Business Today: Chamber for Tuesday 4 March 2014

11.30am Prayers

Followed by

 QUESTIONS

OP buttonOral Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

1Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire)
What recent steps he has taken to address human rights abuses in North Korea. (902783)

2Stuart Andrew (Pudsey)
What recent assessment he has made of the political situation in Ukraine. (902784)

3Mike Freer (Finchley and Golders Green)
What reports he has received on the progress that has been made on resettling detainees held in Camp Liberty. (902785)

4Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North)
What steps he plans to take in support of the recent report of the UN Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. (902786)

5Kevin Brennan (Cardiff West)
What reports he has received on recent developments in Ukraine. (902787)

6Mr David Hanson (Delyn)
What discussions he has had with the government of Ukraine on the political situation in that country. (902788)

7Damian Collins (Folkestone and Hythe)
What assessment he has made of the latest political developments in Ukraine. (902789)

8Sir Andrew Stunell (Hazel Grove)
What progress has been made on the establishment of an international investigation into alleged war crimes during the Sri Lankan civil war. (902790)

9Nadine Dorries (Mid Bedfordshire)
What recent progress has been made on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership; and if he will make a statement. (902791)

10Valerie Vaz (Walsall South)
What discussions he had during his recent visit to Burma. (902793)

11Stephen Doughty (Cardiff South and Penarth)
What steps his Department is taking to provide protection for British civilian personnel currently working in Afghanistan. (902794)

12Mr Simon Burns (Chelmsford)
What reports he has received on the outcomes of the London Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade 2014. (902795)

13Andrew Bridgen (North West Leicestershire)
What assessment he has made of the prospects for successful peace talks on Syria; and if he will make a statement. (902796)

14Alex Cunningham (Stockton North)
What recent discussions he has had with the government of Pakistan on the persecution of Christians and other religious minorities in that country. (902797)

15Helen Goodman (Bishop Auckland)
What reports he has received on recent developments in Ukraine. (902798)

16Mr David Ward (Bradford East)
What steps his Department is taking to support self-determination for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. (902799)

17Simon Danczuk (Rochdale)
What role the UK is playing in resolving the political situation in Bangladesh. (902800)

18Helen Jones (Warrington North)
What recent discussions he has had on human rights in Colombia. (902801)

19Neil Carmichael (Stroud)
What recent assessment he has made of the situation in Ukraine. (902803)

20Naomi Long (Belfast East)
What discussions his Department has had with the government of China on the recommendations in the report of the UN Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. (902804)

21Stephen Pound (Ealing North)
What reports he has received on recent developments in Ukraine. (902805)

22Andrea Leadsom (South Northamptonshire)
What progress his Department has made on raising exports to established and emerging markets. (902806)

23Paul Blomfield (Sheffield Central)
What reports he has received on the political situation in Bangladesh. (902807)

At 12.15pm

OP buttonTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

T1Neil Carmichael (Stroud)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (902809)

T2Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (902810)

T3Nadhim Zahawi (Stratford-on-Avon) (902811)

T4Julian Sturdy (York Outer) (902812)

T5Hugh Bayley (York Central) (902813)

T6Seema Malhotra (Feltham and Heston) (902814)

T7Paul Flynn (Newport West) (902815)

T8Nic Dakin (Scunthorpe) (902817)

 URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

12.30pm

OP buttonUrgent Questions (if any)

OP buttonMinisterial Statements, including on Ukraine

 BUSINESS OF THE DAY

1. Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events): Ten Minute Rule Motion

Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)

Nick Smith

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to regulate the selling of tickets for certain sporting and cultural events; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.

2. ESTIMATES 2013–14 (3rd ALLOTTED DAY)

Until 7.00pm (Standing Order Nos. 9(3) and 54(2))

Sajid Javid

OP buttonSupplementary Estimate: Ministry of Defence (Subject for debate: Defence and cyber-security)

That, for the year ending with 31 March 2014, for expenditure by the Ministry of Defence:

(1) further resources, not exceeding £1,672,884,000 be authorised for use for current purposes as set out in HC 1006,

(2) the resources authorised for use for capital purposes be reduced by £1,863,070,000 as so set out, and

(3) a further sum, not exceeding £1,400,160,000 be granted to Her Majesty to be issued by the Treasury out of the Consolidated Fund and applied for expenditure on the use of resources authorised by Parliament.

Relevant Documents:

Sixth Report from the Defence Committee, Session 2012-13, on Defence and Cyber-Security, HC106, and the Government response, HC 719.

