Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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9.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
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10.30am |
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Talks held on 23 April 2025 in London on the war in Ukraine (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) |
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London Sudan Conference (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) |
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Until 5.00pm |
Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages |
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Until 5.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Flood preparedness in Carlisle (Ms Julie Minns) |
Westminster Hall
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1.30pm |
Lesbian Visibility Week |
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3.00pm |
Trading relationship with the EU |
Business Today: Chamber
9.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
1Kate Osamor (Edmonton and Winchmore Hill)
What recent progress he has made on the infected blood compensation scheme. (903705)
2Sarah Coombes (West Bromwich)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to reform public services. (903706)
3Ms Julie Minns (Carlisle)
What steps he is taking to strengthen emergency preparedness. (903707)
4Steff Aquarone (North Norfolk)
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the use of data by Government departments. (903709)
5Peter Lamb (Crawley)
What steps he is taking to reform the civil service. (903710)
6Kenneth Stevenson (Airdrie and Shotts)
What steps he is taking to strengthen cooperation with the devolved governments. (903711)
7Ben Coleman (Chelsea and Fulham)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to assist local authorities in using public procurement to help create economic growth. (903712)
8Jim Dickson (Dartford)
What recent progress he has made on implementing the Plan for Change. (903713)
9Katrina Murray (Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch)
What steps he is taking to strengthen cooperation with the devolved governments (903714)
10Jess Asato (Lowestoft)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to reform public services. (903715)
11Gareth Snell (Stoke-on-Trent Central)
What steps his Department is taking to prioritise British products in public procurement. (903716)
12Alice Macdonald (Norwich North)
What recent progress he has made on establishing an infected blood compensation scheme. (903717)
13Luke Myer (Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to reform public services. (903718)
14Dr Danny Chambers (Winchester)
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on improving public engagement with politics. (903719)
15John Grady (Glasgow East)
What steps he is taking to strengthen cooperation with the devolved governments. (903720)
16Liz Twist (Blaydon and Consett)
What steps he is taking to strengthen emergency preparedness. (903721)
17Elaine Stewart (Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
What steps he is taking to strengthen cooperation with the devolved governments. (903723)
18Oliver Ryan (Burnley)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to reform public services. (903726)
19Martin Rhodes (Glasgow North)
In what ways the provisions in his Department's National Procurement Policy Statement, updated on 4 March 2025, will help the UK meet its environmental obligations in relation to supply chains. (903727)
20Matthew Patrick (Wirral West)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to reform public services. (903728)
21Matt Turmaine (Watford)
What steps he is taking to reduce fraud in the public sector. (903729)
At 10.15am
Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
T1Gurinder Singh Josan (Smethwick)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (903731)
T2Ms Julie Minns (Carlisle) (903732)
T3Luke Myer (Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland) (903734)
T4Joe Powell (Kensington and Bayswater) (903735)
T5Mr Andrew Snowden (Fylde) (903736)
T6Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland) (903737)
T7Johanna Baxter (Paisley and Renfrewshire South) (903738)
Urgent Questions and Statements
10.30am
Urgent Questions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if he will make a statement on the talks held on 23 April 2025 in London on the war in Ukraine (Priti Patel)
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if he will make a statement on the London Sudan Conference (David Mundell)
Business Question to the Leader of the House
Business of the Day
1. Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages
Until 5.00pm (Order of 22 January)
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Proceedings on Consideration must, if they have not already ended, end at 4.00pm; and proceedings on Third Reading must, if they have not already ended, end at 5.00pm (Order of 22 January).
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
Adjournment Debate
Until 5.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Flood preparedness in Carlisle: Ms Julie Minns
Business Today: Westminster Hall
Order of Business
Up to three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1))
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]
Relevant Documents:
Fifth Report of the Business and Trade Committee, How to strengthen UK-EU relations, HC 814
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)).
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Minister for the Cabinet Office
1.Schedule 6B Northern Ireland Act 1998: Windsor Framework decisions
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
2.Men’s Health Strategy call for evidence
3.Pandemic Accord Negotiations at the World Health Organization and the International Health Regulations
Secretary of State for the Home Department
4.Personal Liability Consultation
Secretary of State for Justice
5.Use of PAVA in public sector Young Offender Institutions in England
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
6.Online Safety Act Implementation – Protecting Children
Notes:
Texts of Written Statements are available from the Vote Office and on the internet at https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/.
