Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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11.30am |
Prayers |
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Deferred divisions will take place in the Members’ Library between 11.30am and 2.00pm |
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Afterwards |
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12 noon |
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12.30pm |
Ministerial Statements, including on: |
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Housing update (Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government ) |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Essay Mills (Prohibition) (Chris Skidmore) |
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Up to three hours |
Police Grant Report (Motion) |
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Up to three hours* |
Local Government Finance (Motions) (*or for up to six hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion on the Police Grant Report, whichever is the later) |
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No debate |
Statutory Instruments (Motions for approval) |
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No debate |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Potential economic effect of Eden Project North (David Morris) |
Business Today: Chamber
Virtual participation in proceedings will commence after Prayers.
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
QUESTIONS
The call list for Members participating is available on the House of Commons business papers pages.
URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
Ministerial Statements, including Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on housing update
The call list for Members participating is available on the House of Commons business papers pages.
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
1. Essay Mills (Prohibition): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
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.
Up to three hours (Order of 8 February)
Secretary Priti Patel
That the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) for 2021–22 (HC 1162), which was laid before this House on 4 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The call list for Members participating is available on the House of Commons business papers pages.
3. LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE (ENGLAND)
Up to three hours (or six hours after commencement of proceedings on the Motion on the Police Grant Report, whichever is the later) (Order of 8 February)
Secretary Robert Jenrick
That the Local Government Finance Report (England) 2021–22 (HC 1200), which was laid before this House on 4 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Robert Jenrick
That the Referendums relating to Council Tax Increases (Alternative Notional Amounts) (England) Report 2021–22 (HC 1201), which was laid before this House on 4 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Robert Jenrick
That the Referendums relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2021–22 (HC 1202), which was laid before this House on 4 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The call list for Members participating is available on the House of Commons business papers pages.
4. International Immunities and Privileges
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
Support for market traders: Zarah Sultana
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Potential economic effect of Eden Project North: David Morris
Deferred Divisions
DEFERRED DIVISIONS TO BE HELD TODAY
Deferred Divisions will take place in the Members’ Library between 11.30am and 2.00pm
Secretary Matt Hancock
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers and Self-Isolation) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I., 2021, No. 97), dated 28 January 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 29 January, be approved
Notes:
The division on this Question was deferred from Tuesday 9 February (Standing Order No. 41A).
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Written Statements
STATEMENTS TO BE MADE TODAY
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office
1.Consultation on the expansion of the NFI Data Matching Purposes and the proposed new Code of Data Matching Practice (the Code)
Secretary of State for Transport
2.Government consultation on environmental objectives for the spaceflight regulator
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
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Subject: Brexit and the Northern Ireland Protocol
Witnesses: 9.30am: Ian Davies, Head of UK Port Authorities, Stena Line; Sarah Hards, Business Development Manager, AM Nexday; Stephen McAneney, Managing Director, Allied Fleet Services; Nick McCullough, Managing Director, DFDS Northern Ireland
Virtual meeting
8.45am (private), 9.30am (public)
Subject: UK-EU security co-operation
Witnesses: 9.30am: Sir Julian King GCMG KCVO, former European Commissioner for Security Union; Sir Rob Wainwright KCMG, former Executive Director of Europol
Virtual meeting
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Virtual meeting
9.00am (private)
Science and Technology Committee
Virtual meeting
9.30am (private)
Subject: Reforming public transport after the pandemic
Witnesses: 9.30am: Andrew Carter, Chief Executive, Centre for Cities; Sarah Kendall, Commissioner, Independent Transport Commission; Professor Michael Waterson, Research Associate, Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy, and Professor of Economics, University of Warwick