Notes:

The House has agreed to the recommendation from the Liaison Committee that consideration of the Supplementary Estimate for expenditure by the Ministry of Defence be considered so far as it relates to defence and cyber-security (Resolution of 24 February).

The Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the above Motion will be deferred until 7.00pm, to be taken after proceedings on motions deferred from Monday 3 March (Standing Orders Nos. 54 and 55).

OP buttonSupplementary Estimate: Department for Communities and Local Government (Subject for debate: The private rented sector)

That, for the year ending with 31 March 2014, for expenditure by the Department for Communities and Local Government:

(1) further resources, not exceeding £10,776,378,000 be authorised for use for current purposes as set out in HC 1006,

(2) the resources authorised for use for capital purposes be reduced by £697,027,000 as so set out, and

(3) the sum authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund be reduced by £179,382,000 as so set out.

Relevant Documents:

First Report from the Communities and Local Government Committee, on the Private Rented Sector, HC 50, and the Government response, Cm 8730.

Notes:

The House has agreed with the recommendation from the Liaison Committee that consideration of the Supplementary Estimate for expenditure by the Department for Communities and Local Government be considered so far as it relates to the private rented sector (Resolution of 24 February).

The Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the above Motion will be deferred until 7.00pm, to be taken after proceedings on motions deferred from Monday 3 March (Standing Orders Nos. 54 and 55).

3. ESTIMATES 2013–14

At 7.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 55(1) and (2))

Sajid Javid

OP buttonSupplementary Estimate: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

That, for the year ending with 31 March 2014, for expenditure by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

(1) further resources, not exceeding £313,194,000 be authorised for use for current purposes as set out in HC 1006,

(2) further resources, not exceeding £77,312,000 be authorised for use for capital purposes as so set out, and

(3) a further sum, not exceeding £145,464,000 be granted to Her Majesty to be issued by the Treasury out of the Consolidated Fund and applied for expenditure on the use of resources authorised by Parliament.

Notes:

Question deferred from Monday 3 March (Standing Order No. 54(6)).

OP buttonSupplementary Estimate: Department of Energy and Climate Change

That, for the year ending with 31 March 2014, for expenditure by the Department of Energy and Climate Change:

(1) further resources, not exceeding £5,040,483,000 be authorised for use for current purposes as set out in HC 1006,

(2) the resources authorised for use for capital purposes be reduced by £379,370,000 as so set out, and

(3) the sum authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund be reduced by £205,309,000 as so set out.

Notes:

Question deferred from Monday 3 March (Standing Order No. 54(6)).

4. SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES 2013–14 (NAVY) VOTE A

At 7.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 55(1) and (2))

Secretary Philip Hammond

That, during the year ending with 31 March 2014, a number not exceeding 36,530 be maintained for Naval Service and that modifications in the maximum numbers in the Reserve Naval and Marines Forces set out in Supplementary Votes A 2013-14, HC 1078, be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1, 3 and 5 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996.

5. Supplementary Estimates 2013–14 (Army) Vote A

At 7.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 55(1) and (2))

Secretary Philip Hammond

That, during the year ending with 31 March 2014, modifications in the maximum numbers in the Reserve Land Forces set out in Supplementary Votes A 2013-14, HC 1078, be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1 and 3 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996.

6. Estimates 2014–15 (Navy) Vote A

At 7.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 55(1) and (2))

Secretary Philip Hammond

That, during the year ending with 31 March 2015, a number not exceeding 35,110 all ranks be maintained for Naval Service and that numbers in the Reserve Naval and Marines Forces be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 up to the maximum numbers set out in Votes A 2014–15, HC 1077.

7. Estimates 2014–15 (Army) Vote A

At 7.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 55(1) and (2))

Secretary Philip Hammond

That, during the year ending with 31 March 2015, a number not exceeding 115,180 all ranks be maintained for Army Service and that numbers in the Reserve Land Forces be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 up to the maximum numbers set out in Votes A 2014–15, HC 1077.

8. Estimates 2014–15 (Air) Vote A

At 7.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 55(1) and (2))

Secretary Philip Hammond

That, during the year ending with 31 March 2015, a number not exceeding 37,190 all ranks be maintained for Air Force Service and that numbers in the Reserve Air Forces be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 up to the maximum numbers set out in Votes A 2014–15, HC 1077.

