House of Commons
Future Business for Monday 16 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 17 MARCH
CHAMBER
11.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Justice
12.15pmTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
Afterwards
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.
Modern Slavery Bill
MODERN SLAVERY BILL: PROGRAMME (NO. 3) MOTION
Secretary Theresa May
That the following provisions shall apply to the Modern Slavery Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Orders of 8 July 2014 (Modern Slavery Bill (Programme)) and 4 November 2014 (Modern Slavery Bill (Programme) (No. 2)):
Consideration of Lords Amendments
(1) Proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion three hours after their commencement at today’s sitting.
(2) The proceedings shall be taken in the following order: Lords Amendment No. 72; Lords Amendments Nos. 1 to 71; Lords Amendments Nos. 73 to 95.
Subsequent stages
(3) Any further Message from the Lords may be considered forthwith without any Question being put.
(4) The proceedings on any further Message from the Lords shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement.
MODERN SLAVERY BILL: CONSIDERATION OF LORDS AMENDMENTS
Notes:
Lords Amendments 20, 45 and 61 engage financial privilege.
The Northern Ireland Assembly, the National Assembly for Wales and the Scottish Parliament have approved Legislative Consent Resolutions in respect of this Bill.
Debate on motions relating to reports from the Committee of Standards
THE STANDARDS SYSTEM IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Mr William Hague
Kevin Barron
That:
(1) this House takes note of the Sixth Report from the Committee on Standards, on the Standards System in the House of Commons, (HC 383);
(2) with effect from the beginning of the next Parliament, the following changes to Standing Orders be made:
Standing Order No. 122B (Election of Chairs of Select Committees)
Line 10, leave out ‘and’.
Line 11, at end insert ‘; and (f) The Committee on Standards.’.
Line 70, after ‘Accounts’, insert ‘or the Committee on Standards’.
Standing Order No. 149 (Committee on Standards)
Line 20, leave out ‘ten’ and insert ‘seven’.
Line 20, leave out from ‘and’ to ‘lay’ in line 21 and insert ‘seven’.
Line 26, leave out from ‘sub-committees’ to ‘and’ in line 27.
Line 34, leave out ‘five members who are Members of this House’ and insert ‘three members who are Members of this House and three lay members’.
Line 36, leave out from ‘three’ to end of line 37 and insert ‘of whom at least one shall be a Member of this House and at least one a lay member’.
Line 38, leave out paragraph 7.
Standing Order No. 149A: (Lay Members of Committee on Standards: appointment, etc.)
Line 5, at end insert–
‘() The period of appointment of a lay member shall be specified in the resolution of the House for appointment and shall not exceed six years. The appointment of a lay member is not terminated by any dissolution of Parliament.
() No person who has once been a lay member may be appointed for a further term’.
Line 6, leave out ‘first’.
Line 23, leave out paragraphs 6, 7 and 8; and
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 149A, as amended, lay members who were members of the Committee on Standards in the 2010 Parliament shall cease to be lay members at the end of the current Parliament but be eligible for re-appointment in the next Parliament, and paragraph (3) of that Standing Order shall not apply to any such re-appointment.
CODE OF CONDUCT AND GUIDE TO THE RULES RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF MEMBERS
Mr William Hague
Kevin Barron
That:
(1) this House approves the Third Report from the Committee on Standards, on The Code of Conduct, (HC 772);
(2) with effect from the beginning of the next Parliament, this House approves the revised Guide to the Rules relating to the Conduct of Members annexed to that Report;
(3) the Code of Conduct for Members of Parliament be amended as follows:
(a) leave out Paragraph 2 and insert
‘The Code applies to Members in all aspects of their public life. It does not seek to regulate what Members do in their purely private and personal lives’.
(b) leave out paragraph 17; and
(4) previous Resolutions of this House in relation to the conduct of Members shall be read and given effect in a way which is compatible with the Code of Conduct and the Guide to the Rules relating to the Conduct of Members.
