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Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business

Summary Agenda: Chamber

Westminster Hall

Business Today: Chamber

11.30am Prayers

Followed by

Questions

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology

1Greg Smith (Mid Buckinghamshire)
Whether he is taking steps to accelerate the roll-out of the Shared Rural Network. (901333)

2Connor Naismith (Crewe and Nantwich)
What steps he is taking to improve digital connectivity in rural areas. (901334)

3Sarah Olney (Richmond Park)
Whether he has had discussions with rights holders and the creative industries on the potential impact of artificial intelligence on copyright. (901335)

4Jerome Mayhew (Broadland and Fakenham)
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of using Project Gigabit funding in urban areas on download speeds in rural areas. (901336)

5Alex Ballinger (Halesowen)
What steps his Department is taking to help increase levels of innovation in the Black Country. (901337)

6Tony Vaughan (Folkestone and Hythe)
If he will take steps to support the creation of a global network of scientific research on frontier AI safety. (901338)

7Alex Baker (Aldershot)
What comparative assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the roll-out of 5G in (a) the UK and (b) other countries. (901339)

8Shaun Davies (Telford)
What progress his Department has made on the roll-out of Project Gigabit. (901340)

9Ben Obese-Jecty (Huntingdon)
What discussions he has had with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency on how to accelerate the acceptance of data generated in non-animal methods for drug safety decision making. (901341)

10Becky Gittins (Clwyd East)
What steps he is taking to tackle intimate image abuse online. (901342)

11Steve Race (Exeter)
What progress he has made on the roll-out of gigabit-capable broadband in urban areas. (901343)

12Alan Gemmell (Central Ayrshire)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support the growth of the life sciences manufacturing sector. (901344)

13Steve Darling (Torbay)
What steps his Department is taking to help tackle digital exclusion. (901345)

14Louise Jones (North East Derbyshire)
What progress he has made on the roll-out of gigabit-capable broadband in rural areas. (901346)

15Mr Alex Barros-Curtis (Cardiff West)
What steps his Department is taking to help increase levels of innovation in Cardiff West constituency. (901347)

At 11.53am

Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology

T1Dr Beccy Cooper (Worthing West)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (901348)

T2Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (901349)

T3David Davis (Goole and Pocklington) (901351)

T4James Asser (West Ham and Beckton) (901352)

T5Ian Lavery (Blyth and Ashington) (901353)

T6Rebecca Smith (South West Devon) (901354)

At 12 noon

Oral Questions to the Prime Minister

Q1 Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Clapham and Brixton Hill)
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 20 November. (901318)

Q2 Saqib Bhatti (Meriden and Solihull East) (901319)

Q3 Liz Saville Roberts (Dwyfor Meirionnydd) (901320)

Q4 Lewis Cocking (Broxbourne) (901321)

Q5 Dr Andrew Murrison (South West Wiltshire) (901322)

Q6 Sir Edward Leigh (Gainsborough) (901323)

Q7 Lincoln Jopp (Spelthorne) (901324)

Q8 Andy McDonald (Middlesbrough and Thornaby East) (901325)

Q9 Alex Baker (Aldershot) (901326)

Q10 Graham Stringer (Blackley and Middleton South) (901327)

Q11 Dr Simon Opher (Stroud) (901328)

Q12 Graham Stuart (Beverley and Holderness) (901329)

Q13 Fred Thomas (Plymouth Moor View) (901330)

Q14 Helen Morgan (North Shropshire) (901331)

Q15 Jonathan Hinder (Pendle and Clitheroe) (901332)

Urgent Questions and Statements

12.30pm

Urgent Questions:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make a statement on police reform (Lisa Smart)

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make a statement on the Government’s decision to recommence the use of hotels as accommodation for asylum seekers (Sir Gavin Williamson)

Ministerial Statements, including on:

Defence Programmes Developments (Secretary of State for Defence)

Business of the Day

1. Terminal illness (relief of pain): Ten Minute Rule Motion

Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)

Sir Edward Leigh

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to issue guidance about the application of the criminal law in respect of the administration of pain relief by healthcare professionals to people who are terminally ill; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.


2. Financial Assistance to Ukraine Bill: Second Reading

Until 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))

Notes:

This Bill was presented under Standing Order No. 50. It is expected to be certified as a Money Bill.


