Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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11.30am |
Prayers |
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No debate |
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Afterwards |
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12.30pm |
Ministerial Statements, including on: |
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Criminal Court reform (Secretary of State for Justice) |
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Publication of the Angiolini Inquiry, Part 2 First Report (Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls) |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Domestic energy efficiency (call for evidence) (Dr Simon Opher) |
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Until 7.00pm |
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No debate |
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No debate |
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No debate |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
Adequacy of funding to support homeless people |
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11.00am |
Support for people with autism during pandemic-type events |
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(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
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2.30pm |
Reform of gambling regulation |
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4.00pm |
Government support for women and girls on the Isle of Wight |
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4.30pm |
Catapults and anti-social behaviour |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
Notices of Motions for Unopposed Returns
Notice of Motion for an Unopposed Return
No debate
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, That he will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid before this House a Return of the Report, entitled The Angiolini Inquiry, Part 2 First Report: Prevention of sexually motivated crimes against women in public, dated 2 December 2025.
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
1Iqbal Mohamed (Dewsbury and Batley)
If she will meet with representatives of the Dawood Family Justice Campaign to discuss the potential repatriation of their family members' remains. (906663)
2Rachel Taylor (North Warwickshire and Bedworth)
What steps she is taking with international partners to help improve the global response to cyber attacks and ransomware. (906664)
3Mike Reader (Northampton South)
What diplomatic steps she is taking with international partners to help tackle modern slavery and unethical labour practices in global supply chains. (906666)
4Sarah Dyke (Glastonbury and Somerton)
What assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of US foreign policy on Ukraine. (906667)
5Joe Morris (Hexham)
What steps her Department is taking to help improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza. (906668)
6Richard Tice (Boston and Skegness)
What steps her Department is taking to help secure a ceasefire in Sudan. (906669)
7Sarah Green (Chesham and Amersham)
What diplomatic steps her Department is taking to support Ukraine. (906670)
8Lincoln Jopp (Spelthorne)
What assessment she has made of the level of threat that China poses to UK interests. (906671)
9Olly Glover (Didcot and Wantage)
What recent progress she has made on helping Alaa Abd el-Fattah return to the UK. (906672)
10Zöe Franklin (Guildford)
What assessment she has made of recent trends in levels of human rights violations in Hong Kong. (906673)
11Gareth Thomas (Harrow West)
What steps her Department is taking to help improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza. (906674)
12Dr Al Pinkerton (Surrey Heath)
What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on strengthening the UK’s relationship with the EU. (906675)
13David Williams (Stoke-on-Trent North)
What steps her Department is taking to help improve the humanitarian situation in Jammu and Kashmir. (906676)
14Anna Sabine (Frome and East Somerset)
What steps she is taking with international partners to help tackle settler violence in the West Bank. (906677)
15Jerome Mayhew (Broadland and Fakenham)
What assessment she has made of the level of threat that China poses to UK interests. (906678)
16Caroline Voaden (South Devon)
What steps she is taking to help tackle tax evasion in the Overseas Territories. (906679)
17Robin Swann (South Antrim)
Whether her Department has had discussions with Invest Northern Ireland on its Strategic Cooperation Framework Memorandum of Understanding with the China Chamber of Commerce in the UK. (906681)
18Jim Dickson (Dartford)
What steps her Department is taking to support Ukraine. (906682)
19John Milne (Horsham)
What assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of US foreign policy on Ukraine. (906683)
20Dr Ben Spencer (Runnymede and Weybridge)
Whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the role of British embassies in encouraging overseas voter registration since January 2024. (906684)
21David Mundell (Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale)
What steps her Department is taking to deliver the UK’s financial commitments from the Nutrition for Growth Summit 2021. (906685)
22Harpreet Uppal (Huddersfield)
What steps she is taking with international partners to help tackle increases in settler violence in the West Bank. (906686)
23Nick Timothy (West Suffolk)
What discussions she has had with the her US counterparts on the application for the proposed Chinese embassy in London. (906687)
