House of Commons
Future Business for Friday 5 July 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.
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 8 JULY
CHAMBER
2.30pmQuestions to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
3.15pmTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
Afterwards
Financial Services (Banking Reform) Bill
FINANCIAL SERVICES (BANKING REFORM) BILL: REPORT STAGE (DAY 1)
As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Relevant documents:
First Report from the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards, Session 2012-13, HC 848, and the Government response, Cm 8545
Second Report from the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards, Session 2012-13, Banking reform: towards the right structure, HC 1012
Third Report from the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards, Session 2012-13, Proprietary Trading, HC 1034
Fourth Report from the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards, Session 2012-13, ‘An Accident waiting to happen’: The failure of HBOS, HC 705
First Report from the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards, Changing banking for good, HC 175-I and II
Notes:
See amendment paper (pages 487-98 and 501-07, also available on the documents webpage for the Bill)
Adjournment debate
Access to care services in Bradford: Mr David Ward
TUESDAY 9 JULY
CHAMBER
11.30amQuestions to the Deputy Prime Minister
11.50amTopical Questions to the Deputy Prime Minister
12.10pmQuestions to the Attorney General
Afterwards
Planning Regulations (removal of provisions in respect of Gypsies and Travellers): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mr Philip Hollobone
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for the removal of provisions in planning regulations relating to Gypsies and Travellers.
Afterwards
Financial Services (Banking Reform) Bill: Report Stage (Day 2)
As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Relevant documents:
First Report from the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards, Session 2012-13, HC 848, and the Government response, Cm 8545
Second Report from the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards, Session 2012-13, Banking reform: towards the right structure, HC 1012
Third Report from the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards, Session 2012-13, Proprietary Trading, HC 1034
Fourth Report from the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards, Session 2012-13, ‘An Accident waiting to happen’: The failure of HBOS, HC 705
First Report from the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards, Changing banking for good, HC 175-I and II
Notes:
See amendment paper (pages 487-98 and 501-07, also available on the documents webpage for the Bill)
Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill
NORTHERN IRELAND (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILL: PROGRAMME (No. 2)
Secretary Theresa Villiers
That the Order of 24 June 2013 (Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill (Programme)) be varied as follows:
(1) Paragraph (3) of the Order (conclusion of proceedings in Committee of the whole House) shall be omitted.
(2) Proceedings in Committee of the whole House shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion six hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
Notes:
See amendment paper (pages 485-86 and 499, also available on the documents webpage for the Bill)
NORTHERN IRELAND (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILL (CLAUSES 1 to 9): COMMITTEE
Adjournment debate
Dalgety Bay radiation: Mr Gordon Brown
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30am
Regulation of herbal medicine: David Tredinnick
11.00am
Holders of gift cards and administration procedures: Penny Mordaunt
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
Zero hour contracts: Julie Elliott
4.00pm
Recognition of HMS Concord’s involvement in the Yangtze River incident: Graeme Morrice
4.30pm
Regional sympathetic dystrophy/ complex regional pain syndrome: Iain Stewart
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 10 JULY
CHAMBER
11.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noonQuestions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Notice of Presentation of Bill
LOCAL GOVERNMENT (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 1982 (AMENDMENT)
Dan Rogerson
Bill to amend the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 to require those providing a service from a fixed pitch in a designated area to apply for a licence to trade; and for connected purposes.
Slavery: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mr Peter Bone
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to take steps to eradicate slavery; and for connected purposes.
Opposition Day (5th allotted day, 1st Part)
EFFECT OF GOVERNMENT POLICY ON DISABLED PEOPLE
Edward Miliband
Mr Liam Byrne
Hilary Benn
Andy Burnham
Mrs Anne McGuire
Ms Rosie Winterton
That this House believes that the Government should publish, by October 2013, a cumulative impact assessment of the changes made by the Government that affect disabled people.