Committees Meeting Today
Broadcasts of proceedings can be found at https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons
Select Committees
Public Accounts Committee
Subject: Introducing T Levels
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.00am |
Susan Acland-Hood (Permanent Secretary at Department for Education) |
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Julia Kinniburgh (Director General, Skills at Department for Education) |
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Carmel Grant (Interim Chief Executive at Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education) |
Public Bill Committees
Crime and Policing Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 11
11.30am (public)
Planning and Infrastructure Bill
(i) To consider the Bill; (ii) Further to consider the Bill; (iii) Further to consider the Bill
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
11.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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(i) 11.30am: |
Mr Robbie Owen (Board Secretary and Director at National Infrastructure Planning Association) |
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Sir John Armitt CBE (Former Chair at National Infrastructure Commission) |
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(ii) 12.05pm: |
Dhara Vyas (CEO at Energy UK) |
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Charlotte Mitchell (Chief Planning Officer at National Grid) |
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Beatrice Filkin (Director - Major Projects, Infrastructure at Ofgem) |
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Christianna Logan (Director of Customers and Stakeholders at Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Transmission) |
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(iii) 12.45pm: |
Marian Spain (Chief Executive at Natural England) |
Crime and Policing Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 11
2.00pm (public)
Planning and Infrastructure Bill
Further to consider the Bill
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.00pm |
Dr Victoria Hills (CEO at Royal Town Planning Institute) |
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Dr Hugh Ellis (Director of Policy at Town and Country Planning Association) |
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Faraz Baber (RICS Land and Natural Resources Board Member and COO of Landpro at Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) |
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2.35pm |
Jack Airey (Director, Housing & Infrastructure at Public First) |
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Sam Richards (CEO at Britain Remade) |
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3.00pm |
Rachel Hallos (Vice President at National Farmers Union) |
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Paul Miner (Head of Policy at CPRE - The Countryside Charity) |
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3.25pm |
Councillor Adam Hug (Chair of the LGA Local Infrastructure and Net Zero board and Leader of Westminster City Council at Local Government Association) |
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Councillor Richard Clewer (Leader of Wiltshire Council, and Housing and Planning spokesperson at County Councils Network) |
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Councillor Richard Wright (Leader of North Kesteven District Council and Planning Lead at District Councils Network) |
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4.00pm |
Catherine Howard (Partner and Head of Planning at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP) |
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4.15pm |
Richard Benwell (Chief Executive at Wildlife and Countryside Link) |
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Michael Seddon (Chief Executive at Forestry England) |
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Carol Hawkey (Director of Estates at Forestry England) |
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4.40pm |
James Stevens (Director for Cities at Home Builders Federation) |
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Kate Henderson (CEO at National Housing Federation) |
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5.05pm |
Matthew Pennycook MP (Minister for Housing and Planning at Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government) |
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Michael Shanks MP (Minister for Energy at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) |
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 (ballot closed)
The ballot for Tuesday 29 April to Thursday 1 May is closed and will take place today.
Tuesday 6 May to Monday 12 May (deadline Wednesday 30 April 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 13 May to Monday 19 May (deadline Wednesday 7 May 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 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
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
FRIDAY 25 APRIL
Chamber
Devolution (Immigration) (Scotland) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Stephen Gethins
Plant Protection Products (Prohibition on Public Sector Use) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Siân Berry
Meat (Information About Method of Killing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Theft of Tools of Trade (Sentencing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Amanda Martin
Fireworks Bill: Second Reading
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
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.
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
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Anonymity of Suspects Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Vaccine Damage Payments Act (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Edward Leigh
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
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
Adjournment Debate
Government support for regeneration in Wickford town centre: Mr Mark Francois
MONDAY 28 APRIL
Chamber
Private Business
Selection
Chris Elmore
That Charlie Maynard and Joy Morrissey be discharged from the Committee of Selection and Paul Holmes and Tom Morrison be added.
Notes:
No debate, and may not be proceeded with if opposed (Standing Order No. 20).
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
Football Governance Bill [Lords]: Money
James Murray
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Football Governance Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State.
