Order Paper: Business Today & Future Business
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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11.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
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12 noon |
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12.30pm |
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Resignation of the Chair of the OBR (Chancellor of the Exchequer) |
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Espionage cases and the Official Secrets Acts (Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster) |
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Imminent US military strikes on land targets in Venezuela and the potential impact on UK foreign policy (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Fireworks (noise control etc) (Yasmin Qureshi) |
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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 |
Future of local media |
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11.00am |
Supply of veterinary medicines to Northern Ireland |
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(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
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2.30pm |
Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor |
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4.00pm |
Government support for the advanced ceramics industry in north Staffordshire |
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4.30pm |
Mental health support for people with terminal illnesses |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
Questions
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
1Kirsty Blackman (Aberdeen North)
What recent discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the Budget 2025 on Wales. (906613)
2Gareth Snell (Stoke-on-Trent Central)
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on increasing economic growth in Wales. (906616)
3Sarah Bool (South Northamptonshire)
What steps she is taking with the Home Secretary to help tackle grooming gangs in Wales. (906617)
4Paul Waugh (Rochdale)
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on increasing economic growth in Wales. (906618)
5Steve Witherden (Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help create new jobs in Wales. (906619)
6Chris Vince (Harlow)
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on increasing economic growth in Wales. (906621)
7John Cooper (Dumfries and Galloway)
Whether she has had discussions with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the proposed visitor levy on the Welsh economy. (906622)
8Mr Gagan Mohindra (South West Hertfordshire)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to build large nuclear sites in Wales. (906623)
9Frank McNally (Coatbridge and Bellshill)
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on increasing economic growth in Wales. (906624)
10Catherine Fookes (Monmouthshire)
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help support recovery from flooding caused by Storm Claudia in Wales. (906626)
At 12 noon
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
Q1 Ian Lavery (Blyth and Ashington)
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 3 December. (906698)
Q2 Dr Beccy Cooper (Worthing West) (906699)
Q3 Rachel Taylor (North Warwickshire and Bedworth) (906700)
Q4 Oliver Ryan (Burnley) (906701)
Q5 Graham Stringer (Blackley and Middleton South) (906702)
Q6 Paul Waugh (Rochdale) (906703)
Q7 Paul Holmes (Hamble Valley) (906704)
Q8 Andrew Pakes (Peterborough) (906705)
Q9 Jerome Mayhew (Broadland and Fakenham) (906706)
Q10 Mrs Elsie Blundell (Heywood and Middleton North) (906707)
Q11 Layla Moran (Oxford West and Abingdon) (906708)
Q12 Lewis Cocking (Broxbourne) (906709)
Q13 Anna Dixon (Shipley) (906710)
Q14 Liz Jarvis (Eastleigh) (906711)
Q15 Jayne Kirkham (Truro and Falmouth) (906712)
Urgent Questions and Statements
12.30pm
Urgent Questions:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if she will make a statement on the resignation of the Chair of the OBR (Sir Mel Stride)
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will make a statement on espionage cases and the Official Secrets Acts (Matt Western)
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if she will make a statement on imminent US military strikes on land targets in Venezuela and the potential impact on UK foreign policy (Calum Miller)
Business of the Day
1. Ten Minute Rule Motion: Fireworks (noise control etc)
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
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.
2. Pension Schemes Bill: Remaining Stages
Until 7.00pm (Order of 7 July)
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).
3. Financial Services and Markets
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
4. Financial Services and Markets
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
6. Church of England (General Synod) (Measures)
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
Relevant Documents:
247th Report of the Ecclesiastical Committee, Armed Forces Chaplains (Licensing) Measure; Abuse Redress Measure, HC 1453
7. Church of England (General Synod) (Measures)
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
Relevant Documents:
247th Report of the Ecclesiastical Committee, Armed Forces Chaplains (Licensing) Measure; Abuse Redress Measure, HC 1453
Presentation of Public Petitions
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
Pornography and violence against women: Mrs Sharon Hodgson
Sunday rail services in Congleton: Sarah Russell
Adjournment Debate
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Potential merits of Government support for the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement Scheme: Charlotte Cane
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 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)).
