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Wednesday 30 March 2022

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Chamber business

The House met at 11.30 am.

Prayers

1Independent Review of Maternity Services at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Resolved, That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying That she will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid before this House a Return of a Paper, entitled Findings, conclusions and essential actions from the Independent Review of Maternity Services at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, dated 30 March 2022.—(Amanda Solloway.)

2Questions to (1) the Minister for Women and Equalities

(2) the Prime Minister

3Statements: (1) Ockenden Report (Secretary Sajid Javid)

(2) Public protection (Secretary Dominic Raab)

(3) Measures responding to P&O (Secretary Grant Shapps)

4Breast Screening: Motion for leave to bring in a Bill (Standing Order No. 23)

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for the purposes of increasing uptake of NHS Breast Screening Programme appointments, including in groups currently less likely to take up such appointments; to extend eligibility to that programme to persons at an increased risk of breast cancer because of their family history; and for connected purposes;

That Steve Brine, Craig Tracey, Munira Wilson, Julie Elliott, Tracey Crouch, Mrs Sharon Hodgson, Mrs Pauline Latham, Alex Norris, Caroline Nokes, Dame Caroline Dinenage, Miriam Cates and Bambos Charalambous present the Bill.

Steve Brine accordingly presented the Bill.

Bill read the first time; to be read a second time on Friday 6 May, and to be printed (Bill 297).

5Health and Care Bill: Ways and Means

Resolved, That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Health and Care Bill, it is expedient to authorise the charging of fees in connection with the licensing of cosmetic procedures by virtue of the Act.—(Rebecca Harris.)

Question agreed to.

6Health and Care Bill: Programme (No. 3)

Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Health and Care Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Orders of 14 July 2021 (Health and Care Bill (Programme)) and 22 November 2021 (Health and Care Bill (Programme) (No. 2)):

Consideration of Lords Amendments

(1) Proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion six hours after their commencement.

(2) The proceedings—

(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.

Lords Amendments 

Time for conclusion of proceedings 

91, 85 to 88, 92, 95, 52 to 54, 66 to 79, 82, 84, 93, 94, 96 to 101, 109 to 129

Two hours after the commencement of proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments

29, 30, 48, 57, 89, 108, 42 to 47, 55, 56, 58 to 64

Four hours after the commencement of those proceedings

11, 51, 80, 81, 90, 105, 1 to 10, 12 to 28, 31 to 41, 49, 50, 65, 83, 102 to 104, 106, 107

Six hours after the commencement of those proceedings

Subsequent stages

(3) Any further Message from the Lords may be considered forthwith without any Question being put.

(4) The proceedings on any further Message from the Lords shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement.—(Rebecca Harris.)

Question agreed to.

7Health and Care Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments

The Deputy Speaker announced that Lords Amendments 34, 35, 36, 37, 52, 53, 54, 80, 81, 84, 86, 87, 88, 91, 93, 94, 96, 97 and 129 engaged Commons financial privilege.

Lords Amendment 91

Motion made and Question proposed, That Amendment (a) be made to Lords Amendment 91.—(Edward Argar.)

The Deputy Speaker announced a time limit on backbench speeches (Standing Order No. 47(1)).

As it was two hours after the commencement of proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments, the Deputy Speaker put the Questions necessary to bring proceedings on Lords Amendments 91, 85 to 88, 92, 95, 52 to 54, 66 to 79, 82, 84, 93, 94, 96 to 101, 109 to 129 to a conclusion (Programme Order, Today).

The following Questions were put forthwith (Standing Order No. 83F).

(1) That Amendment (a) be made to Lords Amendment 91 (Question already proposed from the Chair).—(Edward Argar.)

Question agreed to.

Amendment (a) to Lords Amendment 91 accordingly agreed to.

(2) That Lords Amendment 91, as amended, be agreed to (Question on any Motion moved by a Minister of the Crown to agree with a Lords Amendment, as amended).—(Edward Argar.)

Question agreed to.

Lords Amendment 91, as amended, accordingly agreed to.

(3) That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 85 (Question on any Motion moved by a Minister of the Crown to disagree with a Lords Amendment).—(Edward Argar.)

The House divided.

