Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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2.30pm |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
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3.30pm |
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Government action to prevent the closure of Scunthorpe Steelworks (Secretary of State for Business and Trade) |
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Ministerial Statements, including on: |
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Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate (Secretary of State for Transport) |
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Israeli authorities’ detention and refusal of entry for two UK MPs (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan) |
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Until 10.00pm |
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General Debate on neighbourhood policing and tackling town centre crime |
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No debate after 10.00pm |
Motion to change the membership of a Select Committee: Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Until 10.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Local authorities and economic growth in the East Midlands (Michael Payne) |
Westminster Hall
Westminster Hall will not be sitting.
Business Today: Chamber
2.30pm Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
1Peter Swallow (Bracknell)
What steps she is taking to build new towns. (903620)
2Cameron Thomas (Tewkesbury)
What steps she is taking to ensure that new homes are sustainable. (903622)
3Katie Lam (Weald of Kent)
What steps she plans to take to support housebuilding in London. (903623)
4Uma Kumaran (Stratford and Bow)
What steps her Department is taking to work with local councils to prevent homelessness. (903624)
5Jessica Toale (Bournemouth West)
What plans she has to improve security and standards in the social rented sector. (903625)
6Ben Goldsborough (South Norfolk)
What recent progress she has made on the new towns programme. (903626)
7Lee Pitcher (Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme)
What steps her Department is taking to support people sleeping rough in colder months. (903627)
8Robbie Moore (Keighley and Ilkley)
Whether she plans to include more local people in discussions on development in their area. (903628)
9Lee Barron (Corby and East Northamptonshire)
What steps her Department is taking to provide safe accommodation for victims of domestic abuse. (903629)
10Michelle Welsh (Sherwood Forest)
What plans she has to build more sustainable housing. (903630)
11Alison Bennett (Mid Sussex)
What steps she is taking to ensure that town centres can support growing communities. (903632)
12Josh Dean (Hertford and Stortford)
What recent progress her Department has made on supporting growth in local areas. (903633)
13Lincoln Jopp (Spelthorne)
What steps she is taking to ensure that property management companies are adequately regulated. (903634)
14David Davis (Goole and Pocklington)
What discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Secretary of State for Education on the potential implications for her policies of councils becoming insolvent due to inadequate funding for SEND education. (903635)
15Andrew Cooper (Mid Cheshire)
What steps her Department is taking to increase the supply of housing. (903636)
16Mr Richard Holden (Basildon and Billericay)
What steps she is taking to ensure that local government is accountable for its decisions. (903637)
17Tom Hayes (Bournemouth East)
What steps her Department is taking to improve standards in the private rented sector in Bournemouth East constituency. (903638)
18Claire Young (Thornbury and Yate)
What her policy is on the future role of planning committees in the planning process. (903639)
19Sean Woodcock (Banbury)
What steps her Department is taking to support veterans affected by homelessness. (903640)
20Darren Paffey (Southampton Itchen)
What steps her Department plans to take to limit excessive service charges imposed on leasehold properties. (903641)
21Lewis Cocking (Broxbourne)
What steps she is taking to ensure that adequate infrastructure is in place before new housing is built. (903642)
22Rachel Hopkins (Luton South and South Bedfordshire)
What recent progress her Department has made on implementing the Remediation Acceleration Plan. (903643)
23Kirith Entwistle (Bolton North East)
What steps her Department is taking to help promote community cohesion. (903644)
At 3.15pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
T1David Davis (Goole and Pocklington)
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. (903645)
T2Darren Paffey (Southampton Itchen) (903646)
T3Joe Morris (Hexham) (903648)
T4Peter Swallow (Bracknell) (903649)
T5Wendy Morton (Aldridge-Brownhills) (903651)
T6Rachel Hopkins (Luton South and South Bedfordshire) (903652)
T7Yasmin Qureshi (Bolton South and Walkden) (903653)
Urgent Questions and Statements
3.30pm
Urgent Question:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make a statement on Government action to prevent the closure of Scunthorpe Steelworks (Martin Vickers)
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate (Secretary of State for Transport)
Israeli authorities’ detention and refusal of entry for two UK MPs (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan)
Business of the Day
1. General Debate on road maintenance
Until 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
The Prime Minister
That this House has considered road maintenance.
