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Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business

Summary Agenda: Chamber

Westminster Hall

Business Today: Chamber

11.30am Prayers

Followed by

Questions

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

1Sarah Owen (Luton North)
What steps he is taking to help tackle technology-enabled violence against women and girls. (903444) [R]

2Frank McNally (Coatbridge and Bellshill)
If he will have discussions with Cabinet colleagues on providing additional support for research into motor neurone disease. (903445)

3Douglas McAllister (West Dunbartonshire)
What plans his Department has to support a UK space launch. (903446)

4Claire Hughes (Bangor Aberconwy)
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of Ofcom’s reporting of mobile coverage. (903447)

5Susan Murray (Mid Dunbartonshire)
What steps his Department is taking to ensure that smaller platforms are adequately regulated to protect children from online harms. (903448)

6Michelle Welsh (Sherwood Forest)
What recent progress his Department has made on improving digital inclusion in Sherwood Forest constituency. (903449)

7Peter Lamb (Crawley)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to encourage social media companies to tackle animal abuse content online. (903450)

8Sadik Al-Hassan (North Somerset)
What steps his Department is taking to help improve mobile network signal in North Somerset constituency. (903451)

9Torcuil Crichton (Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
What steps he is taking to help improve broadband connectivity in rural communities. (903452)

10Harriet Cross (Gordon and Buchan)
What steps his Department is taking to support the development of the space industry in the UK. (903453)

11Alistair Strathern (Hitchin)
What steps his Department is taking to help ensure the safety of children online. (903454)

12Jeremy Hunt (Godalming and Ash)
What steps he is taking to help improve mobile phone coverage in rural areas. (903455)

13Liz Jarvis (Eastleigh)
What steps he is taking to increase online safety for children and young people. (903456)

14Graeme Downie (Dunfermline and Dollar)
What steps his Department is taking to support innovation in the manufacturing of optics equipment. (903457)

15Jess Asato (Lowestoft)
What his planned timetable is for responding to the recommendations of the report entitled Creating a safer world: the challenge of regulating online pornography, published on 27 February 2025. (903458)

At 11.53am

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

T1Dame Meg Hillier (Hackney South and Shoreditch)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (903459)

T2Laura Kyrke-Smith (Aylesbury) (903460)

T3Liam Conlon (Beckenham and Penge) (903461)

T4Christine Jardine (Edinburgh West) (903463)

T5Peter Lamb (Crawley) (903464)

T6Sarah Owen (Luton North) (903465) [R]

T7Alistair Strathern (Hitchin) (903466)

At 12 noon

Oral Questions to the Prime Minister

Q1 John Slinger (Rugby)
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 26 March. (903467)

Q2 Chris Vince (Harlow) (903468)

Q3 Sir Julian Lewis (New Forest East)
For what reason the Government has ordered that the UK’s two shale gas wells be permanently sealed. (903469)

Q4 Sojan Joseph (Ashford) (903470)

Q5 Andrew Ranger (Wrexham) (903472)

Q6 Kim Leadbeater (Spen Valley) (903473)

Q7 Jacob Collier (Burton and Uttoxeter) (903474)

Q8 Bradley Thomas (Bromsgrove) (903475)

Q9 John Cooper (Dumfries and Galloway) (903476)

Q10 Blair McDougall (East Renfrewshire) (903477)

Q11 Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Slough) (903478)

Q12 Irene Campbell (North Ayrshire and Arran) (903479)

Q13 Chris McDonald (Stockton North) (903480)

Q14 Frank McNally (Coatbridge and Bellshill) (903481)

Urgent Questions and Statements

12.30pm

Urgent Questions (if any)

Ministerial Statements, including on:

Spring Statement (The Chancellor of the Exchequer)

Business of the Day

1. Ten Minute Rule Motion: Cornish language and heritage (education and recognition)

Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)

Anna Gelderd

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the teaching and promotion of the Cornish language in educational institutions; to make provision about the recognition of the Cornish language and Cornish heritage; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

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


2. Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Remaining Stages

Until 7.00pm (Order of 26 November 2024)

As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.

Notes:

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

Proceedings on Consideration will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at 6.00pm; and proceedings on Third Reading will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at 7.00pm (Order of 26 November 2024).

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).


3. Town and Country Planning

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

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.

Notes:

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


4. Community Infrastructure Levy

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

Matthew Pennycook

That the draft Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment etc.) (England) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 25 February, be approved.