At 12.15pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
T1Mr Toby Perkins (Chesterfield)
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. (906688)
T2Mrs Sureena Brackenridge (Wolverhampton North East) (906689)
T3Greg Smith (Mid Buckinghamshire) (906690)
T4James Naish (Rushcliffe) (906691)
T5Mr Richard Quigley (Isle of Wight West) (906693)
T6Zöe Franklin (Guildford) (906694)
T7Lorraine Beavers (Blackpool North and Fleetwood) (906695)
T8Tom Gordon (Harrogate and Knaresborough) (906696)
T9Dr Beccy Cooper (Worthing West) (906697)
Urgent Questions and Statements
12.30pm
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Criminal Court reform (Secretary of State for Justice)
Publication of the Angiolini Inquiry, Part 2 First Report (Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls)
Business of the Day
1. Ten Minute Rule Motion: Domestic energy efficiency (call for evidence)
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
Dr Simon Opher
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to issue a call for evidence relating to the promotion and funding of the installation of domestic energy efficiency measures; to require the Secretary of State to publish a response to the evidence received; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
2. Ways and Means: Adjourned Debate on Question [1 December]
Until 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
1. Income tax (charge)
That income tax is charged for the tax year 2026-27.
And it is declared that it is expedient in the public interest that this Resolution should have statutory effect under the provisions of the Provisional Collection of Taxes Act 1968.
Notes:
For the remaining Budget Motions, numbers 2 to 101, and the associated Money Motion, see separate paper.
Those motions are to be moved at the conclusion of the Budget debate, immediately after the decision on the motion before the House on Income tax (charge). They will be decided without further debate (Standing Order No. 51(3)).
A Bill is to be brought in upon those Resolutions if they are agreed to by the House.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary Jo Stevens
That the draft Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 27 October, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary Douglas Alexander
That the draft Education (Scotland) Act 2025 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 28 October, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
James Murray
That the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Peru) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 1 September, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
James Murray
That the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Romania) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 7 July, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Dan Tomlinson
That the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Andorra) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 3 November, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Dan Tomlinson
That the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Portuguese Republic) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 3 November, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
9. Judicial Appointments and Discipline
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary David Lammy
That the draft Judicial Appointments Commission (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 30 October, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
Presentation of Public Petitions
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
Pornography and violence against women: Kirsteen Sullivan
Proposed solar development in Wisborough Green: Andrew Griffith
Adjournment Debate
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Government procurement: Barry Gardiner
Business Today: Westminster Hall
Order of Business
Up to two hours for the first part of the sitting and up to three hours for the second part (Standing Order No. 10(1))
9.30am
That this House has considered the adequacy of funding to support homeless people: Bob Blackman
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
11.00am
That this House has considered support for people with autism during pandemic-type events: Jack Abbott
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
That this House has considered reform of gambling regulation: Charlie Maynard
4.00pm
That this House has considered Government support for women and girls on the Isle of Wight: Mr Richard Quigley
4.30pm
That this House has considered the matter of catapults and anti-social behaviour: Lincoln Jopp
Notes:
The debate at 4.30pm will last for up to an hour.
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Secretary of State for Business and Trade
1.Publication of consultation response to Package travel – updating the framework 2025
2.US Trade and Pharmaceuticals
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
3.Announcement of funds raised through the first year of the Statutory Gambling Levy
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
4.Capacity Market: proposals to integrate low carbon technologies and enhance delivery assurance ahead of Prequalification 2026
Secretary of State for the Home Department
5.Publication of the Angiolini Inquiry, Part 2 First Report
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
6.Local Audit Build-back Progress
Secretary of State for Justice
7.Criminal Court Reform
Notes:
Texts of Written Statements are available from the Vote Office and on the internet at https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/ .
