Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
11.30am |
Prayers |
Afterwards |
Oral Questions: Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy |
12.30pm |
Urgent Questions, including on: Reports of an event held in the Downing Street Garden on 20 May 2020 (Prime Minister) Ministerial Statements, if any |
Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Co-operatives (Employee Company Ownership) (Christina Rees) |
Until 7.00pm |
Opposition Day (10th Allotted Day) |
No debate after 7.00pm |
Welsh Grand Committee (Motion) |
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Proposed closure of Solihull police station (Julian Knight) |
Westminster Hall
9.30am |
Eye health and macular disease |
11.00am |
Safety of the A1 between Peterborough and Blyth |
(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
|
2.30pm |
Rollout of ultrafast broadband in Devon and Somerset |
4.00pm |
Plans for Beam Park Station |
4.30pm |
Careers guidance in schools |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
QUESTIONS
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
1Damien Moore (Southport)
What steps he is taking to improve productivity levels in the UK. (904922)
2Mr Gagan Mohindra (South West Hertfordshire)
What plans he has to support small and medium-sized enterprises in the hospitality sector during the covid-19 outbreak. (904923)
3Karl McCartney (Lincoln)
What steps he is taking to harness science and innovation for the purposes of the Government’s levelling up agenda. (904924)
4Sir Robert Goodwill (Scarborough and Whitby)
What steps he is taking to deliver new nuclear power. (904925)
5Emma Hardy (Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle)
What steps he is taking with Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to ensure the adequacy of business and community flood recovery support funding. (904926)
6Munira Wilson (Twickenham)
What steps his Department is taking to support businesses in the night-time economy. (904927)
7Laura Trott (Sevenoaks)
What steps he is taking to support the transition to net-zero carbon emissions for homes not connected to the mains gas grid. (904928)
8Simon Fell (Barrow and Furness)
What support his Department is providing to life sciences clusters across the UK. (904929)
9Steven Bonnar (Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
If he will make an assessment of the confidence of Scottish businesses in the UK Government. (904930)
10Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon)
What recent discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on ensuring that the power supply for Baglan Energy Park remains connected until a permanent connection to the National Grid is secured. (904931)
11Allan Dorans (Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
What new support he plans to provide to energy transition projects in Scotland. (904932)
12Peter Gibson (Darlington)
What steps he is taking to develop the UK’s life sciences sector. (904933)
13Jessica Morden (Newport East)
What steps he is taking to support the steel industry. (904934)
14Dan Carden (Liverpool, Walton)
What steps he plans to take to support the community energy sector as part of the Government's ambition to meet the net zero carbon emissions target by 2050. (904935)
15Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent)
If he will make a further assessment of the potential merits of the recommendations of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Select Committee's report on the Mineworkers' Pension Scheme, published on 27 April 2021. (904936)
16Barbara Keeley (Worsley and Eccles South)
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the Royal Mail’s current service standards for the delivery of letters. (904937)
17Andrew Gwynne (Denton and Reddish)
What assessment his Department has made of the effect of the price cap increase on the level of demand for support from household customers with dual fuel energy. (904939)
18Rachel Hopkins (Luton South)
What steps his Department is taking to help support energy efficiency measures in homes. (904941)
19Mary Kelly Foy (City of Durham)
What assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of providing additional financial support to households with dual fuel energy bills. (904942)
20Ben Everitt (Milton Keynes North)
What steps his Department is taking to support the Government’s ambition to become a global science superpower. (904943)
21James Sunderland (Bracknell)
What steps he is taking to help strengthen the automotive sector. (904945)
At 12.15pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
T1Mike Amesbury (Weaver Vale)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (904949)
T2Peter Gibson (Darlington) (904950)
T3Kirsten Oswald (East Renfrewshire) (904951)
T4Esther McVey (Tatton) (904952)
T5Fleur Anderson (Putney) (904953)
T6Fay Jones (Brecon and Radnorshire) (904954)
T7Andy McDonald (Middlesbrough) (904955)
T8Ruth Edwards (Rushcliffe) (904956)
URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
12.30pm
Urgent Questions, including on:
To ask the Prime Minister, if he will make a statement on reports of an event held in the Downing Street Garden on 20 May 2020 (Angela Rayner)
Ministerial Statements, if any
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
1. Co-operatives (Employee Company Ownership): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
Christina Rees
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about groups of employees at risk of redundancy buying their employing company as a co-operative; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
2. OPPOSITION DAY (10TH ALLOTTED DAY)
Until 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
Value Added Tax on household energy bills
Keir Starmer
Rachel Reeves
Edward Miliband
Jonathan Reynolds
Thangam Debbonaire
Sir Alan Campbell
That this House calls on the Government to cut the rate of VAT for household energy bills as soon as possible; and makes provision as set out in this Order:
(1)On Tuesday 1 February 2022:
(a) Standing Order No. 14(1) (which provides that government business shall have precedence at every sitting save as provided in that order) shall not apply;
(b) any proceedings governed by this order may be proceeded with until any hour, though opposed, and shall not be interrupted;
(c) the Speaker may not propose the question on the previous question, and may not put any question under Standing Order No. 36 (Closure of debate) or Standing Order No. 163 (Motion to sit in private);
(d) at 3.00 pm, the Speaker shall interrupt any business prior to the business governed by this order and call the Leader of the Opposition or another Member on his behalf to present a Bill concerning a reduction in Value Added Tax on energy of which notice of presentation has been given and immediately thereafter (notwithstanding the practice of the House) call a Member to move the motion that the Value Added Tax (Energy) Bill be now read a second time as if it were an order of the House;
(e) in respect of that Bill, notices of Amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee may be accepted by the Clerks at the Table before the Bill has been read a second time.
