House of Commons
Future Business for Wednesday 16 July 2014
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 17 JULY
CHAMBER
9.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.05am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.15am Questions to the Church Commissioners, the Public Accounts Commission and the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission
10.30amBusiness Question to the Leader of the House
Afterwards
Select Committee Statement on the Publication of the Second Report from the Political and Constitutional Reform Committee, A New Magna Carta?, HC 463
Select Committee Statement on the Publication of the Second Report from the Education Committee, Into independence, not out of care: 16 Plus Care Options, HC 259
Backbench Business
UNIVERSAL POSTAL SERVICE OBLIGATION
Katy Clark
That this House believes that the Universal Service Obligation as set out in the Postal Services Act 2011 is under threat from unfair competition from organisations which are rapidly expanding end-to-end delivery services in low-cost, high-density urban areas while leaving high-cost, low-density rural areas to be covered by Royal Mail, the universal service provider; and calls on the Government to instruct Ofcom to bring forward proposals to protect the Universal Service Obligation and the commercial viability of Royal Mail against this threat.
PROVISION OF EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
Gordon Birtwistle
That this House has considered the provision of education for children with autism.
Notes:
The subjects for debate, and the Select Committee Statements, were determined by the Backbench Business Committee. The debate in the name of John Denham on the position of Hazaras in Afghanistan and Pakistan has been withdrawn and will take place on Monday 1 September.
If necessary, consideration of Lords amendments
Adjournment debate
Death of Vince Morgan in Northallerton Prison on 28 December 2012: Alan Johnson
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pmDebate on the Middle East and North Africa
MONDAY 21 JULY
CHAMBER
2.30pmQuestions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
Afterwards
Notice of Presentation of Bills
MOBILE TELEPHONES AND OTHER DEVICES CAPABLE OF CONNECTION TO THE INTERNET (MANUFACTURERS’ ANTI-PORNOGRAPHY DEFAULT SETTING)
Geraint Davies
Bill to provide that mobile telephones and other devices capable of connection to the internet be set by manufacturers as a default to deny access to pornography; and for connected purposes.
Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill
SOCIAL ACTION, RESPONSIBILITY AND HEROISM BILL: SECOND READING
SOCIAL ACTION, RESPONSIBILITY AND HEROISM BILL: PROGRAMME
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the following provisions shall apply to the Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill:
Committal
(1) The Bill shall be committed to a Public Bill Committee.
Proceedings in Public Bill Committee
(2) Proceedings in the Public Bill Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion on Tuesday 14 October.
(3) The Public Bill Committee shall have leave to sit twice on the first day on which it meets.
Consideration and Third Reading
(4) Proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which those proceedings are commenced.
(5) Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day.
(6) Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading.
Other proceedings
(7) Any other proceedings on the Bill (including any proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments or on any further messages from the Lords) may be programmed.
Adjournment debate
Police investigations into alleged crimes by police officers: Charles Hendry
WESTMINSTER HALL
4.30pmDebate on E-petition relating to making Eid and Diwali public holidays
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)).
TUESDAY 22 JULY
CHAMBER
Private Business
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
Mr Christopher Chope
Mr Andy Slaughter
John McDonnell
On second Reading of the Transport for London Bill [Lords], to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.
Notes:
Private Business is not debated at this time, and may not be proceeded with if opposed (Standing Order No. 20). For further information see Private Bills pages.
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (FILMING ON HIGHWAYS) BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
Mr Christopher Chope
On second Reading of the Buckinghamshire County Council (Filming on Highways) Bill [Lords], to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.
Notes:
Private Business is not debated at this time, and may not be proceeded with if opposed (Standing Order No. 20). For further information see Private Bills pages.
11.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
12.15pmTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
Afterwards
Child Benefit Entitlement (Disqualification of Non-UK EU Nationals): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mr Philip Hollobone
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to disqualify non-UK citizens from the European Union from entitlement to child benefit; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
Mr Philip Hollobone has withdrawn his notice of motion that leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Statutory Instruments Act 1946.
