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Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business

Summary Agenda: Chamber

Westminster Hall

Business Today: Chamber

2.30pm Prayers

Followed by

Questions

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government

1Gregory Stafford (Farnham and Bordon)
What plans she has to support councils with house building targets. (902241)

2Neil Duncan-Jordan (Poole)
What steps she plans to take to reform the leasehold system. (902242)

3Sarah Hall (Warrington South)
What steps she plans to take to reform the leasehold system. (902243)

4Tim Farron (Westmorland and Lonsdale)
If she will make it her policy to introduce a new planning use class for second homes. (902244)

5Robin Swann (South Antrim)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund on local communities in Northern Ireland. (902245)

6Anna Dixon (Shipley)
What steps she plans to take to reform the leasehold system. (902246)

7Connor Naismith (Crewe and Nantwich)
What steps she is taking to support local authorities on using high street rental auctions to help regenerate town centres. (902247)

8Chris Webb (Blackpool South)
What steps her Department is taking to help improve housing standards in the private rented sector. (902248)

9Mark Ferguson (Gateshead Central and Whickham)
What steps her Department is taking to support councils in reducing levels of homelessness. (902249)

10Deirdre Costigan (Ealing Southall)
What steps she has taken with Cabinet colleagues to increase the supply of affordable housing. (902250)

11Jim Dickson (Dartford)
What steps her Department is taking to support community ownership of local assets. (902251)

12Jamie Stone (Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
What assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the cost of providing public services in rural local government areas. (902252)

13Jas Athwal (Ilford South)
What discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on using local growth funding to help increase economic growth. (902253)

14Mr Clive Betts (Sheffield South East)
If she will take steps to support social housing providers to fund houses made available under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. (902254)

15Mr Joshua Reynolds (Maidenhead)
What assessment she has made of the potential merits of abolishing residential leaseholds. (902255)

16Ian Roome (North Devon)
What plans her Department has for local government re-organisation in Devon. [R] (902256)

17Ruth Jones (Newport West and Islwyn)
What steps her Department is taking to work with the devolved Administrations to support people sleeping rough in winter 2024-25. (902258)

18Jen Craft (Thurrock)
If she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the English Devolution Bill on local public services. (902259)

19Dr Al Pinkerton (Surrey Heath)
What steps she is taking to ensure that not-for-profit freeholders are accountable for their management practices. (902260)

20Jodie Gosling (Nuneaton)
If she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the English Devolution Bill on local public services. (902261)

21Mary Glindon (Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
What recent progress she has made on planning reform. (902262)

22Elaine Stewart (Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
What discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on using local growth funding to help increase economic growth. (902263)

23Helen Maguire (Epsom and Ewell)
What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero on ensuring that all new homes are built to high energy efficiency standards. (902264)

24Rosie Duffield (Canterbury)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in house building on local services in Canterbury. (902265)

At 3.15pm

Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government

T1Frank McNally (Coatbridge and Bellshill)
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. (902266)

T2Dr Marie Tidball (Penistone and Stocksbridge) (902267)

T3Sarah Owen (Luton North) (902269)

T4Peter Fortune (Bromley and Biggin Hill) (902270)

T5Phil Brickell (Bolton West) (902271)

T6Catherine Atkinson (Derby North) (902272)

T7Ben Obese-Jecty (Huntingdon) (902273)

T8Jonathan Davies (Mid Derbyshire) (902274)

T9Paula Barker (Liverpool Wavertree) (902275)

Urgent Questions and Statements

3.30pm

Ministerial Statements, including on:

UK-Ukraine 100 Year Partnership (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs)

New Hospital Programme Review (Secretary of State for Health and Social Care)

Select Committee Statement on the First Report of the Treasury Committee, The Office for Value for Money, HC 521 (Dame Meg Hillier)

Select Committee Statement on the Third Report of the Defence Committee, The Global Combat Air Programme, HC 598 (Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi)

Business of the Day

1. Backbench Business

Until 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))

Impact of food and diet on obesity

Dr Simon Opher

That this House has considered the impact of food and diet on obesity.

Financial education

Jerome Mayhew

That this House has considered financial education.

Relevant Documents:

Third Report of the Education Committee of Session 2023–24, Delivering effective financial education, HC 265, and the Government response, Session 2024–25, HC 628

Notes:

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

2. Finance Committee

No debate after 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))

Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

That Phil Brickell be discharged from the Finance Committee and Luke Akehurst be added.

Adjournment Debate

Until 10.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))

Role of Crewe railway station in transport connectivity: Connor Naismith

Business Today: Westminster Hall

Order of Business

Up to three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1))

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)).

