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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United Front Work Department operations within the UK (Secretary of State for the Home Department) |
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Ministerial Statements, including on: |
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English Devolution (Minister for Local Government and English Devolution) |
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Royal Mail Takeover (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Business and Trade) |
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Until 10.00pm |
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Followed by |
Motions without separate debate: |
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No debate |
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No debate after 10.00pm |
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Until 10.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Court delays and victims of sexual violence (Mary Glindon) |
Westminster Hall
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4.30pm |
Debate on e-petitions 653509 and 652949 relating to Israel and Palestine |
Business Today: Chamber
2.30pm Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
1Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst (Solihull West and Shirley)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on levels of unemployment. (901800)
2Kanishka Narayan (Vale of Glamorgan)
What recent estimate she has made of the number of people who will be supported into work through the proposals outlined in the Get Britain Working white paper. (901801)
3Susan Murray (Mid Dunbartonshire)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of trends in inflation on pensioners’ living standards. (901802)
4Chris Murray (Edinburgh East and Musselburgh)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Get Britain Working white paper on employers and businesses. (901803)
5Antonia Bance (Tipton and Wednesbury)
What plans she has to review Universal Credit. (901804)
6David Taylor (Hemel Hempstead)
What steps she is taking to help reduce levels of poverty. (901805)
7Mr Lee Dillon (Newbury)
Whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of Job Centres launching outreach initiatives in local communities. (901806)
8Rebecca Long Bailey (Salford)
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of levels of pension contributions for auto-enrolled pensions for lower earners. (901807)
9Tim Farron (Westmorland and Lonsdale)
What steps her Department is taking to support people newly recognised as refugees into work. (901808)
10Munira Wilson (Twickenham)
What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the adequacy of levels of maternity and paternity pay and allowances. (901809)
11Bobby Dean (Carshalton and Wallington)
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the rates of Universal Credit. (901810)
12Chris Vince (Harlow)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Youth Guarantee on young people in Harlow constituency. (901811)
13Jack Rankin (Windsor)
What steps she is taking to reform the health and disability benefits system. (901812)
14Liam Conlon (Beckenham and Penge)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Get Britain Working white paper on people with a long-term health condition or disability. (901813)
15Connor Naismith (Crewe and Nantwich)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce the number of people in low-paid work. (901814)
16Mr Richard Holden (Basildon and Billericay)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of means testing the Winter Fuel Payment on levels of pensioner poverty. (901815)
17Luke Akehurst (North Durham)
What estimate she has made of the number of young people out of work, education and training in North Durham constituency. (901816)
18Josh Simons (Makerfield)
What progress she has made on implementing the proposals in the Get Britain Working white paper. (901817)
19Douglas McAllister (West Dunbartonshire)
What progress she has made on implementing the proposals in the Get Britain Working white paper. (901818)
20Mr Richard Quigley (Isle of Wight West)
What estimate she has made of the number of young people out of work, education and training in Isle of Wight West constituency. (901819)
21Helen Maguire (Epsom and Ewell)
What steps her Department is taking to help mitigate the impact of increases in the cost of living on disabled people. (901820)
22Kate Osamor (Edmonton and Winchmore Hill)
What recent progress the Child Poverty Taskforce has made on developing strategies to help reduce child poverty. (901821)
23Catherine Atkinson (Derby North)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Youth Guarantee on young people in Derby North constituency. (901823)
At 3.15pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
T1Alison Griffiths (Bognor Regis and Littlehampton)
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. (901824)
T2Mr Andrew Snowden (Fylde) (901825)
T3Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (901826)
T4Seamus Logan (Aberdeenshire North and Moray East) (901828)
T5Tom Rutland (East Worthing and Shoreham) (901829)
T6Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Slough) (901830)
T7Mr Paul Kohler (Wimbledon) (901831)
T8Peter Swallow (Bracknell) (901832)
T9Adam Jogee (Newcastle-under-Lyme) (901833)
Urgent Questions and Statements
3.30pm
Urgent Question
To ask the Home Secretary if she will make a statement on the extent of United Front Work Department operations within the UK (Sir Iain Duncan-Smith)
Ministerial Statements, including on:
English Devolution (Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution)
Royal Mail Takeover (Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade))
Business of the Day
1. Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Until 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
2. Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]: Programme
No debate (Standing Order No. 83A(7))
Secretary Steve Reed
That the following provisions shall apply to the Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]:
Committal
(1)The Bill shall be committed to a Public Bill Committee.
