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Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business

On 11 May 1941 War Reserve Constable Gordon Farrant and War Reserve Constable Arthur Stead, Metropolitan Police, were killed in action in Westminster, UK

Summary Agenda: Chamber

Westminster Hall

Business Today: Chamber

9.30am Prayers

Followed by

Questions

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

1Emma Lewell (South Shields)
What steps he is taking to consult the public on reforms to the water sector. (903988)

2Chris Murray (Edinburgh East and Musselburgh)
What discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on best practice on monitoring sewage overflows. (903989)

3Rachel Blake (Cities of London and Westminster)
Whether he is taking steps to limit increases to water bills. (903991)

4Liz Twist (Blaydon and Consett)
What steps he is taking to consult the public on reforms to the water sector. (903992)

5Harriet Cross (Gordon and Buchan)
What plans he has for future fishing quotas. (903993)

6Sir Jeremy Hunt (Godalming and Ash)
What recent progress he has made on the Surrey Hills National Landscape (area of outstanding natural beauty) boundary variation project. (903994)

7Mr Alex Barros-Curtis (Cardiff West)
What steps he has taken to help protect communities vulnerable to flooding. (903995)

8Robin Swann (South Antrim)
What steps he is taking to help prevent foot and mouth disease entering Northern Ireland. (903997)

9Ellie Chowns (North Herefordshire)
Whether he plans to improve support for nature-friendly farming. (903998)

10Sir John Whittingdale (Maldon)
What steps his Department is taking to help prevent the spread of avian influenza. (904000)

11Tom Gordon (Harrogate and Knaresborough)
If he will publish updated climate resilience plans. (904001)

12Gregor Poynton (Livingston)
What steps he is taking to tackle fly-tipping. (904003)

13Graeme Downie (Dunfermline and Dollar)
What steps he is taking to help reduce the cost of materials for arable farms. (904004)

At 10.00am

Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

T1Ben Maguire (North Cornwall)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (904005)

T2Joe Robertson (Isle of Wight East) (904006)

T3Tom Gordon (Harrogate and Knaresborough) (904007)

T4Mr Gagan Mohindra (South West Hertfordshire) (904008)

T5Ms Diane Abbott (Hackney North and Stoke Newington) (904009)

T6Christine Jardine (Edinburgh West) (904010)

T7Jayne Kirkham (Truro and Falmouth) (904012)

At 10.10am

Oral Questions to the Solicitor General

1Kirith Entwistle (Bolton North East)
What steps she is taking to help increase prosecution rates in cases of violence against women and girls. (903975)

2Patrick Hurley (Southport)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce the crown court backlog. (903976)

3David Chadwick (Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe)
What steps she is taking to help ensure the effective prosecution of rural crime. (903977)

4Johanna Baxter (Paisley and Renfrewshire South)
What steps her Department is taking to support the Serious Fraud Office in tackling economic crime. (903978)

5Will Stone (Swindon North)
If the Attorney General will meet the hon. Member for Swindon North to discuss prosecutions by the Crown Prosecution Service under section 3ZB of the Road Traffic Act 1988. (903979)

6Olly Glover (Didcot and Wantage)
What steps she is taking to help ensure the effective prosecution of people who commit stalking. (903981)

7Lewis Cocking (Broxbourne)
What steps she is taking to help ensure increased prosecution rates for retail crime. (903982)

8Chris McDonald (Stockton North)
What steps she is taking to help ensure the effective prosecution of cases involving the use of offensive weapons. (903984)

9Lloyd Hatton (South Dorset)
What steps her Department is taking to support the Serious Fraud Office in tackling economic crime. (903985)

10Deirdre Costigan (Ealing Southall)
What steps she is taking to help increase prosecution rates in cases of violence against women and girls. (903986)

Urgent Questions and Statements

10.30am

Business Question to the Leader of the House
Select Committee Statement on the First Report of the Environmental Audit Committee, The role of natural capital in the UK’s green economy, HC 501 (Mr Toby Perkins)

Business of the Day

1. Backbench Business

Until 5.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))

St George’s Day and English affairs

Adam Jogee

Callum Anderson

Ms Polly Billington

Andrew Rosindell

That this House has considered St George’s Day and English affairs.

