Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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2.30pm |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
Oral Questions: Health and Social Care † |
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3.30pm |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Local Welfare Assistance Provision (Review) (Paul Maynard) |
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Until 10.00pm |
Financial Services Bill: Remaining Stages |
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Until 10.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: To be announced |
† Virtual participation in proceedings
Westminster Hall
The sitting in Westminster Hall will take place between 9.30am and 2.30pm. Debates to be announced.
Business Today: Chamber
Virtual participation in proceedings will commence after Prayers.
2.30pm Prayers
Followed by
QUESTIONS
1. Health and Social Care
The call list for Members participating will be available on the House of Commons business papers pages.
URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
Ministerial Statements (if any)
Virtual participation in proceedings will conclude after Urgent Questions and Ministerial Statements.
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
1. Local Welfare Assistance Provision (Review): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
Paul Maynard
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Government to undertake a review of the adequacy of local welfare assistance schemes provided by local authorities.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
2. Financial Services Bill: Remaining Stages
Until 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6) and Order of 9 November)
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Proceedings shall be taken in accordance with the Programme Order agreed to by the House on 9 November: proceedings on Consideration shall be brought to a conclusion no later than 9.00pm; and proceedings on Third Reading shall be brought to a conclusion no later than 10.00pm.
For amendments see separate paper, also available on the documents webpage for the Bill.
The call list for Members participating will be available on the House of Commons business papers pages.
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Until 10.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
To be announced:
Business Today: Westminster Hall
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The sitting shall be between 9.30am and 2.30pm (Standing Order No.10(2)(b))
Committees Meeting Today
Broadcasts of proceedings can be found at https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons
Some committee members and witnesses might now physically attend meetings, however, there is no public access at present.
Select Committees
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Subject: The future of UK music festivals
Witnesses: 10.00am: Anna Wade, Communications & Strategy Director, Boomtown Fair
11.00am: Steve Heap, General Secretary, Association of Festival Organisers; Jamie Njoku-Goodwin, Chief Executive, UK Music; Paul Reed, Chief Executive, Association of Independent Festivals
Hybrid meeting
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Virtual meeting
12.30pm (private)
Virtual meeting
3.00pm (private)
Committee Reports Published
JOINT COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY
1st Report: Biosecurity and national security HC 611
Date and time of publication: Friday 18 December, 00.01am
ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT COMMITTEE
1st Joint Report: Pre-appointment hearing for the Chair-Designate of the Office for Environmental Protection HC 1042
Date and time of publication: Friday 18 December, 11.00am
JUSTICE
8th Special Report: Coronavirus (Covid-19): The impact on prisons: Government Response to the Committee’s Fourth Report of Session 2019-21 HC 1065
Date and time of publication: Friday 18 December, 11.00am
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (COMMONS)
28th Report HC 73-xxviii
Date and time of publication: Friday 18 December, 11.00am
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (JOINT)
35th Report HC 75-xxxv
Date and time of publication: Friday 18 December, 11.00am
EDUCATION
3rd Report: A plan for an adult skills and lifelong learning revolution HC 278
Date and time of publication: Saturday 19 December, 00.01am
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
34th Report: Covid-19: Support for jobs HC 920
Date and time of publication: Sunday 20 December, 00.01am
FUTURE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN UNION
3rd Report: Preparing for the end of the Transition Period HC 1093
Date and time of publication: Monday 21 December, 00.01am
DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
4th Report: Broadband and the road to 5G HC 153
Date and time of publication: Tuesday 22 December, 00.01am
ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
2nd Report: Labour in the food supply chain HC 231
Date and time of publication: Tuesday 22 December, 00.01am
WOMEN AND EQUALITIES
4th Report: Unequal impact? Coronavirus, disability and access to services: full Report HC 1050
Date and time of publication: Tuesday 22 December, 00.01am
EUROPEAN SCRUTINY
33rd Report: Documents considered by the Committee 16 December 2020 HC 229-xxix
Date and time of publication: Tuesday 22 December, 11.00am
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
35th Report: Improving Broadband HC 688
Date and time of publication: Monday 4 January, 00.01am
Announcements
FORTHCOMING END OF DAY ADJOURNMENT DEBATES
Tuesday 5 January to Monday 11 January (deadline 29 December 3.00pm)
The deadline for applications for end of day Adjournment debates for Tuesday 5 January to Monday 11 January is 3.00pm on Tuesday 29 December. Applications should be made in writing to the Table Office by 3.00pm on Tuesday 29 December. The ballot will take place on Wednesday 30 December.
