Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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9.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
Private Members’ Bills: Second Readings (Note: If proceedings on the first Bill end before 2.30pm, subsequent Bills may be debated in the time remaining. After 2.30pm, only those Bills which are unopposed may make further progress.) |
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Until 3.00pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Impact of inflation on HS2 mitigation projects (Greg Smith) |
Business Today: Chamber
9.30am Prayers
Followed by
Business of the Day
1. Rare Cancers Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Scott Arthur
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
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.
2. Free School Meals (Automatic Registration of Eligible Children) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Peter Lamb
3. Arm’s-Length Bodies (Accountability to Parliament) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
4. Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
5. Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Bambos Charalambous
6. Arms Trade (Inquiry and Suspension) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Zarah Sultana
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
7. 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.
8. Treatment of Terminal Illness Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Siobhain McDonagh
9. Heritage Public Houses Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mike Wood
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
10. Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
11. Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
12. Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
13. BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
14. Quantitative Easing (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rupert Lowe
15. Pets (Microchips) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rebecca Harris
16. Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
17. Anonymity of Suspects Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
18. Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
19. Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
20. British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
21. Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
22. Vaccine Damage Payments Act (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
23. 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.
24. Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Edward Leigh
25. Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
26. Marriage (Prohibited Degrees of Relationship) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Richard Holden
27. Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
28. Sentencing Council (Powers of Secretary of State) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Robert Jenrick
Adjournment Debate
Until 3.00pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Impact of inflation on HS2 mitigation projects: Greg Smith
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Secretary of State for Business and Trade
1.Appointment of Lord Evans of Sealand as UK Trade Envoy to Brazil
Minister for the Cabinet Office
2.Government Response to Infected Blood Inquiry 13 March Announcement
3.Membership of the UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly
Secretary of State for Defence
4.The Implementation from 1 April 2025 of New Profit Rates for Single Source Defence Contracts
Notes:
Texts of Written Statements are available from the Vote Office and on the internet at https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/ .
Committee Reports Published Today
Public Accounts
15th Report: Prison estate capacity HC 366
Time of publication: 00.01am
Work and Pensions
1st Special Report: Statutory Sick Pay: Government Response HC 787
Time of publication: 10.00am
Statutory Instruments (Joint)
Seventeenth Report of Session 2024-25 HC 291-xvii
Time of publication: 11.00am
Announcements
Forthcoming End of Day Adjournment Debates
Applications for 30-minute end of day adjournment debates should be made to the Table Office by 7.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on the Wednesdays listed below. Members can submit their application via MemberHub. The ballot takes place the day after the deadline. Members who are successful will be contacted by the Speaker’s Office.
Tuesday 25 to Monday 31 March (deadline Wednesday 19 March 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 1 to Tuesday 8 April (deadline Wednesday 26 March 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 22 to Monday 28 April (deadline Wednesday 2 April 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 days 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 25 and Wednesday 26 March (deadline Monday 17 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Cabinet Office; Culture, Media and Sport; Energy Security and Net Zero; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Home Office; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Northern Ireland; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 April (deadline Monday 24 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business and Trade; Defence; Education; Health and Social Care; Justice; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Transport; Treasury; Wales
Tuesday 8 April (deadline Monday 31 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Cabinet Office; Culture, Media and Sport; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Health and Social Care; Home Office; Justice; Northern Ireland; Scotland; Women and Equalities
Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 April (deadline Monday 7 April 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business and Trade; Defence; Education; Energy Security and Net Zero; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Science, Innovation and Technology; Transport; Treasury; Wales; Work and Pensions
Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 April (deadline Tuesday 22 April 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Cabinet Office; Culture, Media and Sport; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Health and Social Care; Home Office; Justice; Northern Ireland; Scotland; Women and Equalities
Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 May (deadline Monday 28 April 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business and Trade; Defence; Education; Energy Security and Net Zero; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Science, Innovation and Technology; Transport; Treasury; Wales; Work and Pensions
Determination of business by the Backbench Business Committee
Thursday 27 March in the Chamber
General Debate: St Patrick’s Day and Northern Irish affairs: Adam Jogee
General Debate: Tenth anniversary of the Modern Slavery Act 2015: Dame Karen Bradley [R]
Tuesday 1 April in Westminster Hall
General Debate: Eating disorder awareness: Wera Hobhouse
Thursday 3 April in Westminster Hall
General Debate: Waste incinerators: Baggy Shanker
General Debate: Government support for Thames Water: Luke Taylor
Tuesday 8 April in Westminster Hall
General Debate: Persecution of Christians: Ruth Jones
Tuesday 22 April in Westminster Hall
General Debate: Residential estate management companies: Caroline Voaden
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
Monday 17 MARCH
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
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: (Programme No. 2)
Secretary Bridget Phillipson
That the Order of 8 January 2025 (Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Programme) be varied as follows:
1. Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Order shall be omitted.
2. Proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading shall be taken in two days in accordance with the following provisions of this Order.
3. Proceedings on Consideration—
(a) shall be taken on each of those days in the order shown in the first column of the following Table, and
(b) shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the times specified in the second column of the Table.
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Proceedings |
Time for conclusion of proceedings |
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First day |
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New Clauses and new Schedules relating to the subject matter of, and amendments to, Part 1. |
Five hours after the commencement of proceedings on the motion for this Order. |
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Second day |
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New Clauses and new Schedules relating to the subject matter of, and amendments to, Part 2 and Part 3; remaining new Clauses and new Schedules; remaining proceedings on Consideration. |
Five hours after the commencement of proceedings on Consideration on the second day. |
4. Proceedings on Third Reading shall be taken on the second day and shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion six hours after the commencement of proceedings on Consideration on the second day.
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Remaining Stages (Day 1)
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Relevant Documents:
Second Report of the Education Committee, Scrutiny of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, HC 732
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Josh MacAlister be discharged from the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee and Melanie Onn be added.
Health and Social Care Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Deirdre Costigan be discharged from the Health and Social Care Committee and Alex McIntyre be added.
Justice Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Mr Alex Barros-Curtis be discharged from the Justice Committee and Matt Bishop be added.
Work and Pensions Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Ben Obese-Jecty be discharged from the Work and Pensions Committee and Danny Kruger be added.
Adjournment Debate
Domestic abuse offences: Josh Babarinde
Westminster Hall
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 700765 relating to compensation for women affected by state pension changes: Dr Roz Savage, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
Relevant Documents:
Oral evidence taken before the Work and Pensions Committee on 29 January 2025, on DWP’s Annual Report and Accounts, HC 688
Oral evidence taken before the Work and Pensions Committee on 22 January 2025, on Pensioner Poverty: challenges and mitigations, HC 465
Written evidence to the Work and Pensions Committee, on Pensioner Poverty: challenges and mitigations, reported to the House on 26 February and 5 February 2025, HC 465
Correspondence from the Work and Pensions Committee to the Department for Work and Pensions, on Pensioner Poverty: challenges and mitigations, reported to the House on 5 March 2025, HC 465
Tuesday 18 March
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: Freight crime
Rachel Taylor
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the recording and investigation of freight crime; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Remaining Stages (Day 2)
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be further considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Relevant Documents:
Second Report of the Education Committee, Scrutiny of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, HC 732
Potential merits of making St Patrick's Day a UK bank holiday: Jim Shannon
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered free school meals: Liz Jarvis
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
11.00am That this House has considered step-free access at stations: Mr Paul Kohler
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the role of shipyards in economic growth: Richard Baker
4.00pm That this House has considered support for people with ADHD: Freddie van Mierlo
4.30pm That this House has considered military collaboration with Israel: Shockat Adam
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 19 March
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: Food products (market regulation and public procurement)
Mr Alistair Carmichael
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the Groceries Code Adjudicator; to require coordination between the Groceries Code Adjudicator and the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator; to make provision about public procurement in respect of British food products; to make provision about the labelling of food products; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
Notes:
For Lords Amendments and Motions relating to them, see separate papers (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
Opposition Day (1st Allotted Day, Second Part)
Notes:
The selection of the matter to be debated will be made by the Leader of the Opposition (Standing Order No. 14(2)).