Proceedings in Public Bill Committee
(2)Proceedings in the Public Bill Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion on Thursday 16 January 2025.
(3)The Public Bill Committee shall have leave to sit twice on the first day on which it meets.
Proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading
(4)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.
(5)Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day.
(6)Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading.
Other proceedings
(7)Any other proceedings on the Bill may be programmed.
3. Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]: Ways and Means
No debate (Standing Order No. 52(1)(a))
James Murray
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise:
(1)any increase attributable to the Act in charges or fees payable under any other Act; and
(2)the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 10.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary Heidi Alexander
That the draft Road Transport (International Passenger Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 28 October, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 10.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate after 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Claire Hazelgrove and Matthew Patrick be discharged from the Foreign Affairs Committee and Alex Ballinger and Phil Brickell be added.
7. International Development Committee
No debate after 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Gordon McKee be discharged from the International Development Committee and James Naish be added.
8. Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
No debate after 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Jerome Mayhew be discharged from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee and Simon Hoare be added.
9. Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
No debate after 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That John Lamont be a member of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee.
No debate after 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Aphra Brandreth be a member of the Welsh Affairs Committee.
11. Work and Pensions Committee
No debate after 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Neil Coyle be discharged from the Work and Pensions Committee and Frank McNally be added.
Adjournment Debate
Until 10.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Court delays and victims of sexual violence: Mary Glindon
Business Today: Westminster Hall
Order of Business
Up to three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1))
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)).
Relevant Documents:
Oral evidence taken before the Business and Trade Committee on 10 December 2024, on UK arms exports to Israel, HC 548
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Secretary of State for Business and Trade
1.Statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Employment Rights, Competition and Markets
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
2.Statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
3.Clean Power 2030 Action Plan
4.Capacity Market December Publications
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
5.Development and the environment
6.English Devolution
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
7.Online Safety Act Implementation
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
Public Accounts Committee
Subject: Tax evasion in the retail sector
Room 8
3.00pm (private), 3.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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3.30pm |
Sir Jim Harra KCB (First Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive at HMRC) |
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Penny Ciniewicz (Director General Customer Compliance Group at HMRC) |
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Dean Beale (Chief Executive Officer at The Insolvency Service) |
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Louise Smyth (Chief Executive and Registrar of Companies at Companies House) |
Joint Committees
National Security Strategy
Room 4A
4.00pm (private)
Delegated Legislation Committees
First Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024
Room 11
6.00pm (public)
Second Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Asian Development Bank (Thirteenth Replenishment of the Asian Development Fund) Order 2024, and the draft Inter-American Investment Corporation (Further Payments to Capital Stock) Order 2024
Room 12
6.00pm (public)
Committee Reports Published today
International Development
1st Report: Appointment of the Chief Commissioner of the Independent Commission for Aid Impact HC 448
Time of publication: 00.01am
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.
Monday 6 to Monday 13 January 2025 (deadline Wednesday 18 December 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 14 to Monday 20 January 2025 (deadline Wednesday 8 January 2025 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 21 to Monday 27 January 2025 (deadline Wednesday 15 January 2025 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 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
Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 January 2025 (deadline Monday 6 January 2025 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Cabinet Office; Defence; Energy Security and Net Zero; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Scotland; Transport; Treasury; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 January 2025 (deadline Monday 13 January 2025 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business and Trade; Culture, Media and Sport; Education; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Health and Social Care; Home Office; Justice; Northern Ireland; Science, Innovation and Technology; Wales
Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 January 2025 (deadline Monday 20 January 2025 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Cabinet Office; Defence; Energy Security and Net Zero; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Scotland; Transport; Treasury; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 February 2025 (deadline Monday 27 January 2025 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business and Trade; Culture, Media and Sport; Education; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Health and Social Care; Home Office; Justice; Northern Ireland; Science, Innovation and Technology; Wales
Christmas Adjournment - Tabling of Parliamentary Questions
The following arrangements will apply for the tabling of Questions during the Christmas Adjournment. Please note that the Table Office will be closed from Tuesday 24 December to Wednesday 1 January inclusive. Questions can still be submitted in the usual way during this period.