Research and treatment of brain tumours

Dame Siobhain McDonagh

Charlie Maynard

That this House notes that Brain Tumour Awareness Month took place in March; further notes that there has been no progress in NHS treatment of brain tumours in 20 years and that they are the biggest cancer killer of people under the age of 40; calls on the Government to demand that the National Institute for Health and Care Research take action to spend the £40 million provided by the Government for brain tumour research in 2018 for innovative and meaningful drug trials, following the death of the late Baroness Tessa Jowell; and further calls on the Government to encourage the pharmaceutical industry to undertake research into the repurposing of drugs for brain tumours and to require the NHS repurposing service to consider the repurposing of drugs for brain tumours.

Notes:

The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

Statements

Ministerial Statements, including on:

Trade Negotiations (Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security)

Adjournment Debate

No debate.

Business Today: Westminster Hall

Order of Business

Up to three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1))

1.30pm

That this House has considered the matter of cold and damp homes: Alex Sobel

3.00pm

That this House has considered the potential merits of Government support for small abattoirs: Sarah Dyke

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

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

1.Better care for veterans – National Training and Education Plan

Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government

2.Local Government Best Value

Secretary of State for Justice

3.Judicial Conduct Investigations Office Annual Report 2023–2024

4.Publication of statutory guidance on victim support roles under the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology

5.Statement of Strategic Priorities for Online Safety

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: Immigration: Skilled worker visas

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

Witnesses:

10.00am

Dame Antonia Romeo DCB (Permanent Secretary at Home Office)

Simon Ridley (Second Permanent Secretary at Home Office)

Dan Hobbs (Director General, Migration and Borders Group at Home Office)

Marc Owen CBE (Director for Visa, Status and Information Services at Home Office)

Public Bill Committees

Crime and Policing Bill

Further to consider the Bill

Room 11
11.30am (public)

Crime and Policing Bill

Further to consider the Bill

Room 11
2.00pm (public)

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 13 May to Monday 19 May (ballot closed)

The ballot for Tuesday 13 May to Monday 19 May is closed and will take place today.

Tuesday 20 to Thursday 22 May (deadline Wednesday 14 May 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

Monday 2 to Monday 9 June (deadline Wednesday 21 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 Mondays 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 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

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

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill: Ways and Means

James Murray

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill, it is expedient to authorise the charging of fees by the Immigration Services Commissioner.

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill: Remaining Stages

As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.

Notes:

Proceedings on Consideration must, if they have not already ended, end at 9.00pm; and proceedings on Third Reading must, if they have not already ended, end at 10.00pm (Order of 10 February).

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

Adjournment Debate

Support for families of British nationals murdered abroad: Mr Joshua Reynolds

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

Private Business

Royal Albert Hall Bill [Lords]: Second Reading

Sir Christopher Chope

On Second Reading of the Royal Albert Hall Bill [Lords], to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day in six months.

Notes:

No debate at this time, and may not be proceeded with as it is opposed (Standing Order No. 20).

Questions

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs

12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs

Ten Minute Rule Motion: A34 slip road safety (East Ilsley and Beedon)

Olivia Bailey

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide for a review of the safety of the A34 slip roads at East Ilsley and Beedon; and to require the publication of plans to address any deficiencies in safety identified by that review.

Notes:

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

Opposition Day (7th Allotted Day)

Notes:

The selection of the matters to be debated will be made by the Leader of the Opposition (Standing Order No. 14(2)).

Westminster Hall

9.30am That this House has considered the impact of churches and religious buildings on communities: John Glen, Marsha De Cordova

Notes:

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

11.00am That this House has considered access to venture capital for people from ethnic minority and other underrepresented backgrounds: Sarah Olney

Notes:

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

2.30pm That this House has considered reform of the standard method for assessing local housing need: John Milne

4.00pm That this House has considered Government support for defence industries in the North East: Luke Myer

4.30pm That this House has considered flooding and planning and developer responsibilities: George Freeman [R]

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 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

Ten Minute Rule Motion: Equitable Life policyholders (compensation)

Bob Blackman

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the paying out of compensation under the Equitable Life (Payments) Act 2010 for persons adversely affected by maladministration in the regulation before December 2001 of the Equitable Life Assurance Society; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

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

Great British Energy Bill: Consideration of Lords Message

Notes:

The Senedd, Scottish Parliament, and Northern Ireland Assembly have approved Legislative Consent Resolutions relating to this Bill. Copies of the Resolutions are available in the Vote Office (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).