Written Statements
Statements to be Made Today
Secretary of State for Defence
1.Changes to HIV policy for Armed Forces personnel
Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
2.Independent Review of the HMG Response to the Death of Harry Dunn
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
3.Next Steps on the Pride in Place Programme
Secretary of State for Justice
4.Use of Evidence in Sexual Offence Prosecutions
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
Health and Social Care Committee
Subject: Food and Weight Management
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.00am (private), 9.15am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.15am |
Jim Cathcart (Policy Director at UKHospitality) |
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Kate Halliwell (Chief Scientific Officer at Food and Drink Federation) |
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Subject: Work of the Secretary of State for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Room 8
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.30am |
Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP (Secretary of State at Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) |
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Emran Mian (Permanent Secretary at Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) |
Scottish Affairs Committee
Subject: One-off – Wood panelling industry
Room 16
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Witnesses:
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9.30am |
Alastair Kerr (Director General at Wood Panel Industries Federation) |
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Rt Hon Brian Wilson CBE (Chair at Expert Working Group for the Wood Panel Industry) |
Work and Pensions Committee
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
9.00am (private)
Transport Committee
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9.15am (private)
Environmental Audit Committee
Subject: The Seventh Carbon Budget
Room 8
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.30pm |
Claire Dykta (Director of Policy and Strategy at National Energy System Operator) |
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Victoria Whitehouse (Deputy Director at UKRI Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge) |
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Chris Huhne (Chair at Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association) |
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3.10pm |
Jonathon Counsell (Group Sustainability Director at International Airlines Group) |
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Gareth Stace (Director at UK Steel) |
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Dr Edmund Hughes (Director at Green Marine Associates) |
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3.50pm |
Caroline Bragg (CEO at Association for Decentralised Energy) |
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Tanya Sinclair (CEO at Electric Vehicles UK) |
Treasury Committee
Subject: Budget 2025
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.15pm |
Professor Tera Allas CBE (Chair of Advisory Committee at Productivity Institute) |
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Helen Miller (Director at Institute for Fiscal Studies) |
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Ruth Curtice (Chief Executive at Resolution Foundation) |
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Dr Peder Beck-Friis (Economist at PIMCO) |
Welsh Affairs Committee
Subject: Prisons, Probation and Rehabilitation in Wales
The Macmillan Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.30pm |
Martin Jones CBE (Chief Inspector of Probation at HM Inspectorate of Probation) |
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Keith Fraser (Chair at Youth Justice Board) |
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Adrian Usher (Prisons and Probation Ombudsman) |
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Efa Gruffudd Jones (Welsh Language Commissioner at Comisiynydd y Gymraeg/Welsh Language Commissioner) |
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3.30pm |
Bryn Hall (Area Engagement and Partnerships Manager for Wales at Clinks) |
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Lucy Russell (Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Women in Prison) |
Women and Equalities Committee
Subject: Reproductive health conditions: girls and young women
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.20pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.20pm |
Dr Aziza Sesay (GP and women's health advocate) |
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Dr Tori Ford (Founder and Executive Director at Medical Herstory) |
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Chella Quint OBE (Founder, Period Positive and author) |
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Kerry Wolstenholme (RSHE specialist and author) |
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Dr Nighat Arif (GP and women's health broadcaster) |
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Subject: Building support for the energy transition
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
2.30pm (private), 3.00pm (public)
Witnesses:
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3.00pm |
Emma Pinchbeck (Chief Executive at Climate Change Committee) |
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Professor Eric Wolff (Fellow at Royal Society) |
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Professor Hugh Montgomery OBE (Director at Centre for Human Health and Performance, University College London) |
Procedure Committee
Subject: Sub judice resolution in the House of Commons
Room 15
2.30pm (private), 2.45pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.45pm |
The Rt Hon. the Baroness Scotland of Asthal KC (former Attorney General) |
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3.30pm |
Professor Penney Lewis (Commissioner for Criminal Law at Law Commission) |
Statutory Instruments
Room 7
2.45pm (private)
Committee of Selection
Room 13
4.30pm (private)
Joint Committees
Human Rights
Subject: Work of the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Sentencing, Youth Justice and International at Ministry of Justice
Room 5
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Witnesses:
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2.30pm |
Jake Richards MP (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Sentencing, Youth Justice and International at Ministry of Justice) |
Statutory Instruments
Virtual meeting
3.40pm (private)
Delegated Legislation Committees
Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Infected Blood Compensation Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2025
Room 12
2.30pm (public)
Other
Public Accounts Commission
Subject: (i) NAO Financial Audit Quality 2024-25; (ii) Re-appointment to NAO Board
Room 6
9.30am (private), 9.40am (public)
Witnesses:
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(i) 9.40am: |
Gareth Davies (Comptroller and Auditor General at National Audit Office) |
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Kate Mathers (Executive Director of Financial Audit at National Audit Office) |
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Gaenor Bagley (Non-executive director and Independent Chair of Audit Quality Board at National Audit Office) |
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(ii) 10.30am: |
Dame Fiona Reynolds DBE (Chair at National Audit Office) |
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Alistair Conner (Candidate for re-appointment) |
Committee Reports Published Today
National Security Strategy (Joint)
2nd Report: Espionage cases and the Official Secrets Acts HC 1414
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 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
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
Urgent Questions and Statements
Select Committee Statement on the Second Report of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, The Government’s new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland, HC 586: Tonia Antoniazzi
Backbench Business
War in Ukraine
Sir Bernard Jenkin
Alex Sobel
Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
Sir John Whittingdale
Helen Maguire
Stephen Gethins
Gavin RobinsonSammy WilsonMr Gregory CampbellJim ShannonCarla Lockhart
That this House again condemns President Putin’s war of aggression in Ukraine, which is now in its fourth year of tragedy and destruction; condemns the atrocities committed by Russia in Ukraine, in particular the abduction of Ukrainian children; supports efforts to negotiate a durable and lasting peace agreement, but that this must reaffirm all Ukrainian sovereign territory as recognised in international law, including any occupied territories; that Ukraine’s sovereignty must be guaranteed by all parties including by all NATO nations and by the EU, to mirror Article V of the NATO Treaty; that Ukraine must be free to sustain capability to deter a future Russian attack; supports increased economic sanctions further to reduce Russian revenues from the export of oil and gas; and urges the Government and our allies to accelerate military support for Ukraine, and to release frozen Russian assets for the financing of increased military spending in Ukraine as soon as possible.
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).
For motions relating to the Lords Message, see separate paper (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
Relevant Documents:
Oral evidence taken before the Transport Committee on 26 November, on Railways Bill, HC 1472
Written evidence to the Transport Committee, on Railways Bill, reported to the House on 2 December 2025, HC 1472
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.
11.00am That this House has considered the potential merits of a medal for service personnel wounded in combat: David Baines
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered water scarcity: John Milne
4.00pm That this House has considered creative education in schools: Dr Simon Opher
4.30pm That this House has considered the impact of Network Rail timetable changes on rural communities: John Lamont
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 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: Data publication and quality (immigration, nationality and country of birth)
Katie Lam
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the collection and publication of data on immigration status, nationality and country of birth of certain persons, including relating to users of certain public services, claimants of certain benefits, the prison population, and arrests; to require that such data is published at least once per calendar year; to require the Secretary of State to review the quality and consistency of any such data collected and published; and for connected purposes.
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)).
Westminster Hall
9.30am That this House has considered Government support for self-determination in Kashmir: Imran Hussain
11.00am That this House has considered the potential merits of banning small-scale fracking operations: Alison Hume
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered AI safety: Iqbal Mohamed
4.00pm That this House has considered village schools: Manuela Perteghella
4.30pm That this House has considered International Human Rights Day 2025: Markus Campbell-Savours
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 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.
Relevant Documents:
Seventh Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Transnational repression in the UK, HC 681, and the Government response, HC 1405
Correspondence from the Chair of the Joint Committee on Human Rights to the Secretary of State for the Home Department, on the Government response to the Committee’s report on Transnational Repression, reported to the House on 29 October
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)).
TUESDAY 6 JANUARY
Chamber
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Jodie Gosling
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 7 JANUARY
Chamber
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 8 JANUARY
Westminster Hall
1.30pm That this House has considered the Third Report of the Scottish Affairs Committee, Problem drug use in Scotland follow-up: Glasgow’s Safer Drug Consumption Facility, HC 630, and the Government response, HC 1485: Patricia Ferguson
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Liaison Committee.
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.
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.
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.
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.
10. Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill: Second Reading
Notes:
King’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
15. 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).
16. 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.
19. 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.
Alison McGovern
That the draft Local Government (Exclusion of Non-commercial Considerations) (England) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 2 December, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.