Division No. 236

Ayes: 275 (Tellers: Amanda Solloway, Gareth Johnson)

Noes: 183 (Tellers: Liz Twist, Colleen Fletcher)

Question agreed to.

Lords Amendment 85 accordingly disagreed to.

(4) That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 86 (Question on any Motion moved by a Minister of the Crown to disagree with a Lords Amendment).—(Edward Argar.)

Question agreed to.

Lords Amendment 86 accordingly disagreed to.

(5) That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 87 (Question on any Motion moved by a Minister of the Crown to disagree with a Lords Amendment).—(Edward Argar.)

Question agreed to.

Lords Amendment 87 accordingly disagreed to.

(6) That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 88 (Question on any Motion moved by a Minister of the Crown to disagree with a Lords Amendment).—(Edward Argar.)

Question agreed to.

Lords Amendment 88 accordingly disagreed to.

(7) That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 92 (Question on any Motion moved by a Minister of the Crown to disagree with a Lords Amendment).—(Edward Argar.)

Question agreed to.

Lords Amendment 92 accordingly disagreed to.

(8) That Amendment (a) be made to the Bill in lieu of Lords Amendment 92 (Single Question on any Amendments moved by a Minister of the Crown relevant to the Lords Amendment).—(Edward Argar.)

The House divided.

Division No. 237

Ayes: 215 (Tellers: Colleen Fletcher, Liz Twist)

Noes: 188 (Tellers: Fiona Bruce, Karl McCartney)

Question agreed to.

Amendment (a) accordingly made to the Bill in lieu of Lords Amendment 92.

(9) That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 95 (Question on any Motion moved by a Minister of the Crown to disagree with a Lords Amendment).—(Edward Argar.)

Question agreed to.

Lords Amendment 95 accordingly disagreed to.

(10) That Amendment (a) be made to the Bill in lieu of Lords Amendment 95 (Single Question on any Amendments moved by a Minister of the Crown relevant to the Lords Amendment).—(Edward Argar.)

Question agreed to.

Amendment (a) accordingly made to the Bill in lieu of Lords Amendment 95.

(11) That this House agrees with the Lords in their Amendments 52 to 54, 66 to 79, 82, 84, 93, 94, 96 to 101 and 109 to 129 (Single Question to agree with all remaining Lords Amendments). 

Question agreed to.

Lords Amendments 52 to 54, 66 to 79, 82, 84, 93, 94, 96 to 101, 109 to 129 accordingly agreed to, with Commons financial privilege waived in respect of Lords Amendments 52, 53, 54, 84, 93, 94, 96, 97 and 129.

Lords Amendment 29

Motion made and Question proposed, That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 29.—(Edward Argar.)

The Deputy Speaker announced a time limit on backbench speeches (Standing Order No. 47(1)).

As it was four hours after the commencement of proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments, the Deputy Speaker put the Questions necessary to bring proceedings on Lords Amendments 29, 30, 48, 57, 89, 108, 42 to 47, 55, 56 and 58 to 64 to a conclusion (Programme Order, Today).

The following Questions were put forthwith (Standing Order No. 83F).

(1) That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 29 (Question already proposed from the Chair).—(Edward Argar.)

The House divided.

Division No. 238

Ayes: 249 (Tellers: Amanda Solloway, Gareth Johnson)

Noes: 167 (Tellers: Colleen Fletcher, Liz Twist)

Question agreed to.

Lords Amendment 29 accordingly disagreed to.

(2) That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 30 (Question on any Motion moved by a Minister of the Crown to disagree with a Lords Amendment).—(Edward Argar.)

The House divided.

Division No. 239

Ayes: 265 (Tellers: Amanda Solloway, Gareth Johnson)

Noes: 156 (Tellers: Colleen Fletcher, Liz Twist)

Question agreed to.

Lords Amendment 30 accordingly disagreed to.

(3) That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 48 (Question on any Motion moved by a Minister of the Crown to disagree with a Lords Amendment).—(Edward Argar.)

Question agreed to.

Lords Amendment 48 accordingly disagreed to.

(4) That Amendment (a) be made to the Bill in lieu of Lords Amendment 48 (Single Question on any Amendments moved by a Minister of the Crown relevant to the Lords Amendment).—(Edward Argar.)

Question agreed to.