Written Statements

Statements to be Made Today

Secretary of State for Education

1.Higher Education Student Support

Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero

2.Energy Company Obligation 4 and Great British Insulation Scheme

Secretary of State for the Home Department

3.Government Response to the consultation on the update to the Code of Practice about the sanctions for non-compliance with the biometric registration regulations

Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government

4.Rough Sleeping Winter Pressures 2024/25 Funding

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: Public charge points for electric vehicles

The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
3.00pm (private), 3.30pm (public)

Witnesses:

3.30pm

Jo Shanmugalingam (Second Permanent Secretary at Department for Transport)

Nick Shaw (Deputy Director, Joint Head at Office for Zero Emission Vehicles)

Richard Bruce CBE (Director at Office for Zero Emission Vehicles Directorate)

Joint Committees

National Security Strategy

Room 4A
4.00pm (private)

Public Bill Committees

Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Programming sub committee

Room 10
6.00pm (private)

Delegated Legislation Committees

First Delegated Legislation Committee

To consider the draft Silicon Valley Bank UK Limited Compensation Scheme Order 2024

Room 11
6.00pm (public)

Committee Reports Published Today

Treasury

1st Report: The Office for Value for Money HC 521
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.

Tuesday 28 January to Monday 3 February (deadline Wednesday 22 January 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

Tuesday 4 to Monday 10 February (deadline Wednesday 29 January 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 February (deadline Wednesday 5 February 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

Monday 24 February to Monday 3 March (deadline Wednesday 12 February 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 28 and Wednesday 29 January (deadline Monday 20 January 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 (deadline Monday 27 January 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 11 and Wednesday 12 February (deadline Monday 3 February 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Attorney General; Culture, Media and Sport; Energy Security and Net Zero; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Home Office; Justice; Northern Ireland; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions

Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 February (deadline Monday 10 February 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Business and Trade; Cabinet Office; Defence; Education; Health and Social Care; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Transport; Treasury; Wales

Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 March (deadline Monday 24 February 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Attorney General; Culture, Media and Sport; Energy Security and Net Zero; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Home Office; Justice; Northern Ireland; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions

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 21 JANUARY

Chamber

Private Business

Selection

Mark Tami

That Tom Morrison be discharged from the Committee of Selection and Charlie Maynard be added.

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

Afterwards

Presentation of Bills

Arms Trade (Inquiry and Suspension)

Member in Charge: Zarah Sultana

Bill to make provision for an inquiry into the end use of arms sold to foreign states to determine whether they have been used in violation of international law; to immediately suspend the sale of arms to foreign states where it cannot be demonstrated that arms sold will not be used in violation of international law; and for connected purposes.

Ten Minute Rule Motion: Marine Protected Areas (bottom trawling) (England)

Katie White

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit the practice of bottom trawling in Marine Protected Areas in England, and for connected purpose.

Notes:

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

Armed Forces Commissioner 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 start; and proceedings on Third Reading will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day (Order of 18 November 2024).

Relevant Documents:

Correspondence between the Defence Committee and the Secretary of State for Defence, on the Armed Forces Commissioner Bill, reported to the House on 14 November 2024 and 14 January 2025

Oral evidence taken before the Defence Committee on 14 January 2025, on the Work of the Service Complaints Ombudsman, HC 626

Environmental Protection

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 2024, be approved.

Notes:

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

Presentation of Public Petitions

W12 and W14 bus service in North-East London: Mr Calvin Bailey

Haddiscoe gravel pit application: Ben Goldsborough

Adjournment Debate

Potential merits of a Stourport relief road fund: Mark Garnier

Westminster Hall

9.30am That this House has considered the provision of auditory verbal therapy: Mrs Sharon Hodgson

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

11.00am That this House has considered the effectiveness of Northern Ireland’s political institutions: Sorcha Eastwood

Notes:

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

2.30pm That this House has considered the prevention of knife crime in the West Midlands: Sarah Coombes

4.00pm That this House has considered the welfare of doctors: Peter Prinsley

4.30pm That this House has considered the matter of re-opening hotels for asylum seeker accommodation: Jack Rankin

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 22 JANUARY

Chamber

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

Ten Minute Rule Motion: Elections (accessibility for blind voters)

Ms Julie Minns

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the provision of audio and tactile measures at polling stations for the purpose of enabling blind voters to vote independently and in secret; to require the Secretary of State to take steps to identify, develop and implement new accessible voting solutions for blind voters; to require the Secretary of State to undertake a review of the arrangements for postal voting in respect of accessibility for blind voters and to implement any recommendations of that review; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

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

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Money

James Murray

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:

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

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

Notes:

King’s Recommendation signified.

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

Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords]: Money

Emma Reynolds

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.

Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords]: Ways and Means

Emma Reynolds

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.