Notes:

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

Adjournment Debate

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

Resettlement of Ukrainians in Coatbridge: Frank McNally

Business Today: Westminster Hall

Order of Business

Up to two hours for the first part of the sitting and up to three hours for the second part (Standing Order No. 10(1))

9.30am

That this House has considered the impact of quota negotiations on the UK fishing fleet in 2025: Andrew George

11.00am

That this House has considered Government support for grassroots rugby league: Jade Botterill

Notes:

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

2.30pm

That this House has considered local government finances in London: Mr Calvin Bailey

4.00pm

That this House has considered the matter of fly-tipping in Tatton constituency: Esther McVey

4.30pm

That this House has considered UK-China relations: Gregory Stafford

Notes:

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

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

Written Statements

Statements to be Made Today

Secretary of State for Defence

1.Vulcan Hand Over Date

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology

2.Secure, resilient and innovative advanced connectivity technologies: The government’s response to the Telecoms Supply Chain Advisory Council Report

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

Transport Committee

Subject: Buses connecting communities

The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House

9.00am (private), 9.15am (public)

Witnesses:

9.15am

Graham Vidler (Chief Executive at Confederation of Passenger Transport)

Judith Barker (Executive Director for Places and Connectivity at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority)

Martin Dean (Managing Director for UK Regional Bus at Go-Ahead at The Go-Ahead Group)

Stephen Rhodes (Director of Bus at Transport for Greater Manchester)

10.15am

Naomi Green (Managing Director at England's Economic Heartland)

Alistair Hands (Managing Director of Regions at Arriva Group)

Miriam Binsztok (Transport Co-ordination Services Manager at Cornwall Council)

Mr Damien Jones (Representative, Local Government Association, Deputy Director for Transport Operations, Devon County Council)

Work and Pensions Committee

Subject: Pensioner Poverty: challenges and mitigations

Room 15
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)

Witnesses:

9.30am

Dr Juliet Stone (Research Fellow at Centre for Research in Social Policy at Loughborough University)

Dr Kingsley Purdam (Lecturer, Social Statistics at University of Manchester)

Professor Matt Padley (Co-Director of the Centre for Research in Social Policy at Loughborough University)

10.30am

Gary Vaux (Head of Money Advice at Hertfordshire County Council)

Gareth Morgan (Chief Executive Officer at Ferret Information Systems)

Daphne Hall (Co Chair at National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers (NAWRA))

Health and Social Care Committee

Subject: The work of NHS England

Room 16
9.15am (private), 9.30am (public)

Witnesses:

9.30am

Dr Henrietta Hughes (Commissioner at Patient Safety Commissioner)

Sharon Brennan (Director of Policy and External Affairs at National Voices)

10.00am

Dr Jeanette Dickson (Chair at Council of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges)

Professor Phillip Banfield (Council Chair at BMA (British Medical Association) )

Professor Nichola Ranger (General Secretary and Chief Executive at Royal College of Nursing)

10.45am

Matthew Taylor (Chief Executive at NHS Confederation)

Nicholas Timmins (Senior Fellow at Institute for Government)

Siva Anandaciva (Director of Policy, Events and Partnerships at The Kings Fund)

Welsh Affairs Committee

Subject: Promoting Wales for inward investment

Room 6
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)

Witnesses:

2.30pm

James Gardiner (Senior Economist at Ernst & Young)

Ken Poole MBE (Head of Economic Development at Cardiff Council and Invest in Cardiff)

Professor Riccardo Crescenzi (Professor of Economic Geography; Deputy Head of Department of Geography and Environment (Research) at London School of Economics and Political Science)

Nan Williams (Chair, GlobalWelsh, and CEO at Four Communications)

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee

Subject: Workforce planning to deliver clean, secure energy

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

Witnesses:

3.00pm

Brian Berry (Chief Executive at Federation of Master Builders)

Simon Ayers MBE (Chief Executive Officer at TrustMark)

James Fotherby (Senior Policy Officer at Aldersgate Group)

Anna Markova (Senior Policy Officer at Trades Union Congress)

4.00pm

David Hughes CBE (Chief Executive Officer at Association of Colleges)

Andrew Hockey (Chief Executive Officer at Engineering Construction Industry Training Board)

Tim Balcon (Chief Executive Officer at Construction Industry Training Board)