Amendment (a) accordingly made to the Bill in lieu of Lords Amendment 48.

(5) That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 57 (Question on any Motion moved by a Minister of the Crown to disagree with a Lords Amendment).—(Edward Argar.)

Question agreed to.

Lords Amendment 57 accordingly disagreed to.

(6) That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 89 (Question on any Motion moved by a Minister of the Crown to disagree with a Lords Amendment).—(Edward Argar.)

Question agreed to.

Lords Amendment 89 accordingly disagreed to.

(7) That Amendment (a) be made to the Bill in lieu of Lords Amendment 89 (Single Question on any Amendments moved by a Minister of the Crown relevant to the Lords Amendment).—(Edward Argar.)

Question agreed to.

Amendment (a) accordingly made to the Bill in lieu of Lords Amendment 89.

(8) That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 108 (Question on any Motion moved by a Minister of the Crown to disagree with a Lords Amendment).—(Edward Argar.)

Question agreed to.

Lords Amendment 108 accordingly disagreed to.

(9) That this House agrees with the Lords in their Amendments 42 to 47, 55, 56 and 58 to 64 (Single Question to agree with all remaining Lords Amendments). 

Question agreed to.

Lords Amendments 42 to 47, 55, 56 and 58 to 64 accordingly agreed to.

Lords Amendment 11

Motion made and Question put, That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 11.—(Edward Argar.)

Question agreed to.

Lords Amendment 11 accordingly disagreed to.

Motion made and Question put, That Amendment (a) be made to the Bill in lieu of Lords Amendment 11.—(Edward Argar.)

Question agreed to.

Amendment (a) accordingly made to the Bill in lieu of Lords Amendment 11.

Motion made and Question put, That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 51.—(Edward Argar.)

Question agreed to.

Lords Amendment 51 accordingly disagreed to.

Motion made and Question put, That Amendment (a) be made to the Bill in lieu of Lords Amendment 51.—(Edward Argar.)

Question agreed to.

Amendment (a) accordingly made to the Bill in lieu of Lords Amendment 51.

Motion made and Question put, That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 80.

The House divided.

Division No. 240

Ayes: 247 (Tellers: Amanda Solloway, Gareth Johnson)

Noes: 150 (Tellers: Mary Glindon, Navendu Mishra)

Question agreed to.

Lords Amendment 80 accordingly disagreed to.

Motion made and Question put, That Amendments (a) to (n) be made to the Bill in lieu of Lords Amendment 80.—(Edward Argar.)

Question agreed to.

Amendments (a) to (n) accordingly made to the Bill in lieu of Lords Amendment 80.

Motion made and Question put, That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 81.—(Edward Argar.)

Question agreed to.

Lords Amendment 81 accordingly disagreed to.

Motion made and Question put, That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 90.—(Edward Argar.)

The House divided.

Division No. 241

Ayes: 259 (Tellers: Amanda Solloway, Gareth Johnson)

Noes: 147 (Tellers: Mary Glindon, Navendu Mishra)

Question agreed to.

Lords Amendment 90 accordingly disagreed to.

Motion made and Question put, That Amendment (a) be made to the Bill in lieu of Lords Amendment 90.—(Sajid Javid.)

Question agreed to.

Amendment (a) accordingly made to the Bill in lieu of Lords Amendment 90.

Motion made and Question put, That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 105.—(Edward Argar.)

Question agreed to.

Lords Amendment 105 accordingly disagreed to.

Motion made, and Question put, That Amendment (a) be made to the Bill in lieu of Lords Amendment 105.—(Edward Argar.)

Question agreed to.

Amendment (a) accordingly made to the Bill in lieu of Lords Amendment 105.

Motion made and Question put, That this House agrees with the Lords in their Amendments 1 to 10, 12 to 28, 31 to 41, 49, 50, 65, 83, 102 to 104, 106 and 107.—(Edward Argar.)

Question agreed to.

Lords Amendments 1 to 10, 12 to 28, 31 to 41, 49, 50, 65, 83, 102 to 104, 106 and 107 accordingly agreed to, with Commons financial privilege waived in respect of Lords Amendments 34, 35, 36 and 37.

Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 83H(2)), That a Committee be appointed to draw up Reasons to be assigned to the Lords for disagreeing to their Amendments 29, 30, 57, 81, 85, 86, 87, 88 and 108.

That Edward Argar, Saqib Bhatti, Gareth Davies, Martyn Day, Chris Elmore, Karin Smyth and Michael Tomlinson be members of the Committee.

That Edward Argar be the Chair of the Committee.

That three be the quorum of the Committee.

That the Committee do withdraw immediately.—(Mrs Heather Wheeler.)

Question agreed to.

8Health and Care Bill: Reasons Committee

Edward Argar reported that the Committee had agreed the following Reasons:

Lords Amendment 29 

Because there is already a clause in the Bill about reporting in relation to workforce and it is not necessary to impose further or different reporting duties on that topic.

Lords Amendment 30 

Because it is appropriate for the Secretary of State to have greater powers to scrutinise and intervene in NHS reconfigurations given the Secretary of State’s accountability to Parliament in relation to these matters.

Lords Amendment 57 

Because the Amendment would limit the power to transfer functions under the Bill.

Lords Amendment 81 

Because it could affect financial arrangements to be made by the Commons, and the Commons do not offer any further reason, trusting that this Reason may be deemed sufficient.

Lords Amendment 85 

Because it is unnecessary to impose a legal duty to carry out a consultation in relation to the subject-matter of this Amendment.

Lords Amendment 86 

Because it could affect financial arrangements to be made by the Commons, and the Commons do not offer any further reason, trusting that this Reason may be deemed sufficient.

Lords Amendment 87 

Because it is consequential on Lords Amendment 86, and the Commons do not offer any further Reason, trusting that this Reason may be deemed sufficient.

Lords Amendment 88 

Because it is consequential on Lords Amendment 86, and the Commons do not offer any further Reason, trusting that this Reason may be deemed sufficient.

Lords Amendment 108

Because it is appropriate for the Secretary of State to have greater powers to scrutinise and intervene in NHS reconfigurations given the Secretary of State’s accountability to Parliament in relation to these matters.

The Reasons were agreed to.

9Adjournment

Subject: Maintenance of electric vehicle charging infrastructure (Sir Bill Wiggin)

Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mrs Heather Wheeler.) 

Adjourned at 9.37 pm until tomorrow.

Other Proceedings

Lords Messages

10Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill

The Lords have agreed to the Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill without amendment.

11National Insurance Contributions (Increase of Thresholds) Bill

The Lords have agreed to the National Insurance Contributions (Increase of Thresholds) Bill without amendment.

General Committees: Appointments

The Speaker appoints the Chair of General Committees and members of Programming Sub-Committees, and allocates Statutory Instruments to Delegated Legislation Committees.

The Committee of Selection nominates Members to serve on General Committees (and certain Members to serve on Grand Committees).

12First Delegated Legislation Committee (draft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games) Regulations 2022, draft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Finals) Regulations 2022 and draft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (Finalissima Football Match) Regulations 2022)

Members: Stuart Anderson, Shaun Bailey, Chris Bryant, Douglas Chapman, Lucy Frazer, Dame Meg Hillier, Barbara Keeley, Marco Longhi, Alan Mak, James Murray, Nicola Richards, Gary Sambrook, Jane Stevenson, Graham Stringer, Liz Twist, Craig Williams and Mike Wood

13Second Delegated Legislation Committee (Universal Credit and Jobseeker’s Allowance (Work Search and Work Availability Requirements - limitations) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (SI, 2022, No. 108))

Members: Gareth Bacon, Mims Davies, Barry Gardiner, Dr Caroline Johnson, Gareth Johnson, Siobhain McDonagh, John McDonnell, Alison McGovern, Navendu Mishra, Kate Osamor, David Simmonds, Chris Skidmore, Chris Stephens, Graham Stuart, James Sunderland, Craig Tracey and Laura Trott

14Third Delegated Legislation Committee (Judicial Pensions Regulations 2022 (SI, 2022, No. 319))

Members: Hannah Bardell, Dawn Butler, James Cartlidge, Alberto Costa, James Daly, Mr Louie French, Mr Marcus Fysh, Sir Mark Hendrick, Dr Neil Hudson, Dan Jarvis, Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger, Scott Mann, Jerome Mayhew, Sarah Owen, Ellie Reeves, Selaine Saxby and Zarah Sultana

Reports from Select Committees

15Education Committee

(1) The future of post-16 qualifications: Oral and part of written evidence, to be published (HC 902);

(2) Correspondence from the UK COVID-19 Inquiry team relating to the draft terms of reference for the inquiry: Written evidence, to be published;

(3) Education challenges facing children and young people from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller backgrounds: Written evidence, to be published (HC 963);

(4) Universities and higher education: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1213)

(Robert Halfon).