FORTHCOMING WESTMINSTER HALL DEBATES
Applications for 90, 60 and 30-minute debates should be made to the Table Office on the deadline dates listed below. Members must submit their application from their own email account. Application forms are available on the Table Office page on the Parliamentary intranet.
The ballot takes place on the day following the deadline. Members will be informed of the outcome by the Speaker’s Office.
Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 January (deadline 29 December 3.00pm)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Cabinet Office; Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Justice; Northern Ireland; Wales; Work and Pensions.
Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 January (deadline 5 January 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Defence; Education; Health and Social Care; Home Office; International Trade; Scotland; Transport; Treasury; Women and Equalities.
Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 January (deadline 11 January 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Cabinet Office; Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Justice; Northern Ireland; Wales; Work and Pensions.
Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 January (deadline 18 January 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Defence; Education; Health and Social Care; Home Office; International Trade; Scotland; Transport; Treasury; Women and Equalities.
DEADLINE FOR CALL LISTS FOR SUBSTANTIVE PROCEEDINGS
Deadlines for call lists for substantive proceedings
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Deadline |
Date of Proceeding |
Proceeding |
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1.00pm Monday 4 January |
Tuesday 5 January |
Financial Services Bill: Report (consideration) stage |
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1.00pm Monday 4 January |
Tuesday 5 January |
Financial Services Bill: Third Reading |
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1.00pm Tuesday 5 January |
Wednesday 6 January |
Opposition Day (14th Alloted Day): Subject(s) to be announced. |
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1.00pm Wednesday 6 January |
Thursday 7 January |
Backbench Business: General debate on Long covid |
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1.00pm Wednesday 6 January |
Thursday 7 January |
Backbench Business: General debate on the effect of covid-19 on dental services |
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1.00pm Thursday 7 January |
Friday 8 January |
National Minimum Wage Bill: Second Reading |
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1.00pm Thursday 7 January |
Friday 8 January |
Trade Agreements (Exclusion of National Health Services) Bill: Second Reading |
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1.00pm Thursday 7 January |
Friday 8 January |
Prime Minister (Accountability to the House of Commons) Bill: Second Reading |
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1.00pm Thursday 7 January |
Friday 8 January |
Prime Minister (Temporary Replacement) Bill: Second Reading |
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1.00pm Thursday 7 January |
Friday 8 January |
National Health Service Expenditure Bill: Second Reading |
Members wishing to speak in substantive proceedings should apply to the Speaker’s Office by emailing speakersoffice@parliament.uk from their parliamentary email address.
Proxy vote applications
The deadline for new proxy vote applications, or for cancelling or changing a proxy, for Tuesday 5 January is 3pm on Monday 4 January.
If the House is recalled, the deadline is 3pm on the working day before the House sits again, but Mr Speaker has the discretion to grant late proxy votes.
Please email proxyvote@parliament.uk. If you are applying for a new proxy vote, you must include the name of the Member who is your nominated proxy.
CHRISTMAS ADJOURNMENT - TABLING OF AMENDMENTS TO PUBLIC BILLS
During the recess, amendments may be submitted by email to pbohoc@parliament.uk from a Member’s network account or from the network account of a member of staff authorised to act on the Member’s behalf.
Deadlines, publication and eligibility for selection
If amendments are to be eligible for selection in proceedings in the House on remaining stages of the Financial Services Bill on Tuesday 5 January, they should be tabled by 4.30 pm on Wednesday 30 December.
Amendments tabled by this deadline will be available on the relevant bill pages of the Parliamentary website from the morning of Thursday 31 December.
CHRISTMAS ADJOURNMENT - TABLING OF PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS
The following arrangements will apply for the tabling of Questions for oral and written answer during the Christmas Adjournment.