Katy Heidenreich (Supply Chain and People Director at Offshore Energies UK)

Procedure Committee

Room 15
2.30pm (private)

Business and Trade Committee

Subject: Industrial Strategy

Room 8
3.45pm (private), 4.00pm (public)

Witnesses:

4.00pm

Sarah Jones MP (Minister of State for Industry, Department for Business and Trade, Minister of State for Industry, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

Rt Hon Maria Eagle MP (Minister of State for Defence Procurement and Industry at Ministry of Defence)

Barnaby Kistruck OBE (Director of Industrial Strategy, Prosperity and Exports at Ministry of Defence)

Neil Johnson (Director, Materials in the Business Group at Department for Business and Trade)

Committee of Selection

Room 13
4.30pm (private)

Joint Committees

Human Rights

Subject: Transnational repression in the UK

Room 5
2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public), 3.15pm (private)

Witnesses:

2.15pm

Martin Plaut (Journalist and Visiting Senior Research Fellow at Kings College London)

James Lynch (Co-Director at Fair Square)

Susan Coughtrie (Director at Foreign Policy Centre)

Statutory Instruments

Virtual meeting
3.40pm (private)

Public Bill Committees

Crime and Policing Bill: Programming sub committee

Room 12
6.00pm (private)

Delegated Legislation Committees

Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee

To consider the Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025, No.137)

Room 9
4.30pm (public)

Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee

To consider the draft Agriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2025

Room 11
4.30pm (public)

Other

Public Accounts Commission

Subject: National Audit Office Strategy 2025-30 and Main Estimate 2025/26

Room 6
10.00am (private), 10.15am (public)

Witnesses:

10.15am

Gareth Davies (Comptroller and Auditor General at National Audit Office)

Dame Fiona Reynolds DBE (Chair at National Audit Office)

Rebecca Sheeran (Chief Operating Officer at National Audit Office)

Committee Reports Published Today

Public Accounts

18th Report: Use of AI in Government HC 356

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 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)

Tuesday 29 April to Monday 5 May (deadline Wednesday 23 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 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

Further Information

MPS’ GUIDE TO PROCEDURE

The MPs’ Guide to Procedure is available on the Parliamentary website and also in hard copy from the Vote Office

Business of the Day

Documents and reports relating to the business being held in the Chamber are available on the Commons Business Briefings webpage: www.parliament.uk/business/publications/research/commons-business-briefings/

Written Statements

Text of today’s Written Statements: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/

Select Committees

Select Committees Webpage: https://committees.parliament.uk/

Standing Orders Relating to Public Business

Text of Standing Orders relating to public business: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cmstords/so_829_05072024/so-2024i.pdf

Chamber Engagement

Information about engaging the public with debates is available on the parliamentary website: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/have-your-say-on-laws/chamber-engagement/.

All business papers are available via the HousePapers app on mobile devices

Order Paper: Future Business

A. Calendar of Business

Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.

Government items of business in this section have nominally been set down for today, but are expected to be taken on the dates stated.

B. Remaining Orders and Notices

Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has been nominally set down for today but is not expected to be taken today.

A. Calendar of Business

Thursday 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.

Adjournment Debate

Potential merits of double British Summer Time: Alex Mayer

Westminster Hall

1.30pm That this House has considered the prevention of drug 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:

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

Domestic Building Works (Consumer Protection) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mark Garnier

Notes:

A ways and means resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.

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.

Chalk Streams (Protection) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sarah Green

Notes:

King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

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.

Women’s State Pension Age (Ombudsman Report and Compensation Scheme) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Stephen Flynn

Arm’s-Length Bodies (Accountability to Parliament) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Quantitative Easing (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Rupert Lowe

Pets (Microchips) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Rebecca Harris

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.

Anonymity of Suspects Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

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

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

Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Sentencing Council (Powers of Secretary of State) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Robert Jenrick

Arm's-Length Bodies (Accountability to Parliament) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Adjournment Debate

Potential merits of issuing guidance under the Down Syndrome Act 2022 to local authorities: Jack Rankin

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

If necessary, consideration of Lords Amendments

Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages

Notes:

For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications website for the bill).

