Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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11.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
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12.30pm |
Ministerial Statements, including on: |
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Government response to the PHSO report on communication of Women’s State Pension age (Secretary of State for Work and Pensions) |
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No debate |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Off-road bikes (police powers) (Luke Akehurst) |
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Up to five hours |
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No debate |
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Up to 90 minutes |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: BBC Charter Review (Mr Gregory Campbell) |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
Impact of Old Oak Common station on rail services to the West and Wales |
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11.00am |
Diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions |
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(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
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2.30pm |
Public perceptions of trades and apprenticeship completion rates |
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4.00pm |
Future of Aldridge train station |
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4.30pm |
Government support for community pharmacies in Devon and the South West |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
1Lillian Jones (Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to the Mineworkers' Pension Scheme on the living standards of recipients. (901834)
2Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney)
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to the Mineworkers' Pension Scheme on the living standards of recipients. (901835)
3Olly Glover (Didcot and Wantage)
What steps he is taking to support community energy projects. (901836)
4Graeme Downie (Dunfermline and Dollar)
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to the Mineworkers' Pension Scheme on the living standards of recipients. (901837)
5Robbie Moore (Keighley and Ilkley)
If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a community benefit scheme for households near new energy infrastructure. (901838)
6Jacob Collier (Burton and Uttoxeter)
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to the Mineworkers' Pension Scheme on the living standards of recipients. (901839)
7Amanda Hack (North West Leicestershire)
What steps he is taking to introduce a warm homes plan. (901840)
8Mr Alex Barros-Curtis (Cardiff West)
What steps he is taking to improve energy security. (901841)
9Jayne Kirkham (Truro and Falmouth)
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on potential opportunities for industry under the National Wealth Fund. (901842)
10Mrs Lorraine Beavers (Blackpool North and Fleetwood)
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on potential opportunities for industry under the National Wealth Fund. (901843)
11Dr Roz Savage (South Cotswolds)
Whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on nature-based solutions to help tackle climate change. (901844)
12Perran Moon (Camborne and Redruth)
What steps he is taking to improve energy security. (901845)
13Kenneth Stevenson (Airdrie and Shotts)
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of Great British Energy on job creation in industrial communities. (901846)
14Tom Hayes (Bournemouth East)
Whether he has made an assessment of the potential role of heat batteries in decarbonising domestic heating. (901847)
15Irene Campbell (North Ayrshire and Arran)
What discussions he has had with energy suppliers on support for consumers in winter 2024-25. (901848)
16Josh Simons (Makerfield)
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to the Mineworkers' Pension Scheme on the living standards of recipients. (901849)
17Claire Young (Thornbury and Yate)
What steps he is taking to support job creation in the renewable energy sector. (901850)
18David Pinto-Duschinsky (Hendon)
What steps he is taking to introduce a warm homes plan. (901851)
19Euan Stainbank (Falkirk)
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on potential opportunities for industry under the National Wealth Fund. (901852)
20Andrew Pakes (Peterborough)
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of Great British Energy on job creation in industrial communities. (901853) [R]
21Monica Harding (Esher and Walton)
What steps he is taking to improve the energy efficiency of homes in winter 2024-25. (901854)
22Charlie Dewhirst (Bridlington and The Wolds)
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the development of large-scale solar farms. (901855)
23Andrew Cooper (Mid Cheshire)
What steps he is taking to support the development of carbon capture and storage technology. (901856)
24Max Wilkinson (Cheltenham)
What recent assessment he has made of the potential contribution of domestic solar energy generation to the UK meeting its net zero targets. (901857)
25Johanna Baxter (Paisley and Renfrewshire South)
Whether he is taking steps with Cabinet colleagues to support nature-based solutions to climate change. (901858)
At 12.15pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
T1Charlie Dewhirst (Bridlington and The Wolds)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (901859)
T2Michelle Welsh (Sherwood Forest) (901860)
T3Mr Gagan Mohindra (South West Hertfordshire) (901861)
T4Dr Ben Spencer (Runnymede and Weybridge) (901862)
T5Kevin Bonavia (Stevenage) (901863)
T6Sam Rushworth (Bishop Auckland) (901864)
T7Matt Turmaine (Watford) (901865)
T8Seamus Logan (Aberdeenshire North and Moray East) (901866)
T9Perran Moon (Camborne and Redruth) (901867)
T10Amanda Hack (North West Leicestershire) (901868)
Urgent Questions and Statements
12.30pm
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Government response to the PHSO report on communication of Women’s State Pension age (Secretary of State for Work and Pensions)
Presentation of Bills
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools
Secretary Bridget Phillipson
Bill to make provision about the safeguarding and welfare of children; about support for children in care or leaving care; about regulation of care workers; about regulation of establishments and agencies under Part 2 of the Care Standards Act 2000; about employment of children; about breakfast club provision and school uniform; about attendance of children at school; about regulation of independent educational institutions; about inspections of schools and colleges; about teacher misconduct; about Academies and teachers at Academies; repealing section 128 of the Education Act 2002; about school places and admissions; about establishing new schools; and for connected purposes.
