House of Commons
Future Business for Wednesday 18 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.
THURSDAY 19 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
9.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.05amTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15amQuestions to the Leader of the House and the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross representing the House of Commons Commission
10.30amBusiness Question to the Leader of the House
Afterwards
Select Committee Statement on the publication of the Ninth Report from the Transport Committee, on High speed rail: on track?, HC 851
Backbench Business
MATTERS TO BE RAISED BEFORE THE FORTHCOMING ADJOURNMENT
Mr David Amess, on behalf of the Backbench Business Committee
That this House has considered matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment.
Notes:
The select committee statement and the subject for the debate were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Adjournment debate
Criminal justice in North Wales: Ian Lucas
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pmImmigration from Bulgaria and Romania: Nigel Mills, Mr Peter Bone, Mr Philip Hollobone, Mr David Ruffley, Sammy Wilson
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 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
MONDAY 6 JANUARY 2014
CHAMBER
2.30pmQuestions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pmTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
Afterwards
Water Bill: Report Stage and Third Reading
TUESDAY 7 JANUARY 2014
CHAMBER
11.30amQuestions to the Deputy Prime Minister
11.50amTopical Questions to the Deputy Prime Minister
12.10pmQuestions to the Attorney General
Afterwards
Community Hospitals: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Charlie Elphicke
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for community ownership of hospitals owned by NHS Property Services Ltd.; to facilitate the integration of health and social care services provided in those hospitals; and for connected purposes.
WEDNESDAY 8 JANUARY 2014
CHAMBER
11.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noonQuestions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Driving Offences (Review of Sentencing Guidelines): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Susan Elan Jones
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to undertake a review of the maximum penalties for driving offences causing death and serious injury; and for connected purposes.
THURSDAY 9 JANUARY 2014
CHAMBER
9.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.05amTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.15amQuestions to the Church Commissioners and Public Accounts Commission and Speakers Committee on the Electoral Commission
10.30amBusiness Question to the Leader of the House
Afterwards
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
INTER-CITY RAIL INVESTMENT
Ian Swales
That this House has considered inter-city rail investment.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pmAccess to transport for disabled people, Fifth Report from the Transport Committee, HC 116, and the Government response, HC 870
Global Food Security, First Report from the International Development Committee, HC 176, and the Government response, HC 626
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.
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
WEDNESDAY 15 JANUARY 2014
CHAMBER
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Andrew Rosindell
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.
THURSDAY 16 JANUARY 2014
CHAMBER
10.30amBusiness Question to the Leader of the House
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pmWomen Offenders: after the Corston Report, Second Report from the Justice Committee, HC 92, and the Government response, Female Offenders, Cm 8279, and Older Prisoners, Fifth Report from the Justice Committee, HC 89, and the Government response, Cm 8739
Notes:
The subject for this debate was nominated by the Liaison Committee.
The sitting will last for three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(1)).
Subjects proposed to be raised on a Motion for the Adjournment, to be moved by a Minister.
FRIDAY 17 JANUARY 2014
CHAMBER
Citizenship (Armed Forces) Bill: Report Stage
Not amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered
Member in Charge: Jonathan Lord
International Development (Gender Equality) Bill (changed from Gender Equality (International Development) Bill): Report Stage
As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered
Member in Charge: Mr William Cash
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
Football Governance Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Damian Collins
Access to Mental Health Services Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Michael Thornton
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
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
House of Commons Members’ Fund Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Lilley
TUESDAY 21 JANUARY 2014
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Ian Lavery
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 22 JANUARY 2014
Animal Welfare (Electronic Collars): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Dr Matthew Offord
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit the use on dogs of any electronic collar designed to administer an electric shock; and for connected purposes.
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) Bill: Second Reading
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: Ms 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: Mr 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
Decarbonisation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ian Murray
Recall of Elected Representatives Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Zac Goldsmith
Victims and Survivors (Northern Ireland) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Jeffrey M. Donaldson
Surveillance of Telecommunications (Judicial Oversight) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr David Heath
Electronic Patient Records (Continuity of Care) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: George Freeman
Mental Health Outcomes (Measurement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Robert Buckland
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. 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.
4. EUROPEAN UNION (APPROVALS) BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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).
9. 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 Charles Walker
Jacob Rees-Mogg
Thomas Docherty
Nic Dakin
Sir Roger Gale
Helen Goodman
Mr James GrayTom GreatrexJohn Hemming
Mr David NuttallMartin VickersMr Graham Brady
Jenny ChapmanMs Angela EagleMr Dave Watts
Mr Peter BoneMr 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).
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. HIGH SPEED RAIL (LONDON - WEST MIDLANDS) BILL: WAYS AND MEANS
Sajid Javid
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the making of provision about income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax, stamp duty land tax and stamp duty reserve tax.
14. HIGH SPEED RAIL (LONDON - WEST MIDLANDS) BILL: MONEY
Sajid Javid
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:
(a) any expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State in consequence of the Act, and
(b) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable out of money so provided under any other enactment.
Notes:
Queen’s Recommendation signified.
15. FAMILY LAW
Secretary Iain Duncan Smith
That the draft Child Support (Ending Liability in Existing Cases and Transition to New Calculation Rules) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 2 December, be approved.
16. FAMILY LAW
Secretary Iain Duncan Smith
That the draft Child Support Fees Regulations 2014, 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.
17. OFFENDER REHABILITATION BILL [LORDS]: REPORT STAGE
As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
18. PUBLIC BODIES
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 5 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
19. 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 Resolution are available in the Vote Office.
20. COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY
Secretary Eric Pickles
That the draft Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 9 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
21. COMMONS
Secretary Eric Pickles
That the draft Commons (Town and Village Greens) (Trigger and Terminating Events) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 9 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
22. RELATIONS BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION AND NATIONAL PARLIAMENTS
Mr David Lidington
That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 12989/13, the 2012 Annual Report from the Commission on relations between the European Commission and national parliaments, and No. 13002/13, the Commission Annual Report on subsidiarity and proportionality; recognises the importance of the principle of subsidiarity and the value of stronger interaction between national parliaments and the EU Institutions; and welcomes the Government’s commitment to increasing the power of national parliaments in EU decision-making by strengthening and, where possible, enhancing current provisions.
23. SPEAKER’S COMMITTEE FOR THE INDEPENDENT PARLIAMENTARY STANDARDS AUTHORITY
Mr Andrew Lansley
That in pursuance of paragraph 2A of Schedule 3 to the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009, as amended, Professor Monojit Chatterji be appointed as lay member of the Speaker’s Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, for a period of three years from 26 January 2014.
Notes:
An explanatory memorandum is available in the Vote Office.
24. MESOTHELIOMA BILL: REPORT STAGE
As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
25. IMMIGRATION
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 16 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
26. PUBLIC BODIES
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the draft Public Bodies (Merger of the Director of Public, Prosecutions and the Director of Revenue and Customs Prosecutions) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 16 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
27. ROAD TRAFFIC
Secretary Patrick McLoughlin
That the draft Road Safety (Financial Penalty Deposit) (Appropriate Amount) (Amendment) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 16 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
28. ROAD TRAFFIC
Secretary Patrick McLoughlin
That the draft HGV Road User Levy (Exemption of Specified Roads) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 16 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.