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. The list also includes future tabling arrangements up to Thursday 9 January 2025.
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Departments etc.** |
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Thursday 19 December |
Monday 6 January 2025 |
Defence (T) |
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Thursday 19 December |
Tuesday 7 January 2025 |
Health and Social Care (T) |
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Thursday 19 December |
Wednesday 8 January 2025 |
Science, Innovation and Technology (T) |
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Thursday 19 December |
Wednesday 8 January 2025 |
Prime Minister |
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Thursday 19 December |
Thursday 9 January 2025 |
Transport (T) |
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Tuesday 7 January 2025 |
Monday 13 January 2025 |
Home Office (T) |
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Tuesday 7 January 2025 |
Wednesday 15 January 2025 |
Northern Ireland |
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Wednesday 8 January 2025 |
Tuesday 14 January 2025 |
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development (T) |
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Thursday 9 January 2025 |
Wednesday 15 January 2025 |
Prime Minister |
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Thursday 9 January 2025 |
Thursday 16 January 2025 |
Culture, Media and Sport (T) |
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Thursday 9 January 2025 |
Thursday 16 January 2025 |
Church Commissioners and House of Commons Commission and Restoration and Renewal Client Board and Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission |
For further details of last tabling days for other Departments and answering bodies, see the Order of Questions rota available from the Vote Office and at https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/Document/90769/Pdf?subType=Standard
Notes:
* The latest time for tabling is 12.30pm on each of these days. ** (T) indicates that there are also Topical questions for that Department.
Questions for written answer on a named day
The latest time for tabling a Question for written answer on a named day before the Christmas Adjournment is Monday 16 December, for answer on Thursday 19 December.
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Monday 16 December |
Thursday 19 December |
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Tuesday 17 December |
Monday 6 January 2025 |
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Wednesday 18 December |
Tuesday 7 January 2025 |
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Thursday 19 December |
Wednesday 8 January 2025 |
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From 5.30pm or rise of the House, whichever is earlier, on Thursday 19 December to 2.30pm on Friday 3 January 2025 |
Wednesday 8 January 2025 |
Please note that each Member may table five named day questions during the Christmas Adjournment.
Determination of business by the Backbench Business Committee
Tuesday 7 January 2025 in Westminster Hall
General Debate: Pay gaps in the workplace: Dawn Butler
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 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
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Off-road bikes (police powers)
Luke Akehurst
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to give police powers to enter a private dwelling for the purpose of seizing an off-road bike that has been driven in an anti-social way or without insurance; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Proceedings in Committee will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion four hours after they start; and any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion five hours after the start of proceedings in Committee (Order of 3 December).
Adjournment Debate
BBC Charter Review: Mr Gregory Campbell
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered the impact of Old Oak Common station on rail services to the West and Wales: Max Wilkinson
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
11.00am That this House has considered the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions: Sonia Kumar
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered public perceptions of trades and apprenticeship completion rates: Amanda Martin
4.00pm That this House has considered the future of Aldridge train station: Wendy Morton
4.30pm That this House has considered Government support for community pharmacies in Devon and the South West: Rachel Gilmour
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 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
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Office of the Whistleblower
Gareth Snell
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish an independent Office of the Whistleblower to protect whistleblowers and whistleblowing; to make provision for the Office of the Whistleblower to set, monitor and enforce standards for the management of whistleblowing cases, to provide disclosure and advice services, to direct whistleblowing investigations and to order redress of detriment suffered by whistleblowers; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
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).