Business of the Day
1. Ten Minute Rule Motion: Off-road bikes (police powers)
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
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.
2. National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages
Up to five hours (Order of 3 December)
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).
3. Professional Qualifications
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
Up to 90 minutes (Standing Order No. 16(1))
Lucy Powell
That Sharon Hodgson be discharged as a member of the Public Accounts Commission, and that Phil Brickell, John Glen, Tom Hayes, Sarah Olney, Chris Vince and Michelle Welsh be appointed as members of the Public Accounts Commission under section 2(2)(c) of the National Audit Act 1983.
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))
BBC Charter Review: Mr Gregory Campbell
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 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)).
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Secretary of State for Business and Trade
1.Government Response to the Kroll investigation into Capture software
2.Progress Towards a Modern Industrial Strategy
Minister for the Cabinet Office
3.End of year update on the government response to the Infected Blood Inquiry recommendations
4.Infected Blood Compensation Authority Contingency Fund Advance
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
5.Announcing Lead Reviewer for Review of Arts Council England
Secretary of State for Defence
6.Developments in Military Housing
7.Reserve Forces and Cadets Association External Scrutiny Report 2024 - Response
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
8.Accelerating to Net Zero: Responding to the CCC Progress Report and delivering the Clean Energy Superpower Mission
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
9.Memorandum of Understanding: Investigating healthcare incidents where suspected criminal activity may have contributed to death or serious life-changing harm
Secretary of State for the Home Department
10.Preventing radicalisation
11.Provisional Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2025-26
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
12.AI and Copyright Consultation
Secretary of State for Transport
13.Development Consent Order planning
14.Report to Parliament on High Speed Two
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
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Subject: (i) Innovation showcase; (ii) UK Science and progress to eradicating diseases
Room 15
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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(i) 9.30am: |
Marie Labus (CEO at AMLo Biosciences) |
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(ii) 9.45am: |
Professor David Lalloo (Vice-Chancellor at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine) |
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Dr Lisa Stockdale (Senior Immunologist at The Jenner Institute) |
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10.20am: |
Professor Siddharthan Chandran (Director at The UK Dementia Research Institute) |
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Dr Simon Stott (Director of Research at Cure Parkinson's) |
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10.55am: |
Professor Ketan Patel (Chief Scientist at Cancer Research UK) |
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Dr Julie Trodoe (Director of Strategic Partnerships at Institute of Cancer Policy, Kings College London) |
Education Committee
Subject: Children’s social care
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.00am |
James Bury (Head of Policy, Research and Development at CoramBAAF) |
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Dr Mark Kerr (Chief Executive at Children’s Homes Association) |
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Matthew Horne (Chief Executive Officer at Innovation Unit) |
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Councillor Arooj Shah (Chair of Children and Young People Board at Local Government Association) |
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11.00am |
Jo Harrison (Co-Chair at National Network of Parent Carer Forums) |
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Katharine Sacks-Jones (Chief Executive at Become) |
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Maris Stratulis (National Director at British Association of Social Workers England) |
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Harriet Edwards (Head of Policy at Sense) |
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Room 6
9.30am (private)
Treasury Committee
Subject: Acceptance of Cash
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.00am |
Ross Borkett (Banking Director at Post Office Limited) |
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James Lowman (Chief Executive at Association of Convenience Stores) |
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Carrie Aspin (Senior Researcher at Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers) |
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Graham Wilson OBE (Deputy Chief Executive at National Association of British Market Authorities) |
Administration Committee
Room 16
10.00am (private)
Defence Committee
Subject: MoD Annual Report and Accounts 2023-24
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
10.00am (private), 10.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.30am |
David Williams (Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Defence) |
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Lieutenant General Sir Robert Magowan KCB CBE (Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Military Capability) at Ministry of Defence) |
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Andy Start (Chief Executive (Defence Equipment and Support) at Ministry of Defence) |
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Aneen Blackmore (Director General Finance at Ministry of Defence) |
International Development Committee
The Macmillan Room, Portcullis House
12.30pm (private)
Petitions Committee
Room 13
1.00pm (private)
Culture, Media and Sport Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee & International Development Committee
Subject: The future of the BBC World Service
Room 8
1.30pm (private), 2.00pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.00pm |
Tim Davie CBE (Director General at BBC) |
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Jonathan Munro (Global Director and Deputy CEO, BBC News at BBC) |
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3.00pm |
The Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Latin America and Caribbean) at Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) |
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Patricia Seex (Deputy Director, Partnerships and Corporate Management at Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) |
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Stephanie Peacock MP (Minister for Sport, Media, Civil Society and Youth at Department for Culture, Media and Sport) |
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Helen Martin (Deputy Director, BBC Policy at Department for Culture, Media and Sport) |
Business and Trade Committee
Subject: Make Work Pay: Employment Rights Bill
Room 6
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.30pm |
Nicola Smith (Director of Policy at Trades Union Congress) |
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Amanda Gearing (Senior Organiser at GMB Union) |
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3.15pm |
Matthew Percival (Director, Future of Work and Skills at Confederation of British Industry) |
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Ben Willmott (Head of Public Policy at Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) |
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4.00pm |
Stuart Morgan (HR Director at Amazon Logistics) |
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Jennifer Kearney (HR Director at Amazon UK and Ireland) |
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4.45pm |
Dominic Johnson (Director of Employee Relations and Policy at BAE Systems) |
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Beverley Fairbank (Industrial Relations and HR Director at Jaguar Land Rover) |
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Murray Paul (Public Affairs Director at Jaguar Land Rover) |
Home Affairs Committee
Subject: The work of the Home Office
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.30pm |
Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP (Secretary of State for the Home Department) |
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Sir Matthew Rycroft KCMG CBE (Permanent Secretary at Home Office) |
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Simon Ridley (Second Permanent Secretary at Home Office) |
Justice Committee
Subject: Work of the Lord Chancellor
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.30pm |
Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood KC MP (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice) |
Backbench Business Committee
Subject: Proposals for backbench debates
Room 16
4.00pm (private), 4.15pm (public)
Witnesses:
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4.15pm |
Members of Parliament (Members of Parliament at House of Commons) |
Joint Committees
Restoration and Renewal Programme Board
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
1.00pm (private)
Public Bill Committees
Employment Rights Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 10
9.25am (public)
Employment Rights Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 10
2.00pm (public)
Delegated Legislation Committees
Third Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Local Digital Television Programme Services (Amendment) Order 2024
Room 11
9.25am (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.