Motion to approve a Statutory instrument relating to terrorism
OPPOSED PRIVATE BUSINESS
London Local Authorities and Transport for London (No. 2) Bill [Lords]: Consideration Stage
As amended in Committee, to be considered
Mr Christopher Chope
On Consideration of the London Local Authorities and Transport for London (No. 2) Bill [Lords], to move, That the Bill be considered upon this day six months.
Notes:
Third Reading may also be taken
Hertfordshire County Council (Filming on Highways) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Mr Christopher Chope
On Second Reading of the Hertfordshire County Council (Filming on Highways) Bill [Lords], to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.
Adjournment debate
Exemption of prescription charges for people with long-term conditions: Sir Bob Russell
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30am
Postal services in Scotland after 2014: Mr Ian Davidson
11.00am
Recruitment of accident and emergency consultants: Chris Bryant
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
Police treatment of alleged perpetrators and victims: Andrew George
4.00pm
Capping welfare spending: Charlie Elphicke
4.30pm
UK submarine supply chain: John Woodcock
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 11 JULY
CHAMBER
9.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change
10.15amTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change
Afterwards
Backbench Business
PARLIAMENTARY CONSENT TO ARMING ANTI-GOVERNMENT FORCES IN SYRIA
Mr John Baron
Dr Julian Lewis
Mr Peter Hain
Andrew Bingham
Andrew Bridgen
Mr James Gray
Mr David Davis John StevensonAdam Afriyie
Mr John Redwood
That this House believes no lethal support should be provided to anti-government forces in Syria without the explicit prior consent of Parliament.
25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PIPER ALPHA DISASTER
Mr Frank Doran
Peter Aldous
That this House has considered the matter of the 25th anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Adjournment debate
Planning guidance for children’s homes: Ann Coffey
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30p
m
Social care reform for working age disabled people: Mr David Ward and Heather Wheeler
Large-scale solar arrays: Dr Sarah Wollaston
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined 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)).
Subjects proposed to be raised on a motion for the Adjournment, moved by a Minister.
FRIDAY 12 JULY
CHAMBER
High Cost Credit Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Blomfield
Child Maltreatment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Mark Williams
Education (Information Sharing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andrew Selous
Sexual Impropriety in Employment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
House of Lords (Maximum Membership) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Adjournment debate
Young drivers and road safety: Stephen Phillips
MONDAY 15 JULY
CHAMBER
2.30pmQuestions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department
3.15pmTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department
Afterwards
Second Reading of the Defence Reform Bill
Adjournment debate
New media and personal data: Helen Goodman
TUESDAY 16 JULY
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mr Jeffrey M. Donaldson
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Statutory Instruments Act 1946.
Notes:
This is normally used as a holding title.
WEDNESDAY 17 JULY
Electoral Register (Access to Public Services): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Siobhain McDonagh
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to introduce a requirement that electoral registration be a condition of access to public services; and for connected purposes.
TUESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER
Young Apprenticeships: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mr Dominic Raab
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide for young apprenticeships for 14 to 16 year olds; and for connected purposes.
WEDNESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER
Inheritance (Primogeniture): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mr Tom Harris
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to abolish discrimination between the sexes in the inheritance of titles; and for connected purposes.