9. Estimates, Excesses, 2007–08 (Navy) Vote A

At 7.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 55(1) and (2))

Secretary Philip Hammond

That, for the year ending with 31 March 2008, excesses in the numbers in the Reserve Naval Forces be authorised for the purposes of Part 5 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 up to the revised maximum numbers set out in Excess Votes A, 2007–08, HC 1075.

10. Estimates, Excesses, 2007–08

At 7.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 55(1) and (2))

Sajid Javid

That, for the year ending with 31 March 2008, resources, not exceeding £1,000, be authorised for use to make good excesses of certain resources for defence and civil services as set out in Late Statements of Excesses 2007-08, HC 1008.

11. Estimates, Excesses, 2008–09 (Navy) Vote A

At 7.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 55(1) and (2))

Secretary Philip Hammond

That, for the year ending with 31 March 2009, excesses in the numbers in the Reserve Naval Forces be authorised for the purposes of Part 5 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 up to the revised maximum numbers set out in Excess Votes A, 2008–09, HC 1075.

12. Estimates, Excesses, 2008–09

At 7.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 55(1) and (2))

Sajid Javid

That, for the year ending with 31 March 2009, resources, not exceeding £1,000, be authorised for use to make good excesses of certain resources for defence and civil services as set out in Late Statements of Excesses 2008-09, HC 1008.

13. Estimates, Excesses, 2009–10 (Navy) Vote A

At 7.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 55(1) and (2))

Secretary Philip Hammond

That, for the year ending with 31 March 2010, excesses in the numbers in the Reserve Naval Forces be authorised for the purposes of Part 5 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 up to the revised maximum numbers set out in Excess Votes A, 2009–10, HC 1075.

14. Estimates, Excesses, 2009–10

At 7.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 55(1) and (2))

Sajid Javid

That, for the year ending with 31 March 2010, resources, not exceeding £1,000, be authorised for use to make good excesses of certain resources for defence and civil services as set out in Late Statements of Excesses 2009-10, HC 1008.

15. Estimates, Excesses, 2010–11 (Navy) Vote A

At 7.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 55(1) and (2))

Secretary Philip Hammond

That, for the year ending with 31 March 2011, excesses in the numbers in the Reserve Naval Forces be authorised for the purposes of Part 5 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 up to the revised maximum numbers set out in Excess Votes A, 2010–11, HC 1075.

16. Estimates, Excesses, 2010–11

At 7.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 55(1) and (2))

Sajid Javid

That, for the year ending with 31 March 2011, resources, not exceeding £1,000, be authorised for use to make good excesses of certain resources for defence and civil services as set out in Late Statements of Excesses 2010-11, HC 1008.

17. Estimates, Excesses, 2011–12 (Navy) Vote A

At 7.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 55(1) and (2))

Secretary Philip Hammond

That, for the year ending with 31 March 2012, excesses in the numbers in the Reserve Air Forces be authorised for the purposes of Part 5 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 up to the revised maximum numbers set out in Excess Votes A, 2011–12, HC 1075.

18. Estimates, Excesses, 2011–12

At 7.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 55(1) and (2))

Sajid Javid

That, for the year ending with 31 March 2012, resources, not exceeding £1,000, be authorised for to make good excesses for use for current purposes as set out in Late Statements of Excesses 2011-12, HC 1008.

19. Estimates, Excesses, 2012–13 (Navy) Vote A

At 7.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 55(1) and (2))

Secretary Philip Hammond

That, for the year ending with 31 March 2013, excesses in the numbers in the Reserve Air Forces be authorised for the purposes of Part 5 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 up to the revised maximum numbers set out in Excess Votes A, 2012–13, HC 1075.

20. Estimates, Excesses, 2012–13

At 7.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 55(1) and (2))

Sajid Javid

That, for the year ending with 31 March 2013:

(1) resources, not exceeding £1,000, be authorised to make good excesses for use for current purposes as set out in Statement of Excesses 2012–13, HC 1008,

(2) resources, not exceeding £1,189,000, be authorised to make good excesses for use for capital purposes as set out in Statement of Excesses 2012–13, HC 1008, and

(3) a sum, not exceeding £55,456,000 be granted to Her Majesty to be issued by the Treasury out of the Consolidated Fund to make good excesses on the use of resources authorised by Parliament as set out in Statement of Excesses 2012–13, HC 1008.