16Environmental Audit Committee

(1) Net zero aviation and shipping: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 520);

(2) Aligning the UK’s economic goals with environmental sustainability: Written evidence, to be published (HC 849);

(3) Technological innovations and climate change: green steel: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1093)

(Jerome Mayhew).

17European Scrutiny Committee

(1) Twentieth Report, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Report (HC 121-xix);

(2) Retained EU Law: Where next?: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 1113)

(Sir William Cash).

18Human Rights (Joint Committee on) 

(1) Human Rights Act Reform: Thirteenth Report, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Report (HC 1033);

(2) The Government’s Independent Human Rights Act Review: Written evidence, to be published (HC 89)

(Joanna Cherry). 

19Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee

(1) Support for Ukrainian refugees: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 1223);

(2) Correspondence from the Minister for Rough Sleeping and Housing relating to the Social Housing White Paper: Written evidence, to be published;

(3) Correspondence with the Permanent Secretary relating to the Department’s Supplementary Estimate 2021–22: Written evidence, to be published;

(4) The regulation of social housing: Written evidence, to be published (HC 874)

(Mr Clive Betts).

20Liaison Committee

(1) Evidence from the Prime Minister: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 1211);

(2) Correspondence with the Leader of the House: Written evidence, to be published

(Mr Clive Betts).

21Procedure Committee

(1) Correspondence from the Chancellor of the Exchequer relating to Budget resolutions: Written evidence, to be published;

(2) Correspondence from the Committee on Standards relating to declarations of interest: Written evidence, to be published;

(3) Presence of babies in the Chamber and Westminster Hall: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1062)

(Karen Bradley).

22Public Accounts (Committee of)

(1) Regulation of private renting: Forty-ninth Report, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Report (HC 996);

(2) Armoured vehicles: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 1102);

(3) Restoration and renewal of Parliament: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1100)

(Dame Meg Hillier).

23Science and Technology Committee

(1) The work of the Government Chief Scientific Adviser: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 1205);

(2) UK science, research and technology capability and influence in global disease outbreaks: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 93);

(3) Biometrics and forensics: follow-up: Written evidence, to be published (HC 467);

(4) Correspondence from the Minister for Science, Research and Innovation relating to science and technology collaborations with Russia and Ukraine: Written evidence, to be published;

(5) Diversity and inclusion in STEM: Written evidence, to be published (HC 903);

(6) Reproducibility and research integrity: Written evidence, to be published (HC 606);

(7) The right to privacy: digital data: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1000);

(8) UK space strategy and UK satellite infrastructure: Written evidence, to be published (HC 98)

(Greg Clark).

24Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee on) 

Thirtieth Report, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Report (HC 56-xxx) (Jessica Morden).

25Transport Committee

Great British Railways: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1076) (Huw Merriman).

26Treasury Committee

(1) Spring Statement 2022: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 1226);

(2) Correspondence from the Economic Secretary to the Treasury relating to the NatWest share sale: Written evidence, to be published;

(3) Correspondence from the Payment Systems Regulator relating to card payment fees: Written evidence, to be published;

(4) Correspondence from the Permanent Secretary relating to Covid scheme fraud: Written evidence, to be published

(Mel Stride).

27Welsh Affairs Committee

(1) The economic and cultural impacts of trade and environmental policy on family farms in Wales: Fifth Report, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Report (HC 607);

(2) One-off session on policing in Wales: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 1172)  

(Ben Lake).

28Women and Equalities Committee

Black maternal health: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 1232) (Caroline Nokes).