Committees Meeting Today
Broadcasts of proceedings can be found at https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons
Select Committees
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Subject: (i) Innovation showcase; (ii) and (iii) Science diplomacy
Room 8
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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(i) 9.30am: |
Dr Rebecca Chubb (Deputy Clinical Director at North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust) |
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Joe McCrea (Associate Director of Communications at North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust) |
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(ii) 9.45am: |
Dr Manjari Chandran-Ramesh (Partner at Amadeus Capital Partners) |
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Jessica Wade (Associate Professor at Imperial College London) |
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(iii) 10.30am: |
Jonathan Legh-Smith (Executive Director at UKQuantum) |
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Duncan Jones (General Manager at Quantinuum) |
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private)
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Subject: The work of the Commissioner for Public Appointments
Room 15
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.00am |
Sir William Shawcross CVO (Commissioner for Public Appointments) |
Treasury Committee
Subject: Budget 2025
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9.45am (private), 10.00am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.00am |
Professor David Miles CBE (Member of Budget Responsibility Committee at Office for Budget Responsibility) |
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Tom Josephs (Member of Budget Responsibility Committee at Office for Budget Responsibility) |
Administration Committee
Subject: Health and Wellbeing
Room 16
10.00am (private), 10.10am (public)
Witnesses:
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10.10am |
Chris Bryant MP |
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Kim Leadbeater MP |
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Hannah Short (Members Staff at House of Commons) |
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Jo Tanner (Director at Rud Pedersen UK) |
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10.40am |
Laura Biggs (CEO and Co-Founder at Menopause Mandate) |
Committee on Standards
Room 6
10.00am (private)
Modernisation Committee
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
11.30am (private)
Petitions Committee
Room 13
1.00pm (private)
Business and Trade Committee
Subject: UK trade with the US, India and EU
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
1.30pm (private), 2.00pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.00pm |
Murray Paul (Public Affairs Director at Jaguar Land Rover) |
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Tom Bradshaw (President at National Farmers Union) |
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Jonathan Brenton (Director of Public Affairs at Pernod Ricard) |
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Mike Archer (Director of Public Affairs at AstraZeneca UK) |
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2.45pm |
John Cooke (Co-Chair of the Liberalisation of Trade in Services Expert Advisory Group at TheCityUK) |
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Amanda Tickel (Partner and Head of Tax and Trade at Deloitte UK) |
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Dr Claus Zimmermann (Head of International Trade at Ashurst LLP) |
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3.30pm |
Rachel Timmins (Policy Manager at Ceramics UK) |
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Tom Wills (Director at Trade Justice Movement) |
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4.00pm |
Chris Bryant MP (Minister of State for Trade at Department for Business and Trade) |
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Kate Thornley (Chief Negotiator, UK-India Free Trade Agreement at Department for Business and Trade) |
International Development Committee
Subject: The UK’s development partnership with Nigeria
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
1.30pm (private), 2.00pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.00pm |
Mary Dinah (CEO and Founder at Mary Dinah Foundation) |
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Evelyn Mere (Country Director at WaterAid Nigeria) |
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Andrew Mamedu (Country Director at ActionAid Nigeria) |
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3.00pm |
Camilla Higgins (Director at INGO Forum Nigeria) |
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Thierno Samba Diallo (Country Director at Action against Hunger) |
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Arjun Jain (Representative in Nigeria at UNHCR) |
Education Committee
Subject: The Work of the Department for Education
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.30pm |
Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP (Secretary of State at Department for Education) |
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Susan Acland-Hood (Permanent Secretary at Department for Education) |
Defence Committee
Subject: AUKUS
Room 15
2.30pm (private), 3.00pm (public)
Witnesses:
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3.00pm |
Luke Pollard MP (Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry at Ministry of Defence) |
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Air Marshal Tim Jones CBE (Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Force Development) at Ministry of Defence) |
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Vice Admiral Sir Chris Gardner KBE (Chief Executive Officer at Submarine Delivery Agency) |
Backbench Business Committee
Subject: Proposals for backbench debates
Room 16
4.00pm (private), 4.15pm (public)
Witnesses:
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4.15pm |
Members of Parliament |
Transport Committee
Room 8
4.00pm (private)
Public Bill Committees
Public Office (Accountability) Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 10
9.25am (public)
Public Office (Accountability) Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 10
2.00pm (public)
Delegated Legislation Committees
Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Heat Networks (Market Framework) (Great Britain) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
Room 9
2.30pm (public)
Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Prudential Regulation of Credit Institutions) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025, and the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (ESG Ratings) Order 2025
Room 11
4.30pm (public)
Committee Reports Published Today
Health and Social Care
4th Report: Community Mental Health Services HC 566
Time of publication: 00.01am
Women and Equalities
7th Special Report: Female genital mutilation: Government Response HC 1506
Time of publication: 00.01am
Announcements
Forthcoming End of Day Adjournment Debates
Applications for 30-minute end of day adjournment debates should be made to the Table Office by 7.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on the Wednesdays listed below. Members can submit their application via MemberHub. The ballot takes place the day after the deadline. Members who are successful will be contacted by the Speaker’s Office.