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 subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Adjournment debate
Future of HM Revenue and Customs services in Scotland: Gregg McClymont
TUESDAY 2 SEPTEMBER
CHAMBER
Business of the House Commission: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mr Peter Bone
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to create a Business of the House Commission to regulate the timetabling of business in the House of Commons; and for connected purposes.
WEDNESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER
CHAMBER
Wild Animals in Circuses: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Jim Fitzpatrick
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit the use of wild animals in circuses; and for connected purposes.
FRIDAY 5 SEPTEMBER
CHAMBER
Affordable Homes Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andrew George
Responsible Parking (Scotland) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mark Lazarowicz
Health Service Commissioner for England (Complaint Handling) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr David Davis
Defence Expenditure (NATO Target) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Local Government (Independence) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Ruane, on behalf of Mr Graham Allen
TUESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER
CHAMBER
Service Charges, Gratuities and Cover Charges (Hospitality, Leisure and Service Sectors) (Statutory Code): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Andrew Percy
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish a code relating to service charges, gratuities and cover charges in the hospitality, leisure and service sectors; and for connected purposes.
WEDNESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER
CHAMBER
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mr David Amess
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Statutory Instruments Act 1946.
Notes:
This is normally used as a holding title.
FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER
CHAMBER
International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Michael Moore
Household Safety (Carbon Monoxide Detectors) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andrew Bingham
Pavement Parking Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Martin Horwood
Protective Headgear for Cyclists Aged Fourteen Years and Under (Research) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Annette Brooke
Amenity Land (Adoption by Local Authorities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Annette Brooke
FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
European Union (Referendum) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Robert Neill
Transparency and Accountability Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Hemming
EU Membership (Audit of Costs and Benefits) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
FRIDAY 24 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Richard Bacon
Control of Horses Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Julian Sturdy
Local Government (Review of Decisions) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Mark Spencer
Illegal Immigrants (Criminal Sanctions) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
House of Lords (Maximum Membership) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Housing (Affordability, Supply and Tenant Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Railways Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Public Services (Ownership and User Involvement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (Statutory Requirement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
FRIDAY 7 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
Health and Social Care (Safety and Quality) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jeremy Lefroy
Off-Patent Drugs Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Robert Neill on behalf of Jonathan Evans
School Admissions Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Football Governance Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Damian Collins
Road Traffic Regulation (Temporary Closure for Filming) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Iain Stewart
Sugar in Food and Drinks (Targets, Labelling and Advertising) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
National Health Service (Amended Duties and Powers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Clive Efford
Zero Hours Contracts Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ian Mearns
Local Government (Religious etc Observances) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jake Berry
FRIDAY 28 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
Tenancies (Reform) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Teather
Low Pay Commission (National Minimum Wage) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dan Jarvis
Under-Occupancy Penalty (Exemptions) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Yvonne Fovargue
Benefit Entitlement (Restriction) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Tyres (Buses and Coaches) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Steve Rotheram
FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
Convicted Prisoners Voting Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
FRIDAY 9 JANUARY 2015
CHAMBER
European Parliament Elections Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
UK Borders Control Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
FRIDAY 16 JANUARY 2015
CHAMBER
Control of Offshore Wind Turbines Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Asylum (Time Limit) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Bat Habitats Regulation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Employment Rights Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
FRIDAY 23 JANUARY 2015
CHAMBER
HS2 Funding Referendum Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Overseas Voters Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Working Time Directive (Limitation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2015
CHAMBER
Office for Budget Responsibility (Political Party Policy Costings) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty
Armed Forces (Prevention of Discrimination) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty
Jobs Guarantee Scheme (Research) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty
Terms and Conditions (Migrant Workers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty
Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (Betting Shops) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty
High Cost Credit Services (Retail Premises) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty
Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (Repeal) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty
Letting Agents (Fees) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty
Firearm and Shotgun Licensing (Domestic Violence) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty
FRIDAY 6 MARCH 2015
CHAMBER
Free Movement of Persons into the United Kingdom (Derogation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
British Bill of Rights and Withdrawal from the European Convention on Human Rights Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Wind Farm Subsidies (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
Foreign National Offenders (Exclusion from the United Kingdom) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Hospital Car Parking Charges (Abolition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
BBC Privatisation 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
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. REGULATORY REFORM
Secretary Jeremy Hunt
That the draft Legislative Reform (Clinical Commissioning Groups) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 13 March 2014, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Regulatory Reform Committee has reported on the draft Order in its 5th Report, HC 1224.
2. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
The Deputy Prime Minister
That the draft Political Parties, Elections and Referendums (Civil Sanctions) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 5 June, be approved.
3. CRIMINAL LAW
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the draft Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Disapplication of Section 85(1), Fines Expressed as Proportions and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 9 June, be approved.
4. CRIMINAL LAW
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the draft Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Amendment of Standard Scale of Fines for Summary Offences), Order 2014, which were laid before this House on 9 June, be approved.
5. PUBLIC BODIES
Secretary Elizabeth Truss
That the draft Public Bodies (Marine Management Organisation) (Fees) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 13 May 2014, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
6. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
The Deputy Prime Minister
That the draft Representation of the People (Supply of Information) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 6 May 2014, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
7. SOCIAL ACTION, RESPONSIBILITY AND HEROISM BILL: SECOND READING
8. COPYRIGHT
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft Copyright and Rights in Performances (Extended Collective Licensing) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 23 June, be approved.
9. LEGAL SERVICES
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the draft Legal Services Act 2007 (Approved Regulator) (No. 2) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 23 June, be approved.
10. LICENCES AND LICENSING
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) (Amendment) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 23 June, be approved.
11. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Secretary Eric Pickles
That the draft Local Government (Transparency) (Descriptions of Information) (England) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 24 June, be approved.
12. PENSION SCHEMES BILL: SECOND READING
Notes:
Queen’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
13. PENSION SCHEMES BILL: MONEY
Nicky Morgan
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Pension Schemes Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:
(1) any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State; and
(2) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.
Notes:
Queen’s Recommendation signified.
14. COMPANIES
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft Community Interest Company (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 26 June, be approved.
15. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 30 June, be approved.
16. EQUALITY
Secretary Sajid Javid
That the draft Equality Act 2010 (Equal Pay Audits) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 30 June, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
17. ELECTRICITY
Secretary Edward Davey
That the draft Renewables Obligation Closure Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 30 June, be approved.
18. CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Secretary Michael Gove
That the draft Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice: 0 to 25 years, which were laid before this House on 11 June, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
19. CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS
Secretary Michael Gove
That the draft Children and Young Persons Act 2008 (Relevant Care Functions) (England) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 24 June, be approved.
20. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 2 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
21. ROAD TRAFFIC
Secretary Patrick McLoughlin
That the draft Drug Driving (Specified Limits) (England and Wales) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 3 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
22. ROAD TRAFFIC
Secretary Patrick McLoughlin
That the draft Road Safety (Financial Penalty Deposit) (Appropriate Amount) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 19 June, be approved.
23. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Secretary Eric Pickles
That the draft Local Audit (Auditor Panel Independence) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 3 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
24. MARRIAGE
Secretary Sajid Javid
That the draft Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 (Consequential and Contrary Provisions and Scotland) (No. 2) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 3 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
25. COPYRIGHT
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft Copyright and Rights in Performances (Certain Permitted Uses of Orphan Works) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 7 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
26. COPYRIGHT
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft Copyright and Rights in Performances (Licensing of Orphan Works) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 7 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
27. TRIBUNALS AND INQUIRIES
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the draft Judicial Appointments (Amendment) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 7 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
28. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Secretary Alistair Carmichael
That the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 7 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
29. NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE
Secretary Jeremy Hunt
That the draft Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 7 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
30. REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES, ETC.
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Marriage of Same Sex Couples (Conversion of Civil Partnership) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 3 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
31. ARMS AND AMMUNITION
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 7 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
32. POLICE
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Police and Crime Commissioner Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 9 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.