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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 Chancellor of the Exchequer

1Paul Waugh (Rochdale)
What steps she is taking to help tackle tax evasion. (903656)

2Deirdre Costigan (Ealing Southall)
What steps she is taking through the Spending Review to help increase levels of economic growth. (903657)

3Andrew George (St Ives)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of her tax policies on investment in second homes. (903658)

4Dr Rupa Huq (Ealing Central and Acton)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to increase the affordability of new homes. (903659)

5Emma Foody (Cramlington and Killingworth)
What steps she is taking to increase economic growth in the North East. (903660)

6Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland)
If she will meet farming representatives to discuss the potential impact of changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief on farmers. (903661) [R]

7Lincoln Jopp (Spelthorne)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the UK International Investment Summit 2024 on levels of foreign investment. (903662)

8Sadik Al-Hassan (North Somerset)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to increase economic growth through new transport infrastructure. (903663)

9Navendu Mishra (Stockport)
What steps she is taking through the National Wealth Fund to increase regional economic growth. (903664)

10Anna Sabine (Frome and East Somerset)
What fiscal steps she is taking to support pensioners with the cost of living. (903666)

11Kim Johnson (Liverpool Riverside)
What discussions she is having with Cabinet colleagues on helping to improve high streets in Liverpool Riverside constituency. (903667)

12Callum Anderson (Buckingham and Bletchley)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of her Department's regulatory policies on trends in the level of investment. (903668)

13Ms Diane Abbott (Hackney North and Stoke Newington)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support people on the lowest incomes following the Spring Statement 2025. (903670)

14Neil Duncan-Jordan (Poole)
What recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing a wealth tax. (903671)

15Sir Julian Smith (Skipton and Ripon)
What steps she is taking to ensure rural communities have access to banking hubs. (903672)

16Lewis Cocking (Broxbourne)
What steps she is taking to help protect in-person banking. (903673)

17Wera Hobhouse (Bath)
What steps she is taking with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero to increase investment in renewable infrastructure projects. (903674)

18Margaret Mullane (Dagenham and Rainham)
If she will postpone changes to the taxation of double-cab pick-up trucks for 12 months. (903676)

19Brian Leishman (Alloa and Grangemouth)
If she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of the findings of Oxfam's poll on taxation, published on 25 March 2025. (903678)

20Josh Fenton-Glynn (Calder Valley)
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Spring Statement 2025 on the number of children in poverty. (903679)

At 12.15pm

Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

T1Douglas McAllister (West Dunbartonshire)
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. (903681)

T2Vikki Slade (Mid Dorset and North Poole) (903682)

T3Wendy Morton (Aldridge-Brownhills) (903683)

T4Mr Richard Holden (Basildon and Billericay) (903684)

T5Catherine Atkinson (Derby North) (903685)

T6Oliver Ryan (Burnley) (903686)

T7Dan Tomlinson (Chipping Barnet) (903687)

T8Dr Allison Gardner (Stoke-on-Trent South) (903688)

Urgent Questions and Statements

12.30pm

Urgent Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, if he will update the House on the likely impact of EU tariffs on the US on the Northern Irish economy (Alex Burghart)

Ministerial Statements, including on:

Tackling Child Sexual Abuse (Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls)

Horizon redress and Post Office (Minister for Services, Small Business and Exports)

Select Committee Statement on the Fourth Report of the Defence Committee, The Armed Forces Covenant, HC 572 (Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi)

Business of the Day

1. Ten Minute Rule Motion: Energy (social tariff)

Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)

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.


2. Backbench Business

Until 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))

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

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

Hospice funding: Joy Morrissey

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 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)).

Written Statements

Statements to be Made Today

Secretary of State for Business and Trade

1.Upgraded Free Trade Agreement with the Republic of Korea: Round Four of Negotiations

2.Horizon Redress

The Chancellor of the Exchequer

3.Oil and gas decommissioning relief deeds

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

4.Clinical Trials and the Health Data Research Service

5.Recruitment of General Practitioners

Secretary of State for the Home Department

6.Consultation on Third Party Material Request Code of Practice and associated definition of counselling services

Notes:

Texts of Written Statements are available from the Vote Office and on the internet at https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/ .