Backbench Business
SHAKER AAMER
John McDonnell
Sir Peter Bottomley
Sir Bob Russell
Jeremy Corbyn
That this House calls on the US Government to release Shaker Aamer from his imprisonment in Guantánamo Bay and to allow him to return to his family in the UK.
Notes:
The subject for this debate was recommended by the Backbench Business Committee.
Presentation of public petitions
Eligibility of Members to vote on certain issues in the House of Commons: Chris Heaton-Harris
Adjournment debate
Report on asbestos in schools: Jim Sheridan
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30amThames Valley technology sector: Adam Afriyie
11.00amFinancial inclusion: Mr Nick Hurd
Notes:
The Chairman of Ways and Means appointed the first debate on the recommendation of the Backbench Business Committee. The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pmVAT and the tourism industry: Mr Mark Williams
4.00pmGovernment support for survivors of child abuse: John Mann
4.30pmAdministration of Premier Motor Auctions: 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.
WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH
CHAMBER
11.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for International Development
11.53amTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for International Development
12 noonQuestions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Budget Statement
Presentation of public petitions
Sainsbury’s roadworks in Belgrave (Leicester): Keith Vaz
Adjournment debate
Fishing discards and quotas: Damian Collins
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30amSupport for women entrepreneurs: Seema Malhotra
11.00amAEA Technology pension scheme: Geoffrey Clifton-Brown
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pmProposals for a new equal pay act: Emily Thornberry
4.00pmGovernment policy response to collapse of MG Rover: Richard Burden
4.30pmGovernment support for economy of Torbay: Mr Adrian Sanders
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 19 MARCH
CHAMBER
9.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change
10.15amTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change
10.30amBusiness Question to the Leader of the House
Afterwards
Continuation of the Budget Debate
Adjournment debate
Shooter’s Hill mobile phone mast in Stoke-on-Trent: Robert Flello
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pmFuture of local newspapers: John McDonnell, Sir Bob Russell, Mr John Whittingdale
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 20 MARCH
Private Members’ business does not have precedence on this day.
CHAMBER
Continuation of the Budget Debate
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
Department of Energy and Climate Change (Abolition) 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
Business of the House Commission Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Fixed-Term Parliaments (Repeal) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [6 March]
Member in Charge: Sir Alan Duncan
Road Fuel Pricing (Equalisation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mark Garnier
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
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
Inward investment in Southend: Sir David Amess
MONDAY 23 MARCH
CHAMBER
2.30pmQuestions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department
3.15pmTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department
Afterwards
Tobacco Manufacturers Producer Responsibility: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Paul Burstow
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to undertake a programme of research into the costs and benefits of introducing an annual levy on sales to be paid by tobacco manufacturers, with the proceeds to be used to support tobacco control measures, to discourage young people from starting to smoke tobacco, to help existing tobacco smokers to stop smoking; and for connected purposes.
Conclusion of the Debate on Ways and Means (Budget Resolutions)
Adjournment debate
Centenary of the 1915 Armenian Genocide: Stephen Pound
WESTMINSTER HALL
4.30pmDebate on an e-petition relating to proposed increase in fees for nurses and midwives: Mr David Anderson
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 24 MARCH
CHAMBER
11.30amQuestions to the Deputy Prime Minister
11.50amTopical Questions to the Deputy Prime Minister
12.10pmQuestions to the Attorney General
Afterwards
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Chris Skidmore
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.
Mr Mark Pritchard has withdrawn his notice of motion that leave be given to bring in a Bill to reduce the legal time limit for abortion from 24 weeks’ to 22 weeks’ gestation; and for connected purposes.
Business of the House Motion
Recall of MPs Bill
RECALL OF MPS BILL: CONSIDERATION OF LORDS AMENDMENTS
Notes:
Lords Amendment 18 engages financial privilege.