10.30am: Rt Hon Norman Baker, Advisor to Chief Executive, Campaign for Better Transport; Graham Vidler, Chief Executive, Confederation of Passenger Transport; Alistair Hands, Commercial Director, Arriva UK Bus
Room 8
9.30am (public)
Virtual meeting
1.45pm (private)
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Subject: Economics of music streaming
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Roberto Neri, Chair, Music Publishers Association; Geoff Taylor, Chief Executive, BPI
3.15pm: Graham Davies, Chief Executive, Ivors Academy; Horace Trubridge, General Secretary, Musicians’ Union
4.00pm: Steve Bené, General Counsel, Twitch; Raoul Chatterjee, Vice President for Content Partnerships, SoundCloud; Katherine Oyama, Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy, YouTube
Room 5
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Virtual meeting
2.00pm (private)
Virtual meeting
2.00pm (private)
Virtual meeting
2.00pm (private)
Women and Equalities Committee
Subject: Reform of the Gender Recognition Act
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Karon Monaghan QC, Barrister, Matrix Chambers; Robin White, Barrister, Old Square Chambers; Naomi Cunningham, Barrister, Outer Temple Chambers; Sally Brett, Head of Diversity and Inclusion, The Law Society
Virtual meeting
2.30pm (public)
Virtual Meeting
3.40pm (private)
Virtual meeting
4.00pm (private)
Virtual meeting
4.30pm (private)
Joint Committees
Virtual meeting
3.40pm (private)
Joint Committee on the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act
Virtual meeting
4.30pm (private)
Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission
Room 7
4.45pm (private)
Delegated Legislation Committees
Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Scottish Rates of Income Tax (Consequential Amendments) Order 2021
Room 14
2.30pm (public)
Committee Reports Published Today
JUSTICE
9th Special Report: Children and Young People in Custody (Part 1): Entry into the youth justice system HC 1185
Time of publication: 00.01am
16th Report: Children and Young People in Custody (part 2): The Youth Secure Estate and Resettlement HC 922
Time of publication: 00.01am
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
42nd Report: COVID-19: Government procurement and supply of Personal Protective Equipment HC 928
Time of publication: 00.01am
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
Monday 22 February to Monday 1 March (deadline 10 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 11 February.
Tuesday 2 March to Monday 8 March (deadline 24 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 25 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 Wednesday 10 February |
Thursday 11 February |
Ministerial and other Maternity Allowances Bill: Second Reading |
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1.00pm Wednesday 10 February |
Thursday 11 February |
Ministerial and other Maternity Allowances Bill: Committee of the whole House |
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1.00pm Wednesday 10 February |
Thursday 11 February |
Ministerial and other Maternity Allowances Bill: Third Reading |
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1.00pm Friday 19 February |
Monday 22 February |
Covid-19: general debate |
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1.00pm Monday 22 February |
Tuesday 23 February |
Oppostion Day: debate(s) to be announced |
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1.00pm Tuesday 23 February |
Wednesday 24 February |
Lords Amendments (to be confirmed) |
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1.00pm Wednesday 24 February |
Thursday 25 February |
Backbench business (1): general debate on the proposal for a national education route map for schools and colleges in response to the covid-19 outbreak |
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1.00pm Wednesday 24 February |
Thursday 25 February |
Backbench business (2): general debate on Welsh affairs |
Members wishing to speak in substantive proceedings should apply to the Speaker’s Office by emailing speakersoffice@parliament.uk from their parliamentary email address.
FEBRUARY ADJOURNMENT - TABLING OF PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS
The following arrangements will apply for the tabling of Questions for oral and written answer during the February 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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Thursday 11 February |
Monday 22 February** |
Housing, Communities and Local Government (T)*** |
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Thursday 11 February |
Tuesday 23 February |
Health and Social Care (T) |
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Thursday 11 February |
Wednesday 24 February |
COP26 (T) |
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Thursday 11 February |
Wednesday 24 February |
Prime Minister |
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Thursday 11 February |
Thursday 25 February |
International Trade (T) |
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Tuesday 23 February |
Monday 1 March |
Education (T) |
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Tuesday 23 February |
Wednesday 3 March |
Northern Ireland |
The results of the shuffles on 11 February will be published on 12 February. They are 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.