(f) any proceedings interrupted or superseded by this order may be resumed or (as the case may be) entered upon and proceeded with after the moment of interruption.
(2)The provisions of paragraphs (3) to (18) of this order shall apply to and in connection with the proceedings on the Value Added Tax (Energy) Bill in the present Session of Parliament.
Timetable for the Bill on Tuesday 1 February 2022
(3)(a) Proceedings on Second Reading and in Committee of the whole House, any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings up to and including Third Reading shall be taken at the sitting on Tuesday 1 February 2022 in accordance with this Order.
(b) Proceedings on Second Reading shall be brought to a conclusion (so far as not previously concluded) at 5.00 pm.
(c) Proceedings in Committee of the whole House, any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings up to and including Third Reading shall be brought to a conclusion (so far as not previously concluded) at 7.00 pm.
Timing of proceedings and Questions to be put on Tuesday 1 February 2022
(4)When the Bill has been read a second time:
(a) it shall, notwithstanding 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) the Speaker shall leave the Chair whether or not notice of an Instruction has been given.
(5)(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.
(6)For the purpose of bringing any proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph (3), 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, new clause or new schedule selected by The Chairman or Speaker for separate decision;
(d) the Question on any amendment moved or Motion made by a designated Member;
(e) 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 (16) of this Order.
(7)On a Motion 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.
Consideration of Lords Amendments and Messages on a subsequent day
(8)If any message on the Bill (other than a message that the House of Lords agrees with the Bill without amendment or agrees with any message from this House) is expected from the House of Lords on any future sitting day, the House shall not adjourn until that message has been received and any proceedings under paragraph (10) have been concluded.
(9)On any day on which such a message is received, if a designated Member indicates to the Speaker an intention to proceed to consider that message—
(a) notwithstanding Standing Order No. 14(1) (which provides that government business shall have precedence at every sitting save as provided in that order), any Lords Amendments to the Bill or 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 consideration of Lords Amendments or 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 subparagraph (a) shall thereupon be resumed;
(c) the Speaker may not propose the question on the previous question, and may not put any question under Standing Order No. 36 (Closure of debate) or Standing Order No. 163 (Motion to sit in private) in the course of those proceedings.
(10)If such a message is received on or before the commencement of public business on Tuesday 8 February 2022 and a designated Member indicates to the Speaker an intention to proceed to consider that message, that message shall be considered before any order of the day or notice of motion which stands on the Order Paper.
(11)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 on consideration of Lords Amendments to a conclusion as if:
(a) any reference to a Minister of the Crown were a reference to a designated Member;
(b) after paragraph (4)(a) there is inserted—
“(aa) the question on any amendment or motion selected by the Speaker for separate decision;”.
(12)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 on consideration of a Lords Message to a conclusion as if:
(a) any reference to a Minister of the Crown were a reference to a designated Member;
(b) in paragraph (5), the words “subject to paragraphs (6) and (7)” were omitted.
Reasons Committee
(13)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 as if any reference to a Minister of the Crown were a reference to a designated Member.
Miscellaneous
(14)Standing Order No. 82 (Business Committee) shall not apply in relation to any proceedings on the Bill to which this Order applies.