Tuesday 9 to Monday 15 December (deadline Wednesday 3 December 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 16 December to Monday 5 January (deadline Wednesday 10 December 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Tuesday 6 to Monday 12 January (deadline Wednesday 17 December 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 9 and Wednesday 10 December (ballot closed)
The ballot for Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 December is closed and will take place today.
Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 December (deadline Monday 8 December 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business and Trade; Culture, Media and Sport; Health and Social Care; Home Office; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Northern Ireland; Scotland; Treasury; Women and Equalities; 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
WEDNESDAY 3 DECEMBER
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Fireworks (noise control etc)
Yasmin Qureshi
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the maximum noise levels of fireworks which may be sold to the public; to require that specified information about noise levels is included on labelling and in sales information for fireworks; to require the Secretary of State to review the impact of firework noise on the welfare of veterans, neurodivergent people, people with certain medical conditions, and animals; to provide local authorities with power to regulate the use of fireworks in certain circumstances, and to enforce such regulation; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Pension Schemes Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Proceedings on Consideration must, if they have not already ended, end at 6.00pm; and proceedings on Third Reading must, if they have not already ended, end at 7.00pm (Order of 7 July).
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the publications webpage for the Bill).
The Northern Ireland Assembly 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).
Presentation of Public Petitions
Pornography and violence against women: Mrs Sharon Hodgson
Adjournment Debate
Potential merits of Government support for the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement Scheme: Charlotte Cane
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered the future of local media: Peter Fortune
11.00am That this House has considered the supply of veterinary medicines to Northern Ireland: Robin Swann
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor: Daniel Zeichner
4.00pm That this House has considered Government support for the advanced ceramics industry in north Staffordshire: Dr Allison Gardner
4.30pm That this House has considered mental health support for people with terminal illnesses: Mr Connor Rand
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 4 DECEMBER
Chamber
Questions
9.30am Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
10.15am Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
Backbench Business
War in Ukraine
Sir Bernard Jenkin
Alex Sobel
Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
Sir John Whittingdale
That this House again condemns President Putin’s war of aggression in Ukraine, which is now in its fourth year of tragedy and destruction; further condemns the atrocities committed by Russia in Ukraine, in particular the abduction of Ukrainian children; notes that Russia is running out of economic capacity to sustain its war of aggression, and therefore supports increased economic sanctions to choke off the supply of Russian funding from the export of oil and gas; reaffirms UK support for the government and armed forces of Ukraine in the defence of their country and the UK’s steadfast support for NATO and the security of the UK’s allies, which are also under attack from petty Russian aggressions intended to test NATO resolve; also condemns Russian nuclear sabre rattling, and resolves not to be intimidated or to fear the consequences of a Russian defeat in Ukraine; urges the Government and the UK’s allies to accelerate military support for Ukraine, including the provision of longer-range weapons systems, and to release frozen Russian assets for the financing of increased military spending in Ukraine as soon as possible; further reaffirms support for the Government’s refusal to recognise Russia’s annexation of the occupied Ukrainian territories; and resolves to ensure that Russian armed forces are expelled from all Ukrainian sovereign territory as recognised in international law.