THURSDAY 5 SEPTEMBER
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30p
m
Debate on the 6th Report of the Communities and Local Government Committee on Councillors on the Frontline
FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER
CHAMBER
Deep Sea Mining Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sheryll Murray
United Kingdom Corporate and Individual Tax and Financial Transparency Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Michael Meacher
Face Coverings (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
National Service Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
European Communities Act 1972 (Repeal) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
Local Government (Review of Decisions) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Charlie Elphicke
FRIDAY 13 SEPTEMBER
CHAMBER
Citizenship (Armed Forces) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jonathan Lord
Delivery Surcharges (Transparency for Consumers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Robert Smith
Prisons (Drug Testing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Margot James
Gender Equality (International Development) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr William Cash
Withdrawal from the European Convention on Human Rights and Removal of Alleged Terrorists Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Romanian and Bulgarian Accession (Labour Restriction) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (Abolition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
House of Lords Reform (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dan Byles
Drug Driving (Assessment of Drug Misuse) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Graham Evans
Property Blight Compensation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Caroline Spelman
Local Government (Religious Etc. Observances) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Matthew Offord
United Kingdom (Withdrawal from the European Union) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Asylum (Time Limit) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Foreign Nationals (Access to Public Services) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Railways Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Letting Agents (Competition, Choice and Standards) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Healey
FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
Private Landlords and Letting and Managing Agents (Regulation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Alan Meale
Graduated Driving Licence Scheme Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Justin Tomlinson
Communication Support (Deafness) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Malcolm Bruce
Young Offenders (Parental Responsibility) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
Foreign National Offenders (Exclusion from the United Kingdom) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
Asylum Seekers (Return to Nearest Safe Country) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
Apprenticeships and Skills (Public Procurement Contracts) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andrew Gwynne
Communications (Unsolicited Telephone Calls and Texts) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mike Crockart
Department of Energy and Climate Change (Abolition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Married Couples (Tax Allowance) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Charitable Status for Religious Institutions Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Football Governance Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Damian Collins
FRIDAY 8 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
Residential Roads (Adoption by Local Highways Authorities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
Equality and Diversity (Reform) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
Sentencing Escalator Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
Leasehold Reform (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
BBC Licence Fee (Civil Debt) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
Smoking (Private Members’ Clubs) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
Drink Driving (Repeat Offenders) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rehman Chishti
FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
Foreign Aid Ring-Fencing (Abolition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Same Sex Marriage (Referendum) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Wind Farm Subsidies (Abolition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
BBC Privatisation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Prime Minister (Replacement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
FRIDAY 17 JANUARY 2014
CHAMBER
Benefit Entitlement (Restriction) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Illegal Immigrants (Criminal Sanctions) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Collection of Nationality Data Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Control of Offshore Wind Turbines Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Employment Opportunities Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
FRIDAY 24 JANUARY 2014
CHAMBER
Armed Forces (Prevention of Discrimination) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty
Train Companies (Minimum Fares) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty
Lobbyists (Registration of Code of Conduct) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty
International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty
Jobs Guarantee Scheme (Research) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty
Gangmasters Licensing Authority (Extension of Powers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andy Sawford
Zero Hours Contracts Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andy Sawford
FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2014
CHAMBER
Prisoners (Completion of Custodial Sentences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
Fishing Grounds and Territorial Waters (Repatriation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
School Governing Bodies (Adverse Weather Conditions) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
Capital Punishment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
Government Departments (Amalgamation of Scotland Office, Wales Office and Northern Ireland Office) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
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 last 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 last Session of Parliament, be approved.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. GAMBLING (LICENSING AND ADVERTISING) BILL: SECOND READING
Relevant documents:
Sixth Report from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, Session 2012-13, Pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Bill, HC 905
Notes:
The Northern Ireland Assembly has passed a Legislative Consent Resolution in respect of this Bill. Copies of the Resolution are available in the Vote Office.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8 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 last Session of Parliament, be approved.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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 10 June, be approved.
22. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Secretary Owen Paterson
That the draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) (Amendment) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 13 June, be approved.
23. DEFENCE
Secretary Philip Hammond
That the draft Armed Forces Act (Court Martial) (Amendment) Rules 2013, which were laid before this House on 17 June, be approved.
24. DEFENCE
Secretary Philip Hammond
That the draft Armed Forces (Retrial for Serious Offences) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 17 June, be approved.
25. ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Mr Andrew Lansley
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that Her Majesty will appoint Anthony Hugh Burton Hobman as an Electoral Commissioner with effect from 1 January 2014 for the period ending on 31 December 2017.
