House of Commons
Future Business for Friday 18 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.
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 determined 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.
Immigration Bill: Second Reading
IMMIGRATION BILL: PROGRAMME
Secretary Theresa May
That the following provisions shall apply to the Immigration 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 Tuesday 19 November 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.
IMMIGRATION BILL: MONEY RESOLUTION
Sajid Javid
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Immigration 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.
IMMIGRATION BILL: WAYS AND MEANS RESOLUTION
Sajid Javid
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Immigration Bill, it is expedient to authorise:
(1) the imposition of an immigration health charge;
(2) the charging of fees in respect of the exercise of functions in connection with immigration or nationality; and
(3) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
Debate on a Reasoned Opinion relating to the European Public Prosecutor’s Office
ESTABLISHMENT OF A EUROPEAN PUBLIC PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE
James Brokenshire
That this House considers that the Draft Regulation on the establishment of a European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) (European Union Document No. 12558/13 and Addenda 1 and 2) does not comply with the principle of subsidiarity, for the reasons set out in the annex to Chapter One of the Fifteenth Report of the European Scrutiny Committee (HC 83-xv); and, in accordance with Article 6 of Protocol (No. 2) annexed to the EU Treaties on the application of the principle of subsidiarity and proportionality, instructs the Clerk of the House to forward this reasoned opinion to the Presidents of the European Institutions.
Adjournment debate
Misleading websites offering access to Government services: Mark Garnier
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30am
Immigration controls: Priti Patel
11.00am
Gibraltar and the George Cross: Oliver Colvile
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
Teacher training and supply: Bill Esterson
4.00pm
Football governance and the situation at Coventry City Football Club: Mr Bob Ainsworth
4.30pm
The Guardian newspaper and its impact on national security: Julian Smith
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):
Debate on dealing with the past in Northern Ireland
Debate on air passenger duty
Notes:
Both debates will arise on a Motion in the name of the Democratic Unionist Party.
Adjournment debate
Child and adolescent in-patient mental health services: Alan Johnson
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30am
Arrest of Greenpeace activists in the Russian Federation: Chris Bryant
11.00am
Policing in Bassetlaw: John Mann
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
Co-operatives in education: Steve Baker
4.00pm
Work of the Royal British Legion in Norwich: Miss Chloe Smith
4.30pm
UK-Colombia bilateral investment treaty: Stephen Timms
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
Richard Fuller
Sandra Osborne
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.
Adjournment debate
Raising share capital for businesses: Andrew Selous
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
Adjournment debate
Police recruitment: Siobhain McDonagh
MONDAY 28 OCTOBER
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
Local Audit and Accountability Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
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.
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.
Adjournment debate
Proxy purchasing of tobacco and the tobacco products directive: Lorely Burt
TUESDAY 29 OCTOBER
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
Licensed Hackney carriages and private hire vehicles (Closed circuit television): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Richard Fuller
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the installation of closed circuit television in licensed Hackney carriages and private hire vehicles; to establish a minimum standard for such installations; and for connected purposes.
Pensions Bill: Remaining stages
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).
Motion to approve a European Document relating to reform of Eurojust and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office
WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
11.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for the Cabinet Office
11.53amTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for the Cabinet Office
12 noonQuestions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
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.
Opposition Day (9th allotted day):
Debate on an Opposition Motion: Subject to be announced
THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER
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
Afterwards
High Speed Rail (Preparation) Bill: Remaining stages
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.
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
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
WEDNESDAY 6 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
Unsolicited Telephone Calls (Caller Line Identification): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Alun Cairns
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require disclosure of caller line identification by non-domestic callers; to require Ofcom to consider applications for exemption from such disclosure; to provide that telephone providers may not make a charge for providing caller line identification; and for connected purposes.
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
Charitable Status for Religious Institutions Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
WEDNESDAY 4 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
Autumn Statement: Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
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
Parental Bereavement Leave (Statutory Entitlement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Tom Harris
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
Gibraltar (Marine Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Morris
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. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. CAPITAL GAINS TAX
Mr David Gauke
That the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (India) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 16 July, be approved.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. MESOTHELIOMA BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. 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.
28. 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.
29. 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.
30. 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.
31. 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.
32. 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.
33. 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.
34. 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.
35. OIL TAX
Sajid Javid
That the draft Additionally-developed Oil Fields Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 9 October, be approved.
36. 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.
37. 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.
38. NATIONAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS BILL: SECOND READING
39. 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.
40. 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.
41. NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE
Secretary Jeremy Hunt
That the draft National Health Service (Approval of Licensing Criteria) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 16 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
42. HOUSE OF COMMONS MEMBERS’ FUND
Mr Andrew Lansley
Tom Brake
Mr Peter Lilley
That, pursuant to section 4(4) of the House of Commons Members’ Fund Act 1948 and section 1(4) of the House of Commons Members’ Fund Act 1957, in the year commencing 1 October 2013 there be appropriated for the purposes of section 4 of the House of Commons Members’ Fund Act 1948:
(1) the whole of the sums deducted or set aside in that year under section 1(3) of the House of Commons Members’ Fund Act 1939 from the salaries of Members of the House of Commons; and
(2) the whole of the Treasury contribution paid to the Fund.
43. ROAD TRAFFIC
Secretary Patrick McLoughlin
That the draft Motor Vehicles (International Circulation) (Amendment) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 17 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
44. 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.’
45. 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’.