House of Commons
Future Business for Tuesday 3 December 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.
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: PROGRAMME (NO. 3) MOTION
Secretary Edward Davey
That the following provisions shall apply to the Energy Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 19 December 2012 in the last Session of Parliament (Energy Bill (Programme)) and the Order of 3 June 2013 (Energy Bill (Programme) (No. 2)):
Consideration of Lords Amendments
(1) Proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion three hours after their commencement at today’s sitting.
(2) The proceedings shall be taken in the order shown in the first column of the following Table.
Table
Lords Amendments |
Time for conclusion of proceedings |
No. 105 |
Ninety minutes after the commencement of proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments |
Nos. 1 to 104 and 106 to 113 |
Three hours after the commencement of those proceedings |
Subsequent stages
(4) Any further Message from the Lords may be considered forthwith without any Question being put.
(5) The proceedings on any further Message from the Lords shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement.
ENERGY BILL: CONSIDERATION OF LORDS AMENDMENTS
Notes:
Lords Amendments 50 to 53, 88, 89, 93 and 96 engage financial privilege.
See amendment paper, pages 1357-62 (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
Opposition Day (unallotted half day):
DEBATE ON BUSINESS RATES
Notes:
The debate will arise on a Motion in the name of the Official Opposition.
Presentation of public petitions
Ennerdale swimming pool (Kingston up Hull): Diana Johnson
Adjournment debate
Sports funding in rural communities: Stephen Barclay
DEFERRED DIVISIONS
European Union
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Colombia and Peru Trade Agreement) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 21 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Division on this Question was deferred from Wednesday 27 November 2013 (Standing Order No. 41A). Deferred divisions will take place in the ‘No’ Lobby between 11.30am and 2.00pm.
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 Division on this Question was deferred from Monday 2 December 2013 (Standing Order No. 41A). Deferred divisions will take place in the ‘No’ Lobby between 11.30am and 2.00pm.
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30am
Cumulative electricity tax burden for energy intensive industries: Paul Farrelly
11.00am
Podiatry services: Andy Sawford
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
Funding of dermatology in the NHS: Sir Edward Leigh
4.00pm
Press charter: Richard Drax
4.30pm
Leasehold reform and property management companies: Jim Fitzpatrick
Notes:
The first part of the sitting will last for two hours. The second part of the sitting will last for two and a half hours.
The second part of the sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(1)).
Subject proposed to be raised on a motion for the Adjournment, moved by a Minister.
THURSDAY 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.
Adjournment debate
Water shortages in the occupied Palestinian Territories: Mr David Winnick
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.
MONDAY 9 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
2.30pmQuestions to the Secretary of State for Defence
3.15pmTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
Afterwards
Intellectual Property Bill [Lords]
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.
Backbench Business: Business to be determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Adjournment debate
Improving dementia care and services in the UK: Alec Shelbrooke
TUESDAY 10 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
11.30amQuestions to Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pmTopical Questions to Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
Afterwards
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.
National Insurance (Contributions) Bill
NATIONAL INSURANCE (CONTRIBUTIONS) BILL: REMAINING STAGES
Not amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
11.30amQuestions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
11.53amTopical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
12 noonQuestions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mr David Heath
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Statutory Instruments Act 1946.
Financial Services (Banking Reform) Bill
FINANCIAL SERVICES (BANKING REFORM) BILL: MONEY
FINANCIAL SERVICES (BANKING REFORM) BILL: WAYS AND MEANS
FINANCIAL SERVICES (BANKING REFORM) BILL: CONSIDERATION OF LORDS AMENDMENTS
THURSDAY 12 DECEMBER
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
Backbench Business: Business to be determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
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 subjects for both 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.
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.
WEDNESDAY 18 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mr Gareth Thomas
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 3 JANUARY 2014
The House is not sitting on Friday 3 January. The business listed below will not be proceeded with unless the House agrees to sit on that date.
Prime Minister (Replacement) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [29 November]
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Charitable Status for Religious Institutions Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Romanian and Bulgarian Accession (Labour Restriction) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Margaret Thatcher Day Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [5 July]
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
TUESDAY 7 JANUARY
CHAMBER
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Charlie Elphicke
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 10 JANUARY 2014
The House is not sitting on Friday 10 January. 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
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
Extension of Franchise (House of Lords) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Stephen Pound
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
United Kingdom Parliament (Sovereignty) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr William Cash
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 31 JANUARY 2014
The House is not sitting on Friday 31 January. 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
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
Winter Fuel Allowance Payments (Off Gas Grid Claimants) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: M r Mike Weir
Alan Turing (Statutory Pardon) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr John Leech
Driving Whilst Disqualified (Repeat Offenders) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rehman Chishti
Causing Death by Driving Whilst Disqualified Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rehman Chishti
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. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. EUROPEAN UNION (APPROVALS) BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. CARE BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
Notes:
The Northern Ireland Assembly and the National Assembly for Wales have each passed two Legislative Consent Resolutions in respect of this Bill. Copies of the Resolutions are available in the Vote Office.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. IMMIGRATION BILL: REPORT STAGE
As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
See amendment paper, pages 1289, 1305,1321, 1343 and 1355 (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
21. LOCAL AUDIT AND ACCOUNTABILITY BILL [LORDS]: REPORT STAGE
As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. 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 (c)
Mr Charles Walker
Jacob Rees-Mogg
Thomas Docherty
Nic Dakin
Sir Roger Gale
Helen Goodman
Mr James Gray Tom GreatrexJohn Hemming
Mr David Nuttall Martin VickersMr Graham Brady
Jenny Chapman Ms Angela EagleMr Dave Watts
Mr Peter Bone Mr Christopher ChopeMr Philip Hollobone
Mr John Baron
Line 1, leave out from ‘That’ to end and add ‘this House considers that the Speaker should retain the discretion allowed by the current Standing Orders in respect of the selection of amendments to the Address in answer to the Queen’s Speech.’.
Relevant documents:
Exchange of correspondence between the Leader of the House and the Chair of the Procedure Committee, published on the Procedure Committee’s website (http://goo.gl/SKvjfP).
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. HIGH SPEED RAIL (LONDON - WEST MIDLANDS) BILL: SECOND READING
Notes:
The Bill has been referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills with respect to the applicability of the Standing Orders relating to Private Business.
28. PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION OF TERRORISM
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 2 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
29. FAMILY LAW
Secretary Iain Duncan Smith
That the draft Child Support (Ending Liability in Existing Cases and Transition to New Calculation Rules) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 2 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
30. FAMILY LAW
Secretary Iain Duncan Smith
That the draft Child Support Fees Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 2 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
31. DEEP SEA MINING BILL
Mr Andrew Lansley
Mr Hugo Swire
That the Committee of Selection do nominate a Public Bill Committee to consider the Deep Sea Mining Bill, pursuant to paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 84A (Public Bill Committees).
32. CITIZENSHIP (ARMED FORCES) BILL
Mr Andrew Lansley
Mr Mark Harper
That the Committee of Selection do nominate a Public Bill Committee to consider the Citizenship (Armed Forces) Bill, pursuant to paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 84A (Public Bill Committees).
33. GENDER EQUALITY (INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT) BILL
Mr Andrew Lansley
Lynne Featherstone
That the Committee of Selection do nominate a Public Bill Committee to consider the Gender Equality (International Development) Bill, pursuant to paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 84A (Public Bill Committees).