House of Commons
Future Business for Wednesday 27 November 2013
Notes:
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 28 NOVEMBER
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
REFORMING THE EUROPEAN SCRUTINY SYSTEM IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Mr William Cash
That this House has considered the publication of the Twenty-Fourth Report from the European Scrutiny Committee, on Reforming the European Scrutiny System in the House of Commons, HC 109-I.
ISSUES FACING SMALL BUSINESSES
Anne Marie Morris
Simon Danczuk
Graham Evans
Debbie Abrahams
Mr Brian Binley
Andrea Leadsom
Andrew BinghamJustin Tomlinson
That this House encourages the Government to consider what further measures can be taken to encourage small business to flourish and prosper, including reducing the burden of red tape, addressing the complex tax structure, improving access to finance and gaining support from local government.
G8 SUMMIT ON DEMENTIA
Tracey Crouch
Hazel Blears
Paul Burstow
That this House has considered the G8 summit on dementia.
Notes:
The subjects for both debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Adjournment debate
Mix 96 and digital radio switchover: Mrs Cheryl Gillan
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pm
Police procedures in dealing with mental health issues: Mrs Madeleine Moon, Paul
Burstow
, James Morris
Retail and the high street: Ann Coffey, Justin Tomlinson
Notes:
The subjects for both 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 29 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
European Union (Referendum) Bill: Further consideration of the Bill
Member in Charge: James Wharton
Not amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be further considered.
Notes:
Third Reading may also be taken.
See amendment paper, pages 1310-19 (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
Prime Minister (Replacement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Charitable Status for Religious Institutions Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Education (Information Sharing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andrew Selous
Romanian and Bulgarian Accession (Labour Restriction) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Alan Turing (Statutory Pardon) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr John Leech
Communications (Unsolicited Telephone Calls and Texts) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mike Crockart
Extension of Franchise (House of Lords) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Stephen Pound
Margaret Thatcher Day Bill: adjourned debate on Second Reading [5 July]
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
EU Membership (Audit of Costs and Benefits) 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
House of Lords (Maximum Membership) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Adjournment debate
UK-listed extractive industries sector and economic growth in developing nations: Eric Joyce
MONDAY 2 DECEMBER
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
Mesothelioma Bill [Lords]
MESOTHELIOMA BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
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.
MESOTHELIOMA BILL [LORDS]: MONEY
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.
MESOTHELIOMA BILL [LORDS]: WAYS AND MEANS
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.
Debate on Motions relating to Backbench Business (Amendment of Standing Orders) and Select Committee Statements
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.’
Amendment (a)
Mr Andrew Lansley
Tom Brake
Line 4, leave out paragraph (2).
Amendment (b)
Mr Andrew Lansley
Tom Brake
Line 7, leave out paragraphs (3) and (4).
Relevant documents:
Second Report of the Procedure Committee, Session 2012-13, Review of the Backbench Business Committee, HC 168, and the Government Response, Session 2012-13, HC 978.
SELECT COMMITTEE STATEMENTS
Mr Andrew Lansley
Tom Brake
Sir Alan Beith
Natascha Engel
That the following new Standing Order be made:
‘Select Committee Statements
(1)(a) On any day allotted for proceedings in the House on backbench business (and not being taken in the form of a half-day), or on any Thursday sitting in Westminster Hall other than one to which sub-paragraph (b) applies, the Backbench Business Committee may determine that a statement will be made on the publication of a select committee report or announcement of an inquiry.
(b) The Liaison Committee may determine that such a statement may be made in Westminster Hall on any day appointed under paragraph (15) of Standing Order No. 10 (Sittings in Westminster Hall).
(2)A statement on the publication of a select committee report or announcement of an inquiry–
(a) shall be made by the chair or another member of the select committee acting on its behalf;
(b) shall take place–
(i) in the House, after questions and any ministerial statements, or
(ii) in Westminster Hall, at the commencement of proceedings.
(3)A statement made under paragraph (1) above may not take place later than 5 sitting days after the day on which the report is published or inquiry announced.
(4)The Member making a statement may answer questions on it asked by Members called by the Chair, but no question shall be taken after the end of any period specified by the Backbench Business Committee or the Liaison Committee in its determination.’.
Relevant documents:
Second Report of the Procedure Committee, Session 2012-13, Review of the Backbench Business Committee, HC 168, is relevant.
An explanatory memorandum is available in the Vote Office.
Adjournment debate
Detention and deaths in custody of black people: Mr Charles Walker
TUESDAY 3 DECEMBER
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
Decarbonisation: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Ian Murray
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide for the setting of a decarbonisation target for the UK; and for connected purposes.
