Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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9.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
Oral Questions: Transport |
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10.30am |
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Afterwards |
Ministerial Statements (if any) |
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Until 5.00pm |
Backbench Business: |
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General debate: Holocaust Memorial Day 2021 |
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General debate: UN International Day of Education |
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No debate |
Adjournment (Constituency recess) (Motion) |
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Until 5.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Extension of driving theory test certificates during the covid-19 outbreak (David Linden) |
Business Today: Chamber
Virtual participation in proceedings will commence after Prayers.
9.30am Prayers
Followed by
QUESTIONS
1. Transport
The call list for Members participating is available on the House of Commons business papers pages.
URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
Business Question to the Leader of the House
The call list for Members participating is available on the House of Commons business papers pages.
Ministerial Statements (if any)
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
Until 5.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
Stephen Crabb
Dr Lisa Cameron
Dame Margaret Hodge
That this House has considered Holocaust Memorial Day 2021.
UN International Day of Education
Harriett Baldwin
That this House has considered UN International Day of Education.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
The call list for Members participating is available on the House of Commons business papers pages.
2. ADJOURNMENT (CONSTITUENCY RECESS)
No debate (Standing Order No. 25)
Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg
That this House, at its rising on Thursday 11 February, do adjourn until Monday 22 February 2021.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 5.00pm, the division will be deferred.
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Until 5.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Extension of driving theory test certificates during the covid-19 outbreak: David Linden
Written Statements
STATEMENTS TO BE MADE TODAY
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office
1.Advance from the Contingencies Fund
2.Conflict, Stability and Security Fund Allocations 2020/21
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
3.The Double Taxation Convention between the United Kingdom and Germany
Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
4.DCMS Contingencies Fund Advance
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
5.COVID-19 update on house party fines and domestic enforcement measures
6.NHS England and NHS Improvement Annual Assessment for 2019-20
Secretary of State for the Home Department
7.Consultation seeking views on additional agencies to be granted Accredited Financial Investigation powers
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
Some committee members and witnesses might now physically attend meetings, however, there is no public access at present.
Select Committees
Subject: Renewable energy in Wales
Witnesses: 9.30am: Rhys Wyn Jones, Director, RenewableUK Cymru; Hywel Lloyd, Chair of Re-energising Wales project advisory board, Institute of Welsh Affairs; Professor Nick Jenkins, Leader of the Centre for Integrated Energy Generation and Supply Research Group, Cardiff University
Virtual meeting
8.40am (private), 9.30am (public)
Subject: Achieving Net Zero
Witnesses: 10.00am: Sarah Munby, Permanent Secretary, and Julian Critchlow, Director General, Energy Transformation and Clean Growth, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Steve Field, Director, Climate, Environment, Energy, HM Treasury
Virtual meeting
9.15am (private), 10.00am (public)
Subject: Universities and Scotland
Witnesses: 11.30am: Richard Lochhead MSP, Minister for Further Education, Higher Education, and Science, and Roddy Macdonald, Head of Higher Education and Science, Scottish Government; Lauren McNamara, Director of Strategy and Operations, Student Awards Agency Scotland
Virtual meeting
11.00am (private), 11.30am (public)
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Subject: Impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on homelessness and the private rented sector
Witnesses: 3.30pm: Eddie Hughes MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Rough Sleeping & Housing, and Penny Hobman, Director for Homelessness and Rough Sleeping, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Virtual meeting
3.00pm (private), 3.30pm (public)
Joint Committees
Joint Committee on the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act
Subject: Fixed-Term Parliaments Act
Witnesses: 11.00am: The Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield; Professor Robert Hazell, Constitution Unit, UCL
Virtual meeting
10.45am (private), 11.00am (public)
Committee Reports Published Today
EUROPEAN STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS
18th Report HC 1135
Time of publication: 11.00am
Announcements
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION IN PROCEEDINGS
On 30 December 2020, the House agreed an order extending virtual participation to debate and certain other proceedings in accordance with a scheme prepared by the Speaker.
The scheme for virtual participation in proceedings and the revised Members’ Guide to Chamber proceedings are available on the intranet.
FORTHCOMING END OF DAY ADJOURNMENT DEBATES
Tuesday 2 February to Monday 8 February (deadline 27 January) (ballot closed)
The deadline for applications for end of day Adjournment debates for Tuesday 2 February to Monday 8 February has closed. The ballot will take place today.
Tuesday 9 February to Monday 15 February (deadline 3 February 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Applications should be made in writing to the Table Office. 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 will take place on Thursday 4 February.
FORTHCOMING WESTMINSTER HALL DEBATES
Sittings in Westminster Hall are currently suspended (Order of 13 January).
