House of Commons
Future Business for Monday 2 March 2015
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 3 MARCH
CHAMBER
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
Housing Ombudsman (Power to Settle Disputes Between Neighbours and Tenants): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Nick de Bois
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide for a discretionary power to enable the Housing Ombudsman to attempt to resolve disputes between occupants of neighbouring properties in cases where nuisance is caused by tenants; and for connected purposes.
Estimates Day (Day 3)
ESTIMATES 2014–15 (3rd ALLOTTED DAY)
Mr David Gauke
Supplementary Estimate: Department for Work and Pensions (Subject for debate: Support for housing costs in the reformed welfare system)
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2015, for expenditure by the Department for Work and Pensions:
(1) further resources, not exceeding £910,407,000 be authorised for use for current purposes as set out in HC 1019,
(2) the resources authorised for use for capital purposes be reduced by £6,689,000 as so set out, and
(3) a further sum, not exceeding £2,183,111,000 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
Fourth Report from the Work and Pensions Committee, Session 2013-14, Support for housing costs in the reformed welfare system, HC 720, is relevant.
Notes:
This Estimate is to be considered in so far as it relates to support for housing costs in the reformed welfare system (Resolution of 25 February).
The Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the above Motion will be deferred until 7.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 54 and 55).
Supplementary Estimate: Department of Health (Subject for debate: Child and adolescent mental health services)
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2015, for expenditure by the Department of Health:
(1) further resources, not exceeding £866,629,000 be authorised for use for current purposes as set out in HC 1019,
(2) the resources authorised for use for capital purposes be reduced by £635,000,000 as so set out, and
(3) the sum authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund be reduced by £679,772,000 as so set out.
Relevant Documents:
Third Report from the Health Committee, Children’s and adolescents’ mental health services and CAMHS, HC 342, and the Government response, HC 1036.
Notes:
This Estimate is to be considered in so far as it relates to child and adolescent mental health services (Resolution of 25 February).
The Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the above Motion will be deferred until 7.00pm (Standing Orders Nos. 54 and 55).
ESTIMATES 2014–15
Mr David Gauke
Supplementary Estimate: Department for Communities and Local Government
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2015, for expenditure by the Department for Communities and Local Government:
(1) further resources, not exceeding £752,206,000 be authorised for use for current purposes as set out in HC 1019,
(2) the resources authorised for use for capital purposes be reduced by £607,860,000 as so set out, and
(3) the sum authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund be reduced by £1,092,985,000 as so set out.
Notes:
Question deferred from Monday 2 March (Standing Order No. 54 (6))
Supplementary Estimate: Ministry of Defence
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2015, for expenditure by the Ministry of Defence:
(1) the resources authorised for use for current purposes be reduced by £618,573,000 as set out in HC 1019, and
(2) further resources, not exceeding £426,760,000 be authorised for use for capital purposes as so set out, and
(3) a further sum, not exceeding £426,834,000 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 2 March (Standing Order No. 54 (6))
ESTIMATES 2015–16
Estimates 2015-16 (Navy) Vote A
Secretary Michael Fallon
That, during the year ending with 31 March 2016, a number not exceeding 35,850 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 2015–16, HC 1054.
Estimates 2015-16 (Army) Vote A
Secretary Michael Fallon
That, during the year ending with 31 March 2016, a number not exceeding 108,430 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 2015–16, HC 1054.
Estimates 2015-16 (Air) Vote A
Secretary Michael Fallon
That, during the year ending with 31 March 2016, a number not exceeding 35,870 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 2015–16, HC 1054.
Estimates, Excesses, 2013–14
Mr David Gauke
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2014–
(1) resources, not exceeding £564,553,000, be authorised to make good excesses for use for current purposes as set out in Statement of Excesses 2013–14, HC 1021, and
(2) resources, not exceeding £153,000, be authorised to make good excesses for use for capital purposes as set out in Statement of Excesses 2013–14, HC 1021.
Supplementary Estimates 2014–15
Mr David Gauke
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2015:
(1) the resources authorised for current purposes be reduced by £20,682,028,000, in accordance with HC 965, HC 977, HC 1019, and HC 1052,
(2) the resources authorised for use for capital purposes be reduced by £6,371,917,000 as so set out, and
(3) a further sum, not exceeding £9,727,334,000 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.