Relevant documents:

Forty-fifth Report from the Committee of Public Accounts, Excess Votes 2012-13, HC 1068

21. Supplementary Estimates and New Estimates, 2013–14

At 7.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 55(1) and (2))

Sajid Javid

That, for the year ending with 31 March 2014:

(1) further resources, not exceeding £24,625,104,000 be authorised for use for current purposes, in accordance with HC 1006, HC 1052, and HC 1053,

(2) resources authorised for capital purposes be reduced by £4,379,764,000, in accordance with HC 1006 and HC 1053,

(3) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund be reduced by £1,980,330,000, in accordance with HC 1006, HC 1052, and HC 1053.

Relevant documents:

Thirteenth Report from the Justice Committee, on Serious Fraud Office Supplementary Estimate, HC 1005

22. Estimates Vote on Account 2014–15

At 7.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 55(1) and (2))

Sajid Javid

That, for the year ending with 31 March 2015:

(1) resources, not exceeding £211,673,099,000 be authorised, on account, for use for current purposes as set out in HC 982, HC 1007, HC 1009, HC 1036, HC 1051, and HC 1054,

(2) resources, not exceeding £23,884,619,000 be authorised, on account, for use for capital purposes as so set out, and

(3) a sum, not exceeding £209,940,950,000 be granted to Her Majesty to be issued by the Treasury out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, and applied for expenditure on the use of resources authorised by Parliament.

Notes:

A Bill is to be brought in upon the Motions relating to Supplementary Estimates and New Estimates, 2013–14, late Excesses 2007–08 to 2011–12, Excesses 2012–13, and Estimates, 2014–15 (Vote on Account), if they are agreed to by the House.

At 7.00pm the House will be asked to agree all outstanding Estimates.

 MOTION TO BE TAKEN AT 7.00PM

OP buttonbusiness of the house

No debate (Standing Order No. 15

The Prime Minister

That, at this day’s sitting, the Second Reading of the Inheritance and Trustees’ Powers Bill [Lords] may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour.

 BUSINESS OF THE DAY

23. INHERITANCE AND TRUSTEES’ POWERS BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING

No debate (Standing Orders Nos. 59(3) and 90(5))

Notes:

The Second Reading Committee has recommended that the Bill ought to be read a second time.

24. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))

Secretary Vince Cable

That the draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 18 December 2013, be approved.

Notes:

If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.

25. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))

Secretary Vince Cable

That the draft National Minimum Wage (Variation of Financial Penalty) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 14 January, be approved.

Notes:

If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.

26. TRIBUNALS AND INQUIRIES

No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))

Secretary Chris Grayling

That the draft Tribunal Security Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 16 January, be approved.

Notes:

If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.

27. SOCIAL SECURITY

No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))

Mr David Gauke

That the draft Social Security (Contributions) (Re-rating and National Insurance Funds Payments) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 27 January, be approved.

Notes:

If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.

28. SOCIAL SECURITY

No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))

Mr David Gauke

That the draft Social Security (Contributions) (Limits and Thresholds) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 27 January, be approved.

Notes:

If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.

29. CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES

No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))

Sajid Javid

That the draft Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies and Credit Unions (Investigations) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 27 January, be approved.

Notes:

If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.

30. RATING AND VALUATION

No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))

Secretary Eric Pickles

That the draft Non-Domestic Rating (Levy and Safety Net) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 27 January, be approved.

Notes:

If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.

31. SOCIAL SECURITY

No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))

Secretary Iain Duncan Smith

That the draft Income Support (Work-Related Activity) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 22 January, be approved.

Notes:

If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.

 ADJOURNMENT DEBATE

Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))

OP buttonAccess to new treatment for patients with pancreatic cancer: Eric Ollerenshaw

 

 

BUSINESS TODAY: WESTMINSTER HALL

 ORDER OF BUSINESS

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 (Standing Order No. 10(1)).

9.30am

OP buttonFuture of Scotland and North East England post–2014: Phil Wilson

11.00am

OP buttonPatient medical records and NHS England care.data: Mr Roger Godsiff

Notes:

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

2.30pm

OP buttonFuture of the A303: John Glen

4.00pm

OP buttonDomestic violence in West Essex and Harlow: Robert Halfon

4.30pm

OP buttonHMRC enquiry centre closures: Ian Lavery

The debate will arise on a motion for the adjournment, to be moved by a Minister.

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)).

 

WRITTEN STATEMENTS

 Statements to be made today

Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills

1.Post-Council Statement: Competitiveness Council 20–21 February 2014

Secretary of State for Justice

2.Triennial Review of the Prison Service Pay Review Body

Notes:

Texts of Written Statements are available from the Vote Office and on the internet at http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/hansard/commons/todays-written-statements/.