Adjournment Debate
Council tax reform: Mr Jonathan Brash
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered improving transport connectivity in the North West: Jo Platt
11.00am That this House has considered defence industries in the West Midlands: Sarah Edwards
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered miscarriage of justice compensation: Ben Lake
4.00pm That this House has considered supported internship provision: Jodie Gosling
4.30pm That this House has considered Down's syndrome: Graham Stewart
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 20 March
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
Backbench Business
Knife crime amongst children and young people
Ben Obese-Jecty
That this House has considered the matter of knife crime amongst children and young people.
Coastal communities
Steff Aquarone
That this House has considered coastal communities.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Adjournment Debate
Face-to-face GP appointments: Richard Tice
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered British Sign Language Week: Jen Craft
3.00pm That this House has considered Government support for the tourism industry: Blake Stephenson
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)).
Monday 24 March
Chamber
Questions
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Second Reading
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Adjournment Debate
Male suicide in Rotherham: Jake Richards
Westminster Hall
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 700005 relating to the UK joining the European Union: Paul Davies, 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 25 March
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
Luke Murphy
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.
If necessary, consideration of Lords Amendments
Great British Energy Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
Notes:
The Senedd, Scottish Parliament, and Northern Ireland Assembly have approved Legislative Consent Resolutions relating to this Bill. Copies of the Resolutions are available in the Vote Office (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Secretary Jonathan Reynolds
That the draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 4 February, be approved.
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered retrospective accountability of the construction industry: Mr Will Forster
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Wednesday 26 March
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
Anna Gelderd
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.
Spring Statement
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill). 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 27 March
Chamber
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
Backbench Business
St Patrick’s Day and Northern Irish affairs
Adam Jogee
That this House has considered St Patrick’s Day and Northern Irish affairs.
Tenth anniversary of the Modern Slavery Act 2015
Dame Karen Bradley [R]
That this House has considered the tenth anniversary of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered the prevention of drugs deaths: Jim Shannon
3.00pm That this House has considered the first anniversary of the Hughes report on valproate and pelvic mesh: Mrs Sharon Hodgson
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 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.
Elections (Accessibility for Blind Voters) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ms Julie Minns
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Rivers, Streams and Lakes (Protected Status) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Victoria Collins
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Nurse (Use of Title) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dawn Butler
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.
Women’s State Pension Age (Ombudsman Report and Compensation Scheme) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Stephen Flynn
Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme (Report) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Liam Conlon
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Monday 31 March
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 707189 relating to the rules for political donations: 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 1 April
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
Dr Ben Spencer
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 eating disorder awareness: Wera Hobhouse
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
wednesday 2 April
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Andrew Pakes
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 3 April
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
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered waste incinerators: Baggy Shanker
3.00pm That this House has considered Government support for Thames Water: Luke Taylor
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)).
Monday 7 April
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 8 April
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered the persecution of Christians: Ruth Jones
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
TUESDAY 22 APRIL
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered residential estate management companies: Caroline Voaden
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
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
Poly and Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances (Guidance) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Munira Wilson
Ceramics (Country of Origin Marking) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gareth Snell
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Financial Education Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bedford
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Domestic Abuse (Aggravated Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Josh Babarinde
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Child Criminal Exploitation (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Victoria Atkins
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
Building Regulations (Minimum Standards) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Manuela Perteghella
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Children’s Hospices (Funding) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ian Byrne
Pavement Parking Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Marsha De Cordova
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Political Donations Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Manuela Perteghella
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Firearms (3D Printing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Preet Kaur Gill
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Body Ethnicity Data (Inclusion of Jewish and Sikh Categories) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Preet Kaur Gill
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Registration of Death (Religion) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Preet Kaur Gill
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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
Road Traffic (Unlicensed Drivers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Will Stone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Housing Estates Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alistair Strathern
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Vehicle Registration Offences (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Coombes
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Dentists (Indemnity Arrangements) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Vince
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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.
