Future Business for Thursday 19 December 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.

 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.

CHAMBER

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

Notes:

Queen’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

See amendment paper, pages 1429-32 (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).

 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.

WESTMINSTER HALL

9.30amReform of annuities for pensioners: Richard Graham

11.00amHealth funding in Telford and Wrekin: David Wright

Notes:

The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

2.30pmFinancial sustainability of local government: Ms Gisela Stuart

4.00pmTrust special administration of Mid-Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust: Jeremy Lefroy

4.30pmEffect of the Autumn Statement on Coventry: Mr Jim Cunningham

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.

 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.

WESTMINSTER HALL

9.30amPlanning reform and local plans: Mr David Heath

11.00amWork of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation: Mike Freer

Notes:

The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

2.30pmHealth care in London: Ms Karen Buck

4.00pmScotch whisky excise duty: Mr Brian H. Donohoe

4.30pmRural broadband in North Yorkshire: Julian Sturdy

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 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

CHAMBER

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

CHAMBER

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

Leasehold Reform (Amendment) Bill: Report Stage

As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered

Member in Charge: Mr Mike Weir

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

Credit Union (Armed Forces) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Gareth Thomas

 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.

Notes:

See amendment paper, page 1433 (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).

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.

29. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING

The Deputy Prime Minister

That the draft Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 18 December, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

30. LOCAL GOVERNMENT

The Deputy Prime Minister

That the draft Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 18 December, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

31. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Secretary Vince Cable

That the draft National Minimum Wage Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 18 December, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

32. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

Secretary Alistair Carmichael

That the draft Scottish Parliament (Constituencies and Regions) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 18 December, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

33. NORTHERN IRELAND

Secretary Theresa Villiers

That the draft District Electoral Areas (Northern Ireland) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 18 December, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

34. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING

Secretary Eric Pickles

That the draft Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 18 December, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

35. THE COUNTY COURT

Secretary Chris Grayling

That the draft County Court Jurisdiction Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 18 December, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

36. LEGAL AID AND ADVICE

Secretary Chris Grayling

That the Civil Legal Aid (Merits Criteria) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2013 (S.I., 2013, No. 3195), dated 18 December 2013, a copy of which was laid before this House on 18 December, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

37. HOUSE OF LORDS REFORM (NO. 2) BILL

Mr Andrew Lansley

Greg Clark

That the Committee of Selection do nominate a Public Bill Committee to consider the House of Lords Reform (No. 2) Bill, pursuant to paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 84A (Public Bill Committees).

38. SCOTTISH AFFAIRS

Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

That Mrs Eleanor Lain be discharged from the Scottish Affairs Committee.

39. WELSH AFFAIRS

Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

That Jonathan Edwards be discharged from the Welsh Affairs Committee and Hywel Williams be added.