3. Financial Assistance to Ukraine Bill: Programme

No debate (Standing Order No. 83A(7))

Darren Jones

That the following provisions shall apply to the Financial Assistance to Ukraine Bill:

Committal

(1) The Bill shall be committed to a Committee of the whole House.

Proceedings in Committee, on Consideration and on Third Reading

(2) Proceedings in Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement.

(3) Any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion two hours after the commencement of proceedings in Committee of the whole House.

(4) Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings in Committee of the whole House, to any proceedings on Consideration or to proceedings on Third Reading.

Other proceedings

(5) Any other proceedings on the Bill may be programmed.


4. Financial Assistance to Ukraine Bill: Money

No debate (Standing Order No. 52(1)(a))

James Murray

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Financial Assistance to Ukraine Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any sums required by the Treasury or Secretary of State for the purpose of providing loans or other financial assistance to, or for the benefit of, the government of Ukraine as a result of—

(a) the arrangements described as the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans for Ukraine announced on 14 June 2024 at the G7 summit in Apulia in Italy, or

(b) any subsequent arrangements that are supplemental to or modify or replace those arrangements.

Notes:

King’s Recommendation signified.

Business to be taken at 7.00pm

Deferred Divisions

No debate (Standing Order No. 41A(3))

The Prime Minister

That, at this day’s sitting, Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply to the Motions in the name of Lucy Powell relating to (1) the Speaker’s Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority and (2) the House of Commons Members’ Fund.

Business of the Day

5. Speaker’s Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority

Up to 90 minutes (Standing Order No. 16(1))

Lucy Powell

That Marie Goldman, Leigh Ingham, Gordon McKee, Charlotte Nichols and Jesse Norman be appointed to the Speaker’s Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority until the end of the present Parliament, in pursuance of paragraph 1(d) of Schedule 3 to the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009, as amended.


6. House of Commons Members’ Fund

Up to 90 minutes (Standing Order No. 16(1))

Lucy Powell

That Holly Lynch, Sir Charles Walker and Peter Grant be removed as Trustees of the House of Commons Members’ Fund and Mark Tami, Chris Elmore and Dr Danny Chambers be appointed as Trustees in pursuance of section 2 of the House of Commons Members’ Fund Act 2016.


7. Financial Services

No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))

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:

If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.


8. Financial Services and Markets

No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))

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:

If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.


9. Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism

No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))

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:

If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.


10. Electronic Communications

No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))

Feryal Clark

That the draft Communications Act 2003 (Disclosure of Information) 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.

Adjournment Debate

Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))

Future of healthcare in Hampshire: Dr Danny Chambers

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 employment support for blind and partially sighted people: Marsha De Cordova

11.00am

That this House has considered the Global Plastics Treaty: Dr Simon Opher

Notes:

The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

2.30pm

That this House has considered apprenticeships and T Levels: Damian Hinds

4.00pm

That this House has considered government and democracy education in schools: John Slinger

4.30pm

That this House has considered flood preparedness in Norfolk: Steff Aquarone

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 Defence

1.Defence Programmes Developments

Secretary of State for Education

2.World Children’s Day 2024

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

3.Independent Review of the Physician and Anaesthesia Associate Professions

Secretary of State for the Home Department

4.Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures (1 June 2024 to 31 August 2024)

5.Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures (1 March 2024 to 31 May 2024)

Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government

6.Local Government Best Value

7.Social and Affordable Housing

Notes:

Texts of Written Statements are available from the Vote Office and on the internet at https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/ .

Committees Meeting Today

Broadcasts of proceedings can be found at https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons

Select Committees

Scottish Affairs Committee

Subject: The work of the department

The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)

Witnesses:

9.30am

Rt Hon Ian Murray MP (Secretary of State at Scotland Office)

Kirsty McNeill MP (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at Scotland Office)

Laurence Rockey (Director at Scotland Office)

The Baroness Smith of Cluny KC (Member at House of Lords)

Health and Social Care Committee

Subject: Independent investigation of the NHS in England

Room 6
9.15am (private), 9.30am (public)

Witnesses:

9.30am

The Rt Hon. the Lord Darzi of Denham OM KBE (Member at House of Lords)

Tom Kibasi (Chairman at NHS Community and Mental Health Providers, North West London)

Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee

Subject: Planning for 1.5 million new homes

The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)

Witnesses:

10.00am

Matthew Pennycook MP (Minister of State for Housing and Planning at Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government)

Joanna Key (Director General, for Regeneration, Housing and Planning at Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government)

Work and Pensions Committee

Room 5
9.30am (private)

Environmental Audit Committee

Subject: National Planning Policy Framework reforms and the environment

The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)

Witnesses:

2.30pm

Professor Alister Scott (Professor of Environmental Geography and Planning at Northumbria University)

Ant Breach (Associate Director at Centre for Cities)

Sophie O'Connell (Senior Policy Adviser at Green Alliance)

3.30pm

Richard Wright (Leader, North Kesteven District Council, Planning spokesman, District Councils' Network)

Dr Hugh Ellis (Director of Policy at Town and Country Planning Association)

Sam Stafford (Planning Director at Home Builders Federation)

Women and Equalities Committee

Subject: Tackling non-consensual intimate image abuse

Room 15
2.00pm (private), 2.20pm (public)

Witnesses:

2.20pm

Professor Lorna Woods (Professor of Law at Essex Law School, University of Essex)

Professor Clare McGlynn (Professor of Law at University of Durham)

Samantha Millar (Assistant Police Chief Constable and Violence Against Women and Girls Strategic Director at National Police Chiefs' Council)

3.20pm

Jess Phillips MP (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Safeguarding and Violence against Women and Girls at Home Office)

Alex Davies-Jones MP (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at Ministry of Justice)

Laura Weight (Interim Director, Vulnerabilities & Criminal Law Policy Directorate at Ministry of Justice)

Gisela Carr (Deputy Director of the Interpersonal Abuse Unit at Home Office)

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee

Subject: Work of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
2.30pm (private), 3.00pm (public)

Witnesses:

3.00pm

Professor Juergen Maier CBE (Chair at Great British Energy)

Emma Floyd (Director at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

4.00pm

Simon Bowen (Chair at Great British Nuclear)

Procedure Committee

Room 8
2.30pm (private)

Committee of Selection

Room 13
4.30pm (private)

Joint Committees

Statutory Instruments

Virtual meeting
3.40pm (private)

Delegated Legislation Committees

Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee

To consider the draft Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Act 2023 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2024

Room 9
9.25am (public)

Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee

To consider the draft Judicial Pensions (Amendment) Regulations 2024

Room 11
4.30pm (public)

Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee

To consider the draft Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (Amendment of Schedule A2) 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 the day after the deadline. Members who are successful will be contacted by the Speaker’s Office.

Tuesday 26 November to Monday 2 December (deadline Wednesday 20 November 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

Tuesday 3 to Monday 9 December (deadline Wednesday 27 November 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

Tuesday 10 to Monday 16 December (deadline Wednesday 4 December 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

Tuesday 17 to Thursday 19 December (deadline Wednesday 11 December 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 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

Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 December (deadline Monday 9 December 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Business and Trade; Culture, Media and Sport; Defence; Education; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Health and Social Care; Home Office; Justice; Science, Innovation and Technology; Transport

Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 January 2025 (deadline Monday 16 December 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Attorney General; Cabinet Office; Energy Security and Net Zero; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Northern Ireland; Scotland; Treasury; Wales; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions

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 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

Backbench Business

Strategic lawsuits against public participation and freedom of speech

Lloyd Hatton

That this House recognises the impact of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) on the publication of stories in the public interest; acknowledges that most cases of SLAPPs do not reach the courts, but are blocked or changed at an earlier, unseen stage; further recognises the importance of disclosing suppressed stories under Parliamentary privilege in order to highlight the broader impact of legal threats on free speech; acknowledges efforts made to tackle SLAPPs through the Economic Crime and Transparency Act 2023; and calls on the Government to introduce comprehensive anti-SLAPP legislation that provides swift dismissal of such cases, protects those targeted from prohibitive legal costs, and ensures that SLAPP filers face significant financial deterrents.

International Men’s Day

Sam Rushworth [R]

That this House has considered International Men’s Day, issues affecting boys’ and men’s health and wellbeing and gender equality.

Notes:

The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

Adjournment Debate

Impact of the Cleat Hill heat pump incident on residents: Richard Fuller

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

If necessary, consideration of Lords Message

Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill: Second Reading

Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill: Money

James Murray

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any increase attributable to the Act making provision about multipliers in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.