Marine Protected Areas (Bottom Trawling) (England) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Katie White
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.
Water Safety Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Lee Pitcher
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Women, Peace and Security Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Champion
Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Champion
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
Green Spaces Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [7 March]
Member in Charge: Caroline Voaden
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
Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Dyke
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
River Wye (Cleaning) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jesse Norman
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Military Action Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Foord
Notes:
King's Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
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 2024]
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.
Community Energy (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Joe Morris
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
Climate and Nature Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [24 January]
Member in Charge: Dr Roz Savage
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Gambling Act 2005 (Monetary Limits for Lotteries) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [24 January]
Member in Charge: Wendy Chamberlain
Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Olney
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.
Consular Assistance (Journalists) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Blair McDougall
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Statutory Adoption Pay (Report on Extension to the Self-Employed) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Lisa Smart
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Nature-based Solutions (Water and Flooding) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Adrian Ramsay
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.
Protection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [7 March]
Member in Charge: Josh MacAlister
E-scooters (Review and Awareness) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jessica Morden
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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.
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Online Procedure Rules (Specified Proceedings) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 29 January, be approved.
2. Senior Courts of England and Wales
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Civil Proceedings and Magistrates’ Courts Fees (Amendment) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 6 February, be approved.
3. Financial Assistance to Industry
Secretary Peter Kyle
That this House authorises the Secretary of State to undertake to pay, and to pay by way of financial assistance under section 8 of the Industrial Development Act 1982, a grant or grants exceeding £30 million and up to a total of £129 million to BioNTech UK Limited to support their planned expansion of Research and Development and Artificial Intelligence activities in the UK over the next 10 years.
4. Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Secretary Ian Murray
That the draft Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 11 February, be approved.
Chris Bryant
That the draft Electronic Communications (Networks and Services) (Designated Vendor Directions) (Penalties) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 11 February, be approved.
Nick Thomas-Symonds
That the draft Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.
Matthew Pennycook
That the draft Town and Country Planning (Fees and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 13 February, be approved.
Secretary Steve Reed
That the draft Agriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 13 February, be approved.
Janet Daby
That the draft Cornwall Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.
Janet Daby
That the draft East Midlands Combined County Authority (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.
Janet Daby
That the draft York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.
Secretary Steve Reed
That the draft Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 25 February, be approved.
14. Community Infrastructure Levy
Matthew Pennycook
That the draft Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment etc.) (England) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 25 February, be approved.
15. Medicines and Medical Devices
Ashley Dalton
That the draft Medical Devices (Amendment) (Great Britain) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 3 March, be approved.
Secretary Ed Miliband
That the draft Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 4 March, be approved.
Secretary Ed Miliband
That the draft Infrastructure Planning (Onshore Wind and Solar Generation) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 10 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
18. Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages
19. Church of England (General Synod) (Measures)
Marsha De Cordova
That the Chancel Repair (Church Commissioners’ Liability) Measure (HC 773), passed by the General Synod of the Church of England, be presented to His Majesty for his Royal Assent in the form in which it was laid before Parliament.
Notes:
The Motion does not require consideration by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Relevant Documents:
246th Report of the Ecclesiastical Committee, Chancel Repair (Church Commissioners’ Liability) Measure; Church Funds Investment Measure, HC 771.
20. Church of England (General Synod) (Measures)
Marsha De Cordova
That the Church Funds Investment Measure (HC 772), passed by the General Synod of the Church of England, be presented to His Majesty for his Royal Assent in the form in which it was laid before Parliament.
Notes:
The Motion does not require consideration by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Relevant Documents:
246th Report of the Ecclesiastical Committee, Chancel Repair (Church Commissioners’ Liability) Measure; Church Funds Investment Measure, HC 771.
Secretary Ed Miliband
That the draft Contracts for Difference (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 11 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
22. Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Secretary Steve Reed
That the draft Fair Dealing Obligations (Pigs) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 13 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Legal Aid: Domestic Abuse) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 13 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.