House of Commons
Future Business for Wednesday 16 October 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.
THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER
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
DEFENCE REFORMS
Mr John Baron
Mr Jim Cunningham
Jim Dobbin
Mrs Mary Glindon
Mr David Nuttall
Bob Stewart
Mr Ian Liddell-Granger Mr David AndersonMr Peter Bone
Dr Julian Lewis Richard DraxMr Brian Binley
Mr Philip Hollobone Mr James ClappisonSheryll Murray
Mr David Davis Jack LoprestiPhilip Davies
Mark Field Andrew RosindellMr Christopher Chope
Sir Peter Bottomley John HemmingAndrew Bridgen
Ian Mearns Mr Jeffrey M. DonaldsonDr William McCrea
Mr William CashSir Edward Leigh
That this House notes concerns about the Government’s defence reforms in relation to whether its proposals for the reserve forces will deliver either the anticipated cost savings or defence capability; and urges the Government to delay the disbandment of regular units until it is established that the Army Reserve plan is viable and cost-effective.
FUNDING SUPPORT FOR DEAF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Sir Malcolm Bruce
Stephen Lloyd
Mr Graham Allen
Jim Fitzpatrick
Mr William Cash
Sir Edward Leigh
Tim Loughton Jim FitzpatrickMr Alan Reid
Graeme Morrice Steve BrineMr John Leech
That this House recognises the importance of services for deaf children and young people and acknowledges the wide attainment gap; further recognises that communications support for deaf children and their parents is vital for social development and educational progress; acknowledges that the Government has stated there is an expectation that funding for vulnerable learners is protected, but is concerned about recent evidence uncovered by the National Deaf Children’s Society which shows that in 2013-14 over a third of local authorities plan to cut education services for deaf children; urges the Government to take steps to hold local authorities to account and support parents in doing so, including by asking Ofsted to inspect these vital services, improving access to communication support including sign language, and strengthening the Children and Families Bill currently before Parliament; and further urges the Government to deliver and implement reform of special educational needs.
Notes:
The subjects for both debates were nominated by the Backbench Business Committee.
Adjournment debate
Lessons from the case of Daniel Pelka: Mr Geoffrey Robinson
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pm
The Coastguard, Emergency Towing Vessels and the Maritime Incident Response Group: follow-up, Sixth Report from the Transport Committee, Session 2012–2013, HC 647, and the Government response, Session 2012-13, HC 1018
Contamination of beef products, Eighth Report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, Session 2012-13, HC 946, and the Government response, Session 2012-13, HC 1085, and Food Contamination, Fifth Report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, HC 141, and the Government response, HC 707
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined 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 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
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
Parental Bereavement Leave (Statutory Entitlement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Tom Harris
Medical Innovation (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Michael Ellis
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
EU Membership (Audit of Costs and Benefits) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Coroners and Justice (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Paul Beresford
Adjournment debate
Challenges facing rural businesses: Andrew Bingham
MONDAY 21 OCTOBER
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
Backbench Business
FUTURE OF THE BBC
Alun Cairns
Steve Brine
Dame Angela Watkinson
That this House has considered the future of the BBC.
STATE OF NATURAL CAPITAL IN ENGLAND AND WALES
Mr Graham Stuart
That this House welcomes the Natural Capital Committee’s first annual State of Natural Capital report; and urges the Government to adopt the report’s recommendations and to take concerted action to embed the value of natural capital in the national accounts and policy-making processes as early as possible.
Notes:
The subjects for both debates were nominated by the Backbench Business Committee.
Adjournment debate
Provision for dealing with the emotional and psychological consequences of stroke: Helen Jones
TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
11.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Health
12.15pmTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Health
Afterwards
Descendants of Deceased Adopted People (Access to Information): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Nick de Bois
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Adoption and Children Act 2002 to allow access to information for the descendants of deceased adopted people; and for connected purposes.