 

COMMITTEES MEETING TODAY

The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be changed without notice.

 Public Bill Committees

OP buttonConsumer Rights Bill

Further to consider the Bill

Room 10

8.55am (public), 2.00pm (public)

OP buttonDeregulation Bill

Further to consider the Bill

Room 12

8.55am (public), 2.00pm (public)

 Select Committees

OP buttonBusiness, Innovation and Skills

Subject: Extractive Industries Sector

Witnesses: Christian Aid, London Mining Network, World Development Movement and WWF-UK

Room 6

9.00am (private), 10.00am (public)

OP buttonEnergy and Climate Change

The Wilson Room, Portcullis House

9.15am (private)

OP buttonCommittee of Privileges

Room 13

9.30am (private)

OP buttonTreasury

Subject: National Savings and Investments

Witnesses: Jane Platt, Chief Executive, and Steve Owen, Partnership Director, National Savings and Investments

Room 15

9.45am (private), 10.00am (public)

OP buttonCulture, Media and Sport

The Grimond Room, Portcullis House

10.00am (private)

OP buttonBackbench Business

Subject: Proposals for backbench debates

Witnesses: Members of Parliament to apply for debates, including on: Cancer drugs; Commonwealth Day; High Court judgment on John Downey

Room 16

12.55pm (private), 1.00pm (public)

OP buttonScottish Affairs

Subject: Land Reform in Scotland

Witnesses: Sarah-Jane Laing, Director of Policy and Parliamentary Affairs, Scottish Land and Estates, and Nick Way, Director General, Historic Houses Association; Stuart Adam, Institute for Fiscal Studies, and Jim Gallagher, Nuffield College, University of Oxford (at 3.30pm)

Room 8

2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)

OP buttonHealth

Subject: Children’s and adolescent mental health and CAMHS

Witnesses: Professor Dame Sally C. Davies, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, and Dr Claire Lemer, Consultant in General Paediatrics, Evelina London Children’s Hospital

Room 6

3.30pm (private), 4.00pm (public)

 Joint Committees

OP buttonDraft Modern Slavery Bill

Subject: Draft Modern Slavery Bill

Witnesses: Chloe Setter, Head of Advocacy, Policy and Campaigns (Child trafficking), ECPAT UK, and Philip Ishola, Director, Counter Human Trafficking Bureau; Corinne Dettmeijer-Vermeulen, Dutch National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Human Beings and Sexual Violence against Children (at 11.00am)

Room 5

10.00am (private), 10.15am (public)

OP buttonDraft Modern Slavery Bill

Subject: Draft Modern Slavery Bill

Witnesses: Jenny Marra MSP, Scottish Parliament, Joyce Watson AM, Welsh Assembly, and Lord Morrow of Clogher Valley MLA, Northern Ireland Assembly; David Ford MLA, Minister for Justice, Northern Ireland Department of Justice, and Simon Rogers, Deputy Director, Protection and Organised Crime Division, Northern Ireland Department of Justice (at 3.15pm)

Room 5

2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public)

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLISHED TODAY

 BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS

OP button8th Report: The Retail Sector, HC 168–I

Time of publication: 00.01am

 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS

OP button46th Report: Energy admissions to hospital–managing demand, HC 885

Time of publication: 00.01am

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Forthcoming End of Day Adjournment Debates

OP buttonTuesday 11 March to Monday 17 March

Applications should be made in writing to the Table Office by 7pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on Wednesday 5 March. The Ballot will take place on Thursday 6 March.

 Future Departments Answering in Westminster Hall

OP buttonWeek beginning 10 March

Applications for General or Short Debates should be made in writing to the Table Office by 7pm or the rise of House, whichever is the earlier, on Tuesday 4 March. The Ballot will take place on Wednesday 5 March.

Communities and Local Government; Defence; Energy and Climate Change; Foreign and Commonwealth Office; Health; Justice; Leader of the House; Northern Ireland; Scotland; Transport; Work and Pensions.

OP buttonWeeks beginning 17 March and 31 March

Attorney General; Business, Innovation and Skills; Cabinet Office; Culture, Media and Sport; Deputy Prime Minister; Education; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Home Office; International Development; Treasury; Wales; Women and Equalities.

OP buttonWeek beginning 24 March

Communities and Local Government; Defence; Energy and Climate Change; Foreign and Commonwealth Office; Health; Justice; Leader of the House; Northern Ireland; Scotland; Transport; Work and Pensions.

 

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