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Relevant Documents:
Sixth Report of the Defence Committee, The UK contribution to European Security, HC 520
Eighth Report of the House of Lords International Agreements Committee, UK-Ukraine 100 Year Partnership Agreement, HL Paper 102, and the Government response
First Report of the House of Lords International Agreements Committee, Scrutiny of International Agreements: UK-Ukraine Credit Support Agreement for the Development of Ukraine’s Defence Capabilities, HL Paper 16
First Report of the House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee, Ukraine: a wake-up call, HL Paper 10, and the Government response
First Report of the House of Lords European Affairs Committee of Session 2023–24, The Ukraine Effect: The impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the UK–EU relationship, HL Paper 48, and the Government response
Oral evidence taken before the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Ukrainian Committee on Foreign Policy and Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation on 25 November and 20 May, HC 916
Oral evidence taken before the Treasury Committee on 14 May 2024, Are the UK’s Russian financial sanctions working?, Session 2023–24, HC 604
Oral evidence taken before the International Development Committee on 17 October 2023, FCDO and disability-inclusive development, Session 2022–23, HC 1747
Adjournment Debate
Support for victims’ families in cases of domestic violence: Mr Connor Rand
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered the potential merits of a comprehensive acquired brain injury action plan: Sir John Hayes [R]
3.00pm That this House has considered seafarers’ welfare: Jen Craft
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)).
MONDAY 8 DECEMBER
Chamber
Questions
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Employment Rights Bill: Consideration of Lords Message
Notes:
Proceedings on the Lords Message will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to an end one hour after they start (Order of 15 September).
Senedd Cymru, the Scottish Parliament and the 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).
Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Consideration of Lords Message
Notes:
Proceedings on the Lords Message will (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to an end one hour after they start (Order of 13 November).
Senedd Cymru and the Scottish Parliament 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).
Mental Health Bill [Lords]: Consideration of Lords Message
Notes:
Senedd Cymru and the 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).
Adjournment Debate
Statutory support for self-employed adoptive parents: Rebecca Smith
Westminster Hall
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 730194 relating to digital ID: Robbie Moore, 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)).
Relevant Documents:
Oral evidence taken before the Home Affairs Committee on 18 November, on Harnessing the potential of new digital forms of identification, HC 986
Written evidence to the Home Affairs Committee, on Harnessing the potential of new digital forms of identification, reported to the House on 18, 11 and 4 November, and 25 October, HC 986
TUESDAY 9 DECEMBER
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Ten Minute Rule Motion: UK-EU customs union (duty to negotiate)
Dr Al Pinkerton
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to place a duty on the Secretary of State to enter into negotiations with the European Union to agree a customs union between the United Kingdom and the European Union; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Railways Bill: Second Reading
Railways Bill: Money
Dan Tomlinson
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Railways Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:
(a) financial assistance provided by the Secretary of State to Great British Railways,
(b) any other expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State or by a government department, and
(c) 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.
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered consumer-led flexibility for a just transition: Claire Young
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER
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
Katie Lam
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.
Opposition Day (14th 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)).
THURSDAY 11 DECEMBER
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
Backbench Business
St Andrew’s Day and Scottish affairs
Graeme Downie
That this House has considered St Andrew’s Day and Scottish affairs.
Impact of foreign interference on security, trade and democracy
James MacCleary
That this House has considered the impact of foreign interference on security, trade and democracy.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered the role of Fairtrade certification in UK business and trade: Martin Rhodes [R]
3.00pm That this House has considered the future of the oil refining sector: Martin Vickers
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)).