Estimates, Vote on Account 2015–16
Mr David Gauke
That, for the year ending with 31 March 2016–
(1) resources, not exceeding £222,417,912,000 be authorised, on account, for use for current purposes as set out in HC 917, HC 966, HC 1020, HC 1048 HC 1051, and HC 1063,
(2) resources, not exceeding £26,520,287,000, be authorised, on account, for use for capital purposes as so set out, and
(3) a sum, not exceeding £219,606,746,000, 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 in the name of Mr David Gauke relating to Supplementary Estimates, 2014–15, Excesses 2013-14, and Estimates, 2015–16 (Vote on Account), if they are agreed to by the House.
At 7.00pm the House will be asked to agree all outstanding Estimates.
Adjournment debate
International endangered species: Norman Baker
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30amEssential small pharmacy local pharmaceutical service: Caroline Nokes
11.00amFire safety and the case of Sophie Rosser: Jonathan Evans
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pmCounty Durham Plan: Phil Wilson
4.00pmFunding of children’s palliative care in England: Steve McCabe
4.30pmClosure of bank branches in Stone constituency: Sir William Cash
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 4 MARCH
CHAMBER
11.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noonQuestions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Victims (Bill of Rights): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mr Elfyn Llwyd
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish a framework for victims of crime; to provide for the training of criminal justice staff on the impact of crime on victims; and for connected purposes.
Proceedings on the Supply and Appropriation (Anticipations and Adjustments) Bill
Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Bill
CORPORATION TAX (NORTHERN IRELAND) BILL: PROGRAMME (NO. 2) MOTION
Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
That the Order of 27 January 2015 (Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Bill (Programme)) be varied as follows:
(1) Paragraphs (4) and (5) of that Order shall be omitted.
(2) Proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion, at today’s sitting, two hours after the commencement of proceedings on the motion for this order.
(3) Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion, at today’s sitting, three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the motion for this order.
CORPORATION TAX (NORTHERN IRELAND) BILL: REPORT STAGE AND THIRD READING
As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Relevant Documents:
First Report from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, Session 2010–12, Corporation Tax in Northern Ireland, HC 558, and the Government’s Response, First Special Report from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, Session 2010–12, HC 1767.
Notes:
See amendment paper, page 1701 (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
Opposition Day (unallotted half-day): Subject to be announced
Adjournment debate
Competition in the financial services industry: Mr Douglas Carswell
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30amAvailability of affordable housing: Lilian Greenwood
11.00amState of local suicide prevention plans: Mrs Madeleine Moon
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pmManagement and delivery of broadband: Neil Parish
4.00pmRebuilding the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore: Bob Blackman
4.30pmUrban food growing and the planning system: Kerry McCarthy
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 5 MARCH
CHAMBER
Private Business
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON BILL [LORDS]: CONSIDERATION
John McDonnell
Mr Andy Slaughter
Jeremy Corbyn
On Consideration of the Transport for London Bill [Lords], to move, That the Bill be considered upon this day in 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 Page.
9.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.05amTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15amQuestions 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
Backbench Business
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Maria Miller
Mrs Caroline Spelman
Jessica Lee
That this House has considered International Women’s Day.
WELSH AFFAIRS
Glyn Davies
Albert Owen
That this House has considered Welsh affairs.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Adjournment debate
Littlewoods and Telegraph pension funds: Nadine Dorries
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pmPlanning and the National Planning Policy Framework: Geoffrey Clifton-Brown
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)).
Subject proposed to be raised on a Motion for the Adjournment, moved by a Minister.
