Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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2.30pm |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
Oral Questions: Defence |
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Up to 45 minutes |
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No debate |
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Up to six hours* |
Finance Bill: Remaining Stages (*if the Finance Bill: Programme Motion is agreed to) |
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Up to 90 minutes |
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No debate |
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No debate |
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Until 10.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: East West Rail and the Aylesbury Spur (Rob Butler) |
Westminster Hall
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4.30pm |
Debate on e-petition relating to child food poverty |
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6.15pm |
Debate on e-petition relating to international travel and covid-19 |
Business Today: Chamber
Virtual participation in proceedings will commence after Prayers.
2.30pm Prayers
Followed by
QUESTIONS
1. Defence
The call list for Members participating is available on the House of Commons business papers pages.
URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
3.30pm
Ministerial Statements (if any)
The call list for Members participating will be made available on the House of Commons business papers pages.
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
1. FINANCE BILL: WAYS AND MEANS (VALUE ADDED TAX)
Up to 45 minutes (Standing Order No. 52(1)(b))
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
That—
(a) (notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the practice of the House relating to the matters that may be included in Finance Bills) provision may be made in relation to the Protocol on Northern Ireland/Ireland in the EU withdrawal agreement about value added tax and distance selling,
(b) provision (including provision having retrospective effect) may be made about the value, for the purposes of the Value Added Tax Act 1994, of a supply of imported goods of a low value that fall within section 21(5) of that Act (works of art etc), and
(c) provision (including provision having retrospective effect) may be made amending section 42 of the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018.
The call list for Members participating will be made available on the House of Commons business papers pages.
No debate (Standing Order No. 83A(7))
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
That the Order of 13 April 2021 (Finance (No. 2) Bill (Programme)) be varied as follows:
(1) Paragraphs (8) and (9) of the Order shall be omitted.
(2) Proceedings on Consideration —
(a) shall be taken in the order shown in the first column of the following Table, and
(b) shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the times specified in the second column of the Table.
TABLE
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Proceedings |
Time for conclusion of proceedings |
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New Clause 23; remaining new Clauses, new Schedules and amendments relating to the subject matter of clauses 6 to 14 and Schedule 1 |
Three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the motion for this Order |
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New Clause 25; remaining new Clauses, new Schedules and amendments relating to the subject matter of Clauses 109 to 111 and Schedules 21 and 22 |
Four hours after the commencement of proceedings on the motion for this Order
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New Clause 2; remaining new Clauses, new Schedules and amendments relating to the subject matter of Clause 88 and Schedule 16; remaining new Clauses, new Schedules and amendments to Clauses and Schedules; remaining proceedings on Consideration |
Five hours after the commencement of proceedings on the motion for this Order
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(3) Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion six hours after the commencement of proceedings on the motion for this Order.
3. FINANCE BILL: REMAINING STAGES
Up to six hours (if the Finance Bill: Programme motion is agreed to)
Notes:
This Bill, formerly known as the Finance (No. 2) Bill, was carried over from the 2019-21 Session by the Order of 13 April. It was amended in public bill committee and in Committee of the Whole House in that Session.
For amendments, see the documents webpage for the Bill.
If the Finance Bill: Programme motion is agreed to, proceedings on Consideration shall be brought to a conclusion five hours after the commencement of proceedings on the programme motion and proceedings on Third Reading shall be brought to a conclusion six hours after the commencement of proceedings on the programme motion.
The call list for Members participating will be made available on the House of Commons business papers pages.
4. HOUSE OF COMMONS COMMISSION
Up to 90 minutes (Standing Order No. 16(1))
Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg
That Mr Nicholas Brown be appointed to the House of Commons Commission in place of Dame Rosie Winterton in pursuance of section 1(2)(d) of the House of Commons Administration Act 1978, as amended.
The call list for Members participating will be made available on the House of Commons business papers pages.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Eddie Hughes
That the draft Mobile Homes (Requirement for Manager of Site to be Fit and Proper Person) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 22 March, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 10.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Combined Heat and Power Quality Assurance (Temporary Modifications) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 18 March, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 10.00pm, the division will be deferred.
PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
Voter ID: David Linden
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Until 10.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
East West Rail and the Aylesbury Spur: Rob Butler
Business Today: Westminster Hall
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The sitting will start at 4.30pm and finish at 7.45pm with a 15 minute suspension at 6.00pm. (Standing Order No. 10(1) and Order of 25 March)
The call list for Members participating is available on the House of Commons business papers pages.
