House of Commons
Future Business for Thursday 13 March 2014
Badger cull
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.
MONDAY 17 MARCH
CHAMBER
2.30pmQuestions to the Secretary of State for Defence
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
Afterwards
Consideration of Lords Amendments
Adjournment debate
Transport infrastructure in the south of England: Caroline Dinenage
TUESDAY 18 MARCH
CHAMBER
11.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Justice
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
Afterwards
Brown Hare (Protection): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Sir John Randall
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for a close season for the hunting of the brown hare; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
Sir John Randall has withdrawn his notice of motion that leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Statutory Instruments Act 1946.
Consideration of Lords Amendments
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30amValue of teaching assistants in schools: Alex Cunningham
11.00amFair tax mark: Caroline Lucas
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pmInsolvency of football clubs and the football creditors rule: Damian Collins
4.00pmUse of Whitchurch playing fields: Bob Blackman
4.30pmBost Agricultural Business Park and Bost Airfield: Steve McCabe
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 19 MARCH
CHAMBER
11.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
12 noonQuestions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Budget Statement
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30amConduct of the Metropolitan Police: Tessa Munt
11.00amIllegal wildlife trade and the London Declaration: Mr Simon Burns
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pmChildcare in London: Heidi Alexander
4.00pmZero-hours contracts: Alison McGovern
4.30pmNewspaper supply chain and independent newsagents: Priti Patel
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 20 MARCH
CHAMBER
9.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.05am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15am Questions 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
Continuation of the Budget Debate
FRIDAY 21 MARCH
The House is not sitting on Friday 21 March. The business listed below will not be proceeded with unless the House agrees to sit on that date.
CHAMBER
Housing Benefit and Universal Credit in the Social Housing Sector (Regular Payments) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ian Lavery
MONDAY 24 MARCH
CHAMBER
Contaminated Blood (Support for Infected and Bereaved Persons): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mr Tom Clarke
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish a committee to advise on haemophilia; to make provision in relation to blood donations; to establish a scheme for NHS Compensation Cards for people who have been treated with and infected by contaminated blood or blood products; to make provision for the financial compensation of people treated with and infected by contaminated blood and blood products and their widows, dependants and carers; to establish a review of the support available for people who have been treated with and infected by contaminated blood or blood products; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
This motion has been postponed to this day because of the Budget Statement.
TUESDAY 25 MARCH
CHAMBER
Representation of the People (Scotland): Ten Minute Rule Motion
John Stevenson
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Representation of the People Act 1983 to disenfranchise all residents of Scotland eligible to vote in any United Kingdom General Election held after 18 September 2014 in the event of a positive vote in the Scottish Independence referendum; and for connected purposes.
WEDNESDAY 26 MARCH
CHAMBER
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Jim Fitzpatrick
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.
TUESDAY 1 APRIL
Regulation of Gambling Advertising: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Jake Berry
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit the advertising of gambling on broadcast media before the watershed; and for connected purposes.
FRIDAY 4 APRIL
The House is not sitting on Friday 4 April. The business listed below will not be proceeded with unless the House agrees to sit on that date.
CHAMBER
Train Companies (Minimum Fares) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty
FRIDAY 9 MAY
The House is not sitting on Friday 9 May. The business listed below will not be proceeded with unless the House agrees to sit on that date.
CHAMBER
International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty
Armed Forces (Prevention of Discrimination) Bill: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [24 January]
Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty
FRIDAY 16 MAY
The House is not sitting on Friday 16 May. The business listed below will not be proceeded with unless the House agrees to sit on that date.
