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Chamber business
The House met at 9.30 am.
Caroline Nokes, the Second Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means, proceeded to the Table (Standing Order No. 3).
Prayers
Caroline Nokes, the Second Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means, took the Chair as Deputy Speaker (Standing Order No. 3).
Phil Brickell moved, That the House sit in private.
Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 163).
The House divided.
Division No. 253
Ayes: 1 (Tellers: John Grady, Mike Reader).
Noes: 33 (Tellers: Kate Dearden, Taiwo Owatemi).
The Deputy Speaker declared that the Question was not decided because fewer than forty Members had taken part in the Division (Standing Order No. 41).
4Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill: Consideration of the Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee
No amendments on consideration.
5Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill: Third Reading
Bill read the third time and passed.
6Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill: Consideration of the Bill, not amended in the Public Bill Committee
No amendments on consideration.
7Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill: Third Reading
Bill read the third time and passed.
8Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Bill: Consideration of the Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee
Amendment 1 made.
Consideration completed.
9Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Bill: Third Reading
Bill read the third time and passed.
10Space Industry (Indemnities) Bill: Consideration of the Bill, not amended in the Public Bill Committee
No amendments on consideration.
11Space Industry (Indemnities) Bill: Third Reading
Bill read the third time and passed.
12Licensing Hours Extensions Bill: Consideration of the Bill, not amended in the Public Bill Committee
No amendments on consideration.
13Licensing Hours Extensions Bill: Third Reading
Bill read the third time and passed.
14Company Directors (Duties) Bill: Second Reading
Motion made and Question proposed, That the Company Directors (Duties) Bill be now read a second time.
At 2.30 pm proceedings were interrupted (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Debate to be resumed on Friday 12 September.
15Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 11 July.
16Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 5 December.
17Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 11 July.
18Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 12 September.
19Women’s State Pension Age (Ombudsman Report and Compensation Scheme) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Women’s State Pension Age (Ombudsman Report and Compensation Scheme) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 12 September.
20Theft of Tools of Trade (Sentencing) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Theft of Tools of Trade (Sentencing) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 31 October.
21Quantitative Easing (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Quantitative Easing (Prohibition) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 11 July.
22Rivers, Streams and Lakes (Protected Status) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Rivers, Streams and Lakes (Protected Status) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 11 July.
23Gaza (Independent Public Inquiry) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Gaza (Independent Public Inquiry) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 12 September.
24Support for Infants and Parents etc (Information) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Order read, That the Support for Infants and Parents etc (Information) Bill [Lords] be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 11 July.
25Domestic Building Works (Consumer Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Domestic Building Works (Consumer Protection) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 11 July.
26Multi-Storey Car Parks (Safety) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Multi-Storey Car Parks (Safety) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 12 September.
27Animal Shelters (Licensing) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Animal Shelters (Licensing) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 11 July.
28Health Insurance (Exemption from Insurance Premium Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Health Insurance (Exemption from Insurance Premium Tax) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 9 January 2026.
29Green Belt (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Green Belt (Protection) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 16 January 2026.
30Green Spaces Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading
Order read, for resuming the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed on 7 March, That the Green Spaces Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Debate to be resumed on Friday 12 September.
31Exemption from Value Added Tax (Public Electric Vehicle Charging Points) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Exemption from Value Added Tax (Public Electric Vehicle Charging Points) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 23 January 2026.
32Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 30 January 2026.
33Meat (Information About Method of Killing) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Meat (Information About Method of Killing) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 6 February 2026.
34Exemption from Value Added Tax (Listed Places of Worship) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Exemption from Value Added Tax (Listed Places of Worship) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 13 February 2026.
35Exemption from Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Exemption from Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 20 February 2026.
36Caravan Site Licensing (Exemptions of Motor Homes) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Caravan Site Licensing (Exemptions of Motor Homes) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 27 February 2026.
37Arm’s-Length Bodies (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Arm’s-Length Bodies (Review) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 6 March 2026.
38Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 13 March 2026.
39Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 20 March 2026.
40Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (Amendment) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 27 March 2026.
41Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 17 April 2026.
42BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 24 April 2026.
43Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 9 January 2026.
44Anonymity of Suspects Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Anonymity of Suspects Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 16 January 2026.
45Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 23 January 2026.
46Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 30 January 2026.
47British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 6 February 2026.
48Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 13 February 2026.
49Vaccine Damage Payments Act (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Vaccine Damage Payments Act (Review) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 20 February 2026.
50NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 27 February 2026.
51Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 6 March 2026.
52Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 13 March 2026.
53Arm's-Length Bodies (Accountability to Parliament) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Arm's-Length Bodies (Accountability to Parliament) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 20 March 2026.
54Bailiffs (Warrants of Possession) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Bailiffs (Warrants of Possession) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 27 March 2026.
55National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 17 April 2026.
56Pets (Microchips) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Pets (Microchips) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 11 July.
57Immigration and Visas Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the Immigration and Visas Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 11 July.
58British Indian Ocean Territory (Sovereignty and Constitutional Arrangements) Bill: Second Reading
Order read, That the British Indian Ocean Territory (Sovereignty and Constitutional Arrangements) Bill be now read a second time.
Objection taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 11 July.
Subject: Future of services for adults with learning difficulties in Hillingdon (Danny Beales)
Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Jeff Smith.)
Adjourned at 3.01 pm until Monday 7 July.
Other Proceedings
Changes to Notices Given
60Rough Sleeping (Decriminalisation) Bill
Order for Second Reading on Friday 11 July, read and discharged.
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 31 October.
61Palestine Statehood (Recognition) (No. 3) Bill
Order for Second Reading on Friday 11 July, read and discharged.
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 5 December.
62Non-Disclosure Agreements Bill
Order for Second Reading on Friday 11 July, read and discharged.
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 16 January.
Select Committees: Reports
63Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
The funding and delivery of public services: Follow-up: Written evidence, to be published (HC 477) (Tonia Antoniazzi).
Judith Cummins
First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means
Papers Laid
Papers subject to Negative Resolution
Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 (SI, 2025, No. 797), dated 3 July 2025 (by Statutory Instrument), with an Explanatory Memorandum and an Impact Assessment (by Command) (Alex Norris)
Other papers
Government Response to the Second Report of the Health and Social Care Committee, Session 2024–25, on adult social care reform and the cost of inaction (by Command) (CP 1342) (Secretary Wes Streeting)