4.30pm
That this House has considered e-petition 554276, relating to child food poverty. Catherine McKinnell, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
Relevant Documents:
Oral evidence taken before the Petitions Committee on 21 January, on Child Food Poverty, HC 1112
Written Evidence: Transcript of a conversation between the Chair of the Petitions Committee and Marcus Rashford MBE on 18 January, on Child Food Poverty, HC 1112
Correspondence with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, on Child Food Poverty, reported to the House on 18 December 2020, HC 1112
Correspondence with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions relating to child food poverty, reported to the House on 20 May
6.15pm
That this House has considered e-petition 565102, relating to international travel and covid-19. Nick Fletcher, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
Relevant Documents:
Fifth Report of the Transport Committee of Session 2019-21, The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the aviation sector: Interim report, HC 1257, and the Government response, HC 28
Summary of public engagement on covid-19 restrictions on international travel, reported to the House on 20 May, HC 243
Seventh Report of the Transport Committee of Session 2019-21, Safe return of international travel?, HC 1341
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were 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)).
Written Statements
STATEMENTS TO BE MADE TODAY
Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
1.Performance Targets for the Intellectual Property Office (an operating name of the Patent Office) for 2021-22
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
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Subject: Covid 19 Vaccine Certification
Witnesses: 1.00pm: Professor Peter Openshaw, Professor of Experimental Medicine, Imperial College London; Professor Judith Breuer, Director of Infection and Immunity, Professor of Virology, UCL; Professor Trish Greenhalgh, Professor of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford; Professor Melinda Mills, Professor of Demography, University of Oxford
2.00pm: Shona Mccarthy, Chief Executive, Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society; Emma McClarkin, Chief Executive, British Beer and Pub Association; Bill Bush, Director of Policy, Premier League
Room 15
12.30pm (private), 1.00pm (public)
Subject: COVID 19: PPE Suppliers
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Thomas Martin, Chairman, ARCO; Chris Wakeman, Divisional Managing Director, Bunzl Healthcare; Iain Liddell, Managing Director, Uniserve; Sarah Stoute, CEO, Full Support Healthcare
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
1.45pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Subject: Bank of England Monetary Policy Reports
Witnesses: 3.30pm: Andrew Bailey, Governor, Sir Jon Cunliffe, Deputy Governor for Financial Stability, Andy Haldane, Chief Economist, and Michael Saunders, External Member, Monetary Policy Committee, Bank of England
Virtual meeting
3.00pm (private), 3.30pm (public)
Virtual meeting
4.00pm (private)
Virtual meeting
4.30pm (private)
Delegated Legislation Committees
First Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider Motion in the name of Grant Shapps relating to Financial Assistance to Industry
Room 14
4.30pm (public)
Second Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider Motion in the name of Paul Scully relating to Financial Assistance to Industry
Room 10
6.00pm (public)
Committee Reports Published
DEFENCE
1st Special Report: Obsolescent and outgunned: the British Army’s armoured vehicle capability: Government Response to the Committee’s Fifth Report of Session 2019–21 HC 221
Date and time of publication: Friday 21 May, 00.01am
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
2nd Report: BBC strategic financial management HC 187
Date and time of publication: Friday 21 May, 00.01am
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (COMMONS)
2nd Report HC 57-ii
Date and time of publication: Friday 21 May, 11.00am
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (JOINT)
2nd Report HC 56-ii
Date and time of publication: Friday 21 May, 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. On 25 March the House extended these provisions until 21 June.
The scheme for virtual participation in proceedings and the revised Members’ Guide to Chamber proceedings are available on the intranet. The Members’ Guide to Westminster Hall proceedings is available on the intranet.