Relevant documents:
Fourth Report 2013 from the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission, Re-appointment of an Electoral Commissioner, HC 343
26. JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS AND DISCIPLINE
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the draft Judicial Appointments Commission Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 20 June, be approved.
27. JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS AND DISCIPLINE
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the draft Judicial Appointments Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 20 June, be approved.
28. SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the draft Supreme Court (Judicial Appointments) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 20 June, be approved.
29. AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYMENT
Secretary Owen Paterson
That the draft Working Time (Amendments) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 20 June, be approved.
30. COMPANIES
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) (Amendment) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 24 June, be approved.
31. COMPANIES
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft Companies and Partnerships (Accounts and Audit) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 24 June, be approved.
32. REGULATORY REFORM
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft Regulatory, Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (Amendment of Schedule 3) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 24 June, be approved.
33. FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS
Sajid Javid
That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 25 June, be approved.
34. FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS
Sajid Javid
That the draft Financial Services Act 2012 (Consumer Credit) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 25 June, be approved.
35. 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 24 June, be approved.
36. COURT OF JUDICATURE, NORTHERN IRELAND
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the Rules of the Court of Judicature (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) 2013 (S.R. (N.I.), 2013, No. 175), dated 26 June 2013, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 June, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
37. SENIOR COURTS OF ENGLAND AND WALES
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 5) Rules 2013 (S.I., 2013, No. 1571), dated 26 June 2013, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 June, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
38. PENSIONS
Secretary Philip Hammond
That the draft Armed Forces and Reserve Forces (Compensation Scheme) (Consequential Provisions: Primary Legislation) (Northern Ireland) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 27 June, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
39. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Secretary Eric Pickles
That the draft Local Elections (Ordinary Day of Elections in 2014) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 26 June, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
40. WATER BILL: SECOND READING
41. DEFENCE
Secretary Philip Hammond
That the draft Armed Forces (Alcohol Limits for Prescribed Safety-Critical Duties) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 1 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
42. AGE-RELATED PAYMENTS
Sajid Javid
That the draft Age-Related Payments Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 1 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
43. DEFENCE
Secretary Philip Hammond
That the draft Armed Forces Act (Continuation) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 2 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
44. NORTHERN IRELAND GRAND COMMITTEE
Andrew Lansley
Secretary Theresa Villiers
That:
(1) the matter of peace and progress in Northern Ireland: next steps in building a prosperous and united community be referred to the Northern Ireland Grand Committee;
(2) the Committee shall meet in Northern Ireland on Monday 9 September at half-past two o’clock; and
(3) at that sitting:
(a) the Committee shall take questions under Standing Order No. 110 (Northern Ireland Grand Committee (questions for oral answer)), and shall then consider the matter referred to it under paragraph (1) above.
(b) the Chair shall interrupt proceedings not later than two and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings on the matter referred to the Committee; and
(c) at the conclusion of those proceedings, a motion for the adjournment of the Committee may be made by a Minister of the Crown, pursuant to paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 116 (Northern Ireland Grand Committee (sittings)).
45. NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE
Secretary Jeremy Hunt
That the draft National Health Service (Licence Exemptions, etc.) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 4 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
46. 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.’
47. EXPLANATORY STATEMENTS ON AMENDMENTS TO BILLS
Mr Charles Walker
Mr Andrew Lansley
Tom Brake
Ms Angela Eagle
Thomas Docherty
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, noting that the Public Bill Office will assist Members as required in the preparation of such statements.
Amendment (a)
Caroline Lucas
Mr Michael Meacher
Dame Joan Ruddock
Zac Goldsmith
Line 1, leave out from ‘House’ to ‘noting’ in line 3 and insert ‘notes the recommendation contained in paragraph 21 of the Procedure Committee’s Fourth Report of Session 2012-13, Explanatory statements on amendments, HC 979; and resolves that explanatory statements on amendments be mandatory, subject to guidelines to be issued under the authority of the Chair’.