Future Business for Wednesday 17 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.

 THURSDAY 18 JULY

CHAMBER

9.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills

10.15amTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills

Afterwards

If necessary, consideration of Lords Amendments

Backbench Business

PRIVATE RENTED SECTOR

Mr Clive Betts

That this House has considered the publication of the First Report from the Communities and Local Government Committee, on Private rented sector, HC 50.

REVISITING ‘REBUILDING THE HOUSE’: THE IMPACT OF THE WRIGHT REFORMS

Mr Graham Allen

That this House has considered the publication of the Third Report from the Political and Constitutional Reform Committee, on Revisiting ‘Rebuilding the House’: the impact of the Wright reforms, HC 82.

ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS FOR THE UK OF AN EU-US TRADE AND INVESTMENT AGREEMENT

John Healey

Guto Bebb

Jonathan Edwards

That this House has considered the economic implications for the UK of an EU-US Trade and Investment Agreement.

MATTERS TO BE RAISED BEFORE THE FORTHCOMING ADJOURNMENT

Mr David Amess, on behalf of the Backbench Business Committee

That this House has considered matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment.

Notes:

The subjects for today’s business were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

If necessary, consideration of Lords Amendments

Adjournment debate

Prosecution of Henry Thorley by HM Revenue and Customs and the quashing of his conviction: Mr William Cash

Notes:

The Speaker will not adjourn the House until Royal Assent has been signified.

WESTMINSTER HALL

1.30p m UK shale gas development: Caroline Lucas

Relevant documents:

Seventh Report from the Energy and Climate Change Committee, Session 2012-13, The Impact of Shale Gas on Energy Markets, HC 795

Notes:

The subject for this debate was 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)).

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

 MONDAY 2 SEPTEMBER

CHAMBER

2.30pmQuestions to the Secretary of State for Defence

3.15pmTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence

Afterwards

Backbench Business

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BILLS

Mr Charles Walker

That this House has considered the publication of the Second Report from the Procedure Committee, Private Members’ Bills, HC 188.

FUTURE FOR POSTAL SERVICES IN RURAL AREAS

Katy Clark

Mr Mike Weir

Caroline Lucas

That this House recognises the vital contribution that Royal Mail makes to rural areas; notes that the six day a week collection and delivery service to rural and remote areas in invaluable to local life; further notes that the relationship Royal Mail has with the post office network is equally important for the continued survival of post offices; recognises that the impending privatisation of Royal Mail will place a question mark over its willingness to maintain what may be loss-making services; and calls on the Government to provide more concrete, long-term protections for postal services in rural areas, remote areas and islands while ensuring that the postal universal service obligation in its current form endures.

ALL-PARTY PARLIAMENTARY CYCLING GROUP’S REPORT ‘GET BRITAIN CYCLING’

Dr Julian Huppert

Ian Austin

Dr Sarah Wollaston

Fabian Hamilton

Caroline Lucas

That this House supports the recommendations of the All-Party Parliamentary Cycling Group’s report ‘Get Britain Cycling’; endorses the target of 10 per cent of all journeys being by bike by 2025, and 25 per cent by 2050; and calls on the Government to show strong political leadership, including an annual Cycling Action Plan and sustained funding for cycling.

Notes:

The subjects for today’s business were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

 TUESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER

CHAMBER

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

CHAMBER

Parental Bereavement Leave (Statutory Entitlement): Ten Minute Rule Motion

Mr Tom Harris

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for statutory entitlement to leave of absence from employment for bereaved parents; and for connected purposes.

 THURSDAY 5 SEPTEMBER

CHAMBER

Backbench Business

HIGH-COST CREDIT

Chris Evans

That this House has considered high-cost credit.

NORTH EAST INDEPENDENT ECONOMIC REVIEW REPORT

Mr Nicholas Brown

Helen Goodman

Guy Opperman

That this House has considered the North East Independent Economic Review report.

Notes:

The subjects for both debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

WESTMINSTER HALL

1.30pm Councillors on the Frontline, Sixth Report of the Communities and Local Government Committee, Session 2012-13, HC 432, and the Government response, Cm 8582

Notes:

The subject for this debate was nominated by the Liaison 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.

 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

Specialist Printing Equipment and Materials (Offences) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Charlie Elphicke

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Dan Rogerson

High Cost Credit Bill: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [12 July]

And a Motion being made, that the Bill be now read a second time.