Notes:
King’s Recommendation signified.
Football Governance Bill [Lords]: Ways and Means
James Murray
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Football Governance Bill, it is expedient to authorise:
(1) the charging of a levy by the Independent Football Regulator in connection with the exercise of its functions under the Act; and
(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
Administration Committee
Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Joe Morris be discharged from the Administration Committee and Kisteen Sullivan be added.
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
Private Business
Royal Albert Hall Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Notes:
No debate, and may not be proceeded with if opposed (Standing Order No. 20).
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: Maternity units (requirement for bereavement suite)
Rosie Wrighting
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require new maternity units to have a bereavement suite; and for connected purposes.
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
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.
11.00am That this House has considered the matter of recycling end-of-life tyres: Tessa Munt
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered Black Maternal Health Week 2025: Bell Ribeiro-Addy
4.00pm That this House has considered anti-social behaviour in Dudley: Sonia Kumar
4.30pm That this House has considered the cultural contribution of Staffordshire: Leigh Ingham
Notes:
The debate at 4.30pm will last for up to an hour.
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
WEDNESDAY 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: UK–USA Trade Agreements (Parliamentary Scrutiny)
Richard Foord
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to lay before Parliament any trade agreement between the UK and the USA which the Government proposes to implement; to prohibit the implementation of such an agreement without the approval by resolution of each House; to make provision for the amendment of such agreements by Parliament; 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: Committee and Remaining Stages
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered Government policies to limit global deforestation: Barry Gardiner
11.00am That this House has considered Parthenon marbles and the British Museum: Alberto Costa
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the safety of humanitarian workers in conflict zones: Tom Morrison
4.00pm That this House has considered the anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement: Dan Aldridge
4.30pm That this House has considered the potential impact of puberty suppressing hormones on children and young people with gender incongruence: Rebecca Paul
Notes:
The debate at 4.30pm will last for up to an hour.
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
THURSDAY 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
Chamber
Questions
2.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Westminster Hall
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 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
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
Ten Minute Rule Motion
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.
Wednesday 14 MAY
Chamber
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
11.53am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
THURSDAY 15 MAY
Chamber
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
FRIDAY 16 MAY
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.
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.
Littering from Vehicles (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Claire Hughes
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Interpersonal Abuse and Violence Against Men and Boys (Strategy) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ben Obese-Jecty
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Transport (Duty to Cooperate) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Ben Spencer
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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.
MONDAY 19 MAY
Chamber
Questions
2.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
TUESDAY 20 MAY
Chamber
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Wednesday 21 MAY
Chamber
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
THURSDAY 22 MAY
Chamber
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
10.00am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
10.10am Questions to the Church Commissioners, House of Commons Commission, Public Accounts Commission, Restoration and Renewal Client Board and Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission
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.
Child Criminal Exploitation (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Victoria Atkins
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.
Energy (Social Tariff) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ms Polly Billington
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Financial Education Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bedford
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Office of the Whistleblower Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gareth Snell
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.
Chalk Streams (Sewerage Investment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Daisy Cooper
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Domestic Abuse (Aggravated Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Josh Babarinde
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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
8. 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.
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.
18. Appointment of lay member to the Speaker’s Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority
Lucy Powell
That, in pursuance of paragraph 2A of Schedule 3 of the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009, Mary Curnock Cook CBE be appointed as a lay member of the Speaker’s Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority for a period of five years from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2030.
Notes:
An explanatory memorandum is available online and in the Vote Office.
19. Re-appointment of Chair of the Electoral Commission
Lucy Powell
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that His Majesty will re-appoint John Pullinger CB as the Chair of the Electoral Commission with effect from 1 May 2025 for the period ending on 30 April 2029.
Relevant Documents:
Second Report of the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission, Re-appointment of the Chair of the Electoral Commission, HC 829
Secretary Ed Miliband
That the draft Pollution Prevention and Control (Fees) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 22 April, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Yvette Cooper
That the draft Licensing Act 2003 (Victory in Europe Day Licensing Hours) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 23 April, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Ian Murray
That the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Increase of Borrowing Limits) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 23 April, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Stephen Doughty
That the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SI, 2025, No. 504), dated 22 April 2025, a copy of which was laid before this House on 23 April, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.