Second Reading of the Immigration Bill
Motion to approve a European Document relating to the European Public Prosecutor’s Office
WEDNESDAY 23 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
11.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for International Development
11.53amTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for International Development
12 noonQuestions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Funding for Local Authorities: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Ms Gisela Stuart
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish a commission to identify the changes in the law necessary to provide for the differing requirements for funding of local authorities taking into account the varying demand for the services they provide; and for connected purposes.
Opposition Day (8th allotted day): Subject to be announced
THURSDAY 24 OCTOBER
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
Backbench Business
FCA REDRESS SCHEME FOR MIS-SELLING OF INTEREST RATE SWAP DERIVATIVES
Guto Bebb
Mark Garnier
Mr Gary Streeter
That this House considers the lack of progress made by banks and the Financial Conduct Authority on the redress scheme adopted as a result of the mis-selling of complex interest rate derivatives to small and medium businesses to be unacceptable; and notes that this lack of progress is costly and has caused further undue distress to the businesses involved.
AVIATION STRATEGY
Mrs Louise Ellman
That this House has considered aviation strategy.
Notes:
The subjects for both debates were nominated by the Backbench Business Committee.
WESTMINSTER HALL
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Planning, housing supply and the countryside: Mr Laurence Robertson, Mrs Anne Main, Nick Herbert
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.
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
Prisons (Drug Testing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Margot James
TUESDAY 29 OCTOBER
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Richard Fuller
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 30 OCTOBER
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Ian Mearns
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.
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
United Kingdom Corporate and Individual Tax and Financial Transparency Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [6 September]
Member in Charge: Mr Michael Meacher
FRIDAY 8 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
European Union (Referendum) Bill: Report Stage
Not amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered
Member in Charge: James Wharton
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
Young Apprenticeships Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Dominic Raab
Freedom of Information (Private Healthcare Companies) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Grahame M. Morris
Extension of Franchise (House of Lords) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Stephen Pound
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
United Kingdom (Withdrawal from the European Union) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
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
High Cost Credit Bill: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [12 July]
Member in Charge: Paul Blomfield
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
Access to Mental Health Services Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Michael Thornton
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
Delivery Surcharges (Transparency for Consumers) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [13 September]
Member in Charge: Sir Robert Smith
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
Electoral Register (Access to Public Services) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Siobhain McDonagh
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
Selective Licensing (Housing Standards) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Graham Jones
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
Letting Agents (Competition, Choice and Standards) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Healey
Regulation of the Private Rented Sector Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jeremy Corbyn
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. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. WATER BILL: SECOND READING
5. AGE-RELATED PAYMENTS
Sajid Javid
That the draft Age-Related Payments Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 1 July, be approved.
6. OFFENDER REHABILITATION BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
7. OFFENDER REHABILITATION BILL: MONEY RESOLUTION
Sajid Javid
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.
8. PENSIONS BILL: REPORT STAGE
As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Queen’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
See amendment paper page 591 (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. NORTHERN IRELAND (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILL: REPORT STAGE
Not amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
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.
17. ENTERPRISE
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (Designation of the UK Green Investment Bank) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 17 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
18. DEFENCE
Secretary Philip Hammond
That the draft Armed Forces (Remission of Fines) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 17 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
19. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
The Deputy Prime Minister
That the draft Representation of the People (England and Wales) (Description of Electoral Registers and Amendment) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 17 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
20. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
The Deputy Prime Minister
That the draft Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 17 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
21. HIGH SPEED RAIL (PREPARATION) BILL: REPORT STAGE
As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
The Scottish Parliament has passed a Legislative Consent Resolution in respect of this Bill. Copies of the Resolution are available in the Vote Office.