DEADLINE FOR CALL LISTS FOR SUBSTANTIVE PROCEEDINGS
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Deadline |
Date of proceeding |
Proceeding |
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1.00pm Friday 29 January |
Monday 1 February |
Opposition Day: subject(s) to be announced |
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1.00pm Monday 1 February |
Tuesday 2 February |
Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill [Lords]: Second Reading |
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1.00pm Tuesday 2 February |
Wednesday 3 February |
Sanctions: motions to approve statutory instruments |
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1.00pm Tuesday 2 February |
Wednesday 3 February |
Value Added Tax: motions to approve the draft Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Amendments to Acts of Parliament) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 and Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act 1994 and Revocation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (SI, 2020, No. 1544) |
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1.00pm Tuesday 2 February |
Wednesday 3 February |
Travellers’ Allowances and Miscellaneous Provisions (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (SI, 2020, No. 1619): motion to revoke |
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1.00pm Wednesday 3 February |
Thursday 4 February |
Backbench business: general debate on the future of the UK space industry |
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1.00pm Wednesday 3 February |
Thursday 4 February |
Backbench business: general debate on the Towns Fund |
Members wishing to speak in substantive proceedings should apply to the Speaker’s Office by emailing speakersoffice@parliament.uk from their parliamentary email address
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.
MONDAY 1 FEBRUARY
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
Afterwards
OPPOSITION DAY (16TH ALLOTTED DAY)
Notes:
The selection of the matters to be debated will be made by the Leader of the Opposition.
Cultural centres and sporting facilities in North West Durham: Mr Richard Holden
TUESDAY 2 FEBRUARY
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
Afterwards
Local Welfare Assistance Provision (Review): Ten Minute Rule Motion
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.
AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND UNMANNED AIRCRAFT BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
Wednesday 3 FEBRUARY
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Air Quality: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Theresa Villiers
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for improving air quality.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
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.
Exiting the European Union (Value Added Tax)
Jesse Norman
That the Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act 1994 and Revocation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1544), dated 15 December 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 December, be approved.
MOTION RELATING TO THE TRAVELLERS’ ALLOWANCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (EU EXIT) REGULATIONS 2020
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
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 Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
THURSDAY 4 FEBRUARY
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
10.00am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
10.10am Questions to the Attorney General
Afterwards
Future of the UK space industry
Owen Thompson
That this House has considered the future of the UK space industry.
Paul Bristow [R]
That this House has considered the Towns Fund.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
TUESDAY 9 FEBRUARY
Peter Kyle
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 10 FEBRUARY
Essay Mills (Prohibition): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Chris Skidmore
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit the operation and advertising of essay mill services; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
TUESDAY 23 FEBRUARY
Rob Butler
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 24 FEBRUARY
Holly Lynch
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.
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.
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).
2. Fire Safety Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
Notes:
Lords Amendment 3 engages Commons financial privilege.
3. 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 Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
4. 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.
5. 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).
6. 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).
7. 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 Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
8. 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.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Jesse Norman
That the Local Government Finance Act 1988 (Non-Domestic Rating Multipliers) (England) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 11 January, 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).
Jesse Norman
That the draft Scottish Rates of Income Tax (Consequential Amendments) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 11 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Jesse Norman
That the draft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 11 January, 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).
12. International Immunities and Privileges
James Duddridge
That the draft Bank for International Settlements (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 11 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
13. Exiting the European Union (Trade)
Secretary Elizabeth Truss
That the draft Cat and Dog Fur (Control of Movement etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 12 January, 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).
Luke Hall
That the draft Non-Domestic Rating (Designated Area) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 12 January, 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).
Justin Tomlinson
That the draft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 14 January, 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).
Justin Tomlinson
That the draft Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 14 January, 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 Robert Buckland
That the draft Judicial Pensions (Fee-Paid Judges) (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 18 January, 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).
Johnny Mercer
That the draft Armed Forces Act (Continuation) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 18 January, 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).
19. Children and Young Persons
Vicky Ford
That the draft Electronic Commerce Directive (Education, Adoption and Children) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 18 January, 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).
Guy Opperman
That the draft Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 18 January, 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).
Jesse Norman
That the draft Social Security (Contributions) (Rates, Limits and Thresholds Amendments and National Insurance Funds Payments) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 18 January, 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).
Will Quince
That the draft Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 18 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Steve Barclay
That the draft Tax Credits, Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 18 January, 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 Priti Patel
That the draft Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Juxtaposed Controls) (Amendment) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 19 January, 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 Matt Hancock
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I., 2021, No. 53), dated 18 January 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 19 January, 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).
Nigel Huddleston
That the draft Grants to the Churches Conservation Trust Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 19 January, 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).
Guy Opperman
That the draft Automatic Enrolment (Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 20 January, 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).
Jesse Norman
That the Customs Tariff (Establishment and Suspension of Import Duty) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I., 2021, No. 63), dated 21 January 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 January, 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 Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Electricity Supplier Payments (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 21 January, 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).
Luke Hall
That the draft Northamptonshire (Structural Changes) (Supplementary Provision and Amendment) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 25 January, 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).