FRIDAY 6 MARCH
CHAMBER
Mutuals’ Deferred Shares Bill [Lords]: Report Stage
Not amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Member in Charge: Jonathan Evans
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
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
Blood Donation (Equality) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Michael Fabricant
National Health Service and Care Sector Workers (Credit Union and High Cost Credit) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Gareth Thomas
Business of the House Commission Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Overseas Voters (15 Year Rule) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Geoffrey Clifton-Brown
Planning Consent Applications (Contracts) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Nigel Evans
Apprenticeships (Child Benefit and Tax Credit Entitlement) (Research) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jesse Norman
General Practitioner Surgeries (Rural Areas) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Farron
Internet Communications (Regulation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Alan Duncan
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
Alcohol Labelling (Pregnancy) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Bill Esterson
International Trade Agreements (Scrutiny) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
Carers Bedroom Entitlement (Social Housing Sector) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Barbara Keeley
Dogs (Registration) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Julie Hilling
Railways (Public Sector Operators) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andy Sawford
Employment Rights Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Local Government (Planning Permission and Referendums) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Martin Vickers
Voting (Civic Obligation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr David Winnick
Fixed-Term Parliaments (Repeal) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Alan Duncan
Protective Headgear for Cyclists Aged Fourteen Years and Under (Research) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Annette Brooke
Under-Occupancy Penalty (Exemptions) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Yvonne Fovargue
Road Fuel Pricing (Equalisation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mark Garnier
Political Party Policy Costings (Office for Budget Responsibility) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alison McGovern
Onshore Wind Turbine Subsidies (Abolition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Nigel Adams
Household Safety (Carbon Monoxide Detectors) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [12 September]
Member in Charge: Andrew Bingham
Voter Registration Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Ruane
Women’s Refuges (Provision and Eligibility) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Norman Baker
Private Rented Sector (Decent Homes Standard) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Laura Sandys
Right to Buy and Right to Acquire Scheme Schemes (Research) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Farron
Public Sector Efficiency (Employee Participation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Pugh
Job Creation Powers (Scotland) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ian Murray
Buses (Audio Announcements) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jim Shannon
Fracking (Measurements and Regulation of Impacts) (Air, Water and Greenhouse Gas Emissions) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
Nature Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir John Randall
Medical Innovation Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Michael Ellis
Notes:
The National Assembly for Wales has not approved a Legislative Consent Motion in respect of this Bill.
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
Firearm and Shotgun Licensing (Domestic Violence) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty
Armed Forces (Prevention of Discrimination) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty
Working Time Directive (Limitation) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [23 January]
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Bat Habitats Regulation Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [16 January]
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Defence Expenditure (NATO Target) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [9 January]
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Convicted Prisoners Voting Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [5 December]
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Benefit Entitlement (Restriction) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Road Traffic Regulation (Temporary Closure for Filming) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [7 November]
Member in Charge: Iain Stewart
Notes:
Queen’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Illegal Immigrants (Criminal Sanctions) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [24 October]
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
House of Lords (Maximum Membership) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Notes:
Queen’s Consent signified.
EU Membership (Audit of Costs and Benefits) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Wild Animals in Circuses Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jim Fitzpatrick
Adjournment debate
Housing association transfer ballots: Jim Fitzpatrick
MONDAY 9 MARCH
CHAMBER
2.30pmQuestions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
3.15pmTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Afterwards
Armed Forces (Service Complaints and Financial Assistance) Bill [Lords]
ARMED FORCES (SERVICE COMPLAINTS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE) BILL [LORDS]: PROGRAMME (NO. 2) MOTION
Secretary Michael Fallon
That the Order of 2 February 2015 (Armed Forces (Service Complaints and Financial Assistance) Bill [Lords] (Programme)) be varied as follows:
(1) Paragraphs (4) and (5) of the Order shall be omitted.
(2) Proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion, at today’s sitting, two hours after the commencement of proceedings on the motion for this order.
(3) Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion, at today’s sitting, three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the motion for this order.
ARMED FORCES (SERVICE COMPLAINTS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE) BILL [LORDS]: REPORT STAGE AND THIRD READING
As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Consumer Rights Bill
CONSUMER RIGHTS BILL: CONSIDERATION OF LORDS MESSAGE
Notes:
Lords Amendments 12M and 12S engage financial privilege.
Motion to approve a European Document relating to the Commission Work Programme 2015
COMMISSION WORK PROGRAMME 2015
Mr David Lidington
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 5080/15 and Addenda 1 to 4, a Commission Communication: Commission Work Programme 2015–A New Start; and supports the Government’s view that the most significant initiatives are those that focus on the strategic priorities set out by the European Council in June 2014 to promote jobs, growth and investment in the EU.
Relevant documents:
31st Report of Session 2014-15, HC 219-xxx, Chapter 1
Backbench Business: Subjects for debate to be determined by the Backbench Business Committee
Adjournment debate
Rebuilding of Todmorden and Calder High Schools: Craig Whittaker
TUESDAY 10 MARCH
CHAMBER
11.30amQuestions to Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pmTopical Questions to Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
Afterwards
Mesothelioma (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mike Kane
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Mesothelioma Act 2014.