22. PUBLIC BODIES
Secretary Maria Miller
That the draft Public Bodies (Modifications of Functions of OFCOM) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 18 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
23. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE, NORTHERN IRELAND
Secretary Theresa Villiers
That the draft European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 18 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
24. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE, SCOTLAND
Mr Secretary Moore
That the draft Representation of the People (Scotland) (Description of Electoral Registers and Amendment) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 18 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
25. VALUE ADDED TAX
Mr David Gauke
That the Value Added Tax (Education) Order 2013 (S.I., 2013, No. 1897), dated 30 July 2013, a copy of which was laid before this House on 30 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
26. MESOTHELIOMA BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
27. MESOTHELIOMA BILL [LORDS]: MONEY RESOLUTION
Sajid Javid
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Mesothelioma Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State.
Notes:
Queen’s recommendation signified.
28. MESOTHELIOMA BILL [LORDS]: WAYS AND MEANS RESOLUTION
Sajid Javid
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Mesothelioma Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the imposition of a levy on active insurers to meet the costs of the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme.
29. LOCAL AUDIT AND ACCOUNTABILITY BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
30. LOCAL AUDIT AND ACCOUNTABILITY BILL [LORDS]: MONEY RESOLUTION
Sajid Javid
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Local Audit and Accountability Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:
(1) any expenditure incurred by a Minister of the Crown or the Comptroller and Auditor General in consequence of the Act; 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.
31. LOCAL AUDIT AND ACCOUNTABILITY BILL [LORDS]: WAYS AND MEANS RESOLUTION
Sajid Javid
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Local Audit and Accountability Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise:
(1) the charging of fees in connection with the recognition of qualifications and supervisory bodies and of periodical fees to be paid by recognised qualifying and supervisory bodies, and
(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
32. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
Notes:
The National Assembly for Wales has passed a Legislative Consent Resolution in respect of this Bill. Copies of the Resolution are available in the Vote Office.
33. CAPITAL GAINS TAX
Mr David Gauke
That the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Albania) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 12 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
34. CAPITAL GAINS TAX
Mr David Gauke
That the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Panama) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 12 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
35. CAPITAL GAINS TAX
Mr David Gauke
That the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Norway) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 12 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
36. CAPITAL GAINS TAX
Mr David Gauke
That the draft Double Taxation Relief (Netherlands) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 12 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
37. CAPITAL GAINS TAX
Mr David Gauke
That the draft Unauthorised Unit Trusts (Tax) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 12 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
38. EXCISE
Sajid Javid
That the draft Excepted Vehicles (Amendment of Schedule 1 to the Hydrocarbon Oil Duties Act 1979) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 8 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
39. CITIZENSHIP (ARMED FORCES) BILL: WAYS AND MEANS RESOLUTION
Sajid Javid
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Citizenship (Armed Forces) Bill, it is expedient to authorise:
(1) the charging of fees in connection with applications for naturalisation as a British citizen made by members or former members of the armed forces; and
(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
40. OIL TAX
Sajid Javid
That the draft Additionally-developed Oil Fields Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 9 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
41. TRIBUNALS AND INQUIRIES
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the draft Judicial Appointments (Amendment) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 14 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
42. DEFAMATION
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the draft Defamation (Operators of Websites) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 14 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
43. NATIONAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS BILL: SECOND READING
44. NATIONAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS BILL: WAYS AND MEANS RESOLUTION
Sajid Javid
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the National Insurance Contributions Bill, it is expedient to authorise:
(1) provision for, and in connection with, the application of the general anti-abuse rule in relation to national insurance contributions;
(2) the payment into the Consolidated Fund of any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable into that Fund under any other Act.
45. BETTING, GAMING AND LOTTERIES
Secretary Maria Miller
That the draft Categories of Gaming Machine (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 15 October, 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
Dr Sarah Wollaston
Mr Graham Allen
Mr David Blunkett Joan WalleyJohn Hemming
Mr Mike Weir Sir Peter BottomleyGlenda Jackson
Andrew George Kelvin HopkinsDr Alan Whitehead
John McDonnellDr Julian Huppert
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’.