The earliest date for named day answer for Questions received from Wednesday 10 February until 5.30pm on Thursday 11 February is Monday 22 February.
Questions for written answer received after 5.30pm on Thursday 11 February and before 2.30pm on Friday 19 February will be treated as having been tabled on 19 February. The earliest date for named day answer for Questions tabled during the February adjournment is Wednesday 24 February (each Member may table up to five named day questions during this period).
FEBRUARY ADJOURNMENT - TABLING OF AMENDMENTS TO PUBLIC BILLS
During the Recess, amendments should be submitted by email to pbohoc@parliament.uk. Amendments can be accepted from a Member’s Parliamentary network account, or from the network account of a member of staff who has been introduced by their Member to clerks in the Public Bill Office and has been specifically authorised to act on the Member’s behalf.
Members may table motions or amendments relating to Lords Amendments to be considered on Wednesday 24 February up to the rise of the House on Tuesday 23 February, but it would be helpful if they could send in any such motions or amendments to pbohoc@parliament.uk by 4.30pm on Friday 19 February.
It is not expected that any public bill committee will meet on Tuesday 23 or Wednesday 24 February, or that there will be proceedings in Committee of the whole House or on consideration on report in relation to any bill on Tuesday 23 or Wednesday 24 February. The Public Bill Office will issue revised arrangements for tabling amendments to public bills if there is any change in that expectation.
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.
THURSDAY 11 FEBRUARY
9.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office
10.15am Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office
Afterwards
MINISTERIAL AND OTHER MATERNITY ALLOWANCES BILL: BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE
Penny Mordaunt
That the following provisions shall apply to the proceedings on the Ministerial and other Maternity Allowances Bill:
Timetable
(1)(a) Proceedings on Second Reading and in Committee of the whole House, any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading shall be taken at today’s sitting in accordance with this Order.
(b) Proceedings on Second Reading shall be brought to a conclusion (so far as not previously concluded) at 3.00 pm.
(c) Proceedings in Committee of the whole House, any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading shall be brought to a conclusion (so far as not previously concluded) at 5.00 pm.
Timing of proceedings and Questions to be put
(2)When the Bill has been read a second time:
(a) it shall, despite Standing Order No. 63 (Committal of bills not subject to a programme order), stand committed to a Committee of the whole House without any Question being put;
(b) proceedings on the Bill shall stand postponed while the Question is put, in accordance with Standing Order No. 52(1) (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills), on any financial resolution relating to the Bill;
(c) on the conclusion of proceedings on any financial resolution relating to the Bill, proceedings on the Bill shall be resumed and the Speaker shall leave the Chair whether or not notice of an Instruction has been given.
(3)(a) On the conclusion of proceedings in Committee of the whole House, the Chairman shall report the Bill to the House without putting any Question.
(b) If the Bill is reported with amendments, the House shall proceed to consider the Bill as amended without any Question being put.
(4)For the purpose of bringing any proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph (1), the Chairman or Speaker shall forthwith put the following Questions in the same order as they would fall to be put if this Order did not apply:
(a) any Question already proposed from the Chair;
(b) any Question necessary to bring to a decision a Question so proposed;
(c) the Question on any amendment moved or Motion made by a Minister of the Crown;
(d) any other Question necessary for the disposal of the business to be concluded;
and shall not put any other questions, other than the question on any motion described in paragraph (15)(a) of this Order.
(5)On a Motion so made for a new Clause or a new Schedule, the Chairman or Speaker shall put only the Question that the Clause or Schedule be added to the Bill.
(6)If two or more Questions would fall to be put under paragraph (4)(c) on successive amendments moved or Motions made by a Minister of the Crown, the Chairman or Speaker shall instead put a single Question in relation to those amendments or Motions.
(7)If two or more Questions would fall to be put under paragraph (4)(d) in relation to successive provisions of the Bill, the Chairman shall instead put a single Question in relation to those provisions, except that the Question shall be put separately on any Clause of or Schedule to the Bill which a Minister of the Crown has signified an intention to leave out.
