Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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9.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
(Note: If proceedings on the first Bill end before 2.30pm, subsequent Bills may be debated in the time remaining. After 2.30pm, only those Bills which are unopposed may make further progress.) |
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Until 3.00pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Insecurity in the private rental market (Catherine West) |
Business Today: Chamber
9.30am Prayers
Followed by
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
1. Education (Careers Guidance in Schools) Bill: Remaining Stages
Mark Jenkinson
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
If proceedings on this Bill end before 2.30pm, the second Bill and, possibly, subsequent Bills may be debated in the time remaining. After 2.30pm, only Bills which are unopposed may make further progress.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the documents web page for the Bill).
2. Local Government (Disqualification) Bill: Remaining Stages
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).
3. Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Bill: Second Reading
Jeremy Wright
4. Prime Minister (Temporary Replacement) Bill: Second Reading
Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
5. Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill: Second Reading
Sir Christopher Chope
6. Flooding (Prevention and Insurance) Bill: Second Reading
Emma Hardy
Notes:
A money resolution and a ways and means resolution are required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
7. Public Bodies (Representation from Devolved Nations) Bill: Second Reading
Wendy Chamberlain
8. BBC Licence Fee (Abolition) Bill: Second Reading
Mr Peter Bone
9. Electoral Commission (Abolition) Bill: Second Reading
Mr Peter Bone
10. General Election (Leaders’ Debates) Bill: Second Reading
Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
A ways and means resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee
11. Hospitals (Parking Charges and Business Rates) Bill: Second Reading
Mr Peter Bone
12. Voter Registration Bill: Second Reading
Mr Peter Bone
13. Asylum Seekers (Return to Safe Countries) Bill: Second Reading
Mr Peter Bone
14. Medical Cannabis (Access) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [10 December]
Jeff Smith
15. Climate Change Bill: Second Reading
Colum Eastwood
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
16. British Goods (Public Sector Purchasing Duty) Bill: Second Reading
John Spellar
17. Consumer Pricing Bill: Second Reading
John Spellar
18. Broadcasting (Listed Sporting Events) Bill: Second Reading
John Spellar
19. Puppy Import (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
John Spellar
20. Employment (Application Requirements) Bill: Second Reading
John Spellar
21. Public Sector Website Impersonation Bill: Second Reading
John Spellar
22. Hunting Trophy Import (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
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.
23. Armenian Genocide (Recognition) Bill: Second Reading
John Spellar
24. House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
John Spellar
25. Public Advocate Bill: Second Reading
Maria Eagle
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
26. Copyright (Rights and Remuneration of Musicians, Etc.) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [3 December]
Kevin Brennan
27. Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Sir Christopher Chope
28. BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill: Second Reading
Sir Christopher Chope
29. Green Belt (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Sir Christopher Chope
30. Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Bill: Second Reading
Sir Christopher Chope
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Until 3.00pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Insecurity in the private rental market: Catherine West
Written Statements
STATEMENTS TO BE MADE TODAY
Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
1.Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects
Notes:
Texts of Written Statements are available from the Vote Office and on the internet at https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/ .
Committee Reports Published Today
DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
7th Report: Racism in cricket HC 1001
Time of publication: 00.01am
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (COMMONS)
13th Report HC 57-xiii
Time of publication: 00.01am
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (JOINT)
20th Report HC 56-xx
Time of publication: 00.01am
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
4th Special Report: Global Britain in demand: UK climate action and international development around COP26: Government response to the Committee’s Second Report HC 1008
Time of publication: 11.00am
Announcements
FORTHCOMING END OF DAY ADJOURNMENT DEBATES
Tuesday 25 January to Monday 31 January (deadline Wednesday 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.
Tuesday 1 February to Monday 7 February (deadline Wednesday 26 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 27 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 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 20 January in the Chamber
Debate on a motion on the judgment of the Uyghur Tribunals: Ms Nusrat Ghani
General debate on the matter of lawfare and the UK court system: Mr David Davis, Liam Byrne
Thursday 20 January in Westminster Hall
General debate on UK and Israel trade negotiations: Bob Blackman
Tuesday 25 January in Westminster Hall
General debate on the cost of living in the UK: Patricia Gibson
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.
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: PROGRAMME (NO. 2)
Kemi Badenoch
That the Order of 7 September 2021 (Elections Bill (Programme)) be varied as follows:
(1) Paragraphs (4) and (5) of the Order shall be omitted.
(2) Proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading shall be taken in one day in accordance with the following provisions of this Order.
(3) 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.
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Proceedings |
Time for conclusion of proceedings |
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New Clauses, new Schedules and amendments relating to Parts 1 and 2 |
7.00pm on the day on which proceedings on Consideration are commenced |
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Remaining proceedings on Consideration |
9.00pm on that day |
(4) Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at 10.00pm on the day on which proceedings on Consideration are commenced.
Elections Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the documents web page for the Bill).
Relevant Documents:
Fifth Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Legislative Scrutiny: Elections Bill, HC 233 / HL 58
Seventh Special Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Legislative Scrutiny: Elections Bill: Government Response to the Committee’s Fifth Report, HC 911
Fifth Report of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee, The Elections Bill, HC 597
Oral evidence taken before the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee on 7 and 14 September 2021 on the Elections Bill
Experiences of midwives in the NHS: Siobhan Baillie
4.30pm No debate
6.00pm No debate
TUESDAY 18 JANUARY
PRIVATE BUSINESS
Stuart Andrew
That Jessica Morden be discharged from the Committee of Selection and Lilian Greenwood be added.
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.
Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
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.
CHARITIES BILL [LORDS]: MONEY
Lucy Frazer
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Charities Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.