(15)No Motion shall be made, except by a designated Member, 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.
(16)(a) No dilatory Motion shall be made in relation to proceedings on the Bill to which this Order applies except by a designated Member.
(b) The Question on any such Motion shall be put forthwith.
(17)Proceedings to which this Order applies shall not be interrupted under any Standing Order relating to the sittings of the House.
(18)No private business may be considered at any sitting to which the provisions of this order apply.
(19)In this Order, “a designated Member” means— (a) the Leader of the Opposition; and (b) any other Member acting on behalf of the Leader of the Opposition.
(20)This order shall be a Standing Order of the House.
Amendment (a)
Ed Davey
Christine Jardine
Wendy Chamberlain
Line 1, leave out from ‘to’ to ‘and’ and insert ‘bring forward as soon as possible proposals for a reduction in the rate of VAT for household energy bills, combined with a temporary increase in the value of and expansion of the Warm Home Discount Scheme and a temporary increase in the Winter Fuel Payment Scheme’.
Keir Starmer
Jonathan Reynolds
Seema Malhotra
Lucy Powell
Thangam Debbonaire
Sir Alan Campbell
That this House recognises the strain that businesses are under following a difficult Christmas period and two years of disruption during the covid-19 outbreak; notes challenges are more severe in some sectors; regrets that businesses are struggling with increasing energy costs, high inflation, low growth and higher taxes as a result of the Government’s long-term failures and lack of adequate support; and therefore calls on the Government to reform business rates, to alleviate the debt burden by allowing businesses flexibility on Government loans and to implement a contingency fund to support businesses with high energy costs.
Notes:
The selection of the matters to be debated has been made by the Leader of the Opposition (Standing Order No. 14(2)).
No debate after 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Secretary Simon Hart
Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg
That:
(1)the matter of Strengthening the Union as it relates to Wales be referred to the Welsh Grand Committee for its consideration;
(2)the Committee shall meet at Westminster on Tuesday 18 January at 9.30am and 2.00pm to consider the matter referred to it under paragraph (1) above; and
(3)the Chair shall interrupt proceedings at the afternoon sitting not later than two hours after their commencement at that sitting.
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Proposed closure of Solihull police station: Julian Knight
Business Today: Westminster Hall
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The first part of the sitting will last for two hours. The second part of the sitting will last for three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1)).
9.30am
That this House has considered the matter of eye health and macular disease: Jim Shannon
Notes:
The Chairman of Ways and Means appointed this debate on the recommendation of the Backbench Business Committee.
11.00am
That this House has considered safety of the A1 between Peterborough and Blyth: Alicia Kearns
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
That this House has considered the rollout of ultrafast broadband in Devon and Somerset: Selaine Saxby
4.00pm
That this House has considered plans for Beam Park Station: Jon Cruddas
4.30pm
That this House has considered careers guidance in schools: Esther McVey
Notes:
The debate at 4.30pm will last for up to an hour.
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
Written Statements
STATEMENTS TO BE MADE TODAY
Secretary of State for Education
1.School improvement
Secretary of State for the Home Department
2.Government response to the Protect Duty consultation
Notes:
Texts of Written Statements are available from the Vote Office and on the internet at https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/.
Committees Meeting Today
Broadcasts of proceedings can be found at https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons
Some committee members and witnesses might now physically attend meetings, however, there is no public access at present.