2. General Debate on neighbourhood policing and tackling town centre crime
Until 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
The Prime Minister
That this House has considered neighbourhood policing and tackling town centre crime.
3. Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
No debate after 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Andrew Lewin be a member of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee.
Adjournment Debate
Until 10.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Local authorities and economic growth in the East Midlands: Michael Payne
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Secretary of State for Business and Trade
1.Consultation on The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations (2018)
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
2.Statement by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
3.Childhood obesity
Secretary of State for the Home Department
4.Southport Inquiry
Minister for Women and Equalities
5.Call for Evidence - Equality Law
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
Foreign Affairs
Room 8
1.00pm (private)
Environmental Audit Committee
Subject: Proposals for the Seventh Carbon Budget
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public), 3.45pm (private)
Witnesses:
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2.15pm |
Emma Pinchbeck (Chief Executive at Climate Change Committee) |
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Professor Piers Forster (Interim Chair at Climate Change Committee) |
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Dr James Richardson (Chief Economist and Director of Analysis at Climate Change Committee) |
Public Accounts Committee
Subject: Work of the Department for Business and Trade
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
3.00pm (private), 3.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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3.30pm |
Gareth Davies (Permanent Secretary at Department for Business and Trade) |
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Carl Creswell (Director, Post Office Policy and Business Engagement at Department for Business and Trade) |
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Tara Smith (Chief Operating Officer at Department for Business and Trade) |
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4.30pm |
Gareth Davies (Permanent Secretary at Department for Business and Trade) |
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Jaee Samant CBE (Director General, Business Group at Department for Business and Trade) |
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David Bickerton (Chief Strategic Business Adviser at Department for Business and Trade) |
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Sean Jones (Director, Companies and Economic Security at HM Treasury) |
Committee Reports Published Today
International Development
3rd Special Report: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Government Response HC 797
Time of publication: 00.01am
Northern Ireland Affairs
1st Report: Funding and delivery of public services: follow up HC 477
Time of publication: 00.01am
Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission
Second Report of 2025: Re-appointment of the Chair of the Electoral Commission HC 829
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 29 April to Thursday 1 May (deadline Wednesday 23 April 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 6 May to Monday 12 May (deadline Wednesday 30 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 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
Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 May (deadline Tuesday 6 May 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Business and Trade; Culture, Media and Sport; Defence; Energy Security and Net Zero; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Northern Ireland; Treasury; Wales; Women and Equalities
Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 May (deadline Monday 12 May 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Cabinet Office; Education; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Health and Social Care; Home Office; Justice; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Transport; Work and Pensions
Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 June (deadline Monday 19 May 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Business and Trade; Culture, Media and Sport; Defence; Energy Security and Net Zero; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Northern Ireland; Treasury; Wales; Women and Equalities
Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 June (deadline Monday 2 June 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Cabinet Office; Education; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Health and Social Care; Home Office; Justice; Science, Innovation and Technology; Scotland; Transport; Work and Pensions
Easter Adjournment - Tabling of Parliamentary Questions
The following arrangements will apply for the tabling of Questions for oral and written answer during the Easter Adjournment.
Questions for oral answer
Under Standing Order No. 22(6), the Speaker has made the following arrangements for tabling Questions for oral answer when the House returns:
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Last date of tabling* |
Date for answer |
Departments etc. |
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Tuesday 8 April |
Tuesday 22 April |
Justice (T)** |
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Tuesday 8 April |
Wednesday 23 April |
Scotland |
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Tuesday 8 April |
Wednesday 23 April |
Prime Minister |
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Tuesday 8 April |
Thursday 24 April |
Cabinet Office (T) |
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Tuesday 22 April |
Monday 28 April |
Education (T) |
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Tuesday 22 April |
Wednesday 30 April |
Wales |
The results of the shuffles on 8 April will be published later that day. They will be available on the internet. For further details of last tabling days for other departments and answering bodies, see the Order of Questions rota available on the Commons Business Papers website.
Notes:
* The latest time for tabling is 12.30pm on each of these days.
** (T) denotes that there are Topical questions for this Department.
Questions for written answer on a named day
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Time of tabling |
Earliest date for named day answer |
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Up to the rise of the House on Tuesday 8 April |
Wednesday 23 April |
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From the rise of the House on Tuesday 8 April until 2.30pm on Thursday 17 April |
Thursday 24 April (each Member may table up to five named day questions during this period) |
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Tuesday 22 April |
Friday 25 April |
Easter Adjournment - Tabling of Amendments to Public Bills
During the recess, amendments should be submitted by email to pbohoc@parliament.uk. Amendments can be accepted from a Member’s parliamentary email account or from the email account of a member of staff who has been specifically authorised to act on the Member’s behalf.
