Future Business for Thursday 13 June 2013

 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 JUNE

CHAMBER

2.30pmQuestions to the Secretary of State for Defence

3.15pmTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence

Afterwards

Pensions Bill

PENSIONS BILL: SECOND READING

Relevant documents:

Fifth Report from the Work and Pensions Committee, Session 2012-13, The Single-tier State Pension: Part 1 of the Draft Pensions Bill, HC 1000, and the Government’s Response, Cm 8620

PENSIONS BILL: PROGRAMME MOTION

Secretary Iain Duncan Smith

That the following provisions shall apply to the Pensions Bill:

Committal

(1) The Bill shall be committed to a Public Bill Committee.

Proceedings in Public Bill Committee

(2) Proceedings in the Public Bill Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion on Thursday 11 July 2013.

(3) The Public Bill Committee shall have leave to sit twice on the first day on which it meets.

Consideration and Third Reading

(4) 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.

(5) Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day.

(6) Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading.

Other proceedings

(7) Any other proceedings on the Bill (including any proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments or on any further messages from the Lords) may be programmed.

PENSIONS BILL: MONEY

Greg Clark

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Pensions 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; 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

PENSIONS BILL: WAYS AND MEANS

Greg Clark

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Pensions Bill, it is expedient to authorise:

(1) the imposition of charges to income tax in respect of benefits payable under or by virtue of the Act;

(2) the levying of charges under the Pension Schemes Act 1993 for the purpose of meeting expenditure of the Secretary of State under or by virtue of the Act;

(3) the imposition of levies under or by virtue of the Pensions Act 2004 in respect of past periods;

(4) the imposition of levies under or by virtue of the Companies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprise) Act 2004 towards the expenses of grant-aided bodies concerned with preparing guidance for pensions illustrations; and

(5) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.

Adjournment debate

UK policy on lethal autonomous robotics: Nia Griffith

 TUESDAY 18 JUNE

CHAMBER

11.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

12.15pmTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

Afterwards

Motion to approve European Union Documents

REFORM OF THE COMMON AGRICULTURAL POLICY

Mr David Heath

That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 15396/11, a draft Regulation establishing rules for direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy, No. 15425/11, a draft Regulation on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), No. 15397/11, relating to a draft Regulation on establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation), and No. 15426/11, a draft Regulation on the financing, management and monitoring of the Common Agricultural Policy; and supports the Government’s continuing efforts to amend these proposals in order to secure better value for money for the taxpayer and establish a greener, simpler CAP that enables the development of an innovative, competitive and market-orientated farming industry and thriving rural communities.

Relevant documents:

First Report of the European Scrutiny Committee, HC 83-i, Chapter 1

Motion to approve a European Union Document relating to Enhanced Co-operation and a Financial Transaction Tax

Motion to approve European Union Documents

EUROPEAN ELECTIONS 2014

Mr David Lidington

That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 7648/13, a Commission Communication on preparing for the 2014 European elections and enhancing their democratic and efficient conduct, and No. 7650/13, a Commission Recommendation on enhancing the democratic and efficient conduct of the elections to the European Parliament; notes that whilst European political parties are free to support candidates for Commission President, this does not limit the European Council’s selection of a candidate; agrees with the Government that the suggestion for a common voting day across the EU is unhelpful and would achieve the opposite of the stated intention of increasing voter turnout; and further notes that there is currently no indication that these documents are going to be followed up by formal legislative proposals.

Relevant documents:

First Report of the European Scrutiny Committee, HC 83-i, Chapter 3

Backbench Business

GOVERNMENT ROLE IN SUPPORTING PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT IN SUDAN AND SOUTH SUDAN

Mark Durkan

Stephen Mosley

That this House has considered the matter of the Government’s role in supporting peace and development in Sudan and South Sudan.

WESTMINSTER HALL

9.30am Unpaid internships: Hazel Blears

11.00am Invisible walls rehabilitation programme at HMP Parc: Mrs Madeleine Moon

Notes:

The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

2.30pm Alcohol licensing advertising: Gordon Henderson

4.00pm Railway services in north Cornwall: Dan Rogerson

4.30pm Funding for NHS patients in York and North Yorkshire: Hugh Bayley

Notes:

The first part of the sitting will last for two hours. The second part of the sitting will last for two and a half hours. The second part of the sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(1))

Subject proposed to be raised on a motion for the Adjournment, moved by a Minister.

 WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE

CHAMBER

11.30amQuestions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office

11.53amTopical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office

12 noonQuestions to the Prime Minister

Afterwards

Notice of Presentation of Bill

HOUSE OF LORDS REFORM (No. 2)

Dan Byles

Bill to make provision for retirement from the House of Lords; to make provision for the expulsion of Members of the House of Lords in specified circumstances; to make provision for the appointment of a commission to make recommendations to the Crown for the creation of life peerages and to restrict membership of the House of Lords by virtue of hereditary peerages.

Notes:

Dan Byles has withdrawn his notice of motion to present a Bill to make provision for permanent leave of absence from the House of Lords; to make provision for the expulsion of Members of the House of Lords in specified circumstances; to make provision for the appointment of a commission to make recommendations to the Crown for the creation of life peerages and to restrict membership of the House of Lords by virtue of hereditary peerages.

Notice of Presentation of Bill

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUESTS (DISCLOSURE OF IDENTITY OF APPLICANTS)

Karl McCartney

Bill to provide for the disclosure of the identity of those who make requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000; and for connected purposes.

Notice of Presentation of Bill

CHILD MALTREATMENT

Mr Mark Williams

Bill to make provision about the physical and emotional welfare of children; and for connected purposes.

Notice of Presentation of Bill

PROPERTY BLIGHT COMPENSATION

Mrs Caroline Spelman

Bill to require the Secretary of State to amend legislation to improve the system of compensation for property blight caused by major national infrastructure projects; and for connected purposes.

Opposition Day (3rd allotted day)

Subject to be announced

WESTMINSTER HALL

9.30am Education of children and young people with speech, language and communication needs: Mr Robert Buckland

11.00am Funding of Dorset police: Richard Drax

Notes:

The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

2.30pm Effects of the new family migration rules: Mr Virendra Sharma

4.00pm Car clamping in private car parks: M s Margaret Ritchie

4.30pm UKTI support to enable British small and medium-sized enterprises to export to the Middle East and North Africa: Daniel Kawczynski

Notes:

The first part of the sitting will last for two hours. The second part of the sitting will last for two and a half hours. The second part of the sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(1))

Subject proposed to be raised on a motion for the Adjournment, moved by a Minister.

 THURSDAY 20 JUNE

CHAMBER

9.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

10.05amTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

10.15amQuestions to the Minister for Women and Equalities

10.30amBusiness Question to the Leader of the House

Afterwards

Backbench Business

CARERS

Paul Burstow

Sir Tony Baldry

Barbara Keeley

That this House has considered the matter of carers.

EAST COAST MAIN LINE FRANCHISE

Sheila Gilmore

Pat Glass

That this House has considered the matter of the East Coast Main Line franchise.

WESTMINSTER HALL

1.30p m Interpreting and translation services and the Applied Language Solutions contract, Sixth Report of the Justice Committee, HC 645, Session 2012-13, and the Government response, Cm 8600

   UK contribution to the Non-Proliferation Treaty: Jeremy Corbyn

Notes:

The subject for the first debate was nominated by the Liaison Committee. The subject for the second debate was nominated by the Backbench Business Committee

The sitting will last for three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(1))

Subject proposed to be raised on a motion for the Adjournment, moved by a Minister

 

 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.PUBLIC BODIES

Secretary Chris Grayling

That the draft Public Bodies (Abolition of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 18 December 2012, in the previous Session of Parliament, be approved.

Relevant documents:

Fifth Report from the Justice Committee of Session 2012-13, Draft Public Bodies (Abolition of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council) Order 2013, HC 927, and the Eighth Report from the Committee of Session 2012-13, Scrutiny of the draft Public Bodies (Abolition of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council) Order 2013, HC 965, and the Government Response, HC 1119, Session 2012-13

2.PUBLIC BODIES

Secretary Chris Grayling

That the draft Public Bodies (Abolition of Victims’ Advisory Panel) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 25 April 2013, in the previous Session of Parliament, be approved.

3.REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE

Secretary David Jones

That the draft National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) (Fresh Signatures for Absent Voters) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 8 May, be approved.

4.INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Secretary Justine Greening

That the draft Asian Development Bank (Tenth Replenishment of the Asian Development Fund) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 8 May, be approved.

5.REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE

The Deputy Prime Minister

That the draft Elections (Fresh Signatures for Absent Voters) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 25 April 2013, in the previous Session of Parliament, be approved.

6.CRIMINAL LAW, NORTHERN IRELAND

Secretary Theresa Villiers

That the draft Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (Extension of duration of non-jury trial provisions) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 8 May, be approved.

7. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE, NORTHERN IRELAND

Secretary Theresa Villiers

That the draft Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 8 May, be approved.

8. CORONERS

Secretary Chris Grayling

That the draft Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 8 May, be approved.

9. PUBLIC BODIES

Secretary Maria Miller

That the draft Public Bodies (Abolition of the Registrar of Public Lending Right) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 9 May, be approved.

10. FINANCIAL SERVICES (BANKING REFORM) BILL: REPORT STAGE

As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.

11. GAMBLING (LICENSING AND ADVERTISING) BILL: SECOND READING

12. GAMBLING (LICENSING AND ADVERTISING) BILL: WAYS AND MEANS

Greg Clark

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Bill, it is expedient to authorise an extension of the cases in which:

(1) a penalty may be imposed under section 121 of the Gambling Act 2005, and

(2) a levy may be imposed under section 123 of that Act.

13. NORTHERN IRELAND (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILL: SECOND READING

14. HIGH SPEED RAIL (PREPARATION) BILL: SECOND READING

15. HIGH SPEED RAIL (PREPARATION) BILL: MONEY

Greg Clark

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the High Speed Rail (Preparation) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State under or by virtue of the Act.

Notes:

Queen’s Recommendation signified

16. IMMIGRATION

Secretary Theresa May

That the draft Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Application to immigration officers and designated customs officials in England and Wales) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 25 April, in the previous Session of Parliament, be approved.

17. EXTRADITION

Secretary Theresa May

That, the draft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 25 April, in the previous Session of Parliament, be approved.

18. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDUSTRY

Secretary Vince Cable

That this House authorises the Secretary of State to undertake to pay, and to pay by way of financial assistance under section 8 of the Industrial Development Act 1982, sums exceeding £10 million and up to a cumulative total of £300 million in respect of investments to support lending to small and medium sized enterprises.

19. POLICE, NORTHERN IRELAND

Secretary Theresa Villiers

That the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (Code of Practice) Order 2013 (S.I., 2013, No. 1128), dated 14 May 2013, a copy of which was laid before this House on 14 May, be approved.

20. WATER INDUSTRY

Secretary Owen Paterson

That the draft Water Industry (Specified Infrastructure Projects) (English Undertakers) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 15 May, be approved.

21. PUBLIC BODIES

Secretary Patrick McLoughlin

That the draft Public Bodies (Abolition of BRB (Residuary) Limited) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 15 May, be approved.

22. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDUSTRY

Secretary Vince Cable

That this House authorises the Secretary of State to undertake to pay, and to pay by way of financial assistance under section 8 of the Industrial Development Act 1982, sums exceeding £10 million and up to a cumulative total of £25 million to support early stage venture capital funds investing in small and medium sized enterprises.

23. PUBLIC BODIES

Secretary Maria Miller

That the draft Public Bodies (Merger of the Gambling Commission and the National Lottery Commission) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 25 March, in the previous Session of Parliament, be approved.

24. EDUCATION

Secretary Michael Gove

That the draft Education (Amendment of the Curriculum Requirements for Second Key Stage) (England) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 16 May, be approved.

25. INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING

Secretary Patrick McLoughlin

That the draft Highways and Railway (Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 16 May, be approved.

26. FAMILY LAW

Secretary Iain Duncan Smith

That the draft Child Support and Claims and Payments (Miscellaneous Amendments and Change to the Minimum Amount of Liability) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 20 May, be approved.

27. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING

Secretary Eric Pickles

That the draft Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 20 May, be approved.

28. LEGAL AID AND ADVICE

Secretary Chris Grayling

That the draft Legal Aid (Information about Financial Resources) (Amendment) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 20 May, be approved.

29. FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS

Sajid Javid

That the draft Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Referral Fees) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 21 May, be approved.

30. EDUCATION

Secretary Vince Cable

That the draft Apprenticeships (Alternative English Completion Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 3 June, be approved.

31. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

Secretary David Jones

That the draft Natural Resources Body for Wales (Consequential Provision) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 3 June, be approved.

32. NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE

Secretary Jeremy Hunt

That the draft National Health Service (Licensing and Pricing) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 4 June, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments

33. ROAD TRAFFIC

Secretary Patrick McLoughlin

That the draft Road Safety (Financial Penalty Deposit) (Appropriate Amount) (Amendment) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 5 June, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments

34. DANGEROUS DRUGS

Secretary Theresa May

That the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Temporary Class Drug) Order 2013 (S.I., 2013, No. 1294), dated 3 June 2013, a copy of which was laid before this House on 4 June, be approved.