Notes:

King’s Recommendation signified.

Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill: Ways and Means

James Murray

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill, it is expedient to authorise any increase in the sums payable into the Consolidated Fund resulting from:

(1) multipliers that are up to 0.1 higher than the relevant non-domestic rating multiplier;

(2) the removal of charitable relief for private schools.

Adjournment Debate

Impact of relocating homeless families outside London: Grahame Morris

Westminster Hall

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 658365 relating to holidays during school term time: Dave Robertson, on behalf of the Petitions Committee

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).

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

Ten Minute Rule Motion: Treatment of Terminal Illness

Dame Siobhain McDonagh

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the liability of practitioners, and of the organisation which employs the practitioner, where a practitioner prescribes an unlicensed medicine to or carries out a non-standard treatment on a person who is terminally ill; to make provision about the import, storage and use of equipment and unlicensed medicines for the purpose of such prescriptions or such treatment; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.

Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Second Reading

Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Money

James Murray

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:

(1) any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State, and

(2) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under or by virtue of any other Act out of money so provided.

Notes:

King’s Recommendation signified.

Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Ways and Means

James Murray

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, it is expedient to authorise:

(1) the charging of fees under or by virtue of the Act, and

(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.

Westminster Hall

9.30am That this House has considered the delivery of electricity grid upgrades: Sir Bernard Jenkin

11.00am That this House has considered Government support for local councils to tackle fly-tipping: Tristan Osborne

Notes:

The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

2.30pm That this House has considered online safety for children and young people: Lola McEvoy

4.00pm That this House has considered suicide and mental health of young people in Tatton: Esther McVey

4.30pm That this House has considered the rollout of project Gigabit in rural areas: Gregory Stafford

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 27 NOVEMBER

CHAMBER

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

Ten Minute Rule Motion: E-scooters (Review and Awareness)

Jessica Morden

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to commission and publish a review of the legislation and guidance relating to e-scooters; to place a duty on the Secretary of State to promote public awareness of legislation relating to the use of e-scooters; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.

Finance Bill: Second Reading

Westminster Hall

9.30am That this House has considered UK air and missile defences: Luke Akehurst

11.00am That this House has considered the potential merits of a devolution deal for Lancashire: Cat Smith

Notes:

The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

2.30pm That this House has considered the matter of tackling violence against women and girls: Apsana Begum

4.00pm That this House has considered railway connectivity between Witney, Carterton, Eynsham and Oxford: Charlie Maynard

4.30pm That this House has considered World AIDS Day: Danny Beales

Notes:

The debate at 4.30pm will last for up to an hour.

The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).

THURSDAY 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

Business to be determined by the Backbench Business Committee

FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER

CHAMBER

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Kim Leadbeater

Notes:

A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.

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

Westminster Hall

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petitions 636718 and 624185 relating to children and bereavement: Kevin Bonavia, on behalf of the Petitions Committee

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).

TUESDAY 3 DECEMBER

CHAMBER

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

Elections (proportional representation): Ten Minute Rule Motion

Sarah Olney

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to introduce a system of proportional representation for parliamentary elections and for local government elections in England; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.

WEDNESDAY 4 DECEMBER

CHAMBER

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

Ten Minute Rule Motion

Preet Kaur Gill

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 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

Westminster Hall

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 639319 relating to the sale and use of fireworks: Robbie Moore, on behalf of the Petitions Committee

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).

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

Ten Minute Rule Motion

Mr Richard Holden

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 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

Westminster Hall

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petitions 653509 and 652949 relating to Israel and Palestine: Dr Roz Savage, on behalf of the Petitions Committee

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).

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

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

Powers of Attorney Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Fabian Hamilton

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

Poly and Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances (Guidance) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Munira Wilson

Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sarah Dyke

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

Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Bambos Charalambous

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

Support for Infants and Parents etc (Information) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Ruth Jones

Notes:

A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.

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

Aviation (Accessibility) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Daniel Francis

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

Roadworks (Regulation) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Mark Francois

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.

2. Companies

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.

3. Trade

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.

4. Income Tax

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.

5. Building Societies

Tulip Siddiq

That the draft Building Societies Act 1986 (Modifications) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 14 October, be approved.

6. Public Service Pensions

Secretary Shabana Mahmood

That the draft Judicial Pensions (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 15 October, be approved.

7. Constitutional Law

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.