Select Committees
Subject: Children's Homes
Witnesses: 10.00am: Dame Rachel de Souza, Children's Commissioner for England, and Juliette Cammaerts, Director of Policy and Planning, Office of the Children's Commissioner for England; Yvette Stanley, National Director for Social Care, Ofsted
Room 15
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee
Subject: Post Office and Horizon
Witnesses: 9.45am: Nick Read, Chief Executive Officer, Post Office
10.15am: Paul Scully MP, Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Labour Markets, and Carl Creswell, Director, Services Directorate, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Tom Cooper, Director, UK Government Investments
Room 6
9.30am (private), 9.45am (public)
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Subject: The work of the Commissioner for Public Appointments
Witnesses: 10.00am: William Shawcross CVO, Commissioner for Public Appointments
11.00am: Sarah Healey, Permanent Secretary, Polly Payne, Director General, Culture, Sport and Civil Society, and Gemma Brough, Deputy Director, Public Bodies, Appointments, Honours & Awards, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Subject: Propriety of governance in light of Greensill
Witnesses: 10.00am: The Lord Evans of Weardale KCB DL, Chair, Committee on Standards in Public Life
Room 16
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Subject: All-Party Parliamentary Groups
Witnesses: 11.00am: Suzie Tucker, Head of Strategy and Communications, National Museum Directors' Council; Miss Marisa Heath, Secretariat, APPG on Animal Welfare; Danny Stone MBE, Chief Executive, Antisemitism Policy Trust; Natascha Engel, Chief Executive, Policy Connect
Room 5
9.45am (private), 11.00am (public)
Health and Social Care Committee
Subject: NHS litigation reform
Witnesses: 10.00am: Michael Mercier, Accident Compensation Corporation; Dr Pelle Gustafson, CMO, Swedish Patient Insurer; George Deebo, Executive Officer, Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program; Professor Shin Ushiro, Professor and Director, Division of Patient Safety Kyushu University Hospital, Executive board member Japan Council for Quality Health Care
11.00am: Peter Walsh, Action Against Medical Accidents; Guy Forster, Association of Personal Injury Lawyers; Lauren McGuirl, Director of Commercial Services, Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution; Simon Hammond, Director of Claims Management, NHS Resolution
Room 8
9.45am (private), 10.00am (public)
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Subject: Farming rules for water
Witnesses: 2.30pm: George Dunn, Chief Executive, Tenant Farmers Association; Stuart Colville, Director of Policy, Water UK; Professor Andrew Neal, Soil Microbiologist, Rothamsted Research
3.30pm: Kevin Austin, Deputy Director for Agriculture, and John Leyland, Executive Director, Environment Agency
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
European Statutory Instruments Committee
Room 17
2.00pm (private)
International Development Committee
Subject: Promoting dialogue and preventing atrocities: the UK government approach
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Denisa Delić, Advocacy Director, International Rescue Committee; Saidi Zirhumana, Deputy Director, Support Office for Peacebuilding in the DRC (Bureau de Soutien pour la Consolidation de la Paix)
3.15pm: Savita Pawnday, Executive Director, Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect; Natalie Samarasinghe, Chief Executive Officer, United Nations Association – UK
Room 8
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Subject: Open justice: court reporting in the digital age
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Sir Andrew McFarlane, President, Family Division
3.15pm: John Battle, Chair, Media Lawyers Association, Head of Legal and Compliance, ITN; Dr Natalie Byrom, Director of Research, Legal Education Foundation
Room 15
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Room 13
2.00pm (private)
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
2.45pm (private)
Subject: Tech and the future of UK foreign policy
Witnesses: 3.30pm: Sarah Spencer, Digital Specialist Consultant and Digital Threats Advisor, and Balthasar Staehelin, Director for Digital Transformation and Data, International Committee of the Red Cross
4.30pm: Miranda Sissons, Global Director of Human Rights, Meta; John Hughes, Global Head of Geopolitical and Economic Public Policy Strategy, Twitter
Room 6
3.00pm (private), 3.30pm (public)
Room 5
3.00pm (private)
Subject: Proposals for backbench debates
Witnesses: 4.15pm: Members of Parliament, House of Commons
Room 16
4.00pm (private), 4.15pm (public)
Public Bill Committees
To consider the Bill
Room 9
9.25am (public)
Further to consider the Bill
Room 10
9.25am (public)
Further to consider the Bill
Room 9
2.00pm (public)
Further to consider the Bill
Room 10
2.00pm (public)
Delegated Legislation Committees
First Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 and Pubs Code etc. (Amendment) Regulations 2021
Room 12
9.25am (public)
Second Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Transport Act 2000 (Air Traffic Services Licence Modification Appeals) (Prescribed Aerodromes) Regulations 2022
Room 12
2.30pm (public)
Other
Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority
Speaker's Study
4.00pm (private)
Announcements
FORTHCOMING END OF DAY ADJOURNMENT DEBATES
Tuesday 18 January to Monday 24 January (deadline 12 January 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Applications should be made in writing to the Table Office. Members can submit their application via MemberHub, from their own email account or in hard copy. Application forms are available on the Table Office page on the Parliamentary intranet. The ballot will take place on Thursday 13 January.
Tuesday 25 January to Monday 31 January (deadline 19 January 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Applications should be made in writing to the Table Office. Members can submit their application via MemberHub, from their own email account or in hard copy. Application forms are available on the Table Office page on the Parliamentary intranet. The ballot will take place on Thursday 20 January.