Consideration of Lords Amendments
(8)(a) Any Lords Amendments to the Bill may be considered forthwith without any Question being put; and any proceedings interrupted for that purpose shall be suspended accordingly.
(b) Proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement; and any proceedings suspended under sub-paragraph (a) shall thereupon be resumed.
(9)Paragraphs (2) to (7) of Standing Order No. 83F (Programme orders: conclusion of proceedings on consideration of Lords amendments) apply for the purposes of bringing any proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph (8) of this Order.
Subsequent stages
(10)(a) Any further Message from the Lords on the Bill may be considered forthwith without any Question being put; and any proceedings interrupted for that purpose shall be suspended accordingly.
(b) Proceedings on any further Message from the Lords shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement; and any proceedings suspended under sub-paragraph (a) shall thereupon be resumed.
(11)Paragraphs (2) to (5) of Standing Order No. 83G (Programme orders: conclusion of proceedings on further messages from the Lords) apply for the purposes of bringing any proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph (10) of this Order.
Reasons Committee
(12)Paragraphs (2) to (6) of Standing Order No. 83H (Programme orders: reasons committee) apply in relation to any committee to be appointed to draw up reasons after proceedings have been brought to a conclusion in accordance with this Order.
Miscellaneous
(13)Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to proceedings on the Bill.
(14)Standing Order No. 82 (Business Committee) shall not apply in relation to any proceedings to which this Order applies.
(15)(a) No Motion shall be made, except by a Minister of the Crown, to alter the order in which any proceedings on the Bill are taken, to recommit the Bill or to vary or supplement the provisions of this Order.
(b) No notice shall be required of such a Motion.
(c) Such a Motion may be considered forthwith without any Question being put; and any proceedings interrupted for that purpose shall be suspended accordingly.
(d) The Question on such a Motion shall be put forthwith; and any proceedings suspended under sub-paragraph (c) shall thereupon be resumed.
(e) Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to proceedings on such a Motion.
(16)(a) No dilatory Motion shall be made in relation to proceedings to which this Order applies except by a Minister of the Crown.
(b) The Question on any such Motion shall be put forthwith.
(17)(a) The start of any debate under Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) to be held on a day on which the Bill has been set down to be taken as an Order of the Day shall be postponed until the conclusion of any proceedings on that day to which this Order applies.
(b) Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to proceedings in respect of any such debate.
(18)Proceedings to which this Order applies shall not be interrupted under any Standing Order relating to the sittings of the House.
MINISTERIAL AND OTHER MATERNITY ALLOWANCES BILL: ALL STAGES
Notes:
If the Ministerial and other Maternity Allowances Bill: Business of the House motion is agreed to, proceedings on Second Reading shall be brought to a conclusion no later than 3.00pm, to be followed by the Money Resolution (without debate); and procedings in Committee of the whole House, on Consideration and on Third Reading shall be brought to a conclusion no later than 5.00pm.
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
Ministerial and other Maternity Allowances Bill: Money
Jesse Norman
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Ministerial and other Maternity Allowances Bill, it is expedient to authorise:
(1) the payment out of money provided by Parliament of—
(a) any sum that is to be so paid under that Act, and
(b) any increase attributable to that Act in the sums that are to be so paid under any other Act;
(2) the payment out of the Consolidated Fund of—
(a) any sum that is to be so paid under that Act, and
(b) any increase attributable to that Act in the sums that are to be so paid under any other Act.
Notes:
If the Ministerial and other Maternity Allowances Bill: Business of the House motion is agreed to, the Question on this motion will be put immediately after the Bill has been read a second time.
Queen’s Recommendation signified.
Response of faith groups during the covid-19 outbreak: Stephen Timms
MONDAY 22 FEBRUARY
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
GENERAL DEBATE ON COVID-19
TUESDAY 23 FEBRUARY
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Afterwards
Youth Courts and Sentencing: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Rob Butler
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide that persons charged with a criminal offence having been aged under 18 at the time of the alleged offence are subject to the jurisdiction of the youth court and to youth sentencing provisions; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
OPPOSITION DAY (17TH ALLOTTED DAY)
Notes:
The selection of matters to be debated will be made by the Leader of the Opposition.
