House of Commons
Future Business for Monday 13 October 2014
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.
TUESDAY 14 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
11.30amQuestions to the Deputy Prime Minister
11.50amTopical Questions to the Deputy Prime Minister
12.10pmQuestions to the Attorney General
Afterwards
Carers Bedroom Entitlement (Social Housing Sector): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Barbara Keeley
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide that people in receipt of Universal Credit and Housing Benefit and accommodated in the social housing sector be entitled to an additional bedroom related to caring responsibilities or overnight care; and for connected purposes.
Recall of MPs Bill
RECALL OF MPs BILL: SECOND READING
RECALL OF MPs BILL: MONEY
David Gauke
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Recall of MPs Bill, it is expedient to authorise:
(1) the payment out of the Consolidated Fund of sums required by a Minister of the Crown for making payments to petition officers relating to their functions under or by virtue of the Act; and
(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
Notes:
Queen’s Recommendation signified.
Adjournment debate
Schools in Brighton and Hove: Caroline Lucas
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30amLegal framework for surrogacy: Jessica Lee
11.00amReducing preventable deaths from sepsis: Sarah Newton
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pmFoetal alcohol syndrome: Bill Esterson
4.00pmUK steel industry: Tom Blenkinsop
4.30pmPXP, the Homes and Communities Agency and Leominster business park: Bill Wiggin
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 15 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
11.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
12 noonQuestions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Mental Health Act 1983 (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Sir Paul Beresford
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983; and for connected purposes.
Opposition Day (6th allotted day): Subject to be announced
Adjournment debate
Executive pay and governance in the public sector: Mr David Amess
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30amTransport in the North East: Bridget Phillipson
Relevant documents:
Oral evidence taken by the Transport Committee on 1 September 2014, HC 227
11.00amImprisoned foreign national offenders: Mr Philip Hollobone
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pmAntibiotic resistance: Julian Sturdy
4.00pmConnectivity to Leeds Bradford airport: Stuart Andrew
4.30pmAccess to regional selective assistance for Grimsby seafood manufacturers: Austin Mitchell
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 16 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
9.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
10.05am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
10.15am Questions to the Secretary of State for Women and Equalities
10.30amBusiness Question to the Leader of the House
Afterwards
Backbench Business
PROGRESS ON ALL-PARTY PARLIAMENTARY CYCLING GROUP’S REPORT ‘GET BRITAIN CYCLING’
Ian Austin
Dr Julian Huppert
Steve Brine
That this House supports the recommendations of the All-Party Parliamentary Cycling Group’s report ‘Get Britain Cycling’; endorses the target of 10 per cent of all journeys being by bike by 2025, and 25 per cent by 2050; and calls on the Government to show strong political leadership, including an annual Cycling Action Plan, sustained funding for cycling and progress towards meeting the report’s recommendations.
Relevant documents:
Third Report from the Transport Select Committee, Session 2014-15, Cycling Safety, HC 286
NATIONAL POLLINATOR STRATEGY
Sarah Newton
That this House has considered the National Pollinator Strategy.
Relevant documents:
Seventh Report from the Environmental Audit Committee, Session 2012-13, Pollinators and Pesticides, HC 668, and the Government Response, HC 631
Second Report from the Environmental Audit Committee, Session 2014-15, National Pollinator Strategy, HC 213
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Adjournment debate
UK Government’s relationship with Scotland: Mr Gordon Brown
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pmCaught red-handed: Why we can’t count on Police Recorded Crime statistics, Thirteenth Report from the Public Administration Committee, Session 2013-14, HC 760, and the responses, Cm 8910 and HC 645
Notes:
The subject for this debate was chosen by the Liaison Committee.
The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(1)).
Subject proposed to be raised on a Motion for the Adjournment, to be moved by a Minister.
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
Health Service Commissioner for England (Complaint Handling) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr David Davis
Wild Animals in Circuses Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jim Fitzpatrick
Service Charges, Gratuities and Cover Charges (Hospitality, Leisure and Service Sectors) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andrew Percy
House of Commons Members’ Fund Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Lilley
Civil Partnership Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Loughton
Specialist Printing Equipment and Materials (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr David Amess
Afterwards
Adjournment debate
Journey times between London and Worcester on the North Cotswold line: Mr Robin Walker
MONDAY 20 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
2.30pmQuestions to the Secretary of State for Defence
3.15pmTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
Afterwards
Recall of MPs Bill: Committee
TUESDAY 21 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Diana Johnson
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 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
Blood Donation (Equality): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Michael Fabricant
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to allow donation of blood by all male donors on the same basis; and for connected purposes.
THURSDAY 23 OCTOBER
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pmCommunicating climate science, Eighth Report from the Science and Technology Committee, Session 2013-14, HC 254, and the Government response, HC 376
Notes:
The subject for this debate was chosen by the Liaison Committee.