Adjournment Debate

Funding for the Croydon Area Remodelling Scheme and increasing capacity on the Brighton Mainline: Natasha Irons

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: Transport (duty to cooperate)

Dr Ben Spencer

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide for a duty on transport authorities and other specified persons to cooperate to reduce transport disruption and to ensure the effective operation of transport networks; to provide for reporting requirements in connection with that duty; to require the publication of assessments of expected transport disruption resulting from maintenance, construction, and other works related to transport infrastructure and ancillary services; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

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

Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords]: Second Reading

Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords]: Money

James Murray

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords], 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.

Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords]: Ways and Means

James Murray

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the charging of fees under the Act.

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.

11.00am That this House has considered access to dentistry in Somerset: Anna Sabine

Notes:

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

2.30pm That this House has considered the contribution of the Royal British Legion: Dr Luke Evans [R]

4.00pm That this House has considered rail services on the east Durham coastline: Grahame Morris

4.30pm That this House has considered relationship education in schools: Helen Maguire

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 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: Co-operative housing tenure

Andrew Pakes

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision that occupiers of dwellings owned by certain forms of cooperatives shall occupy those dwellings by virtue of their membership of the co-operative and not as tenants or under any other type of property interest; to make provision for co-operative tenure and for the rights and obligations of the co-operative and its members; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

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

Presentation of Public Petitions

Protection of the ceremonial county of Rutland: Alicia Kearns

Westminster Hall

9.30am That this House has considered Government policy on the use of non-disclosure agreements in civil harassment, discrimination and abuse cases: Louise Haigh

11.00am That this House has considered the impact of the switch to digital landlines on rural communities: Damian Hinds

Notes:

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

2.30pm That this House has considered the impact of university finances on jobs in higher education: Mohammad Yasin

4.00pm That this House has considered the 125th anniversary of the Irish Guards: Gavin Robinson

4.30pm That this House has considered the Green Book review: Mrs Sarah Russell

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 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

Ten Minute Rule Motion

Ms Polly Billington

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 persecution of Christians: Ruth Jones

Notes:

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

TUESDAY 22 APRIL

Chamber

Ten Minute Rule Motion

Claire Hughes

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 residential estate management companies: Caroline Voaden

Notes:

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

WEDNESDAY 23 APRIL

Chamber

Ten Minute Rule Motion

Ben Obese-Jecty

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 24 APRIL

Westminster Hall

1.30pm That this House has considered Lesbian Visibility Week: Kate Osborne

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)).

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

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.

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.

MONDAY 28 APRIL

Westminster Hall

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 705384 relating to the use of dogs in scientific and regulatory procedures: 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)).

MONDAY 12 MAY

Westminster Hall

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 702844 relating to the Income Tax Personal Allowance: Lewis Atkinson, on behalf of the Petitions Committee

Notes:

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

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.

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.

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.

Freight Crime Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Rachel Taylor

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Jim Shannon

Notes:

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

FRIDAY 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.

Regulators (Growth Objective) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Luke Murphy

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

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.

Free School Meals (Automatic Registration of Eligible Children) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [14 March]

Member in Charge: Peter Lamb

Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Bambos Charalambous

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme (Report) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Liam Conlon

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Elections (Accessibility for Blind Voters) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Ms Julie Minns

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.

1. Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages

As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.

2. Agriculture

Secretary Steve Reed

That the draft Agriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 13 February, be approved.

3. Local Government

Janet Daby

That the draft Cornwall Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.

4. Local Government

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.

5. Local Government

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.

6. Agriculture

Secretary Steve Reed

That the draft Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 25 February, be approved.

7. 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.

8. Energy Conservation

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.

9. Infrastructure Planning

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.

10. Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]: 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).

11. Electricity

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.

12. Agriculture

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.

13. Legal Aid and Advice

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.

14. Retained EU Law Reform

Secretary Heidi Alexander

That the draft Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 14 March, be approved.

Notes:

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

15. Financial Services and Markets

Emma Reynolds

That the draft Pension Fund Clearing Obligation Exemption (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 17 March, be approved.

Notes:

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

16. Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) 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).

King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

17. Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill: Remaining Stages

As amended in public bill committee, to be considered.

18. Damages

Secretary Shabana Mahmood

That the draft Whiplash Injury (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 20 March, be approved.

Notes:

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

19. Forensic Science Regulator

Secretary Yvette Cooper

That the draft Forensic Science Regulator draft Code of Practice 2025 (Version 2), which was laid before this House on 20 March, be approved.

20. National Health Service

Karin Smyth

That the draft Health and Social Care Information Standards (Procedure) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 25 March, be approved.

Notes:

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