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 (ballot closed)
The ballot for Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 January 2025 is closed and will take place today.
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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Last date of tabling* |
Date for answer |
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 was Monday 16 December.
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Time of tabling |
Earliest date for named day answer |
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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.
Christmas Adjournment - Tabling of Amendments to Public Bills
During the Recess, amendments should be submitted to pbohoc@parliament.uk. Amendments can be accepted from a Members’ Parliamentary network account, or from the network account of a member of staff who has been specifically authorise to act on the Member’s behalf.
In order to be eligible for selection, amendments must be tabled by the following deadlines:
Employment Rights Bill – Public Bill Committee meeting on Tuesday 7 January – amendments should be tabled by the rise of the House on Thursday 19 December.
Tobacco and Vapes Bill – Public Bill Committee meeting on Thursday 9 January – amendments should be tabled by the rise of the House on Monday 6 January.
Water (Special Measures) Bill – Public Bill Committee meeting on Thursday 9 January – amendments should be tabled by the rise of the House on Monday 6 January.
Please submit any amendments for tabling, or requests for drafting assistance, as soon as possible.
Amendments tabled by these deadlines will be available on the relevant bill pages of the Parliamentary website from the morning after the deadline (see https://bills.parliament.uk/).
Further Information
MPS’ GUIDE TO PROCEDURE
The MPs’ Guide to Procedure is available on the Parliamentary website and also in hard copy from the Vote Office
Business of the Day
Documents and reports relating to the business being held in the Chamber are available on the Commons Business Briefings webpage: www.parliament.uk/business/publications/research/commons-business-briefings/
Written Statements
Text of today’s Written Statements: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/
Select Committees
Select Committees Webpage: https://committees.parliament.uk/
Standing Orders Relating to Public Business
Text of Standing Orders relating to public business: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cmstords/so_829_05072024/so-2024i.pdf
Chamber Engagement
Information about engaging the public with debates is available on the parliamentary website: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/have-your-say-on-laws/chamber-engagement/.
All business papers are available via the HousePapers app on mobile devices
Order Paper: Future Business
A. Calendar of Business
Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.
Government items of business in this section have nominally been set down for today, but are expected to be taken on the dates stated.
B. Remaining Orders and Notices
Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has been nominally set down for today but is not expected to be taken today.
A. Calendar of Business
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:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
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]: Programme (No. 2)
Secretary David Lammy
That the Order of 22 October 2024 (Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [Lords] (Programme)) be varied as follows:
(1) Paragraphs (4) and (5) of the Order shall be omitted.
(2) Proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
(3) Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion two hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
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
Relevant Documents:
e-petition 701068, Abolish the tv licence
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: Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave)
Alex McIntyre
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for an entitlement to paid safe leave for victims of domestic abuse; and connected purposes.
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.
Presentation of Public Petitions
Ellen Badger Hospital in-patient beds: Manuela Perteghella
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
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Katie White
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 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.
6. 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.
9. 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.
11. 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.
12. Financial Services and Markets
Tulip Siddiq
That the draft Short Selling Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 11 November, be approved.
13. 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.
14. Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
15. 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.
16. 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.
18. Crown Estate Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Notes:
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
19. 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.
38. 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.
39. 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.
40. 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.
43. 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).
Secretary Ed Miliband
That the draft Electricity Capacity (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 16 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Ed Miliband
That the draft Energy Bill Relief Scheme and Energy Bills Discount Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 16 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Peter Kyle
That the draft Online Safety Act 2023 (Category 1, Category 2A and Category 2B Threshold Conditions) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 16 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.