FORTHCOMING DEPARTMENTS ANSWERING IN WESTMINSTER HALL
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 can submit their application via MemberHub, from their own email account or in hard copy. Application forms are available on the Table Office page on the Parliamentary intranet.
The ballot takes place on the day following the deadline. Members will be informed of the outcome by the Speaker’s Office.
Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 January (ballot closed)
The ballot for Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 January will take place today. Applications for this ballot have now closed.
Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 January (deadline Monday 17 January 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; Education; Health and Social Care; Home Office; International Trade; Scotland; Transport; Wales; Work and Pensions.
DETERMINATION OF BUSINESS BY THE BACKBENCH BUSINESS COMMITTEE
Thursday 13 January in the Chamber
General debate on the ongoing detention of Bahraini political prisoners: Brendan O’Hara
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: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5802/cmstords/so_804_2021/so-804_02122021.pdf
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/
Chamber Engagement
Information about engaging the public with debates is available on the parliamentary website: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/have-your-say-on-laws/chamber-engagement/.
All business papers are available via the HousePapers app on mobile devices
Part 2: Future Business
A. CALENDAR OF BUSINESS
Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.
Government items of business in this section have nominally been set down for
today, but are expected to be taken on the dates stated.
B. REMAINING ORDERS AND NOTICES
Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has been nominally set down for today but is not expected to be taken today.
A. Calendar of Business
Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.
WEDNESDAY 12 JANUARY
11.30am Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities
11.53am Topical Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Digitally Altered Body Images: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Dr Luke Evans
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require advertisers, broadcasters and publishers to display a logo in cases where an image of a human body or body part has been digitally altered in its proportions; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
COMMERCIAL RENT (CORONAVIRUS) BILL: PROGRAMME (NO 2)
Paul Scully
That the Order of 24 November 2021 (Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill (Programme)) be varied as follows:
(1) Paragraphs (4) and (5) of the Order shall be omitted.
(2) Proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
(3) Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion four hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill: Remaining Stages
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Queen’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
GLUE TRAPS (OFFENCES) BILL: MONEY
Lucy Frazer
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Glue Traps (Offences) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:
(1) any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State or another public authority; and
(2) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.
Notes:
Queen’s Recommendation signified.
GLUE TRAPS (OFFENCES) BILL: WAYS AND MEANS
Lucy Frazer
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Glue Traps (Offences) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the charging of fees and other charges under the Act.
Recognition of the condition long covid: Wendy Chamberlain
9.30am That this House has considered access to radiotherapy: Grahame Morris
11.00am That this House has considered direct ferry links between Scotland and mainland Europe: Kenny MacAskill
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered youth crime and anti-social behaviour: Matt Vickers
4.00pm That this House has considered access to GP appointments: Theresa Villiers
Relevant Documents:
e-petition 587701, Create a legal right for patients to receive timely face-to-face GP appointments
4.30pm That this House has considered transport connectivity in Merseyside: Mick Whitley
Notes:
The debate at 4.30pm will last for up to an hour.
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
THURSDAY 13 JANUARY
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
Select Committee Statement on the Government response to the Transport Committee’s Third report on The Roll-out and Safety of Smart Motorways, HC 1020
Huw Merriman
Afterwards
Ongoing detention of Bahraini political prisoners
Brendan O’Hara
That this House has considered the ongoing detention of Bahraini political prisoners.
Report of the Joint Committee on the draft Online Safety Bill
Damian Collins [R]
That this House has considered the Report of the Joint Committee on the draft Online Safety Bill, HC 609.
Relevant Documents:
e-petition 575833, Make verified ID a requirement for opening a social media account, and e-petition 332315, Ban anonymous accounts on social media
Oral evidence taken before the Petitions Committee on 21 May and 2 July 2020, and 2, 16 and 23 November, and 1 December 2021, on Tackling Online Abuse, HC 364 [Session 2019-21] and HC 479
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Role of the Public Prosecution Service in Northern Ireland and the UK Government’s plans for legislation to address the legacy of the Troubles: Johnny Mercer
1.30pm That this House has considered global vaccine access: Wendy Chamberlain
3.00pm That this House has considered the Third Report of the Transport Committee, Rollout and safety of smart motorways, HC 26: Huw Merriman
Notes:
The subject of this debate was determined by the Liaison Committee.
Relevant Documents:
Third Report of the Transport Committee, Rollout and safety of smart motorways, HC 26.
Friday 14 January
Education (Careers Guidance in Schools) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Mark Jenkinson
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Local Government (Disqualification) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Sir Paul Beresford
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the documents web page for the Bill).
Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jeremy Wright
Prime Minister (Temporary Replacement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Kinship Care (Parental Leave) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Katherine Fletcher
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (Powers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Under-Occupancy Penalty (Report) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Social Security Benefits (Healthy Eating) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Social Media Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rehman Chishti
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Flooding (Prevention and Insurance) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Emma Hardy
Notes:
A money resolution and a ways and means resolution are required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Public Bodies (Representation from Devolved Nations) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wendy Chamberlain
Trade Agreements (Parliamentary Scrutiny and Farming) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Farron
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
BBC Licence Fee (Abolition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Homeless People (Current Accounts) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Electoral Candidates (Age) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Leader of the House of Commons (Election) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Electoral Commission (Abolition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
General Election (Leaders’ Debates) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
A ways and means resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee
Hospitals (Parking Charges and Business Rates) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Voter Registration Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Asylum Seekers (Return to Safe Countries) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Caravan Site Licensing (Exemptions of Motor Homes) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Channel 4 (Privatisation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Benefit Sanctions (Warnings) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Universal Credit Sanctions (Zero Hours Contracts) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Asylum Seekers (Accommodation Eviction Procedures) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Disability Benefit Assessments (Recording) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Full Employment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Health and Safety at Work Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Corporate Homicide Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Workers (Rights and Definition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Registers of Births and Deaths Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [26 November]
Member in Charge: Saqib Bhatti
Education (Assemblies) Bill [HL]: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Crispin Blunt
Medical Cannabis (Access) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [10 December]
Member in Charge: Jeff Smith
Climate Change Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Colum Eastwood
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
British Goods (Public Sector Purchasing Duty) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Consumer Pricing Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Broadcasting (Listed Sporting Events) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Puppy Import (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Employment (Application Requirements) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Public Sector Website Impersonation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Hunting Trophy Import (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Armenian Genocide (Recognition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Public Advocate Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Maria Eagle
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Copyright (Rights and Remuneration of Musicians, Etc.) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [3 December]
Member in Charge: Kevin Brennan [R]
Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Green Belt (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Cold Climate Allowance Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Neale Hanvey
Child Criminal Exploitation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ms Lyn Brown
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Insecurity in the private rental market: Catherine West
MONDAY 17 JANUARY
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
Elections Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
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 proceedings on Consideration 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. Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading (Order of 7 September 2021).
Relevant Documents:
Fifth Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Legislative Scrutiny: Elections Bill, Session 2021-22, HC 233 / HL 58, published 2 September 2021
Seventh Special Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Legislative Scrutiny: Elections Bill: Government Response to the Committee’s Fifth Report, Session 2021-22, HC 911, published 18 November 2021
Experiences of midwives in the NHS: Siobhan Baillie
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 588072, relating to Covid-19 restrictions on UK arrivals: Tonia Antoniazzi, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
TUESDAY 18 JANUARY
12.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
1.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Afterwards
Digital Devices (Access for Next of Kin): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Ian Paisley
That leave be given to bring in a Bill grant a right of access to the digital devices of a dead or incapacitated person to their next of kin; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
9.30am That this House has considered levelling up in the east of England: Peter Aldous
Notes:
The Chairman of Ways and Means appointed this debate on the recommendation of the Backbench Business Committee.
WEDNESDAY 19 JANUARY
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
Prisons (Violence): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Grahame Morris
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish a duty of Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service and private prison operators to minimise violence in prisons; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
THURSDAY 20 JANUARY
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
1.30pm That this House has considered the Nineteenth Report of the Science and Technology Committee, 2017-19, The work of the Biometrics Commissioner and the Forensic Science Regulator, HC 1970, and the Government Response, HC (2019–21) 1319: Greg Clark, Graham Stringer
Notes:
The subject of this debate was determined by the Liaison Committee.
Friday 21 January
Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Peter Gibson
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Approved Premises (Substance Testing) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Rob Butler
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Hare Coursing Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Fuller
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Human Trafficking (Child Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Barnett Formula (Replacement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Housing Standards (Refugees and Asylum Seekers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Misuse of Fireworks Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Owen
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Immigration (Health and Social Care Staff) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Planning and Local Representation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rachel Hopkins
Notes:
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Public Houses (Electrical Safety) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andrew Rosindell
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alberto Costa
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Company Transparency (Carbon in Supply Chains) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Karen Bradley
Pedicabs (London) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [19 November]
Member in Charge: Nickie Aiken
Notes:
A money resolution and a ways and means resolution are required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jim Shannon
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Caravan Sites Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Hares (Closed Season) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Fuller
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
MONDAY 24 JANUARY
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
TUESDAY 25 JANUARY
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
Afterwards
Police (Victims’ Code): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Huw Merriman
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the police to inform victims of alleged crimes of the Victims’ Code issued under section 32 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to ten minutes.