DEADLINE FOR CALL LISTS FOR SUBSTANTIVE PROCEEDINGS
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Deadline |
Date of proceeding |
Proceeding |
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1.00pm Monday 24 May |
Tuesday 25 May |
Telecommunications (Security) Bill: report stage |
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1.00pm Monday 24 May |
Tuesday 25 May |
Telecommunications (Security) Bill: Third Reading |
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1.00pm Tuesday 25 May |
Wednesday 26 May |
Environment Bill, report stage (Day 2): Debate 1: Parts 6 and 7 (Nature and Biodiversity, and Conservation Covenants) and clauses 132 to 139 (General provisions) |
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1.00pm Tuesday 25 May |
Wednesday 26 May |
Environment Bill, report stage (Day 2): Debate 2: Remaining proceedings on consideration |
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1.00pm Tuesday 25 May |
Wednesday 26 May |
Environment Bill: Third Reading |
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1.00pm Wednesday 26 May |
Thursday 27 May |
Backbench business (1): general debate on Dementia Action Week |
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1.00pm Wednesday 26 May |
Thursday 27 May |
Backbench business (2): general debate on Implementing the 2020 Obesity Strategy |
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1.00pm Friday 4 June |
Monday 7 June |
Advanced Research and Invention Agency: report stage |
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1.00pm Friday 4 June |
Monday 7 June |
Advanced Research and Invention Agency: Third 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.
FORTHCOMING END OF DAY ADJOURNMENT DEBATES
Monday 7 June to Monday 14 June (deadline 26 May 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 27 May.
FORTHCOMING WESTMINSTER HALL DEBATES
Applications for 90, 60 and 30-minute debates should be made to the Table Office by 10.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, 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.
There will be no Westminster Hall debates in the new Session of Parliament until the debate on the Queen’s Speech has concluded (Standing Order No. 10(2)(a)).
Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 June (deadline 24 May)
The following Departments will answer:
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Cabinet Office; Defence; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Northern Ireland; Wales; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 June (deadline 7 June)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; Education; Health and Social Care; Home Office; International Trade; Justice; Scotland; Transport; Treasury
Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 June (deadline 14 June)
The following Departments will answer:
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Cabinet Office; Defence; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Northern Ireland; Wales; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
PARTICIPATION IN WESTMINSTER HALL
On 25 February, the House agreed a motion to resume sittings in Westminster Hall on Monday 8 March. The sittings will take place in the Boothroyd Room in Portcullis House to allow Members to participate virtually.
Applying to speak
Applications to speak should be made via email to the Speaker’s Office (speakersoffice@parliament.uk).
The deadlines are as follows:
1.00 pm on the previous Friday for debates on a Monday; and
1.00 pm on the previous day for debates on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Call lists will be published at around 12.30 pm on a Monday for debates that day and 6.30 pm the previous day for debates on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Participation
Members are able to participate physically or virtually, but should note Mr Speaker’s request for Members to participate virtually in proceedings wherever possible. Members who wish to participate physically should note this when they contact the Speaker’s office.
For 60-minute and 90-minute debates, and debates scheduled by the Petitions Committee, only Members who are on the call list are permitted to attend. Members are not permitted to attend only to intervene or to observe.
Members will be called in the order they appear on the call list, unless there are technical problems which prevent this.
For 30-minute debates, there will not be a call list. Members wishing to contribute should follow existing conventions about contacting the Member in charge of the debate, the Speaker’s Office and the Minister.
Arrangements for social distancing
On the horseshoe in the Boothroyd Room, there are a maximum of eleven seats.
Of these seats, there are four available from which backbenchers can speak (others are reserved for the frontbenchers, the PPS or whip, the Member in charge, the Chair and the Clerk).
There are seven additional seats in the public gallery for Members in the latter part of the call list from which they can listen to debates and move onto the horseshoe when spaces become available.
Members should clean the microphone and the desk around them before and after use. Cleaning materials will be available for this purpose.
Guidance for Members on hybrid arrangements in Westminster Hall can be found on the intranet.
WHITSUN ADJOURNMENT - TABLING OF PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS
The following arrangements will apply for the tabling of Questions for oral and written answer during the Whitsun 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 27 May |
Monday 7 June |
Home Office (T)** |
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Thursday 27 May |
Tuesday 8 June |
Health and Social Care (T) |
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Thursday 27 May |
Wednesday 9 June |
COP 26 (T) |
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Thursday 27 May |
Wednesday 9 June |
Prime Minister |
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Thuesday 27 May |
Thursday 10 June |
International Trade (T) |
The results of the shuffles on 27 May will be published on 28 May. 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 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.