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Financial Assistance to Ukraine Bill: 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 20 November).
This Bill was presented under Standing Order No. 50. It is expected to be certified as a Money Bill.
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).
Adjournment Debate
Internet service providers and dangerous online suicide-related content: Richard Burgon
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered the employment rights of people with a terminal illness: Lee Barron
11.00am That this House has considered the potential impact of the Gatwick airspace modernisation review on local communities: John Milne
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the future funding of the BBC: Sir John Whittingdale
4.00pm That this House has considered immigration and nationality statistics: Nick Timothy
4.30pm That this House has considered creative arts education: Jess Brown-Fuller
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 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
Select Committee Statement on the First Report of the Defence Committee, Service Accommodation, HC 406 (Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi)
Backbench Business
Matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment
Bob Blackman
That this House has considered matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment.
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Adjournment Debate
Safety of MV Ruby in Great Yarmouth: Rupert Lowe
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
Business to be determined by the Backbench Business Committee
Westminster Hall
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 700143 relating to a general election: Jamie Stone, 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 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
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Alex McIntyre
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.
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered pay gaps in the workplace: Dawn Butler
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
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
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Rupert Lowe
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 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
Monday 13 January 2025
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
Westminster Hall
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 661407 relating to children’s social media accounts: Lewis Atkinson, 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 14 JANUARY 2025
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
Joe Morris
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 15 JANUARY 2025
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
THURSDAY 16 JANUARY 2025
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, Restoration and Renewal Client Board and Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission
FRIDAY 17 JANUARY 2025
Chamber
New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Max Wilkinson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
If proceedings on this Bill end before 2.30pm, the second Bill and, possibly, subsequent Bills may be debated in the time remaining. After 2.30pm, only Bills which are unopposed may make further progress.
Licensing Hours Extensions Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andrew Ranger
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tracy Gilbert
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Fireworks Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Owen
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Pension (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Greg Smith
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Reed
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gregory Stafford
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Chalk Streams (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Green
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
State-related Deaths (National Oversight Mechanism) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Carla Denyer
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Social Media (Access to Accounts) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Max Wilkinson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Trade Agreements (Exclusion of National Health Services) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Seamus Logan
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Registration of Death (Religion) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Preet Kaur Gill
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Firearms (3D Printing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Preet Kaur Gill
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Powers of Attorney Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Fabian Hamilton
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Animals in Medical Research (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Steve Race
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Treatment of Terminal Illness Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Siobhain McDonagh
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Child Criminal Exploitation (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Victoria Atkins
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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
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
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Edward Leigh
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Rivers, Streams and Lakes (Protected Status) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Victoria Collins
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Marriage (Prohibited Degrees of Relationship) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Richard Holden
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Monday 20 January 2025
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-petition 652602 relating to the income requirement for family visas: Irene Campbell, 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 21 JANUARY 2025
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
WEDNESDAY 22 JANUARY 2025
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
THURSDAY 23 JANUARY 2025
Chamber
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
10.15am Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
FRIDAY 24 JANUARY 2025
Chamber
Climate and Nature Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Roz Savage
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
If proceedings on this Bill end before 2.30pm, the second Bill and, possibly, subsequent Bills may be debated in the time remaining. After 2.30pm, only Bills which are unopposed may make further progress.