WEDNESDAY 26 JANUARY
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Spiking (Offence): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Richard Graham
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to create an offence of administering or attempting to administer drugs or alcohol to a person without their consent; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to ten minutes.
THURSDAY 27 JANUARY
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
Friday 28 January
Cultural Objects (Protection from Seizure) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Mel Stride
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Motor Vehicles (Compulsory Insurance) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
British Sign Language Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rosie Cooper
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Business of the House Commission Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Miniature Mobile Phones (Prohibition of Sale) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Atherton
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Abuse of Public-facing Workers (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Olivia Blake
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Electricity Grid (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alan Brown
Climate Education Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Nadia Whittome
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Members of Parliament (Prohibition of Second Jobs) (Motion) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Burgon
MONDAY 31 JANUARY
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
FRIDAY 4 FEBRUARY
Animals (Penalty Notices) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Andrew Rosindell
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Employment (Caring Leave) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jack Brereton
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Prime Minister (Accountability to House of Commons) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
NHS (Prohibition of Data Transfer) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Plastic Pollution Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Alistair Carmichael
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Schools and Educational Settings (Essential Infrastructure and Opening During Emergencies) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Robert Halfon
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Plastics (Wet Wipes) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Fleur Anderson
FRIDAY 25 FEBRUARY
Local Authority Boundaries (Referendums) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Robbie Moore
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
City of Bradford (Referendum on Shipley and Keighley) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Philip Davies
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Human Trafficking (Sentencing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Bereavement Leave and Pay (Stillborn and Miscarried Babies) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Owen
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Energy Pricing Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Martyn Day
Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gavin Newlands
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Carol Monaghan
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Pension Transfers (Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Investigation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Johnston
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Local Electricity Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Johnston
House of Lords (Elected Senate) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Maynard
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Richard Holden
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 18 MARCH
Mental Health Provision (Children and Young People) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Munira Wilson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Goods Delivery Services Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jamie Stone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Commercial Rent (Prohibition of Upward-Only Reviews) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Olney
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Conversion Therapy (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wera Hobhouse
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Layla Moran
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
North Northamptonshire (Urgent Care Facilities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Dogs (DNA Databases) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andrew Griffith
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Tibet and Xinjiang (Reciprocal Access) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Loughton
Button Batteries (Safety) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jo Gideon
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Employment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Martin Docherty-Hughes
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Workers (Employment Security and Definition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Martin Docherty-Hughes
Fire and Building Safety (Public Inquiry) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Daisy Cooper
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Virginia Crosbie
Non-Disclosure Agreements (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Maria Miller
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Patricia Gibson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Hen Caging (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Henry Smith
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Education Employment (Accompaniment to Hearings) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Brendan Clarke-Smith
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Decarbonisation and Economic Strategy Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Paternity (Leave and Pay) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gareth Davies
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Crown Estate (Devolution to Wales) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Liz Saville Roberts
Notes:
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Minimum Energy Performance of Buildings (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Roger Gale
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Recognition of Armenian Genocide Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Loughton [R]
Intimate Images (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Maria Miller
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Pregnancy and Maternity (Redundancy Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Maria Miller
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Flexible Working Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tulip Siddiq
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Hate Crime (Misogyny) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wera Hobhouse
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Social Media Platforms (Identity Verification) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Siobhan Baillie
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Miscarriage Leave Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Angela Crawley
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Planning (Street Plans) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Penrose
Notes:
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Dyslexia Screening Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Matt Hancock
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Community Wealth Fund: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Howell
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Israel Arms Trade (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Burgon
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Clean Air Targets (World Health Organization Guidelines) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
Employment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [22 October]
Member in Charge: Barry Gardiner
Climate and Ecology Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Ambulance Waiting Times (Local Reporting) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Daisy Cooper
Peerage Nominations (Disqualification of Party Donors) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Angus Brendan MacNeil
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Quarries (Planning) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Matt Western
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Planning (Proper Maintenance of Land) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jonathan Gullis
Multi-Academy Trusts (Ofsted Inspection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jonathan Gullis
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Disposable Barbecues Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Robert Largan
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Unsolicited Explicit Images and Deepfake Pornography Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Angela Richardson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Workers (Rights) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ms Anum Qaisar
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
B. Remaining Orders and Notices
Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has therefore been set down formally to be taken in the Chamber today but is not expected to be taken today.