Deregulation Bill: Lords Amendments
Motion to approve a Statutory Instrument relating to Counter-Terrorism
Motion to approve a European Document relating to Subsidiarity and Proportionality and the Commission’s Relations with National Parliaments
SUBSIDIARITY AND PROPORTIONALITY AND THE COMMISSION’S RELATIONS WITH NATIONAL PARLIAMENTS
Mr David Lidington
That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 12425/14, the 2013 Annual Report from the Commission on relations between the Commission and national parliaments, and No. 12424/14, the 2013 Annual Report from the Commission on subsidiarity and proportionality; recognises the importance of the principle of subsidiarity and the value of stronger interaction between national parliaments and the EU Institutions; deplores the failure of the outgoing Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship to respond to national parliaments’ concerns about the proposal to establish a European Public Prosecutors Office; looks forward to the European Commission responding to the call of national parliaments and the European Council to strengthen national parliaments’ role in improving EU legislation; and welcomes the Government’s commitment to increasing the power of national parliaments in EU decision-making by strengthening and, where possible, enhancing current provisions.
Relevant documents:
13th Report of Session 2014-15, HC 219-xiii, Chapters 1 and 2
WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH
CHAMBER
11.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noonQuestions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Gregory Barker
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.
Opposition Day (19th allotted day): Subject to be announced
Notes:
The debate will arise on a Motion in the name of the Democratic Unionist Party.
Motion to approve a Statutory Instrument relating to Terrorism
THURSDAY 12 MARCH
CHAMBER
9.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.05amTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.15amQuestions 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
Backbench Business: Subjects for debate to be determined by the Backbench Business Committee
TUESDAY 17 MARCH
CHAMBER
Representation of the People (Candidate’s Disclosure): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mr Jim Hood
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for the disclosure of convictions and sentences etc. by candidates for election to specified public roles; and for connected purposes.
Presentation of public petitions
Eligibility of Members to vote on certain issues in the House of Commons: Chris Heaton-Harris
WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH
CHAMBER
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Paul Burstow
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 27 MARCH
The House is not sitting on Friday 27 March. The business listed below will not be proceeded with unless the House agrees to sit on that date.
CHAMBER
Pavement Parking Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Martin Horwood
Equal Pay (Transparency) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Champion
Tuition Fee (Transparency and Accountability) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Oliver Colvile
School Governors (Appointments) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Neil Carmichael
Sex and Relationships Education (Curriculum) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Diana Johnson
Service Charges, Gratuities and Cover Charges (Hospitality, Leisure and Service Sectors) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andrew Percy
Living Wage (Reporting) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Heidi Alexander
Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Grahame M. Morris
Tenancies (Reform) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [28 November]
Member in Charge: Sarah Teather
Employment of People with Disabilities (Reporting) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Debbie Abrahams
Office for Budget Responsibility (Political Party Policy Costings) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty
Housing (Affordability, Supply and Tenant Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (Statutory Requirement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Tyres (Buses and Coaches) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Steve Rotheram
Public Services (Ownership and User Involvement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Railways Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
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. 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.
2. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Secretary Alistair Carmichael
That the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Variation of Borrowing Power) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 15 December 2014, be approved.
3. PESTICIDES
Secretary Elizabeth Truss
That the draft Public Bodies (Abolition of the Advisory Committees on Pesticides) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 15 December 2014, be approved.
Notes:
The Northern Ireland Assembly has approved a Legislative Consent Resolution in respect of this Order. Copies of the Resolution are available in the Vote Office.
4. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Secretary Elizabeth Truss
That the draft Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 17 December 2014, be approved.
Notes:
The Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments has drawn special attention to the above draft Order in its Twentieth Report, HC 332.
5. FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS
Andrea Leadsom
That the draft Electronic Commerce Directive (Financial Services and Markets) (Amendment) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 17 December 2014, be approved.
6. PROCEEDS OF CRIME
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Investigations: Code of Practice) (England and Wales) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 17 December 2014, be approved.
7. PROCEEDS OF CRIME
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Search, Seizure and Detention of Property: Code of Practice) (England and Wales) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 17 December 2014, be approved.
8. PROCEEDS OF CRIME
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Cash Searches: Code of Practice) (England and Wales and Scotland) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 17 December 2014, be approved.
9. INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING
Secretary Edward Davey
That the draft Infrastructure Planning (Radioactive Waste Geological Disposal Facilities) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 12 January, be approved.
10. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
The Deputy Prime Minister
That the draft Representation of the People (Ballot Paper) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 13 January, be approved.
11. CHILDCARE
Priti Patel
That the draft Childcare Payments (Eligibility) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 13 January, be approved.
12. TRANSPORT
Secretary Patrick McLoughlin
That the draft Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations (Amendment) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 14 January, be approved.
13. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Secretary Alistair Carmichael
That the draft Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2015 , which was laid before this House on 14 January, be approved.
14. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Secretary Eric Pickles
That the Local Government (Transparency) (Descriptions of Information) (England) Order 2015, dated 7 January 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 12 January, be approved.
15. INSOLVENCY
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft Insolvency Act 1986 (Amendment) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
16. IMMIGRATION
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the draft Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2015, which were laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
17. POLICE
The Deputy Prime Minister
That the draft Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
18. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
The Deputy Prime Minister
That the draft Representation of the People (Combination of Polls) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
19. RATING AND VALUATION
Secretary Eric Pickles
That the draft Non-Domestic Rating (Levy and Safety Net) (Amendment) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 14 January, be approved.
20. TAXES
Mr David Gauke
That the draft International Tax Enforcement (Monaco) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 16 January, be approved.
21. TAXES
Mr David Gauke
That the draft International Tax Enforcement (Macao) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 16 January, be approved.
22. ROAD TRAFFIC
Secretary Patrick McLoughlin
That the draft Crime and Courts Act 2013 (Consequential Amendments) (No. 2) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 16 January, be approved.
23. EXTRADITION
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations and Appeals) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 16 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments has drawn the Order to the special attention of both Houses in its 23rd Report of Session 2014-15 (HC 332–xxiii) .
24. CAPITAL GAINS TAX
Priti Patel
That the draft Community Amateur Sports Clubs Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 19 January, be approved.
25. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Secretary Elizabeth Truss
That the draft Single Use Carrier Bags Charges (England) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 21 January, be approved.
Relevant documents:
Eleventh Report from the Environmental Audit Committee, Session 2013-14, on Plastic bags, HC 861, and the Government response, HC 239
26. EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft Industrial Training Levy (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 21 January, be approved.
27. EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft Industrial Training Levy (Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 21 January, be approved.
28. FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS
Andrea Leadsom
That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Banking Reform) (Pensions) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 21 January, be approved.
29. PROCEEDS OF CRIME
The Attorney General
That the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Investigative Powers of Prosecutors: Code of Practice) (England and Wales) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 21 January, be approved.
30. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Secretary Stephen Crabb
That the draft Human Transplantation (Wales) Act 2013 (Consequential Provision) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 21 January, be approved.
31.ELECTRICITY
Secretary Edward Davey
That the draft Electricity and Gas (Market Integrity and Transparency) (Criminal Sanctions) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 22 January, be approved.
32. LEGAL SERVICES
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the draft Legal Services Act 2007 (Warrant) (Licensing Authority) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 26 January, be approved.
33. RATING AND VALUATION
Secretary Eric Pickles
That the draft Non-Domestic Rating (Shale Oil and Gas and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 23 January, be approved.
34. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft National Minimum Wage Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 27 January, be approved.
35.ELECTRICITY
Secretary Edward Davey
That the draft Renewables Obligation Closure (Amendment) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 27 January, be approved.
36.LEGAL SERVICES
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the draft Legal Services Act 2007 (Warrant) (Approved Regulator) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 26 January, be approved.
37.INCOME TAX
Mr David Gauke
That the draft Income Tax (Construction Industry Scheme) (Amendment of Schedule 11 to the Finance Act 2004) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 28 January, be approved.
38.COMPETITION
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft Groceries Code Adjudicator (Permitted Maximum Financial Penalty) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 28 January, be approved.
39.NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE
Secretary Jeremy Hunt
That the draft Local Authorities (Public Health Functions and Entry to Premises by Local Healthwatch Representatives) and Local Authority (Public Health, Health and Wellbeing Boards and Health Scrutiny) (Amendment) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 29 January, be approved.
40.CRIMINAL LAW, NORTHERN IRELAND
Secretary Theresa Villiers
That the draft Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Northern Ireland) (Biometric data) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 29 January, be approved.
41.CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Secretary Alistair Carmichael
That the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 29 January, be approved.
42.CRIMINAL LAW
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (Code of Practice) Order 2015, dated 28 January 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 29 January, be approved.
43.COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY
Secretary Eric Pickles
That the draft Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 2 February, be approved.
44.PROCEEDS OF CRIME
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Restraint Orders (Legal Aid Exception and Relevant Legal Aid Payments) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 2 February, be approved.
45.NATIONAL CRIME AGENCY
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Crime and Courts Act 2013 (National Crime Agency and Proceeds of Crime) (Northern Ireland) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 29 January, be approved.