29Work and Pensions Committee

(1) Health and Safety Executive’s approach to asbestos management: Sixth Report, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Report (HC 560);

(2) Children in poverty: No recourse to public funds: Seventh Report, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Report (HC 603);

(3) Health assessments for benefits: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 604);

(4) Correspondence with the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work relating to the closure of DWP offices and claims for industrial injuries: Written evidence, to be published;

(5) Correspondence with the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman relating to their consultation on the UK Central Government Complaint Standards: Written evidence, to be published;

(6) Correspondence with the Secretary of State relating to Statutory Sick Pay: Written evidence, to published;

(7) Protecting pension savers—five years on from the pension freedoms: saving for later life: Written evidence, to be published (HC 989);

(8) The cost of living: Written evidence, to be published (HC 1058);

(9) Universal Credit and childcare costs: Written evidence, to be published (HC 871)

(Stephen Timms).

Lindsay Hoyle

Speaker

Westminster Hall

The sitting began at 9.30 am.

Business appointed by the Chairman of Ways and Means (Standing Order No. 10(6))

1Role of British and overseas judges in Hong Kong

Resolved, That this House has considered the role of British and overseas judges in Hong Kong.—(Sir Iain Duncan Smith.)

The sitting was suspended between 10.37 am and 11.00 am.

2Healthcare outcomes in Carshalton and Wallington

Resolved, That this House has considered healthcare outcomes in Carshalton and Wallington.—(Elliot Colburn.)

The sitting was suspended between 11.20 am and 2.30 pm (Standing Order No. 10(1)(b)).

3Carer’s Allowance

Resolved, That this House has considered Carer’s Allowance.—(Karl Turner.)

4NHS Special Schools Eye Care Service

Resolved, That this House has considered the NHS Special Schools Eye Care Service.—(Siobhain McDonagh.)

The sitting was suspended between 4.25 pm and 4.30 pm.

5Potential merits of banning disposable barbecues

Resolved, That this House has considered the potential merits of banning disposable barbecues.—(Holly Lynch.)

Sitting adjourned without Question put (Standing Order No. 10(14)).

Adjourned at 5.00 pm until tomorrow.

Eleanor Laing

Chairman of Ways and Means

Papers Laid

Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution

1Agriculture

Draft Import of Animals and Animal Products and Approved Countries (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary George Eustice)

2Sanctions

Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2022 (SI, 2022, No. 395), dated 29 March 2022 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (James Cleverly)

Papers subject to Negative Resolution

3Customs

Trade in Dual-Use Items (Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (SI, 2022, No. 410), dated 30 March 2022 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Mr Ranil Jayawardena)

4Financial Services

European Market Infrastructure Regulation (United States of America Regulated Market Equivalence) Regulations 2022 (SI, 2022, No. 406), dated 28 March 2022 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (John Glen)

5Local Government

(1) Draft Fylde (Electoral Changes) Order 2022 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (The Speaker)

(2) Draft Stoke-on-Trent (Electoral Changes) Order 2022 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (The Speaker)

(3) Draft Tameside (Electoral Changes) Order 2022 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (The Speaker)

6National Health Service

National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts and Personal Medical Services Agreements) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (SI, 2022, No. 404), dated 29 March 2022 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Maria Caulfield)

7Rating and Valuation

Valuation for Rating (Plant and Machinery) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (SI, 2022, No. 405), dated 29 March 2022 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Kemi Badenoch)

Other papers

8Climate Change

Annual Statement of Emissions (by Act) (Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng)

9Health and Social Care

Return to an Address to Her Majesty for a Return of the Report, dated 30 March 2022, of the Findings, conclusions and essential actions from the Independent Review of Maternity Services at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (pursuant to Resolution, Today), to be printed (HC 1219) (Secretary Sajid Javid)

10Home Office

Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan (by Command) (CP 639) (Secretary Priti Patel)

11House of Commons Commission

Report of the House of Commons Commission on Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme: facilitating multiple complaints, to be printed (HC 1244) (The Speaker)

12Justice

Root and Branch Review of the Parole System: The Future of the Parole System in England and Wales (by Command) (CP 654) (Secretary Dominic Raab)

13Parliamentary Commissioner

Report by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman: The Earl Report: An investigation into a complaint about the Environment Agency (by Act), to be printed (HC 1233) (Clerk of the House)

14Transport

Report on the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation for 2020 (by Command) (CP 643) (Secretary Grant Shapps)