Member in Charge: Paul Blomfield

 MONDAY 9 SEPTEMBER

WESTMINSTER HALL

4.30p m E-petition related to age-related tax allowances: Kelvin Hopkins

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

 TUESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER

CHAMBER

Statutory instruments Act 1946 (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion

Sir Robert Smith

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Statutory Instruments Act 1046.

Notes:

This is normally used as a holding title.

 WEDNESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER

CHAMBER

Medical Innovation (No. 2): Ten Minute Rule Motion

Michael Ellis

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about innovation in medical treatment.

 THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER

WESTMINSTER HALL

1.30pm UK Trade and Investment: Daniel Kawczynski

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

 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

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

Notes:

Queen’s Consent to be signified on Second Reading.

EU Membership (Audit of Costs and Benefits) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope

 TUESDAY 8 OCTOBER

CHAMBER

Freedom of Information (Private Healthcare Companies): Ten Minute Rule Motion

Grahame M. Morris

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to apply to private healthcare companies; and for connected purposes.

 WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER

CHAMBER

Coroners and Justice (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion

Sir Paul Beresford

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend section 62 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 so as to apply additionally to the possession of pornographic written material about children; to make consequential amendments to the Act; and for connected purposes.

 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

Margaret Thatcher Day Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone

Planning Regulations (Removal of Provisions in Respect of Gypsies and Travellers) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone

Slavery Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone

 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

Child Maltreatment Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Mark Williams

Victims and Survivors (Northern Ireland) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Jeffrey M. Donaldson

 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 Victims’ Advisory Panel) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 25 April 2013, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.

2. 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.

Relevant documents:

First Report from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, Scrutiny of the draft Public Bodies (Abolition of the Registrar of Public Lending Right) Order, HC 506

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6 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.

Relevant documents:

Second Report from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, Scrutiny of the draft Public Bodies (Merger of the Gambling Commission and National Lottery Commission) Order 2013, HC 256

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYMENT

Secretary Owen Paterson

That the draft Working Time (Amendments) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 20 June, be approved.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. WATER BILL: SECOND READING

16. 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.

17. AGE-RELATED PAYMENTS

Sajid Javid

That the draft Age-Related Payments Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 1 July, be approved.

18. DEFENCE

Secretary Philip Hammond

That the draft Armed Forces Act (Continuation) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 2 July, be approved.

19. 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.

20. NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE

Secretary Jeremy Hunt

That the draft Health and Social Care Act 2012 (Consequential Amendments) (No. 2) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 5 July, be approved.

Notes:

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

21. SENIOR COURTS

Secretary Chris Grayling

That the draft Court of Appeal (Recording and Broadcasting) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 8 July, be approved.

Notes:

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

22. SENIOR COURTS

Secretary Chris Grayling

That the draft Court of Appeal (Recording and Broadcasting) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 8 July, be approved.

Notes:

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

23. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE

The Deputy Prime Minister

That the draft European Parliamentary Elections (Amendment) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 9 July, be approved.

Notes:

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

24. OFFENDER REHABILITATION BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING

25. OFFENDER REHABILITATION BILL: MONEY RESOLUTION

Greg Clark

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Offender Rehabilitation Bill, 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.

26. PENSIONS BILL: REPORT STAGE

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

Notes:

Queen’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

27. PENSIONS

Secretary Iain Duncan Smith

That the draft Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Automatic Enrolment) (Amendment) 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.

28. TAXES

Mr David Gauke

That the draft International Tax Enforcement (Marshall Islands) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 16 July, be approved.

Notes:

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

29. CORPORATION TAX

Mr David Gauke

That the draft Double Taxation Relief (China) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 16 July, be approved.

Notes:

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

30. CORPORATION TAX

Mr David Gauke

That the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Brunei Darussalam) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 16 July, be approved.

Notes:

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

31. CAPITAL GAINS TAX

Mr David Gauke

That the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Spain) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 16 July, be approved.

Notes:

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

32. CAPITAL GAINS TAX

Mr David Gauke

That the draft Double Taxation Relief International Tax Enforcement (India) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 16 July, be approved.

Notes:

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

33. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE

The Deputy Prime Minister

That the draft Representation of the People (Ballot Paper) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 16 July, be approved.

Notes:

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

34. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE

The Deputy Prime Minister

That the draft Political Parties, Elections and Referendums (Civil Sanctions) (Amendment) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 16 July, be approved.

Notes:

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

35. ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR, CRIME AND POLICING BILL: REPORT STAGE

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

36. NORTHERN IRELAND (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILL: REPORT STAGE

Not amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.

37. 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.’

38. 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

Dr Sarah Wollaston

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’.