Under Standing Order No. 22(6), the Speaker has made the following arrangements for tabling Questions for oral answer when the House returns:
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Last date of tabling* |
Date for answer |
Departments etc. |
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Wednesday 30 December |
Tuesday 5 January |
Health and Social Care (T)*** |
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Wednesday 30 December |
Wednesday 6 January |
Women and Equalities (T) |
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Wednesday 30 December |
Wednesday 6 January |
Prime Minister |
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Wednesday 30 December |
Thursday 7 January |
International Trade (T) |
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Wednesday 30 December |
Monday 11 January |
Housing, Communities and Local Government (T) |
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Tuesday 5 January** |
Wednesday 13 January |
Northern Ireland |
The results of the shuffles on 30 December will be published on 31 December. They will be available on the internet at http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmfutoral/futoral.pdf
For further details of last tabling days for other departments and answering bodies, see the Order of Questions rota available from the Vote Office and on the internet at http://www.parliament.uk/documents/commons-table-office/Oral-questions-rota.pdf
Notes:
* The latest time for tabling is 12.30pm on each of these days.
** First sitting day after adjournment.
*** (T) indicates that there are also Topical questions for that Department.
Questions for written answer received after 5.30pm on Thursday 17 December and before 2.30pm on Monday 4 January will be treated as having been tabled on 4 January.
The earliest date for named day answer for questions tabled on 4 January is Thursday 7 January (each Member may table up to five named day questions during this period.)
DETERMINATION OF BUSINESS BY THE BACKBENCH BUSINESS COMMITTEE
Thursday 7 January in the Chamber
General debate on long covid: Layla Moran, Andrew Gwynne, Dr Daniel Poulter
General debate on the effect of covid-19 on dental services: Fleur Anderson, Barry Gardiner
Thursday 7 January in Westminster Hall
General debate on persecution of Muslims, Christians and other minority groups in India: Jim Shannon, Fiona Bruce, David Linden, Stephen Timms and Paul Girvan
General debate on the Towns Fund: Paul Bristow
Tuesday 12 January in Westminster Hall
General debate on quality of life for patients with heart failure: Jim Shannon, Brendan O-Hara, Mary Glindon and Paul Girvan
Further Information
Members’ Guide to Chamber proceedings
The Members’ Guide to Chamber proceedings are available on the Parliamentary website
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/
Recent Select Committee Reports: https://committees.parliament.uk/
Standing Orders Relating to Public Business
Text of Standing Orders relating to public business: www.parliament.uk/business/publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201919/cmstords/341/body.html
European Business
European Business Referrals and Motion documents for consideration by European Committees or on the Floor of the House are available on the European Business
webpage: https://old.parliament.uk/business/publications/business-papers/commons/european-business11/
Digital Engagement
Information about digital engagement opportunities for debates is available on the parliamentary website: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/have-your-say-on-laws/digital-engagement/.
All business papers are available via the HousePapers app on mobile devices
Part 2: 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
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.
WEDNESDAY 6 JANUARY
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
Afterwards
High Streets (Regeneration): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Darren Jones
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the regeneration of high streets; 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): SUBJECT TO BE ANNOUNCED
Notes:
The selection of the matters to be debated will be made by the Leader of the Opposition (Standing Order No. 14(2)).
THURSDAY 7 JANUARY
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
Afterwards
Layla Moran
Andrew Gwynne
Dr Dan Poulter
That this House has considered long covid.
Effect of covid-19 on dental services
Fleur Anderson
Barry Gardiner
That this House has considered the effect of covid-19 on dental services.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pm That this House has considered the matter of persecution of Muslims, Christians and minority groups in India: Jim Shannon, Fiona Bruce, David Linden, Stephen Timms, Paul Girvan
3.00pm That this House has considered the Towns Fund: Paul Bristow
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)).