8. 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.

9. Climate Change

Secretary Ed 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.

10. Medical Devices

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.

11. Medicines

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.

12. Environmental Protection

Secretary Steve Reed

That the draft Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 8 October, be approved.

13. Retained EU Law Reform

Secretary Louise Haigh

That the draft Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 23 October, be approved.

14. Environmental Protection

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.

15. Electricity

Secretary Ed Miliband

That the draft Contracts for Difference (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 28 October, be approved.

16. Road Traffic

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.

17. Trade

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.

18. Constitutional Law

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.

19. National Security

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.

20. Police

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.

21. Environmental Protection

Secretary Ed Miliband

That the draft Environmental Permitting (Electricity Generating Stations) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 30 October, be approved.

22. 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).

23. Companies

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.

24. Proceeds of Crime

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.

25. 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.

26. Companies

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.

27. Companies

Secretary Jonathan Reynolds

That the draft Information Sharing (Disclosure by the Registrar) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 22 May 2024, in the last Parliament, be approved.

28. Companies

Secretary Jonathan Reynolds

That the draft Registrar (Identity Verification and Authorised Corporate Service Providers) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 22 May 2024, in the last Parliament, be approved.

29. International Development

Anneliese Dodds

That the draft Asian Development Bank (Thirteenth Replenishment of the Asian Development Fund) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 4 November, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.

30. International Development

Anneliese Dodds

That the draft Inter-American Investment Corporation (Further Payments to Capital Stock) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 4 November, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.

31. Professional Qualifications

Secretary Jonathan Reynolds

That the draft Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 4 November, be approved.

32. Renters’ Rights 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 9 October 2024).

King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

33. Broadcasting

Stephanie Peacock

That the draft Local Digital Television Programme Services (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 5 November, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

34. Banks and Banking

Tulip Siddiq

That the draft Silicon Valley Bank UK Limited Compensation Scheme Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 6 November, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

35. Arbitration Bill [Lords]: Second Reading

Notes:

To be reported from a Second Reading Committee.

36. Banks and Banking

Tulip Siddiq

That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Ring-fenced Bodies, Core Activities, Excluded Activities and Prohibitions) (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 11 November, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

37. Capital Gains Tax

James Murray

That the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Ecuador) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 11 November, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.

38. Financial Services and Markets

Tulip Siddiq

That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Designated Activities) (Supervision and Enforcement) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 11 November, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

39. Financial Services and Markets

Tulip Siddiq

That the draft Short Selling Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 11 November, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

40. Representation of the People

Secretary Hilary Benn

That the draft Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 11 November, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

41. Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [Lords]: 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 22 October 2024).

42. National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill: Second Reading

43. National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill: Money

James Murray

For the purposes of any Act resulting from the National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any increase in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided that is attributable to—

(a) increasing the employment allowance for a tax year to an amount not exceeding £10,500, and

(b) the repeal of subsections (4B) to (4G) of section 2 of the National Insurance Contributions Act 2014.

Notes:

King’s Recommendation signified.

44. Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading

45. Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [HL]: Ways and Means

Tulip Siddiq

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [HL], it is expedient to authorise the imposition of charges for the purpose of meeting expenses incurred by the scheme manager of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme in connection with the recapitalisation of a financial institution.

46. Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [HL]: Money

Tulip Siddiq

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [HL], it is expedient to authorise the payment out of the National Loans Fund of any sums payable out of the Fund by virtue of the Act.

Notes:

King’s Recommendation signified.

47. Criminal Law

Secretary Shabana Mahmood

That the draft Home Detention Curfew and Requisite and Minimum Custodial Periods (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 13 November, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

48. Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill [Lords]: Committee and Remaining Stages

Notes:

Proceedings in Committee of the whole House shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement. Any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion two hours after the commencement of proceedings in Committee of the whole House (Order of 14 November 2024).

King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

49. Retained EU Law Reform

Secretary Ed Miliband

That the draft Electricity Capacity Mechanism (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 18 November, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

50. Crown Estate Bill [Lords]: Second Reading

Notes:

King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.

51. Retained EU Law Reform

Secretary Steve Reed

That the draft Official Controls (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 19 November, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

52. Local Government

Jim McMahon

That the draft Combined Authorities (Borrowing) and East Midlands Combined County Authority (Borrowing and Functions) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 19 November, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.