Notes:
Queen’s Recommendation signified
UK Government recognition of Somaliland: Gavin Williamson
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.
11.00am That this House has considered support for small businesses in Streatham during the covid-19 outbreak: Bell Ribeiro-Addy
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the cost of gas and electricity: Jamie Stone
4.00pm That this House has considered taxation of silage film: Nigel Mills
4.30pm That this House has considered forecasting and modelling during covid-19: Bob Seely
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)).
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.
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).
Reform of the European Court of Human Rights: John Howell
9.30am That this House has considered the matter of implementing the Taylor Review of modern working practices: Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
Notes:
11.00am That this House has considered funding for the Upper Don Trail: Gill Furniss
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the humanitarian and political situation in Ethiopia: Mr Laurence Robertson
4.00pm That this House has considered small modular reactors and energy security in the UK: Virginia Crosbie
4.30pm That this House has considered the impact of changes to rebated fuel rules on the construction industry: Carla Lockhart
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 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
Afterwards
Judgment of the Uyghur Tribunals
Ms Nusrat Ghani
That this House notes that the December 2021 Uyghur Tribunal’s judgment in London found beyond reasonable doubt that the People’s Republic of China was responsible for genocide, crimes against humanity and torture in the Uyghur region; and calls on the Government to urgently assess whether it considers there to be a serious risk of genocide in the Uyghur region and to present its findings to the House within two months of this motion being passed, use all means reasonably available to ensure the cessation of ongoing genocide, including conducting due diligence to ensure it is not assisting, aiding, abetting or otherwise allowing the continuation of genocide and fulfil its other obligations under the UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide, accept the recommendations of the Fifth report of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee, Uyghur forced labour in Xinjiang and UK value chains, HC 1272, including black listing UK firms selling slave made products in the UK and putting in place import controls to protect UK consumers, and place sanctions on the perpetrators of this genocide, including Chen Quanguo.
Lawfare and the UK court system
Mr David Davis
Liam Byrne
That this House has considered the matter of lawfare and the UK court system.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Detention of people with autism and other lifelong conditions under the Mental Health Act 1983: Sir Robert Buckland
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.
3.00pm That this House has considered UK and Israel trade negotiations: Bob Blackman
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
Friday 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
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
Child Criminal Exploitation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ms Lyn Brown
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Kinship Care (Parental Leave) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Katherine Fletcher
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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.
Registers of Births and Deaths Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [26 November]
Member in Charge: Saqib Bhatti
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.
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
Building safety and the impact of unsafe cladding in Putney: Fleur Anderson
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
Afterwards
OPPOSITION DAY (9TH ALLOTTED DAY - 2ND PART)
Notes:
The matter to be debated will be on a motion in the name of the Leader of the Scottish National Party (Standing Order No. 14(2)).
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).
Access to NHS dentistry services in Bristol and the South West: Darren Jones
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 575967, relating to throwline stations around open bodies of water: Nick Fletcher, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
6.00pm That this House has considered e-petition 599841, relating to requirements for employees to be vaccinated against COVID: Martyn Day
Notes:
The subject 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)).
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.
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
9.30am That this House has considered the cost of living in the UK: Patricia Gibson
Notes:
The Chairman of Ways and Means appointed this debate on the recommendation of the Backbench Business Committee.
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.
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
TUESDAY 1 FEBRUARY
Social Housing (Emergency Protection of Tenancy Rights): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Helen Hayes
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to give social housing tenants the right to continuity of secure tenancy in circumstances when they have to move because of a threat to the personal safety of the tenant or someone in their household; to place associated responsibilities on local authorities and social housing providers; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
WEDNESDAY 2 FEBRUARY
Carbon Emissions (Buildings): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Duncan Baker
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the whole-life carbon emissions of buildings to be reported; to set limits on embodied carbon emissions in the construction of buildings; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
FRIDAY 4 FEBRUARY
Animals (Penalty Notices) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Andrew Rosindell
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
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
Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Mrs Pauline Latham
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
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.
Digitally Altered Body Images Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Luke Evans
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.
Social Media Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rehman Chishti
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Co-operatives (Employee Company Ownership) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christina Rees
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Employment (Caring Leave) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jack Brereton
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Trade Agreements (Parliamentary Scrutiny and Farming) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Farron
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Education (Assemblies) Bill [HL]: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Crispin Blunt
Cold Climate Allowance Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Neale Hanvey
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).
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.
5. 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).
Relevant Documents:
The Scottish Parliament 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).
6. Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill: Second Reading
Notes:
Queen’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
7. 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 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.
10. 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).
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 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.
12. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
21. 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, 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, 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, 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, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Non-Domestic Rating (Levy and Safety Net) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 10 January, 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, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
30. Finance (No.2) Bill: Remaining Stages
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 in Committee of the whole House or to proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading. (Order of 16 November 2021).
31. Dormant Assets [HL] Bill: Remaining Stages
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 6 December 2021)
32. Charities Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Notes:
As a Law Commission Bill, the Bill stands referred to a Second Reading Committee [Standing Order
No. 59]
33. Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
Notes:
Lords Amendments 1, 12 and 14 engage financial privilege. For motions relating to the Lords Amendments, see separate paper (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
Relevant Documents:
The Scottish Parliament, Senedd Cymru 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).
Secretary Dominic Raab
That the draft Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 11 January, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Grant Shapps
That the draft Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 11 January, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 12 January, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Maria Caulfield
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Entry to Venues and Events) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (SI, 2021, No. 1435), dated 14 December 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 December 2021, be approved.
Chloe Smith
That the draft Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 13 January, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Chloe Smith
That the draft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 13 January, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
40. Exiting the European Union
Jo Churchill
That the draft Waste and Agriculture (Legislative Functions) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 13 January, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.