Amendments must be tabled by 4.30pm on Thursday 17 April in order to be eligible for selection in proceedings in the Chamber or in public bill committee on Thursday 24 April.
Amendments to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill must be tabled by the rise of the House on Tuesday 22 April in order to be eligible for selection for report stage on Friday 25 April.
Determination of Business By the Backbench Business Committee
Tuesday 29 April in Westminster Hall
General Debate: Compensation for criminal injuries: Laurence Turner
Tuesday 6 May in Westminster Hall
General Debate: Parking regulation: Martin Wrigley, Baggy Shanker
Thursday 8 May in Westminster Hall
General Debate: Potential merits of Government support for small abattoirs: Sarah Dyke
Further Information
MPS’ GUIDE TO PROCEDURE
The MPs’ Guide to Procedure is available on the Parliamentary website and also in hard copy from the Vote Office
Business of the Day
Documents and reports relating to the business being held in the Chamber are available on the Commons Business Briefings webpage: www.parliament.uk/business/publications/research/commons-business-briefings/
Written Statements
Text of today’s Written Statements: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/
Select Committees
Select Committees Webpage: https://committees.parliament.uk/
Standing Orders Relating to Public Business
Text of Standing Orders relating to public business: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cmstords/so_829_05072024/so-2024i.pdf
Chamber Engagement
Information about engaging the public with debates is available on the parliamentary website: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/have-your-say-on-laws/chamber-engagement/.
All business papers are available via the HousePapers app on mobile devices
Order Paper: Future Business
A. Calendar of Business
Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.
Government items of business in this section have nominally been set down for today, but are expected to be taken on the dates stated.
B. Remaining Orders and Notices
Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has been nominally set down for today but is not expected to be taken today.
A. Calendar of Business
Tuesday 8 April
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Urgent Questions and Statements
Select Committee Statement on the Fourth Report of the Defence Committee, The Armed Forces Covenant, HC 572 (Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi)
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Energy (social tariff)
Ms Polly Billington
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require energy companies to provide social tariffs for low income customers; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Backbench Business
Potential merits of awarding a posthumous Victoria Cross to Blair Mayne
Jim Shannon
That this House has considered the potential merits of awarding a posthumous Victoria Cross to Blair Mayne.
Matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment
Bob Blackman
That this House has considered matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Adjournment Debate
Hospice funding: Joy Morrissey
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered the matter of the persecution of Christians: Ruth Jones
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
11.00am That this House has considered the impact of congenital hyperinsulinism on patients and their families: Sarah Hall
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the impact of fly-tipping on communities in the West Midlands: Wendy Morton
4.00pm That this House has considered Government preparations for the radio teleswitch service switch-off in Scotland: Mr Alistair Carmichael
4.30pm That this House has considered court waiting times in Kent: Tristan Osborne
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)).
TUESDAY 22 APRIL
Chamber
Questions
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Littering from vehicles (offences)
Claire Hughes
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to increase penalties for civil offences relating to littering from vehicles; to make provision about the use of technology in detecting and identifying persons who have committed such offences; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Bill: Second Reading
Presentation of Public Petitions
Water quality on the River Yare: Ben Goldsborough
Adjournment Debate
Potential merits of Government support for the Coalfields Regeneration Trust: Adam Jogee
Westminster Hall
11.30am 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
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Interpersonal abuse and violence against men and boys (strategy)
Ben Obese-Jecty
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require to Secretary of State to prepare and publish a strategy for tackling interpersonal abuse and violence against men and boys; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Opposition Day (6th Allotted Day)
Notes:
The selection of the matters to be debated will be made by the Leader of the Liberal Democrats (Standing Order No. 14(2)).
Adjournment Debate
Pension funds: Manuela Perteghella
THURSDAY 24 APRIL
Chamber
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
10.15am Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Adjournment Debate
Flood preparedness in Carlisle: Ms Julie Minns
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered Lesbian Visibility Week: Kate Osborne
3.00pm That this House has considered the trading relationship with the EU: Andrew Lewin [R]
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 25 APRIL
Chamber
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Kim Leadbeater
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
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.