46.ELECTRICITY
Secretary Edward Davey
That the draft Emissions Performance Standard Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 2 February, be approved.
47.NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE
Secretary Jeremy Hunt
That the draft Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (Special Trustees) Amendment Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 3 February, be approved.
48.IMMIGRATION
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Immigration (Health Charge) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 2 February, be approved.
49.IMMIGRATION
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 2 February, be approved.
50.FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS
Andrea Leadsom
That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 3 February, be approved.
51.FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS
Mr David Gauke
That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 29 January, be approved.
52.ENERGY CONSERVATION
Secretary Edward Davey
That the draft Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 4 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
53.ENERGY CONSERVATION
Secretary Edward Davey
That the draft Energy Efficiency (Domestic Private Rented Property) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 4 February, be approved.
54.PENSIONS
Secretary Iain Duncan Smith
That the draft Occupational Pensions Schemes (Charges and Governance) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 4 February, be approved.
55.BROADCASTING
Secretary Sajid Javid
That the draft Broadcasting Act 1996 (Renewal of Local Radio Multiplex Licences) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 5 February, be approved.
56.ROAD TRAFFIC
Secretary Patrick McLoughlin
That the draft Drug Driving (Specified Limits) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 5 February, be approved.
57.SOCIAL SERVICES
Secretary Jeremy Hunt
That the draft Care Act 2014 and Children and Families Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 5 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
58.STATISTICS BOARD
Mr Francis Maude
That the draft Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 (Disclosure of Revenue Information) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 5 February, be approved.
59.INSOLVENCY
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft Insolvency (Protection of Essential Supplies) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 9 February, be approved.
60.NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE
Secretary Jeremy Hunt
That the draft False or Misleading Information (Specified Care Providers and Specified Information) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 11 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
61.FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS
Andrea Leadsom
That the draft Bank of England Act 1998 (Macro-prudential Measures) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.
62.FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS
Andrea Leadsom
That the draft Bank of England Act 1998 (Macro-prudential Measures) (No. 2) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.
63.HEALTH CARE AND ASSOCIATED PROFESSIONS
Secretary Jeremy Hunt
That the draft Health Care and Associated Professions (Knowledge of English) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 23 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
64.HEALTH CARE AND ASSOCIATED PROFESSIONS
Secretary Jeremy Hunt
That the draft General Medical Council (Fitness to Practise and Over-arching Objective) and the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (References to Court) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 23 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
65.COMPANIES
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft Companies, Partnerships and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 23 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
66.ELECTRICITY
Secretary Edward Davey
That the draft Contracts for Difference (Allocation) (Amendment) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 23 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
67.HEALTH CARE AND ASSOCIATED PROFESSIONS
Secretary Jeremy Hunt
That the draft Health and Care Professions (Public Health Specialists and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 23 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
68.PUBLIC HEALTH
Secretary Jeremy Hunt
That the draft Standardised Packaging of Tobacco Products Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 23 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
69.CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Secretary Alistair Carmichael
That the draft Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2004 (Consequential and Saving Provisions) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 23 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
70.PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION OF TERRORISM
Secretary Theresa May
That the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (Code of Practice for Officers exercising functions under Schedule 1) Regulations 2015 (S.I., 2015 No 217), dated 12 February 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
71.PUBLIC HEALTH
Secretary Jeremy Hunt
That the draft Nicotine Inhaling Products (Age of Sale and Proxy Purchasing) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 25 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
72.PUBLIC HEALTH
Secretary Jeremy Hunt
That the draft Proxy Purchasing of Tobacco, Nicotine Products etc. (Fixed Penalty Amount) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 25 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
73.BROADCASTING
Secretary Sajid Javid
That the draft Community Radio (Amendment) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 26 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
74.LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Secretary Eric Pickles
That the draft Local Authorities (Prohibition of Charging Residents to Deposit Household Waste) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 25 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
75.LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Secretary Eric Pickles
That the draft Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Amendment) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 25 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
76.HOUSE OF LORDS (EXPULSION AND SUSPENSION) BILL [LORDS]: ADJOURNED DEBATE ON CONSIDERATION
Not amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be further considered.
Member in Charge: Sir George Young
Notes:
See amendment paper, pages 1698–1700 (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
Third Reading may also be taken.
77. FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS
Andrea Leadsom
That the draft Mortgage Credit Directive Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 27 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
78. SENIOR COURTS OF ENGLAND AND WALES
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 406), dated 26 February 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.