CHAMBER
Young Apprenticeships Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Dominic Raab
Selective Licensing (Housing Standards) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Graham Jones
Mental Health Outcomes (Measurement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Robert Buckland
Adventure and Gap Year Activity Companies Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kate Green
Decarbonisation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ian Murray
Permitted Development (Basements) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ms Karen Buck
Licensed Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles (Closed Circuit Television) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Fuller
Electronic Patient Records (Continuity of Care) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: George Freeman
Victims and Survivors (Northern Ireland) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Jeffrey M. Donaldson
Community Hospitals Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Charlie Elphicke
Gibraltar (Marine Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Morris
Local Government Boundary Commission (Public Representations) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Pugh
Investment Management (Fiduciary Duties) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Phil Wilson
Driving Offences (Review of Sentencing Guidelines) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Susan Elan Jones
Football Governance Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Damian Collins
Freedom of Information (Private Healthcare Companies) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Grahame M. Morris
Face Coverings (Prohibition) Bill: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [28 February]
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
Regulation of the Private Rented Sector Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jeremy Corbyn
Control of Offshore Wind Turbines Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [17 January]
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Employment Opportunities Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
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
Notes:
Queen’s Consent was signified on 13 September 2013.
FRIDAY 6 JUNE
The House is not sitting on Friday 6 June. The business listed below will not be proceeded with unless the House agrees to sit on that date.
CHAMBER
Jobs Guarantee Scheme (Research) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty
Drink Driving (Repeat Offenders) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rehman Chishti
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
Domestic Violence (Legal Framework) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Elfyn Llwyd
High Cost Credit Bill: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [12 July]
Member in Charge: Paul Blomfield
Railways Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Public Services (Ownership and User Involvement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Animal Welfare (Electronic Collar) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Matthew Offord
Prisons (Drug Testing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Margot James
Counsellors and Psychotherapists (Regulation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
Hate Crime (People with Learning Difficulties and Learning Disabilities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ian Mearns
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
Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Nick Smith
Co-operative and Social Enterprise (Development) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jim Dobbin
Private Rented Sector Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Julian Huppert
FRIDAY 13 JUNE
The House is not sitting on Friday 13 June. The business listed below will not be proceeded with unless the House agrees to sit on that date.
CHAMBER
United Kingdom Register of Places Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andrew Rosindell
Electoral Register (Access to Public Services) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Siobhain McDonagh
Regulation of Refractive Eye Surgery Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John McDonnell
FRIDAY 20 JUNE
The House is not sitting on Friday 20 June. The business listed below will not be proceeded with unless the House agrees to sit on that date.
CHAMBER
National Insurance (Renaming) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ben Gummer
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 2013, be approved.
2. 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 2013, be approved.
3. 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 2013, be approved.
4. 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).
5. HIGH SPEED RAIL (LONDON - WEST MIDLANDS) BILL: SECOND READING
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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 2013, be approved.
9. 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 2013, be approved.
Notes:
The Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments has drawn special attention of both Houses to this Instrument in its Nineteenth report.
10. REGULATORY REFORM
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft Legislative and Regulatory Reform (Regulatory Functions) (Amendment) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 22 January, be approved.
11. HEALTHCARE AND ASSOCIATED PROFESSIONS
Secretary Jeremy Hunt
That the draft Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) (Knowledge of English) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 30 January, be approved.
12. PAYMENT SCHEME
Secretary Iain Duncan Smith
That the draft Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 3 February, be approved.
13. PENSIONS
Secretary Iain Duncan Smith
That the draft Financial Assistance Scheme (Qualifying Pension Scheme Amendments) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 5 February, be approved.
14. ELECTRICITY
Secretary Edward Davey
That the draft Electricity and Gas (Energy Companies Obligation) (Amendment) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 6 February, be approved.
15. PUBLIC BODIES
Secretary Owen Paterson
That the draft Public Bodies (Abolition of the Committee on Agricultural Valuation) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 6 February, be approved.
16. SOCIAL SECURITY
Secretary Iain Duncan Smith
That the draft Statutory Sick Pay Percentage Threshold (Revocations, Transitional and Saving Provisions) (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
17. URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Secretary Eric Pickles
That the Urban Development Corporations in England (Area and Constitution) Order 2014, dated 4 February 2014, a copy of which was laid before this House on 10 February, be approved.
18. ELECTRICITY
Secretary Edward Davey
That the draft Renewables Obligation (Amendment) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 10 February, be approved.
19. TAX CREDITS
Mr David Gauke
That the draft Tax Credits, Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance Reviews and Appeals Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.
20. TAX CREDITS
Nicky Morgan
That the draft Tax Credits (Late Appeals) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.