FRIDAY 8 JANUARY
National Minimum Wage Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paula Barker
Trade Agreements (Exclusion of National Health Services) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Peter Grant
Notes:
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Prime Minister (Accountability to the House of Commons) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Prime Minister (Temporary Replacement): Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
National Health Service Expenditure Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jamie Stone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
June Bank Holiday (Creation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Protest (Abortion Clinics) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Olney
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Automatic Electoral Registration Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Judith Cummins
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Immigration (Health and Social Care Staff) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Internet Access (Children Eligible for Free School Meals) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Siobhain McDonagh
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Assaults on Retail Workers (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alex Norris
Unpaid Work Experience (Prohibition) (No. 2) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [11 September]
Member in Charge: Alex Cunningham
Voter Registration Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
General Election (Leaders’ Debates) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Hospitals (Parking Charges and Business Rates) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Parliamentary Constituencies (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Public Advocate (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Maria Eagle
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Pedicabs (London) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Nickie Aiken
Notes:
A money resolution and a ways and means resolution are required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Remote Participation in House of Commons Proceedings (Motion) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dawn Butler
Death by Dangerous Driving (Sentencing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Theresa May
Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [23 October]
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Caravan Sites Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Local Authorities (Borrowing and Investment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Electronic Cigarettes (Regulation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Magistrates (Retirement Age) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Edward Timpson
Doctors and Nurses (Developing Countries) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Andrew Mitchell
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Virginity Testing (Prohibition): Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Richard Holden
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
MONDAY 11 JANUARY
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
Afterwards
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Caroline Ansell be discharged from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee and Fay Jones be added.
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Andrew Griffith be discharged from the Procedure Committee and Mr William Wragg be added.
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 552201 relating to Government support for the hospitality industry: Catherine McKinnell
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 12 JANUARY
Abolition of Business Rates: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Kevin Hollinrake
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to abolish business rates; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
9.30am That this House has considered quality of life for patients with heart failure: Jim Shannon, Brendan O’Hara, Mary Glindon, Paul Girvan
Notes:
The Chairman of Ways and Means appointed this debate on the recommendation of the Backbench Business Committee.
WEDNESDAY 13 JANUARY
Covid-19 Financial Assistance (Gaps in Support): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Tracy Brabin
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Government to undertake an assessment of any gaps in financial support provided to individuals, businesses and industries over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic; to require the Government to report to Parliament on steps it intends to take in connection with any such gaps; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
FRIDAY 15 JANUARY
Sewage (Inland Waters) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Philip Dunne
NHS 111 Service (Training and Clinical Oversight) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kate Osamor
BBC Licence Fee (Civil Penalty) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Service Broadcasters (Privatisation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Student Loans (Debt Interest) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Local Authorities (Removal of Council Tax Restrictions) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Value Added Tax Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Sublet Property (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Student Loans (Debt Discharge) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Stamp Duty Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Speed Limits (England) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Sentencing (Women) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Daisy Cooper
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Hate Crime (Misogyny) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wera Hobhouse
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Hate Crime (Misandry and Misogyny) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Non-gender-specific Passports Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
International Development (Women’s Sanitary Products) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wendy Chamberlain
Overseas Development Assistance Committee Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wendy Chamberlain
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Demonstrations (Abortion Clinics) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Rupa Huq
European Citizens’ Rights Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Equal Pay (Information and Claims) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Stella Creasy
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Supported Housing (Regulation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kerry McCarthy
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Supported Accommodation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Steve McCabe
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Driving Offences (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gerald Jones
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
BBC (Transparency) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alun Cairns
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
TUESDAY 19 JANUARY
Mr David Davis
That leave be given to bring in a Bill under SO NO. 23 [details to be provided].
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
FRIDAY 22 JANUARY
Education (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Mike Amesbury
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Prisons (Substance Testing) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Dame Cheryl Gillan
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Third Sector Organisations (Impact and Support) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Simon Fell
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
British Broadcasting Corporation (Oversight) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Electoral Candidates (Age) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Human Trafficking (Child Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities): Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill: adjourned debate on Second Reading (13 March)
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Green Belt Protection Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Bat Habitats Regulation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Wellbeing of Future Generations (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Disabled Facilities Grants (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Liz Twist
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Welfare (Terminal Illness) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jessica Morden
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Cash Machines Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Margaret Ferrier
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Business Standards Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John McDonnell
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Employment (Reasonable Adjustments for Carers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ed Davey
Domestic Properties (Minimum Energy Performance) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir David Amess
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Vehicle Registration Offences (Penalty Points) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andrew Griffith
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
MONDAY 25 JANUARY
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 300139 relating to trespass: Katherine Fletcher
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)).
