Office of the Public Guardian to investigate the actions of an attorney; to require the Secretary of State to review the effectiveness of the powers of the Office of the Public Guardian to investigate the actions of an attorney and of its use of those powers; to make provision about the duties of care homes in respect of Lasting Powers of Attorney; to require an attorney to notify the Office of the Public Guardian of the death of a donor; to require the Office of the Public Guardian to take steps to promote the facility to request a search of its registers of powers of attorney; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
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.
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.
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.
Environmental Protection
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.
Export and Investment Guarantees
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.
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.
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.
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
Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
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
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Daniel Francis
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
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.
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.
24. 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.
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Judicial Pensions (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 15 October, be approved.
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.
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.
28. 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.
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.
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.
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.
34. 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.
Secretary Edward Miliband
That the draft Environmental Permitting (Electricity Generating Stations) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 30 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
43. Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which those proceedings are commenced. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day. (Order of 14 October 2024).
Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
That the draft Unique Identifiers (Application of Company Law) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 31 October be approved.
Secretary Yvette Cooper
That the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Search, Seizure and Detention of Property: Code of Practice) (Northern Ireland) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 31 October be approved.
46. Financial Services and Markets
Tulip Siddiq
That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Addition of Relevant Enactments) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 31 October be approved.
Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
That the draft Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (Protection and Disclosure of Information and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 31 October be approved.