** (T) denotes that there are Topical questions for this Department.
Questions for written answer on a named day
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Time of tabling |
Earliest date for named day answer |
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Monday 24 May before 10.30pm |
Thursday 27 May |
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From 10.30pm on Monday 24 May until 5.30pm or rise of House on Thursday 27 May |
Monday 7 June |
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From 5.30pm or rise of House on Thursday 27 May until 2.30pm on Friday 4 June |
Wednesday 9 June (each Member may table up to five named day questions during this period) |
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Tuesday 13 April |
Monday 19 April |
PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BILLS
The following Members were successful in the ballot:
1. Mark Jenkinson
2. Barry Gardiner
3. Carolyn Harris
4. Dr Liam Fox
5. Sajid Javid
6. Kevin Brennan
7. Jeff Smith
8. Colum Eastwood
9. Peter Gibson
10. Dr Ben Spencer
11. Mel Stride
12. Margaret Ferrier
13. Matt Rodda
14. Jane Stevenson
15. Chris Bryant
16. Sir Paul Beresford
17. Jeremy Wright
18. Richard Fuller
19. Andrew Rosindell
20. Rosie Cooper
The presentation of ballot bills will take place on Wednesday 16 June, immediately after Questions and Statements (if any).
First notices of ten minute rule motions and presentation of non-ballot bills
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Event |
Date and location |
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First notices of ten minute rule motions |
Thursday 17 June, by email from the Member’s parliamentary email address to PBOHoC@parliament.uk, from 10.00am until the rise of the House |
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First notices of presentation bills (to be presented on or after Monday 21 June) |
Thursday 17 June, by email from the Member’s parliamentary email address to PBOHoC@parliament.uk, from 10.00am until the rise of the House |
There will be no physical queue for the first notices of ten minute rule motions or presentation bills in this Session. A single notice (of either a ten minute rule motion OR a presentation bill) will be accepted from each Member from emails received between 10.00am and 10.30am. After 10.30am, unlimited further notices will be accepted from emails received at or after 10.00am in the order they were received. Four ten minute rule slots will be available (for speeches on 29 June, 30 June, 6 July and 7 July). Members interested in giving notice on 17 June should contact the Clerk of Private Members’ Bills in advance to agree bill titles (PBOHoC@parliament.uk, 3254).
Notes:
Arrangements made according to Standing Order No.14(10) and (11) and on the authority
of Mr Speaker.
Further Information
Members’ Guide to Chamber proceedings
The Members’ Guide to Chamber proceedings is 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/
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.
Tuesday 25 May
SELECTION
Stuart Andrew
That Sir Alan Campbell and Owen Thompson be discharged from the Committee of Selection and Chris Elmore and Richard Thomson be nominated.
Notes:
No debate, and may not be proceeded with if opposed (Standing Order No. 20).
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Afterwards
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 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 the moment of interruption. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion no later than the moment of interruption.
For amendments, see the documents webpage for the Bill.
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Imran Ahmad-Khan, Gareth Bacon, Bob Blackman, Patricia Gibson, David Johnston, Nigel Mills and Kate Osborne be members of the Backbench Business Committee.
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Sir Bernard Jenkin be discharged from the Public Accounts Committee and Mr Mark Francois and Antony Higginbotham be added.
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Douglas Ross be discharged from the Procedure Committee and Anthony Mangnall be added.
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Kenny MacAskill be discharged from the Justice Committee and Angela Crawley be added.
Health and Social Care Committee
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Neale Hanvey be discharged from the Health and Social Care Committee and Anum Qaisar-Javed be added.
Women and Equalities Committee
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Angela Crawley be discharged from the Women and Equalities Committee and Anne McLaughlin be added.
European Statutory Instruments Committee
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Owen Thompson be discharged from the European Statutory Instruments Committee and Richard Thomson be added.
Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Owen Thompson be discharged from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments and Richard Thomson be added.
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Lilian Greenwood be discharged from the Finance Committee and Nick Brown be added.
NHS dentistry in Waveney: Peter Aldous
9.25am That this House has considered oral health and dentistry in England: Mohammad Yasin
Notes:
The debate at 9.25am will last for up to 90 minutes.
11.00am That this House has considered the asylum dispersal scheme in Stoke-on-Trent: Jonathan Gullis
Notes:
The debate at 11.00am will last for up to half an hour. The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the scope of the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme: Gareth Johnson
Notes:
The debate at 2.30pm will last for up to 90 minutes.
4.05pm That this House has considered encouraging more disabled officials, referees and umpires into sport: Lucy Allan
Notes:
The debate at 4.05pm will last for up to half an hour.
4.50pm That this House has considered cyber fraud in the UK: Chris Elmore
Notes:
The debate at 4.50pm will last for up to an hour.