Opposition Day (14th allotted day): Subject to be announced.
Notes:
The debate will arise on a Motion in the name of the Democratic Unionist Party.
WEDNESDAY 4 DECEMBER
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
Recall of Elected Representatives: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Zac Goldsmith
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to permit voters to recall their elected representatives in specified circumstances; and for connected purposes.
Energy Bill
ENERGY BILL: CONSIDERATION OF LORDS AMENDMENTS
Notes:
Lords Amendments 50 to 53, 88, 89, 93 and 96 engage financial privilege.
See amendment paper, pages 1333-34 (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
Backbench Business
RURAL COMMUNITIES
Miss Anne McIntosh
That this House has considered rural communities.
Relevant documents:
Sixth Report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, Rural Communities, HC 602, and the Government response, HC 764
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
THURSDAY 5 DECEMBER
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
Autumn Statement: Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
Backbench Business
MODERN-DAY SLAVERY
Fiona Mactaggart
Mr Frank Field
Annette Brooke
Tracey Crouch
Steve Baker
Sir John Randall
Mrs Cheryl Gillan Mr Jim CunninghamDebbie Abrahams
Mark Durkan Jeremy LefroyJohn McDonnell
Ann Coffey Mr Robert BucklandMrs Caroline Spelman
Mr Jonathan DjanoglySarah Teather
That this House has considered modern-day slavery.
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pm
The role of school governing bodies, Second Report from the Education Select Committee, HC 365, and the Government response, HC 661
School sport following London 2012: No more political football, Third Report from the Education Select Committee, HC 164, and the Government response, HC 723
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were 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)).
Subjects proposed to be raised on a motion for the Adjournment, to be moved by a Minister.
FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER
The House is not sitting on Friday 6 December. The business listed below will not be proceeded with unless the House agrees to sit on that date.
CHAMBER
United Kingdom (Withdrawal from the European Union) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Equality and Diversity (Reform) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
Foreign Aid Ring-Fencing (Abolition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Sentencing Escalator Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
TUESDAY 10 DECEMBER
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Ian Austin
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 11 DECEMBER
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mr Adrian Sanders
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Statutory Instruments Act 1946.
THURSDAY 12 DECEMBER
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pm
Global Food Security, First Report from the International Development Committee, HC 176 and the Government response, HC 626
Violence Against Women and Girls, Second Report from the International Development Committee, HC 107, and the Government response, HC 624
Notes:
The subject for the 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)).
Subjects proposed to be raised on a motion for the Adjournment, to be moved by a Minister.
FRIDAY 13 DECEMBER
The House is not sitting on Friday 13 December. The business listed below will not be proceeded with unless the House agrees to sit on that date.
CHAMBER
Sexual Impropriety in Employment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
BBC Licence Fee (Civil Debt) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
Wind Farm Subsidies (Abolition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Smoking (Private Members’ Clubs) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
TUESDAY 17 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mr Robert Buckland
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 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
Victims and Survivors (Northern Ireland) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Jeffrey M. Donaldson
Football Governance Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Damian Collins
Access to Mental Health Services Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Michael Thornton
Benefit Claimants (Automatic Transfer to Alternative Benefits) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Hemming
High Cost Credit Bill: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [12 July]
Member in Charge: Paul Blomfield
Public Interest Disclosure (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr David Davis
Child Maltreatment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Mark Williams
Electronic Patient Records (Continuity of Care) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: George Freeman
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
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
Hate Crime (People with Learning Difficulties and Learning Disabilities)
Member in Charge: Ian Mearns
Freedom of Information (Private Healthcare Companies) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Grahame M. Morris
Licensed Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles (Closed Circuit Television) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Fuller
Counsellors and Psychotherapists (Regulation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
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
Railways Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
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
Drug Driving (Assessment of Drug Misuse) Bill: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [18 October]
Member in Charge: Graham Evans
Residential Roads (Adoption by Local Highways Authorities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
Young Apprenticeships Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Dominic Raab
Unsolicited Telephone Calls (Caller Line Identification) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alun Cairns
Planning Regulations (Removal of Provisions in Respect of Gypsies and Travellers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
Descendants of Deceased Adopted People (Access to Information) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Nick de Bois
Drink Driving (Repeat Offenders) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rehman Chishti
Permitted Development (Basements) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: M s Karen Buck
Regulation of Refractive Eye Surgery Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John McDonnell
BBC Privatisation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Withdrawal from the European Convention on Human Rights and Removal of Alleged Terrorists 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
Department of Energy and Climate Change (Abolition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
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. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
Notes:
The National Assembly for Wales and the Northern Ireland Assembly have each passed a Legislative Consent Resolution in respect of this Bill. Copies of the Resolutions are available in the Vote Office.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. EUROPEAN UNION (APPROVALS) BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
17. 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 23 October, be approved.
18. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
The Deputy Prime Minister
That the draft Representation of the People (Provision of Information Regarding Proxies) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 23 October, be approved.
19. DEFENCE
Secretary Philip Hammond
That the draft Armed Forces (Remission of Fines) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 24 October, be approved.
20. TAXES
Mr David Gauke
That the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Isle of Man) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 25 October, be approved.
21. CAPITAL GAINS TAX
Mr David Gauke
That the draft International Tax Enforcement (Jersey) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 25 October, be approved.
22. CAPITAL GAINS TAX
Mr David Gauke
That the draft International Tax Enforcement (Guernsey) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 25 October, be approved.
23. ENERGY
Secretary Edward Davey
That the draft Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 28 October, be approved.
24. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE, SCOTLAND
Secretary Alistair Carmichael
That the draft Representation of the People (Scotland) (Description of Electoral Registers and Amendment) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 30 October, be approved.
25. CARE BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
Notes:
The Northern Ireland Assembly has passed two Legislative Consent Resolutions in respect of this Bill. Copies of the Resolutions are available in the Vote Office.
26. CARE BILL [LORDS]: MONEY
Sajid Javid
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Care Bill [Lords], 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.
27. CARE BILL [LORDS]: WAYS AND MEANS
Sajid Javid
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Care Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the charging of fees in relation to the functions of the Health Research Authority.
28. INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Secretary Justine Greening
That the draft Caribbean Development Bank (Eighth Replenishment of the Unified Special Development Fund) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 1 November, be approved.
29. INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING
Secretary Eric Pickles
That the draft Infrastructure Planning (Business or Commercial Projects) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 31 October, be approved.
30. CRIMINAL LAW
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the draft Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (Amendment) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 4 November, be approved.
31. DANGEROUS DRUGS
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 31 October, be approved.
32. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
The Deputy Prime Minister
That the draft Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (Commencement No. 4 and Consequential Provision) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 6 November, be approved.
33. VALUE ADDED TAX
Mr David Gauke
That the Value Added Tax (Flat-rate Valuation of Supplies of Fuel for Private Use) Order 2013 (S.I., 2013, No. 2911), dated 18 November 2013, a copy of which was laid before this House on 18 November, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
34. 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 19 November, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
35. IMMIGRATION BILL: REPORT STAGE
As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
See amendment paper, pages 1289, 1305,1321 and 1343 (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
36. LOCAL AUDIT AND ACCOUNTABILITY BILL [LORDS]: REPORT STAGE
As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
37. NATIONAL INSURANCE (CONTRIBUTIONS) BILL: REPORT STAGE
Not amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
38. CAPITAL GAINS TAX
Sajid Javid
That the draft Taxation of Regulatory Capital Securities Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 22 November, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
39. INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Secretary Justine Greening
That the draft International Fund for Agricultural Development (Ninth Replenishment) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 22 November, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
40. CALLING OF AMENDMENTS AT THE END OF DEBATE (AMENDMENTS TO STANDING ORDERS)
Mr Andrew Lansley
Tom Brake
That Standing Order No. 33 (Calling of amendments at the end of debate) shall be repealed and the following Standing Order made–
‘Amendments to address in answer to the Queen’s Speech
(1) In respect of a motion for an address in answer to Her Majesty’s Speech, the Speaker may select up to three amendments of which notice has been given.
(2) No amendment may be selected before the penultimate day of the debate on such a motion.
(3) If, on the last day on which such a motion is debated in the House, an amendment to it proposed by the Leader of the Opposition shall have been disposed of at or after the expiration of the time for opposed business, any second amendment selected by the Speaker may thereupon be moved, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.’.
Amendment (a)
Mr Peter Bone
Mr Christopher Chope
Mr Philip Hollobone
Mr John Baron
Line 5, leave out ‘up to three’ and insert ‘any’.
Amendment (c)
Mr Charles Walker
Mr Graham Brady
Line 5, leave out ‘three and insert ‘four’.
Amendment (b)
Mr Peter Bone
Mr Christopher Chope
Mr Philip Hollobone
Mr John Baron
Line 10, leave out ‘second’ and insert ‘subsequent’.
41. CRIMINAL LAW
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the draft Costs in Criminal Cases (Legal Costs) (Exceptions) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 25 November, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
42. LEGAL AID AND ADVICE
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the draft Civil Legal Aid (Merits Criteria) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 25 November, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
43. HIGH SPEED RAIL (LONDON - WEST MIDLANDS) BILL: SECOND READING