FRIDAY 29 JANUARY
British Library Board (Power to Borrow) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Bim Afolami
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Decarbonisation of Road Transport (Audit) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Anxiety (Environmental Concerns) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Housing Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Healthcare (Local Accountability) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Human Rights and Responsibilities Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Mobile Homes and Park Homes Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Judicial Appointments and Retirements (Age Limits) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Criminal Fraud (Private Prosecutions) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
School Toilets (Access During Lessons) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Layla Moran
Recall of MPs (Change of Party Affiliation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Anthony Mangnall
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Border Control Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Foreign Nationals (Criminal Offender and Prisoner Removal) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
National Health Service (Co-Funding and Co-Payment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Police Stop and Search (Repeal) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ed Davey
Coronavirus Inquiry Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ed Davey
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Company Transparency (Carbon in Supply Chains) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Karen Bradley
Control of Roadworks Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Mark Francois
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Marriage (Authorised Belief Organisations) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rehman Chishti
Hong Kong Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Alistair Carmichael
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee. Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Employment (Dismissal and Re-employment) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gavin Newlands
Plastic Pollution Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Alistair Carmichael
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Sexual Exploitation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Diana Johnson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 5 FEBRUARY
Education and Training (Welfare of Children) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Mary Kelly Foy
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Mental Health Admissions (Data) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Ben Spencer
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Local Government (Governance) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Isham Bypass Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
North Northamptonshire (Urgent Care Facilities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Local Electricity Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Peter Aldous
Planning (Proper Maintenance of Land) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jonathan Gullis
Pets (Microchips) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: James Daly
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Digitally Altered Body Images Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Luke Evans
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Dogs and Domestic Animals (Accommodation and Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andrew Rosindell
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Victims of Abuse (Support) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Munira Wilson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Jet Skis (Licensing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Hywel Williams
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jim Shannon
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 26 FEBRUARY
Forensic Science Regulator Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Darren Jones
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Carol Monaghan
Asylum Seekers (Accommodation Eviction Procedures) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Universal Credit Sanctions (Zero Hours Contracts) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Evictions (Universal Credit Claimants) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Workers (Definition and Rights): Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Gender-based Pricing (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Children (Access to Treatment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Bambos Charalambous
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Houses in Multiple Occupation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ian Levy
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Desecration of War Memorials Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jonathan Gullis
Public Interest Disclosure (Protection) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [25 September]
Member in Charge: Dr Philippa Whitford
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
School Breakfast Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Sexual Offences (Sports Coaches) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tracey Crouch
Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Pauline Latham
FRIDAY 5 MARCH
Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Laura Trott
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Homeless People (Current Accounts) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Child Safety (Cycle Helmets) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Aviation Banning Orders (Disruptive Passengers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gareth Johnson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
White Goods (Registration) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Yvonne Fovargue
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Decarbonisation and Economic Strategy Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Net Zero Carbon Emissions (Audit) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
International Payments (Audit) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Benefits and Public Services (Restriction) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Services (Availability) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Working Time and Holiday Pay Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Local Roads (Investment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Apologies Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Howell [R]
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Problem Drug Use Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tommy Sheppard
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 12 MARCH
Meat (Grading and Labelling) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Bill Wiggin
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Anxiety in Schools (Environmental Concerns) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Tax Rates and Duties (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Deregulation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Free Trade (Education and Reporting) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
International Development Assistance (Definition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
New Homes (New Development Standards) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Tibet (Reciprocal Access) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Loughton
Climate and Ecology Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Abortion (Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate and Clubfoot) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Fiona Bruce
Pregnancy and Maternity (Redundancy Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Maria Miller
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Election Candidates (All-ethnic-minority Shortlists) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wera Hobhouse
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Vagrancy (Repeal) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Layla Moran
Food Labelling (Environmental Sustainability) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Grayling
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
National Health Service Reserve Staff: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alan Mak
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Arms (Exports and Remote Warfare) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alyn Smith
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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. Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)
Nigel Adams
That the Burundi (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I., 2019, No. 1142), dated 18 July 2019, a copy of which was laid before this House on 19 July, in the last Parliament, be approved.
2. Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)
Nigel Adams
That the Guinea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I., 2019, No. 1145), dated 18 July 2019, a copy of which was laid before this House on 19 July, in the last Parliament, be approved.
Secretary Robert Buckland
That the draft Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Early Release on Licence) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 16 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and Wales and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P).
4. Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)
Nigel Adams
That the Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 590), dated 11 June 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 June, be approved.
5. Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)
Nigel Adams
That the Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 597), dated 15 June 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 17 June, be approved.
6. Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)
Nigel Adams
That the Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 608), dated 18 June 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 22 June, be approved.
7. Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)
Nigel Adams
That the Nicaragua (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 610), dated 18 June 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 22 June, be approved.
8. Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)
Nigel Adams
That the Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 951), dated 3 September 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 8 September, be approved.
9. Exiting the European Union (Value Added Tax)
Jesse Norman
That the draft Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Amendments to Acts of Parliament) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 19 November, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Matt Hancock
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 4) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1326), dated 20 November 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 20 November, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
11. Fire Safety Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
Notes:
Lords Amendment 3 engages Commons financial privilege.
12. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION IN DEBATE: ADJOURNED DEBATE [24 NOVEMBER]
Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg
That:
The Order of 4 June 2020 (Virtual Participation in Proceedings During the Pandemic (Temporary Orders), as amended on 22 October, be further amended by adding at the end the following paragraphs:
() The Speaker shall draw up and publish a scheme to permit Members who are certified by a medical practitioner as clinically extremely vulnerable (or equivalent) according to relevant official public health guidance issued in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, to participate virtually in such debates as are designated for virtual participation by the Speaker.
() The scheme drawn up by the Speaker shall include:
(a) arrangements for demonstrating and registering eligibility for virtual participation in designated debates;
(b) any other provisions the Speaker considers necessary to secure the effective implementation of this Order.
Amendment (a)
Mr John Baron
Chris Bryant
Line 5, leave out from “Members” to “to” in line 8 and insert “with a public health reason relating to the pandemic”.
Relevant Documents:
Sixth Report from the Procedure Committee, Procedure under coronavirus restrictions: virtual participation in debate, HC 905
Notes:
The Accounting Officer has prepared a memorandum on the financial consequences of this motion, pursuant to SO22C(2). Copies are available in the Vote Office.
13. Environment Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
Queen’s and Prince of Wales’ consent to be signified on Third Reading.
A legislative consent motion agreed on 12 November 2020 by the Scottish Parliament in relation to this Bill, and a memorandum from the Scottish Government to the Scottish Parliament on the Bill, are available on the Environment Bill page on the UK Parliament website.
A legislative consent motion agreed on 1 July 2020 by the Northern Ireland Assembly in relation to this Bill is available on the Environment Bill page on the UK Parliament website.
14. Exiting the European Union (Plant Health)
Secretary George Eustice
That the draft Plant Health (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 9 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Alok Sharma
That the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Extension of the Relevant Period) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1483), dated 8 December 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
16. Exiting the European Union (Agriculture)
Secretary George Eustice
That the draft Fertilisers and Ammonium Nitrate Material (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 9 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
17. Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)
Nigel Adams
That the Misappropriation (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1468), dated 7 December 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
18. National Security and Investment Bill: Remaining Stages
Notes:
As not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
19. High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
20. Exiting the European Union (Civil Aviation)
Secretary Grant Shapps
That the draft Airports Slot Allocation (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 1 December, be approved.
Jesse Norman
That the draft Tax Credits Reviews and Appeals (Amendment) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 15 October, be approved.
22. Financial Services and Markets
John Glen
That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 26 November, be approved.
23. Exiting the European Union (Constitutional Law)
Secretary Simon Hart
That the draft Government of Wales Act 2006 (Amendment) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 14 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Matt Hancock
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1533), dated 14 December 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 14 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
25. Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)
Nigel Adams
That the Unauthorised Drilling Activities in the Eastern Mediterranean (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1474), dated 7 December 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
26. Exiting the European Union (Customs)
Jesse Norman
That the Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1430), dated 15 December 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 16 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
27. Exiting the European Union (Customs)
Jesse Norman
That the Taxation Cross-border Trade (Special Procedures Supplementary and General Provision etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1439), dated 15 December 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 16 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Matt Hancock
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-Isolation and Linked Households) (England) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1518), dated 11 December 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
29. Exiting the European Union (Customs)
Secretary George Eustice
That the draft International Waste Shipments (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 17 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
30. Community Infrastructure Levy
Secretary Grant Shapps
That the draft Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 17 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Luke Hall
That the draft West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Election of Major and Functions) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 17 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.