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
Wednesday 26 May
Highgate Cemetery Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
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
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 Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion five hours after 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.
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.
Decision making on Walsall’s transit site: Valerie Vaz
9.25am That this House has considered regulation of business rates reduction services: Kevin Hollinrake
Notes:
The debate at 9.25am will last for up to 90 minutes.
11.00am That this House has considered the Istanbul Convention and the position of the UK Government: John Howell
Notes:
The debate at 11.00am will last for up to 30 minutes. The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered support for children entitled to free school meals: Catherine West
Notes:
The debate at 2.30pm will last for up to 90 minutes.
4.05pm That this House has considered proposals to remove classification of prescription-only medicine from injectable B12 vitamin: Jane Hunt
Notes:
The debate at 4.05pm will last for up to 30 minutes.
4.50pm That this House has considered the potential merits of driverless cars: Ben Everitt
Notes:
The debate at 4.50pm will last for up to an hour. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
Thursday 27 May
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
GENERAL DEBATE ON DEMENTIA ACTION WEEK
The Prime Minister
That this House has considered Dementia Action Week.
GENERAL DEBATE ON IMPLEMENTING THE 2020 OBESITY STRATEGY
The Prime Minister
That this House has considered implementing the 2020 Obesity Strategy.
Kirkella distant water trawler and distant fleet fishing: Emma Hardy
1.30pm That this House has considered World Press Freedom Day 2021: Damian Collins [R]
3.15pm That this House has considered the future of the Green Homes Grant voucher scheme: Philip Dunne, Darren Jones
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were allocated by the Chairman of Ways and Means.
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
Relevant Documents:
Third Report of the Environmental Audit Committee, Session 2019–21, Energy efficiency of existing homes, HC 346, and the Government response, HC 135
Oral evidence taken before the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee on 9 February, 16 March and 20 April 2021, on decarbonising heat in homes, HC 851
Written evidence to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee, on decarbonising heat in homes, reported to the House on 5 February, and 13, 27 and 29 April 2021, HC 851
Oral evidence taken before the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee on 13 April 2021, on work of the Department and Government response to Coronavirus, HC 301
Monday 7 June
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department
Afterwards
Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill: Remaining Stages
Not amended in Public BIll Committee, to be considered.
Tuesday 8 June
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
Wednesday 9 June
11.30am Questions to the President of COP26
11.53am Topical Questions to the President of COP26
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Thursday 10 June
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
Monday 14 June
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
Tuesday 15 June
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
Wednesday 16 June
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Thursday 17 June
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.00am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.10am Questions to Church Commissioners, House of Commons Commission, Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body, Public Accounts Commission and Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission
Monday 21 June
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
Tuesday 22 June
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Wednesday 23 June
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Thursday 24 June
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
Monday 28 June
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Tuesday 29 June
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
Wednesday 30 June
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Thursday 1 July
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
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 Alister Jack
That the draft UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act 2021 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 14 April, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P)
Secretary Brandon Lewis
That the draft Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (Extension of Duration of Non-jury Trial Provisions) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 26 April, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P)
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Pollution Prevention and Control (Fees) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 21 April, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P)
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 28 April, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P)
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Carbon Budget Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 21 April, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P)
Secretary Matt Hancock
That the draft Coronavirus Act 2020 (Early Expiry) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 21 April, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P)
7. 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, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments has drawn the special attention of both Houses to the Instrument in its Forty-Third report of 2019-21 (HC 75-xliii).
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
8. 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, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P)
Secretary Dominic Raab
That the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021 (S.I., 2021, No, 488), dated 23 April 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 26 April, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Nigel Adams
That the Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021, No, 496), dated 26 April 2021, a copy of which was laid before the House on 29 April, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
11. Financial Services and Markets
John Glen
That the draft Payment and Electronic Money Institution Insolvency Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 26 April, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 25 March, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Immigration (Collection, Use and Retention of Biometric Information and Related Amendments) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 27 April, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft British Nationality Act 1981 (Immigration Rules Appendix EU) (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 29 April, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Cash Searches: Code of Practice) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 22 March, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Investigations: Code of Practice) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 22 March, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 27 April, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Recovery of Listed Assets: Code of Practice) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 22 March, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
19. Exiting the European Union (Animals)
Secretary George Eustice
That the draft Trade and Official Controls (Transitional Arrangements for Prior Notifications) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I., 2021, No. 429), dated 30 March 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 31 March, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Contracts for Difference (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 12 May, 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).
21. Exiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Conformity Assessment (Mutual Recognition Agreements) and Weights and Measures (Intoxicating Liquor) (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 12 May, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary George Eustice
That the draft Air Quality (Legislative Functions) (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 22 March in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
23. 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 in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
24. Financial Assistance to Industry
Paul Scully
That this House authorises the Secretary of State to undertake to pay, and to pay by way of financial assistance under Section 8 of the Industrial Development Act 1982, compensation to Business Schools in respect of a proportion of the indirect costs of funding the Help to Grow Management programme up to a limit of £220m million over three years.
25. Armed Forces Bill: Committee
Not amended in Select Committee, to be considered.
Relevant Documents:
Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill, Special Report of Session 2019-21: The Armed Forces Bill
26. Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) Bill: Second Reading
27. Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) Bill: Money
Jesse Norman
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:
(a) expenditure incurred by the Treasury for, or in connection with, the payment of compensation to customers of London Capital & Finance plc; and
(b) loans by the Secretary of State to the Board of the Pension Protection Fund.
Notes:
Queen’s Recommendation signified.
28. Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) Bill: Ways and Means
Jesse Norman
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) Bill, it is expedient to authorise such levying of charges under section 189 of the Pensions Act 2004 and Article 171 of the Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 as may arise by virtue of that Act.
29. Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill: Second Reading
Notes:
Queen’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
30. Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill: Second Reading
31. Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill: Ways and Means
Jesse Norman
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the charging of fees.
32. National Insurance Contributions Bill: Second Reading
33. Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill: Second Reading
34. Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill: Second Reading
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 13 May, 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).
36. Exiting the European Union (Financial Services and Markets)
John Glen
That the draft Financial Markets and Insolvency (Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 13 May, 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).
37. Exiting the European Union (Agriculture)
Secretary George Eustice
That the draft Common Organisation of the Markets in Agricultural Products (Fruit and Vegetable Producer Organisations, Tariff Quotas and Wine) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 13 May, 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).
Julia Lopez
That the draft Public Procurement (International Trade Agreements) (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 13 May, 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).
Jo Churchill
That the draft Calorie Labelling (Out of Home Sector) (England) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 13 May, 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).
40. Financial Assistance to Industry
Secretary Grant Shapps
That this House authorises the Secretary of State to undertake to pay, and to pay by way of financial assistance under section 8 of the Industrial Development Act 1982, sums exceeding £30 million with an estimated total sum of £44 million, to be made available, through the renewed Airport and Ground Operations Support Scheme announced in the 2021 Budget, to eligible commercial airports and ground operators to compensate for the damage caused by COVID-19, on the basis of business rates liabilities or COVID-19 losses – whichever is lower – from April-September 2021, subject to certain conditions and a cap of £4m per eligible company.
41. Sports Grounds and Sporting Events
Nigel Huddleston
That the draft Birmingham Commonwealth Games (Compensation for Enforcement Action) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 17 May, 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).
42. International Immunities and Privileges
Nigel Adams
That the draft European Union and European Atomic Energy Community (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 17 May, 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 Scotland Act 2016 (Social Security) (Consequential Provision) (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 17 May, 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 Alister Jack
That the draft Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Disability Assistance, Young Carer Grants, Short-term Assistance and Winter Heating Assistance) (Consequential Provision and Modifications) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 17 May, 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) (Steps and Other Provisions) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I., 2021, No. 585), dated 14 May 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 17 May, 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 Brandon Lewis
That the draft Local Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 18 May, 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).
Attorney General
That the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Investigative Powers of Prosecutors: Code of Practice) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 22 March, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
48. Exiting the European Union (Cultural Objects)
Caroline Dinenage
That the draft Introduction and the Import of Cultural Goods (Revocation) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 19 May, 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).
49. Information Commissioner (Remuneration)
Mr John Whittingdale
That, from 1 November 2021—
(1) the Information Commissioner shall be paid a salary of £200,000 per annum and pension benefits in accordance with the standard award for the civil service pension scheme;
(2) all previous resolutions relating to the salary and pension of the Information Commissioner shall cease to have effect.
Relevant Documents:
An Explanatory Note is available in the Vote Office
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Search, Seizure and Detention of Property: Code of Practice) (Northern Ireland) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 22 March, in the last Session of Parliament, 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) (No. 2) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 20 May, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).