WEDNESDAY 24 FEBRUARY
11.30am Questions to the President of COP26
11.53am Topical Questions to the President of COP26
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
High Performance Vehicle Renting (Regulation): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Holly Lynch
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to regulate the renting of high performance road vehicles; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
CONSIDERATION OF LORDS AMENDMENTS
THURSDAY 25 FEBRUARY
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
Afterwards
Proposal for a national education route map for schools and colleges in response to the covid-19 outbreak
Robert Halfon
Steve Brine
Munira Wilson
That this House has considered the proposal for a national education route map for schools and colleges in response to the covid-19 outbreak.
Kevin Brennan
Stephen Crabb
Hywel Williams
That this House has considered Welsh Affairs.
Relevant Documents:
Fifth Report of the Welsh Affairs Committee, Session 2019-21, Brexit and trade: implications for Wales, HC 176
Fourth Report of the Welsh Affairs Committee, Session 2019-21, Wales and the Shared Prosperity Fund: Priorities for the replacement of EU structural funds, HC 90; and the Government Response, HC 1083
Oral evidence taken before the Welsh Affairs Committee on 28 May 2020, 10 September 2020 and 14 January 2021, on Responsibilities of the Secretary of State for Wales, HC 96
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
TUESDAY 2 MARCH
Banking Services (Post Offices): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Duncan Baker
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to place a duty on major high street banks to provide banking services in post offices; to make associated provision about access to post office services, including for elderly and vulnerable people; and for connected purposes..
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
MONDAY 8 MARCH
Ms Karen Buck
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.
TUESDAY 9 MARCH
Alan Mak
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 MARCH
Sir David Amess
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 (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).
5. 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).
6. 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).
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 Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
9. 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 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 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 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 Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
14. 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 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 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 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 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 Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Authority to Carry Scheme and Civil Penalties Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 28 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).
22. Telecommunications (Security) Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Proceedings will be taken in accordance with the Programme Order agreed to by the House on 30 November: proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion no later than one hour before moment of interruption; and proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion no later than the moment of interruption.
23. Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
Notes:
None of the Lords Amendments engages financial privilege.
24. Environment Bill: Remaining Stages (day 2)
As amended on consideration on 26 January, to be further considered.
Notes:
Under the Programme (No. 5) motion agreed to on 26 January, proceedings relating to Parts 6 and 7 and clauses 132 to 139 of the Bill shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion three hours after the commencement of proceedings on Consideration on the second day and remaining proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion five hours after the commencement of proceedings on Consideration on the second day. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion six hours after the commencement of proceedings on Consideration on the second day.
Queen’s and Prince of Wales’ consent to be signified on Third Reading.
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 documents webpage for the Bill).
For amendments, see documents webpage for the Bill.
25. Terms and Conditions of Employment
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 1 February, 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).
26. Exiting the European Union (Companies)
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft International Accounting Standards (Delegation of Functions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 1 February, 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).
Chloe Smith
That the draft Police and Crime Commissioner Elections (Welsh Forms) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 1 February, 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 Renewables Obligation (Amendment) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 3 February, 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 George Eustice
That the draft Single Use Carrier Bags Charges (England) (Amendment) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 4 February, 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).
Chloe Smith
That the draft Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections (Coronavirus, Nomination of Candidates) (Amendment) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 8 February, 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 Financial Reporting Council (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 8 February, 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).
32. Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered. Proceedings will be taken in accordace with the Programme Order agreed on 2 February: proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which they are commenced. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day.
Notes:
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 documents webpage for the Bill).
33. Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill: Consideration of Lords Message
Notes:
The Scottish Parliament has decided not to approve a Legislative Consent Motion relating to this Bill. Copies of the Motion are available in the Vote Office (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).