Committees Meeting Today

Broadcasts of proceedings can be found at https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons

Select Committees

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

Subject: (i) Innovation showcase; (ii) Pre-appointment hearing: Innovate UK chair

Room 8
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public), 11.00am (private)

Witnesses:

(i) 9.30am:

Itxaso Ariza (Chief Technology Officer at Tokamak Energy)

(ii) 9.45am:

Tom Adeyoola (Tech entrepreneur and founder at Metail)

Education Committee

Subject: Higher Education and Funding

The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)

Witnesses:

10.00am

Professor Dame Jessica Corner (Executive Chair, Research England at UK Research and Innovation)

Sir Philip Augar (Chair of the 2019 Independent Panel at Post-18 Education and Funding Review)

Professor Malcolm Press CBE (Vice President (England and Northern Ireland) at Universities UK)

10.45am

Mr Raj Jethwa (Chief Executive at Universities and Colleges Employers Association)

Dr Hollie Chandler (Director of Policy at The Russell Group)

Rachel Hewitt (Chief Executive at MillionPlus, The Association for Modern Universities)

11.30am

Alex Stanley (Vice-President of Higher Education at National Union of Students)

Jo Grady (General Secretary at University College Union)

Andrew Bird (Chair at British Universities' International Liaison Association)

Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee

Subject: The Funding and Sustainability of Local Government Finance

The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)

Witnesses:

10.00am

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

Abdool Kara (Executive Director at National Audit Office)

Vicky Davis (Director of Housing, Communities and Local Government Value for Money at National Audit Office)

10.40am

Owen Mapley (Chief Executive at Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy)

Dan Bates (Finance Specialist at OnTor Limited)

Jane Pearson (Section 151 Officer at Ribble Valley Borough Council)

Rob Powell (Section 151 Officer at Warwickshire County Council)

Administration Committee

Room 15
10.00am (private)

Health and Social Care Committee

Subject: The work of NHS England

Room 16
11.15am (private), 11.30am (public)

Witnesses:

11.30am

Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP (Secretary of State for Health and Social Care at Department of Health and Social Care)

Professor Sir Chris Whitty KCB (Chief Medical Officer and Interim Permanent Secretary at Department of Health and Social Care)

Sir Jim Mackey (Chief Executive Officer at NHS England)

Justice Committee

Subject: Work of the County Court

The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
1.30pm (private), 2.30pm (public)

Witnesses:

2.30pm

Sarah Sackman MP (Minister for Courts and Legal Services at Ministry of Justice)

Steven Jarman (Deputy Director (Civil Justice & Law Policy) at Ministry of Justice)

Daniel Flury (Operations Director at HM Courts and Tribunals Service)

Jason Latham (Development Director at HM Courts and Tribunals Service)

Petitions Committee

Room 13
1.00pm (private)

International Development Committee

Room 8
1.30pm (private)

Liaison Committee

Subject: The work of the Prime Minister

The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)

Witnesses:

2.30pm

Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP, Prime Minister

Public Bill Committees

Crime and Policing Bill

Further to consider the Bill

Room 14
9.25am (public)

Crime and Policing Bill

Further to consider the Bill

Room 14
2.00pm (public)

Committee Reports Published Today

Defence

4th Report: The Armed Forces Covenant HC 572
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 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 (ballot closed)

The ballot for Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 April is closed and will take place today.

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:

Last date of tabling*

Date for answer

Departments etc.

Tuesday 8 April (today)

Tuesday 22 April

Justice (T)**

Tuesday 8 April

Wednesday 23 April

Scotland

Tuesday 8 April

Wednesday 23 April

Prime Minister

Tuesday 8 April

Thursday 24 April

Cabinet Office (T)

Tuesday 22 April

Monday 28 April

Education (T)

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

Time of tabling

Earliest date for named day answer

Up to the rise of the House on Tuesday 8 April

Wednesday 23 April

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)

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.

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 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.

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)).

TUESDAY 13 MAY

Chamber

Ten Minute Rule Motion

Emma Foody

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.

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.

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

Member in Charge: Carla Denyer

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.

3. Electricity

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.

4. Agriculture

Secretary Steve Reed

That the draft Fair Dealing Obligations (Pigs) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 13 March, be approved.

5. 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.

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).

8. 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.

9. 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.

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.

11. Criminal Law

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.

12. Investigatory Powers

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.

13. Capital Gains Tax

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.

14. National Security

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.

15. National Security

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.

16. National Security

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.

17. National Security

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.

18. Investigatory Powers

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.

19. Medical Devices

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.