Gambling Act 2005 (Monetary Limits for Lotteries) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wendy Chamberlain
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Pets (Microchips) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rebecca Harris
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Building Regulations (Minimum Standards) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Manuela Perteghella
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Anonymity of Suspects Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Poly and Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances (Guidance) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Munira Wilson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Dyke
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Palestine Statehood (Recognition) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Shockat Adam
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Children’s Hospices (Funding) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ian Byrne
Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Olney
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Domestic Abuse (Aggravated Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Josh Babarinde
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Monday 27 January 2025
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 657935 relating to speech and language therapy: 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 28 JANUARY 2025
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
WEDNESDAY 29 JANUARY 2025
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
THURSDAY 30 JANUARY 2025
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 3 February 2025
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-petition 638449 relating to career breaks for parents of seriously ill children: 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 4 FEBRUARY 2025
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 5 FEBRUARY 2025
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 6 FEBRUARY 2025
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 10 FEBRUARY 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 11 FEBRUARY 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 12 FEBRUARY 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 13 FEBRUARY 2025
Chamber
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
MONDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2025
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 25 FEBRUARY 2025
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 26 FEBRUARY 2025
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2025
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, Restoration and Renewal Client Board and Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission
MONDAY 3 MARCH 2025
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 4 MARCH 2025
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
WEDNESDAY 5 MARCH 2025
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
THURSDAY 6 MARCH 2025
Chamber
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
10.15am Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
FRIDAY 7 MARCH 2025
Chamber
Protection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Josh MacAlister
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
If proceedings on this Bill end before 2.30pm, the second Bill and, possibly, subsequent Bills may be debated in the time remaining. After 2.30pm, only Bills which are unopposed may make further progress.
Space Industry (Indemnities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Grady
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Military Action Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Foord
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Children Not in School (Registers, Support and Orders) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Holmes
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Green Spaces Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Voaden
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Heritage Public Houses Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mike Wood
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Nature-based Solutions (Water and Flooding) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Adrian Ramsay
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alberto Costa
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Liz Saville Roberts
Controlled Drugs (Procedure for Specification) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alex McIntyre
Relevant Documents:
Third Report of the Home Affairs Committee of Session 2022–23, Drugs, HC 198, and the Government response, Session 2023–24, HC 127
Breast Cancer Screening (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wera Hobhouse
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 14 MARCH 2025
Chamber
Rare Cancers Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Scott Arthur
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
If proceedings on this Bill end before 2.30pm, the second Bill and, possibly, subsequent Bills may be debated in the time remaining. After 2.30pm, only Bills which are unopposed may make further progress.
Free School Meals (Automatic Registration of Eligible Children) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Peter Lamb
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Arm’s-Length Bodies (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Water (Agricultural Pollution) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ellie Chowns
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Bambos Charalambous
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
E-scooters (Review and Awareness) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jessica Morden
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 28 MARCH 2025
Chamber
Water Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Clive Lewis
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
If proceedings on this Bill end before 2.30pm, the second Bill and, possibly, subsequent Bills may be debated in the time remaining. After 2.30pm, only Bills which are unopposed may make further progress.
Looked After Children (Distance Placements) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jake Richards
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Homelessness Prevention Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Bob Blackman
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Domestic Building Works (Consumer Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mark Garnier
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Exemption from Value Added Tax (Listed Places of Worship) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Exemption from Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Caravan Site Licensing (Exemptions of Motor Homes) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Vehicle Registration Documents (Sale of Vehicle) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Richard Holden
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jim Shannon
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
FRIDAY 25 APRIL 2025
Chamber
Devolution (Immigration) (Scotland) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Stephen Gethins
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (Fire Safety) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Anna Sabine
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Plant Protection Products (Prohibition on Public Sector Use) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Siân Berry
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Climate Finance Fund (Fossil Fuels and Pollution) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Burgon
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Meat (Information About Method of Killing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Joe Morris
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Theft of Tools of Trade (Sentencing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Amanda Martin
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 16 MAY 2025
Chamber
Animal Welfare (Responsibility for Dog on Dog Attacks) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Luke Evans
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Emma Foody
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Oliver Ryan
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Bailiffs (Warrants of Possession) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Football (Gender Inequality) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: James MacCleary
FRIDAY 13 JUNE 2025
Chamber
Fur (Import and Sale) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ruth Jones
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Access to Telecommunications Networks Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Helen Morgan
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Services (Targets) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Olly Glover
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Exemption from Value Added Tax (Public Electric Vehicle Charging Points) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Bullying and Respect at Work Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rachael Maskell
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Health Insurance (Exemption from Insurance Premium Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Green Belt (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 4 JULY 2025
Chamber
Company Directors (Duties) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Martin Wrigley
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
National Cancer Strategy Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Clive Jones
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Bereavement Support (Children and Young People) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Child Criminal Exploitation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Aviation (Accessibility) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Daniel Francis
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 11 JULY 2025
Chamber
Hospices and Health Care (Report on Funding) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Luke Taylor
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Bank of England (Inflation Targets) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Rough Sleeping (Decriminalisation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Layla Moran
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Non-Disclosure Agreements Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Layla Moran
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Palestine Statehood (Recognition) (No. 3) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Layla Moran
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Roadworks (Regulation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Mark Francois
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Carers and Care Workers Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Helen Morgan
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Bus Services Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Helen Morgan
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Employment Rights (Special Constables) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Ashley Fox
Educational Institutions (Mental Health Policy) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Helen Maguire
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [6 December]
Member in Charge: Jim Allister
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
A ways and means resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Carbon Emissions from Buildings (Net Zero) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ellie Chowns
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Building Regulations (Swift Bricks) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ellie Chowns
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
B. Remaining Orders and Notices
Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has therefore been set down formally to be taken in the Chamber today but is not expected to be taken today.