The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(1)).
Subject proposed to be raised on a Motion for the Adjournment, to be moved by a Minister.
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
Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (Statutory Requirement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
TUESDAY 28 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Neil Carmichael
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 29 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Andy Sawford
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 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: 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
Counsellors and Psychotherapists (Regulation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
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
Mobile Phones and Other Devices Capable of Connection to the Internet (Distribution of Sexually Explicit Images and Manufacturers’ Anti-Pornography Default Setting) 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
Public Services (Ownership and User Involvement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
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
Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Grahame M. Morris
Business of the House Commission Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Household Safety (Carbon Monoxide Detectors) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [12 September]
Member in Charge: Andrew Bingham
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
Defence Expenditure (NATO Target) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Pavement Parking Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Martin Horwood
Railways Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
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
Energy (Buildings and Reduction of Fuel Use) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Alan Whitehead
Houses in Multiple Occupation (Energy Performance Certificates and Minimum Energy Standards) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Alan Whitehead
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
Political Party Policy Costings (Office for Budget Responsibility) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alison McGovern
Housing (Affordability, Supply and Tenant Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
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
Child Benefit Entitlement (Disqualification of Non-UK Nationals) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Philip Hollobone
Recall of Elected Representatives Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Zac Goldsmith
Affordable Housing Contributions (Ten Unit Threshold) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Farron
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. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. INDEPENDENT PARLIAMENTARY STANDARDS AUTHORITY
Mr William Hague
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that Her Majesty will appoint Professor Sir Ian Kennedy to the office of Chair of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority from the end of his current term until 1 June 2016.
Notes:
An explanatory memorandum is available in the Vote Office.
12. BROADCASTING
Secretary Sajid Javid
That the draft Broadcasting (Independent Productions) (Amendment) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 21 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
13. CONSUMER PROTECTION
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the draft Compensation (Claims Management Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 21 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
14. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Secretary Alistair Carmichael
That the draft Representation of the People (Scotland) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 21 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
15. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft Maternity and Adoption Leave (Curtailment of Statutory Rights to Leave) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 21 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
16. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft Shared Parental Leave Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 21 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
17. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft Statutory Shared Parental Pay (General) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 21 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
18. DANGEROUS DRUGS
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 16 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
19. INVESTIGATORY POWERS
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Covert Human Intelligence Sources: Code of Practice) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 22 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
20. INVESTIGATORY POWERS
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Covert Surveillance and Property Interference: Code of Practice) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 22 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
21. ENERGY
Secretary Edward Davey
That the draft Fuel Poverty (England) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 22 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
22. ELECTRICITY
Secretary Edward Davey
That the draft Electricity and Gas (Energy Companies Obligation) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 22 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
23. FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS
Andrea Leadsom
That the draft Immigration Act 2014 (Bank Accounts) (Amendment) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 22 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
24. FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS
Andrea Leadsom
That the draft Immigration Act 2014 (Bank Accounts) (Prohibition on Opening Current Accounts for Disqualified Persons) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 22 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
25. FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS
Andrea Leadsom
That the draft Immigration Act 2014 (Bank Accounts) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 22 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
26. SOCIAL ACTION, RESPONSIBILITY AND HEROISM BILL: REPORT STAGE
Not amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
27. HOUSE OF COMMONS MEMBERS’ FUND
Mr William Hague
Tom Brake
Mr Peter Lilley
That pursuant to section 4(4) of the House of Commons Members’ Fund Act 1948 and section 1(4) of the House of Commons Members’ Fund Act 1957, in the year commencing 1 October 2014 there be appropriated for the purposes of section 4 of the House of Commons Members’ Fund Act 1948:
(1) The whole of the sums deducted or set aside in that year under section 1(3) of the House of Commons Members’ Fund Act 1939 from the salaries of Members of the House of Commons; and
(2) The whole of the Treasury contribution paid to the Fund.
Notes:
An Explanatory Memorandum is available from the Vote Office.
28. DEVOLUTION
The Prime Minister
The Deputy Prime Minister
Edward Miliband
Mr Alistair Darling
Mr Gordon Brown
That this House welcomes the result of the Scottish independence referendum and the decision of the people of Scotland to remain part of the United Kingdom; recognises that people across Scotland voted for a Union based on the pooling and sharing of resources and for the continuation of devolution inside the United Kingdom; notes the statement by the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition regarding the guarantee of and timetable for further devolution to Scotland; calls on the Government to lay before Parliament a Command Paper including the proposals of all three UK political parties by 30 October and to consult widely with the Scottish people, civic Scotland and the Scottish Parliament on these proposals; and further calls on the Government to publish heads of agreement by the end of November and draft clauses for the new Scotland Bill by the end of January 2015.