MONDAY 15 DECEMBER
Chamber
Questions
2.30pm 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 722903 relating to the Online Safety Act: 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 16 DECEMBER
Chamber
Questions
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Luke Akehurst
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 planning policy for quarries: Alberto Costa, Matt Western
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
WEDNESDAY 17 DECEMBER
Chamber
Questions
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
Natasha Irons
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 18 DECEMBER
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
1.30pm That this House has considered the cultural contribution of Jane Austen: Luke Murphy
3.00pm That this House has considered community audiology: Danny Beales
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)).
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. Holocaust Memorial Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
Notes:
The Lords Amendment does not engage financial privilege.
Secretary Heidi Alexander
That the draft Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 16 July, be approved.
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 17 July, be approved.
Stephen Doughty
That the draft International Development Association (Twenty-First Replenishment) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 11 September, be approved.
Secretary Hilary Benn
That the draft Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 14 October, be approved.
6. Financial Services and Markets
Lucy Rigby
That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Prudential Regulation of Credit Institutions) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 20 October, be approved.
7. Financial Services and Markets
Lucy Rigby
That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (ESG Ratings) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 27 October, be approved.
Ian Murray
That the draft Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) (No. 2) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 30 October, be approved.
Secretary Ed Miliband
That the draft Heat Networks (Market Framework) (Great Britain) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 30 October, be approved.
Nick Thomas-Symonds
That the draft Infected Blood Compensation Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 30 October, be approved.
Secretary Emma Reynolds
That the draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 3 November, be approved.
12. Church of England (General Synod) (Measures)
Marsha De Cordova
That the Armed Forces Chaplains (Licensing) Measure (HC 1454), passed by the General Synod of the Church of England, which was laid before this House on 11 November, be presented to His Majesty for his Royal Assent in the form in which it was laid before Parliament.
Notes:
The Motion does not require consideration by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Relevant Documents:
247th Report from the Ecclesiastical Committee, Armed Forces Chaplains (Licensing) Measure; Abuse Redress Measure, HC 1453
13. Church of England (General Synod) (Measures)
Marsha De Cordova
That the Abuse Redress Measure (HC 1455), passed by the General Synod of the Church of England, which was laid before this House on 11 November, be presented to His Majesty for his Royal Assent in the form in which it was laid before Parliament.
Notes:
The Motion does not require consideration by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Relevant Documents:
247th Report from the Ecclesiastical Committee, Armed Forces Chaplains (Licensing) Measure; Abuse Redress Measure, HC 1453
Samantha Dixon
That the draft Building Safety Regulator (Establishment of New Body and Transfer of Functions etc.) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 11 November, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
15. Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill: Second Reading
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
16. Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill: Money
Dan Tomlinson
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:
(1) any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State or another public authority, and
(2) 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.
17. Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill: Ways and Means
Dan Tomlinson
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill, it is expedient to authorise:
(1) the imposition of charges under or by virtue of the Act; and
(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
18. Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill: Second Reading
Notes:
The Bill is expected to be certified as a Money Bill.
Dan Tomlinson
That the Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SI, 2025, No. 1199), dated 17 November 2025, a copy of which was laid before this House on 17 November, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
20. Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Committee
Notes:
Proceedings in Committee of the whole House must, if they have not already ended, end at the moment of interruption (Order of 18 November).
For amendments, see separate paper (also available in the on the publications webpage for the Bill).
21. Rehabilitation of Offenders
Secretary David Lammy
That the draft Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 20 November, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Michael Shanks
That the draft Oil and Gas Authority (Carbon Storage and Offshore Petroleum) (Specified Periods for Disclosure of Protected Material) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 24 November, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Shabana Mahmood
That the draft Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 27 November, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
24. United Kingdom Internal Market
Secretary Emma Reynolds
That the draft United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Exclusions from Market Access Principles: Glue Traps) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 1 December, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Chris McDonald
That the draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 1 December, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Dan Tomlinson
That the Corporation Tax Act 2010 (Part 8C) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SI, 2025, No. 1253), dated 1 December 2025, a copy of which was laid before this House on 1 December, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.