Secretary 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
Stephanie Peacock
That the draft Local Digital Television Programme Services (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 5 November, be approved.
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.
12. Arbitration Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Notes:
To be reported from a Second Reading Committee.
The Northern Ireland Assembly has approved a Legislative Consent Resolution relating to this Bill. Copies of the Resolution are available in the Vote Office (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
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.
14. 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.
15. Financial Services and Markets
Tulip Siddiq
That the draft Short Selling Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 11 November, be approved.
16. 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.
17. Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
18. Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords]: Ways and Means
Tulip Siddiq
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords], 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.
19. Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords]: Money
Tulip Siddiq
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords], 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.
Secretary Ed Miliband
That the draft Electricity Capacity Mechanism (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 18 November, be approved.
21. Crown Estate Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Notes:
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
22. Crown Estate Bill [Lords]: Money
James Murray
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Crown Estate Bill [HL], it is expedient to authorise
(1) the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any expenditure incurred by the Treasury under any other Act that is attributable to the Act;
(2) the payment out of the National Loans Fund of any sums payable out of the fund under any other Act that is attributable to the Act.
Notes:
King’s Recommendation signified.
Secretary Steve Reed
That the draft Official Controls (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 19 November, be approved.
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.
Secretary Ed Miliband
That the draft Clean Heat Market Mechanism Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 21 November, be approved.
Secretary Steve Reed
That the draft Free-Range Egg Marketing Standards (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 21 November, be approved.
Secretary Steve Reed
That the draft Deposit Scheme for Drinks Containers (England and Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 25 November, be approved.
Jim McMahon
That the draft Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 26 November, be approved.
Jim McMahon
That the draft Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 11 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Jim McMahon
That the draft Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 26 November, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Jim McMahon
That the draft Lancashire Combined County Authority Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 26 November, be approved.
Secretary Ed Miliband
That the draft Heat Networks (Market Framework) (Great Britain) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 28 November, be approved.
Secretary Ed Miliband
That the draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 3 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Steve Reed
That the draft Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 3 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Heidi Alexander
That the draft Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements etc.) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 4 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Jim McMahon
That the draft Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 4 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Luke Pollard
That the draft Armed Forces (Court Martial) (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2024, which were laid before this House on 5 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
That the draft Register of Overseas Entities (Protection and Trusts) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 6 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Georgia Gould
That the draft Procurement Act 2023 (Consequential and Other Amendments) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 12 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Stephanie Peacock
That the draft Community Radio Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 10 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
41. Betting, Gaming and Lotteries
Stephanie Peacock
That the draft Gambling Act 2005 (Operating Licence Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 10 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
42. Betting, Gaming and Lotteries
Stephanie Peacock
That the draft Gambling Levy Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 12 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
43. Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill: Remaining Stages
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Proceedings on Consideration will (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; and 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 25 November).
Andrew Gwynne
That the draft Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 12 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Heidi Alexander
That the draft Space Industry (Licence Exemption for Military Activities of Allies) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 12 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
46. Armed Forces Commissioner Bill: Remaining Stages
Not 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 18 November).