21. TAX CREDITS
Nicky Morgan
That the draft Tax Credits Up-rating Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.
22. SOCIAL SECURITY
Nicky Morgan
That the draft Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.
23. CLIMATE CHANGE LEVY
Nicky Morgan
That the draft Climate Change Levy (Fuel Use and Recycling Processes) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.
24. SOCIAL SECURITY
Secretary Iain Duncan Smith
That the draft Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.
25. SOCIAL SECURITY
Secretary Iain Duncan Smith
That the draft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.
26. CONTRACTING OUT
Secretary Jeremy Hunt
That the draft Contracting Out (Local Authorities Social Services Functions) (England) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.
27. SOCIAL SECURITY, NORTHERN IRELAND
Nicky Morgan
That the draft Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating (Northern Ireland) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.
28. CONTRACTING OUT, WALES
Secretary Eric Pickles
That the draft Local Authorities (Contracting Out of Tax Billing, Collection and Enforcement Functions) (Amendment) (Wales) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.
29. POLICE
The Deputy Prime Minister
That the draft Police and Crime Commissioner Elections (Amendment) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.
30. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
The Deputy Prime Minister
That the draft European Parliamentary Elections (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.
31. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
The Deputy Prime Minister
That the draft Representation of the People (Combination of Polls) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.
32. HOUSING
Secretary Eric Pickles
That the draft Prevention of Social Housing Fraud (Power to Require Information) (England) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.
33. LICENCES AND LICENSING
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.
34. IMMIGRATION
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.
35. IMMIGRATION
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Immigration (Employment of Adults Subject to Immigration Control) (Maximum Penalty) (Amendment) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.
36. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE, NORTHERN IRELAND
Secretary Theresa Villiers
That the draft Anonymous Registration (Northern Ireland) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.
37. TAXES
Mr David Gauke
That the draft International Tax Enforcement (Uruguay) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 3 March, be approved.
38. TAXES
Mr David Gauke
That the draft International Tax Enforcement (Gibraltar) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 3 March, be approved.
39. CAPITAL GAINS TAX
Mr David Gauke
That the draft International Tax Enforcement (Turks and Caicos Islands) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 3 March, be approved.
40. CAPITAL GAINS TAX
Mr David Gauke
That the draft International Tax Enforcement (Anguilla) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 3 March, be approved.
41. CAPITAL GAINS TAX
Mr David Gauke
That the draft International Tax Enforcement (British Virgin Islands) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 3 March, be approved.
42. COMPETITION
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 3 March, be approved.
43. COMPETITION
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 3 March, be approved.
44. COPYRIGHT
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft Copyright (Regulation of Relevant Licensing Bodies) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 3 March, be approved.
45. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
The Deputy Prime Minister
That the draft Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 5 March, be approved.
46. LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY REFORM
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft Regulators’ Code, which was laid before this House on 22 January, be approved.
47. DANGEROUS DRUGS
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Ketamine etc.) (Amendment) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 5 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
48. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Secretary Eric Pickles
That the draft Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 10 March, be approved.
49. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Secretary Eric Pickles
That the draft Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens, Sefton and Wirral Combined Authority Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 10 March, be approved.
50. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Secretary Eric Pickles
That the draft Combined Authorities (Consequential Amendments) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 10 March, be approved.
51. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Secretary Eric Pickles
That the draft West Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 10 March, be approved.
52. ENERGY
Secretary Edward Davey
That the draft Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 10 March, be approved.
53. COUNTY COURT
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the draft County Court Remedies Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 10 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
54. EUROPEAN UNION
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and Protocol thereto on matters specific to Aircraft Equipment) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 11 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
55. CO-OPERATIVE AND COMMUNITY BENEFIT SOCIETIES BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
56. INHERITANCE AND TRUSTEES’ POWERS BILL [LORDS]: REPORT STAGE
Not amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
57. EDUCATION
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Chris Skidmore be discharged from the Education Committee and Caroline Nokes be added.
58. ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Chris Evans be discharged from the Environmental Audit Committee and Mike Kane be added.