Adjournment Debate

Access to public services in rural areas: David Smith

Westminster Hall

9.30am That this House has considered the Listed Places of Worship Scheme: Bradley Thomas

11.00am That this House has considered the presumption of parental involvement in child arrangements: Dr Marie Tidball

Notes:

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

2.30pm That this House has considered Government support for Education, Health and Care Plans: Marie Goldman

4.00pm That this House has considered the New Hospital Programme: Dr Kieran Mullan

4.30pm That this House has considered the potential merits of Government support for a certificate of common sponsorship: Neil Duncan-Jordan

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 23 JANUARY

Chamber

Questions

9.30am Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office

10.15am Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office

General Debate on Holocaust Memorial Day

Adjournment Debate

Impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on high street businesses: Victoria Collins

Westminster Hall

1.30pm That this House has considered the International Day of Education: Bambos Charalambous [R]

3.00pm That this House has considered innovation in the field of rare retinal disease: Jim Shannon

Notes:

The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).

FRIDAY 24 JANUARY

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.

Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sarah Champion

Quantitative Easing (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Rupert Lowe

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Rivers, Streams and Lakes (Protected Status) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Victoria Collins

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Child Criminal Exploitation (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Victoria Atkins

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Pension (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Greg Smith

Notes:

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

Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Linsey Farnsworth

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

Marriage (Prohibited Degrees of Relationship) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Richard Holden

Adjournment Debate

Antisocial behaviour in Hertfordshire: David Taylor

Monday 27 January

Chamber

Questions

2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education

3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education

General Debate on the creative industries

Adjournment Debate

A&E services in Solihull Borough: Saqib Bhatti

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

Chamber

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice

12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice

Ten Minute Rule Motion

Stephen Flynn

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.

Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages

Westminster Hall

9.30am That this House has considered road safety for young drivers: Julia Buckley

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

WEDNESDAY 29 JANUARY

Chamber

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

Ten Minute Rule Motion

Marsha De Cordova

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.

Arbitration Bill [Lords]: Second Reading

Notes:

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).

THURSDAY 30 JANUARY

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

Business to be determined by the Backbench Business Committee

Westminster Hall

1.30pm That this House has considered medicinal cannabis: Jim Shannon

Notes:

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

Monday 3 February

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

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

Will Stone

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 the value of apprenticeships and National Apprenticeships Week: Andrew Pakes [R]

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

WEDNESDAY 5 FEBRUARY

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

Lee Pitcher

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 6 FEBRUARY

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

Westminster Hall

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 700138 relating to inheritance tax relief for working farms: Ben Goldsborough

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)).

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

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

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

Chamber

Questions

9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport

10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport

Westminster Hall

1.30pm That this House has considered HIV Testing Week: David Mundell [R]

Notes:

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

MONDAY 24 FEBRUARY

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 700086 relating to a minimum age for social media: Tony Vaughan

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 25 FEBRUARY

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

Chamber

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY

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

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 701268 relating to VAT on independent school fees and business rates relief for independent schools: John Lamont

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 MARCH

Chamber

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

WEDNESDAY 5 MARCH

Chamber

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

THURSDAY 6 MARCH

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

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.

Off-road Bikes (Police Powers) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Luke Akehurst

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.

Trade Agreements (Exclusion of National Health Services) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Seamus Logan

Notes:

King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

Treatment of Terminal Illness Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Dame Siobhain McDonagh

FRIDAY 14 MARCH

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.

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

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.

Chalk Streams (Protection) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sarah Green

Notes:

King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

FRIDAY 25 APRIL

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.

Office of the Whistleblower Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Gareth Snell

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

State-related Deaths (National Oversight Mechanism) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Carla Denyer

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Fireworks Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [17 January]

Member in Charge: Sarah Owen

FRIDAY 16 MAY

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

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.

Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: David Reed

FRIDAY 20 JUNE

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.

Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Alex McIntyre

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Powers of Attorney Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Fabian Hamilton

Notes:

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

FRIDAY 4 JULY

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.

Rural Crime (Strategy) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Ben Maguire

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Gregory Stafford

Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Dr Rupa Huq

FRIDAY 11 JULY

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.

Water (Agricultural Pollution) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Ellie Chowns

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [17 January]

Member in Charge: Max Wilkinson

Social Media (Access to Accounts) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Max Wilkinson

Animals in Medical Research (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Steve Race

Listed Investment Companies (Classification etc) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Lisa Smart

FRIDAY 25 JULY

The House is not currently expected to be sitting on this day.

Chamber

Youth Mobility Scheme (EU Countries) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: James MacCleary

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.

1. Companies

Secretary Jonathan Reynolds

That the draft Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 7 October 2024, be approved.

2. Banks and Banking

Emma Reynolds

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

3. Agriculture

Secretary Steve Reed

That the draft Free-Range Egg Marketing Standards (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 21 November 2024, be approved.

4. Local Government

Jim McMahon

That the draft Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 26 November 2024, be approved.

5. Local Government

Jim McMahon

That the draft Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 11 December 2024, be approved.