1. Exiting the European Union (Customs)
Secretary George Eustice
That the draft International Waste Shipments (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 17 December 2020, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Internal Markets Information System Regulation (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 20 July 2021, be approved.
3. Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
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 proceedings on Consideration are commenced.
Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be broughtto a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day (Order of 12 July 2021).
4. Building Safety Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
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 proceedings on Consideration 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. Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading (Order of 21 July 2021).
Secretary Grant Shapps
That the draft Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Act 2021 (Airspace Change Directions) (Determination of Turnover for Penalties) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 15 November 2021, be approved.
Secretary Grant Shapps
That the draft Transport Act 2000 (Air Traffic Services Licence Modification Appeals) (Prescribed Aerodromes) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 15 November 2021, be approved.
7. Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
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 those proceedings 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. Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading (Order of 25 October 2021).
8. Judicial Review and Courts Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
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 those proceedings 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 (Order of 26 October 2021).
Relevant Documents:
Tenth Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Legislative Scrutiny: Judicial Review and Courts Bill, HC 884 / HL 120
9. Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill: Second Reading
Notes:
Queen’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
10. Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill: Money
Lucy Frazer
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill, it is expedient to authorise:
(1) the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:
(a) any expenditure incurred by a Minister of the Crown under or by virtue of the Act; and
(b) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided;
(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
Notes:
Queen’s Recommendation signified.
Secretary Grant Shapps
That the draft Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 29 November 2021, be approved.
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 and Pubs Code etc. (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 30 November 2021, be approved.
Secretary Grant Shapps
That the draft Train Driving Licences and Certificates (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 2 December 2021, be approved.
14. Skills and Post-16 Education Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
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 those proceedings 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 (Order of 15 November 2021).
Secretary Sajid Javid
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-Isolation) (England) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2021 (SI, 2021, No. 1382), dated 8 December 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 8 December 2021, be approved.
16. Down Syndrome Bill: Money
Lucy Frazer
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Down Syndrome Bill, it is expedient to authorise any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money provided by Parliament.
Notes:
Queen’s Recommendation signified.
17. Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
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 those proceedings 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. (Order of 29 November 2021).
Queen’s and Prince of Wales’ consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Relevant Documents:
Senedd Cymru 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).
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Data Protection Act 2018 (Amendment of Schedule 2 Exemptions) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 10 December 2021, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Helen Whately
That the Plastic Packaging Tax (Descriptions of Products) Regulations 2021 (SI, 2021, No. 1417), dated 13 December 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 13 December 2021, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Vicky Ford
That the Burundi (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 (SI, 2021, No. 1404), dated 8 December 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 13 December 2021, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
21. Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
22. Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [Lords]: Money
Lucy Frazer
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any expenditure incurred under the Act by the Secretary of State.
Maria Caulfield
That the draft Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 14 December 2021, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Trade Union (Levy Payable to the Certification Officer) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 14 December 2021, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Trade Union (Power of the Certification Officer to Impose Financial Penalties) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 14 December 2021, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Lucy Frazer
That the Local Government Finance Act 1988 (Non-Domestic Rating Multipliers) (England) (No. 2) Order 2021, dated 13 December 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 14 December 2021, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 15 December 2021, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
28. Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill: Ways and Means
Lucy Frazer
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill, it is expedient to authorise any charges to tax resulting from the Advanced Research and Invention Agency being a public authority for the purposes of Chapter 10 of Part 2 of the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003.
Secretary Dominic Raab
That the draft Competition Appeal Tribunal (Recording and Broadcasting) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 16 December 2021, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Guy Opperman
That the draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Collective Money Purchase Schemes) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 16 December 2021, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 6 January 2022, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary George Eustice
That the draft Microchipping of Dogs (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 6 January 2022, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
John Glen
That the draft Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 6 January 2022, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Passenger, Crew and Service Information (Civil Penalties) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 6 January 2022, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
35. Speaker’s Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority
Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg
That, in pursuance of paragraph 2A of Schedule 3 of the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009, Ms Theresa Middleton CBE be appointed as a lay member of the Speaker’s Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority for a period of five years from 27 January 2022 to 26 January 2027.
Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Non-Domestic Rating (Levy and Safety Net) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 10 January 2022, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Representation of the People (Proxy Vote Applications) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 10 January 2022, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.