If necessary, consideration of Lords Amendments

Westminster Hall

9.30am That this House has considered the future of public libraries: Jonathan Davies

11.00am That this House has considered the potential merits of rebalancing regional economies: Andy MacNae

Notes:

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

2.30pm That this House has considered the impact of extended producer responsibility for packaging on glass packaging producers: Sarah Champion

4.00pm That this House has considered future new towns: Ben Goldsborough

4.30pm That this House has considered carer's leave: Wendy Chamberlain [R]

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 15 MAY

Chamber

9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport

10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport

Backbench Business

Solar farms

Dr Caroline Johnson [R]

That this House has considered solar farms.

Long-term funding of youth services

Natasha Irons

That this House has considered the long-term funding of youth services.

Notes:

The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

Westminster Hall

1.30pm That this House has considered funding for GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, and the Global Fund: Emily Darlington

Notes:

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

FRIDAY 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

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.

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.

Meat (Information About Method of Killing) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Ceramics (Country of Origin Marking) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Gareth Snell

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 Payments Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

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

Anonymity of Suspects Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

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

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Vaccine Damage Payments Act (Review) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Notes:

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

Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Edward Leigh

Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

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

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Maternity Units (Requirement for Bereavement Suite) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Rosie Wrighting

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Parliamentary Scrutiny of Trade Agreements Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Clive Jones

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

UK–USA Trade Agreements (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Richard Foord

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Assets of Community Value (Sports Facilities) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Emma Foody

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Immigration and Visas Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Chris Philp

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

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

Westminster Hall

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 701159, on behalf of the Petitions Committee relating to transgender people self-identifying their legal gender: Dr Roz Savage, on behalf of the Petitions Commitee

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 20 MAY

Chamber

11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

Ten Minute Rule Motion

Deirdre Costigan

That leave be given to bring in a Bill under SO No. 23 [details to be provided].

Notes:

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

Westminster Hall

9.30am That this House has considered pensions for people living overseas: Gregory Stafford

Notes:

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

Wednesday 21 MAY

Chamber

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

Ten Minute Rule Motion

Mr Luke Charters

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 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

Monday 2 June

Westminster Hall

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 700014, on behalf of the Petitions Committee relating to decriminalising abortion: Irene Campbell, on behalf of the Petitions Commitee

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))

Chamber

Ten Minute Rule Motion

Jayne Kirkham

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 4 JUNE

Chamber

Ten Minute Rule Motion

Jeremy Corbyn

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 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

Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (Review) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Laurence Turner

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

Theft of Tools of Trade (Sentencing) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Amanda Martin

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.

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.

Poly and Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances (Guidance) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Munira Wilson

Devolution (Immigration) (Scotland) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [25 April]

Member in Charge: Stephen Gethins

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.

Building Regulations (Minimum Standards) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Manuela Perteghella

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Littering from Vehicles (Offences) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Claire Hughes

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

FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER

The House is not currently expected to be sitting on this day.

Chamber

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.

FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER

The House is not currently expected to be sitting on this day.

Chamber

Plant Protection Products (Prohibition on Public Sector Use) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Siân Berry

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. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. Environmental Protection

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.

14. Constitutional Law

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.

15. Sanctions

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.

16. Mental Health Bill [Lords]: Second Reading

17. Mental Health Bill [Lords]: Money

James Murray

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Mental Health Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of 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.

18. Sanctions

Stephen Doughty

That the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations (SI, 2025, No. 507), dated 23 April 2025, a copy of which was laid before this House on 24 April, be approved.

19. Financial Services and Markets

Emma Reynolds

That the draft Payment Services and Payment Accounts (Contract Termination) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 28 April, be approved.

20. Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Bill: Money

James Murray

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of 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.

21. Medicines

Stephen Kinnock

That the draft Human Medicines (Amendments Relating to Hub and Spoke Dispensing etc.) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 29 April, be approved.

Notes:

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

22. Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords]: Money

James Murray

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.

Notes:

King’s Recommendation signified.

23. Criminal Law

Secretary Hilary Benn

That the draft Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (Extension of Duration of Non-jury Trial Provisions) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 6 May, be approved.

Notes:

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

24. Victims and Courts Bill: Second Reading