6. Local Government

Jim McMahon

That the draft Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 26 November 2024, be approved.

7. Local Government

Jim McMahon

That the draft Lancashire Combined County Authority Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 26 November 2024, be approved.

8. Energy

Secretary Ed Miliband

That the draft Heat Networks (Market Framework) (Great Britain) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 28 November 2024, be approved.

9. Climate Change

Secretary Ed Miliband

That the draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 3 December 2024, be approved.

10. Environmental Protection

Secretary Steve Reed

That the draft Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 3 December 2024, be approved.

11. Retained EU Law Reform

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 2024, be approved.

12. Local Government

Jim McMahon

That the draft Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 4 December 2024, be approved.

Notes:

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

13. Defence

Luke Pollard

That the draft Armed Forces (Court Martial) (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2024, which were laid before this House on 5 December 2024, be approved.

14. Companies

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 2024, be approved.

15. Public Procurement

Georgia Gould

That the draft Procurement Act 2023 (Consequential and Other Amendments) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 12 December 2024, be approved.

16. Broadcasting

Stephanie Peacock

That the draft Community Radio Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 10 December 2024, be approved.

17. 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 2024, be approved.

18. Betting, Gaming and Lotteries

Stephanie Peacock

That the draft Gambling Levy Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 12 December 2024, be approved.

19. Medicines

Andrew Gwynne

That the draft Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 12 December 2024, be approved.

20. Space Industry

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 2024, be approved.

21. Electricity

Secretary Ed Miliband

That the draft Electricity Capacity (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 16 December 2024, be approved.

22. Energy

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 2024, be approved.

23. Electronic Communications

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 2024, be approved.

24. Consumer Protection

Secretary Jonathan Reynolds

That the draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 18 December 2024, be approved.

25. National Health Service

Andrew Gwynne

That the draft Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 6 January, be approved.

26. Social Security

Sir Stephen Timms

That the draft Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 9 January, be approved.

Notes:

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

27. Social Security

Sir Stephen Timms

That the draft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 9 January, be approved.

Notes:

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

28. Police

Secretary Yvette Cooper

That the draft Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Amendment) (Provision of Information) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 9 January, be approved.

Notes:

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

29. Town and Country Planning

Matthew Pennycook

That the draft Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 13 January, be approved.

Notes:

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

30. Constitutional Law

Secretary Ian Murray

That the draft Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance) (Consequential Modifications) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 13 January, be approved.

Notes:

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

31. Social Security

Darren Jones

That the draft Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.

Notes:

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

32. Insurance

Secretary Steve Reed

That the draft Flood Reinsurance (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.

Notes:

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

33. Social Security

James Murray

That the draft Social Security (Contributions) (Rates, Limits and Thresholds Amendments, National Insurance Funds Payments and Extension of Veteran’s Relief) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.

Notes:

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

34. Social Security

Sir Stephen Timms

That the draft Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.

Notes:

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

35. Scrutiny of European Statutory Instruments

Lucy Powell

That the following Standing Order shall be made

1. For the purposes of paragraph 17 of Schedule 7 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 to the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 the committee charged with considering draft instruments and related documents shall be the committee appointed under Standing Order No. 152 to examine the expenditure, administration and policy of the Department laying the draft instrument or, in respect of an instrument or document laid by a Minister in the Cabinet Office, the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee.

2. A committee considering such a draft instrument or related document shall have the assistance of the Counsel to the Speaker.

3. In its consideration of an instrument referred to in paragraph (1) the committee shall consider, in addition to such other matters as it deems appropriate, whether the draft instrument—

(a) contains any provision of the type specified in paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 7 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 in relation to which the Act requires that a draft of the instrument must be laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament (the affirmative procedure);

(b) contains any provision of the type specified in paragraph 5(2) of Schedule 5 to the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 in relation to which the Act requires that a draft of the instrument must be laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament (the affirmative procedure);

(c) otherwise appears to make an inappropriate use of the negative procedure;

and shall report to the House if it is of the opinion that the negative procedure should not apply.

4. This Standing Order shall lapse—

(a) in so far as it relates to documents laid in accordance with paragraph 17(3)(b) of Schedule 7 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (and matters arising from the consideration of such documents), at the end of the period after which no more regulations may be made under section 23(1) of that Act;

(b) in so far as it relates to documents laid in accordance with paragraph 6(3)(b) of Schedule 5 to the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (and matters arising from the consideration of such documents), at the end of the period after which no more regulations may be made under Sections 11, 12, or 14 of that Act.

36. Employment Rights Bill: Remaining Stages

As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.

Notes:

King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).

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 start. 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 21 October 2024).

37. Immigration

Secretary Yvette Cooper

That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 16 January, be approved.

Notes:

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

38. Pensions

Torsten Bell

That the draft Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 16 January, be approved.

Notes:

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