Devolution (Immigration) (Scotland) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Stephen Gethins
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
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.
Chalk Streams (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Green
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Exemption from Value Added Tax (Listed Places of Worship) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Exemption from Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Caravan Site Licensing (Exemptions of Motor Homes) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Arm’s-Length Bodies (Review) 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 Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
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
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
Transport (Duty to Cooperate) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Ben Spencer
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Adjournment Debate
Government support for regeneration in Wickford town centre: Mr Mark Francois
MONDAY 28 APRIL
Chamber
Questions
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
Football Governance Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Adjournment Debate
Community health in Manchester Rusholme constituency: Afzal Khan
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)).
TUESDAY 29 APRIL
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
Rosie Wrighting
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.
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.
Presentation of Public Petitions
Allotments in Wymondham: Ben Goldsborough
Adjournment Debate
Potential merits of Government support for the Coalfields Regeneration Trust: Adam Jogee
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered compensation for criminal injuries: Laurence Turner
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Zöe Franklin
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.
Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages
THURSDAY 1 MAY
Chamber
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Business to be determined by the Backbench Business Committee
TUESDAY 6 MAY
Chamber
Questions
2.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Laurence Turner
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
11.30am That this House has considered parking regulation: Martin Wrigley, Baggy Shanker
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
WEDNESDAY 7 MAY
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
Olivia Bailey
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 8 MAY
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
Westminster Hall
3.00pm That this House has considered the potential merits of Government support for small abattoirs: Sarah Dyke
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
MONDAY 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
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.
Rivers, Streams and Lakes (Protected Status) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Victoria Collins
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
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.
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.
Co-operative Housing Tenure Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andrew Pakes
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.
Cornish Language and Heritage (Education and Recognition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Anna Gelderd
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Nurse (Use of Title) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dawn Butler
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.
Water Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [28 March]
Member in Charge: Clive Lewis
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Women’s State Pension Age (Ombudsman Report and Compensation Scheme) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Stephen Flynn
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.
Pavement Parking Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Marsha De Cordova
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Looked After Children (Distance Placements) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading
[28 March]
Member in Charge: Jake Richards
Street Works (Penalties for Utility Companies) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Daisy Cooper
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Groceries Labelling (Size Reduction) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Blair McDougall
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (Fire Safety) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Anna Sabine
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 18 JULY
The House is not currently expected to be sitting on this day.
Chamber
Marriage (Prohibited Degrees of Relationship) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Richard Holden
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.
FRIDAY 5 SEPTEMBER
The House is not currently expected to be sitting on this day.
Chamber
Vehicle Registration Documents (Sale of Vehicle) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Richard Holden
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. 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.
2. 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).
The Scottish Parliament 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.
Secretary Ed Miliband
That the draft Contracts for Difference (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 2 April, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Steve Reed
That the draft Fair Dealing Obligations (Pigs) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 13 March, be approved.
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.
6. 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.
7. Border Security, Asylum and Immigration 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).
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.
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.
10. Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill: Money
James Murray
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:
(a) any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State, and
(b) 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.
Secretary Yvette Cooper
That the draft Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment, Surrender and Compensation) (England and Wales) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 27 March, be approved.
Secretary Yvette Cooper
That the draft Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice, Review of Notices and Technical Advisory Board) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 31 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
James Murray
That the draft Finance Act 2021 (Increase in Schedule 26 Penalty Percentages) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 31 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Yvette Cooper
That the draft National Security Act 2023 (Foreign Activities and Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: Exemptions for Certain Foreign Power Investment Funds, Education, Government Administration and Public Bodies) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 1 April, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Yvette Cooper
That the draft National Security Act 2023 (Foreign Activities and Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: Publication) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 1 April, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Yvette Cooper
That the draft National Security Act 2023 (Foreign Activities and Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: Specified Persons) (Iran) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 1 April, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Yvette Cooper
That the draft National Security Act 2023 (Foreign Activities and Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: Specified Persons) (Russia) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 1 April, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Yvette Cooper
That the draft Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Relevant Public Authorities and Designated Senior Officers) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 2 April, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Karin Smyth
That the draft Medical Devices and Blood Safety and Quality (Fees Amendment) Regulations, which were laid before this House on 3 April, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.