35. IMMIGRATION

Secretary Theresa May

That the draft Immigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) (Amendment) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 3 June, be approved.

36. POLICE

Secretary Theresa May

That the draft Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Code of Practice for Surveillance Camera Systems and Specification of Relevant Authorities) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 4 June, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments

37. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Secretary Vince Cable

That the draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 6 June, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments

38. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Secretary Vince Cable

That the draft Unfair Dismissal (Variation of the Limit of Compensatory Award) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 10 June, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments

39. ENERGY

Secretary Edward Davey

That the draft Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 10 June, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments

40. FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS

Sajid Javid

That the draft Alternative Investment Fund Managers Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 10 June, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments

41. COMPANIES

Secretary Vince Cable

That the draft Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors’ Report) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 10 June, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments

42. PROBATION

Secretary Chris Grayling

That the draft Offender Management Act 2007 (Commencement No. 6) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 10 June, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments

43. CAPITAL GAINS TAX

Greg Clark

That the Collective Investment Schemes (Tax Transparent Funds, Exchanges, Mergers and Schemes of Reconstruction) Regulations 2013 (S.I., 2013, No. 1400) dated 6 June 2013, a copy of which was laid before this House on 7 June, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments

44. PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION OF TERRORISM

Secretary Theresa May

That the draft Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Guidance on the Making or Renewing of National Security Determinations) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 10 June, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments

45. SOCIAL SECURITY

Secretary Iain Duncan Smith

That the draft Social Security, Child Support, Vaccine Damage and Other Payments (Decisions and Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 11 June, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments

46. EDUCATION

Secretary Michael Gove

That the draft Education (Amendment of the Curriculum Requirements) (England) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 10 June, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments

47. EUROPEAN SCRUTINY

Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

That Jim Dobbin be discharged from the European Scrutiny Committee and Mr Joe Benton be added.

48. HEALTH

Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

That Chris Skidmore be discharged from the Health Committee and Charlotte Leslie be added.

49. BACKBENCH BUSINESS (AMENDMENT OF STANDING ORDERS)

Mr Charles Walker

That:

(1) Standing Order No. 152J (Backbench Business Committee) be amended in line 23, at the end, to add ‘and to hear representations from Members of the House in public’;

(2) Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business) be amended in line 50, at the end, by adding the words ‘Provided that the figure of thirty-five days shall be increased by one day for each week the House shall sit in a session in excess of a year’;

(3) the following new Standing Order be made:

‘Allocation of time to backbench business

(1) Where proceedings to be taken as backbench business have been determined by the Backbench Business Committee in accordance with paragraph (8) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business), a motion may be made on behalf of that Committee at the commencement of those proceedings by the chair or another member of the committee allocating time to the proceedings; and the question on any such motion shall be put forthwith.

(2) A motion under paragraph (1)–

(a) shall be in the terms of a resolution of the Backbench Business Committee reported to the House in accordance with paragraph (9) of Standing Order No. 152J (Backbench Business Committee);

(b) may not provide for any proceedings to be taken after the expiration of the time for opposed business other than the decisions on any questions necessary to dispose of the backbench business, such questions to include the questions on any amendment selected by the Speaker which may then be moved.

(c) may provide that Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply to the backbench business.’

(4) Standing Order No. 152J (Backbench Business Committee) be amended in line 42, at the end, by adding the words:

‘(9) The Committee shall report to the House any resolution which it makes about the allocation of time to proceedings to be taken as backbench business on a day allotted under paragraph (4) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business), provided that such a resolution is agreed without a division.’

50. EXPLANATORY STATEMENTS ON AMENDMENTS TO BILLS

Mr Charles Walker

That this House approves the recommendation contained in paragraph 21 of the Procedure Committee’s Fourth Report of Session 2012-13, Explanatory statements on amendments, HC 979.

51. WRITTEN STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS WHO ANSWER ON BEHALF OF STATUTORY BODIES

Mr Charles Walker

That:

(1) this House approves the recommendation of the Procedure Committee contained in paragraph 6 of its Fifth Report, Statements by Members who answer on behalf of statutory bodies (HC 1017), that the ability to make written statements should be extended to Members answering on behalf of statutory bodies; and

(2) Standing Order No. 22A be amended accordingly as follows:

(a) in the title, leave out ‘by Ministers’;

(b) in line 2, after ‘House,’, add ‘or other Member of the House to whom written questions may be addressed’;

(c) in line 2, leave out ‘his’ and insert ‘an’;

(d) in line 2, leave out ‘ministerial’.