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
If necessary, consideration of Lords Amendments
Motion to approve a Statutory Instrument relating to Counter-Terrorism
Presentation of public petitions
Eligibility of Members to vote on certain issues in the House of Commons: Mr Graham Stuart
WEDNESDAY 25 MARCH
CHAMBER
11.30amQuestions to the Minister of the Cabinet Office
11.53amTopical Questions to the Minister of the Cabinet Office
12 noonQuestions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Fiona O’Donnell
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.
Finance (No. 2) Bill: All Stages
If necessary, consideration of Lords Amendments
Motion to approve a Statutory Instrument
If necessary, consideration of Lords Amendments
Motion to approve a Statutory Instrument relating to Terrorism
The House may also be asked to consider any Lords Messages which may be received
THURSDAY 26 MARCH
CHAMBER
9.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills
10.15amTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills
10.30amBusiness Question to the Leader of the House
Afterwards
If necessary, consideration of Lords Amendments
Backbench Business
VALEDICTORY DEBATE
The House may also be asked to consider any Lords Messages which may be received
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
Housing Ombudsman (Power to Settle Disputes Between Neighbours and Tenants) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Nick de Bois
Victims (Bill of Rights) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Elfyn Llwyd
Voting (Civic Obligation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr David Winnick
Buses (Audio Announcements) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jim Shannon
Voter Registration Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Ruane
Recall of Elected Representatives Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Zac Goldsmith
Carers Bedroom Entitlement (Social Housing Sector) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Barbara Keeley
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
Overseas Voters (15 Year Rule) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Geoffrey Clifton-Brown
Affordable Housing Contributions (Ten Unit Threshold) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Farron
Dogs (Registration) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Julie Hilling
Household Safety (Carbon Monoxide Detectors) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andrew Bingham
Mesothelioma (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mike Kane
Standardised Testing for Diabetes (People Aged 40 and Over) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Keith Vaz
National Health Service Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Horses and Ponies (Live Export) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gregory Barker
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 and the National Assembly for Wales have approved Legislative Consent Resolutions in respect of this Order. Copies of the Resolutions are available in the Vote Office.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. INSOLVENCY
Secretary Vince Cable
That the draft Insolvency Act 1986 (Amendment) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
7. TAXES
Mr David Gauke
That the draft International Tax Enforcement (Monaco) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 16 January, be approved.
8. TAXES
Mr David Gauke
That the draft International Tax Enforcement (Macao) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 16 January, be approved.
9. 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) .
10. 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
11. 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.
12.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.
13. 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.
14.ELECTRICITY
Secretary Edward Davey
That the draft Renewables Obligation Closure (Amendment) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 27 January, be approved.
15.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.
16.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.
17.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.
18.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.
19.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.
20.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.
21.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.
22.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.
23.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.
24.ELECTRICITY
Secretary Edward Davey
That the draft Emissions Performance Standard Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 2 February, be approved.
25.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.
26.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.
27.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.
28.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.
29.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 draft Order has been drawn to the special attention of both Houses by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments in its 25th Report, HC 332-xxv.
30.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.
31.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.
32.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.
33.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.
34.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.
35.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.
36.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.
37.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.
38.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.
39.CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Secretary Alistair Carmichael
That the draft Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential and Saving Provisions) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 23 February, be approved.
40.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.
41.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.
42.BROADCASTING
Secretary Sajid Javid
That the draft Community Radio (Amendment) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 26 February, be approved.
43.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.
44.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.
45. 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.
46. 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.
47. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Secretary Eric Pickles
That the draft Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rating (Powers of Entry: Safeguards) (England) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 27 February, be approved.
48. 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 4 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
49. HOUSING
Secretary Eric Pickles
That the draft Selective Licensing of Houses (Additional Conditions) (England) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 4 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
50.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 9 March, be approved.
51.REGULATORY REFORM
Secretary Eric Pickles
That the draft Legislative Reform (Community Governance Reviews) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 11 December 2014, be approved.
Notes:
The Regulatory Reform Committee has reported on the draft Order in its Third Report, HC 969.
The Committee has recommended, without division, that the draft Order be approved (28 January).
52. MERCHANT SHIPPING
Secretary Patrick McLoughlin
That the draft Merchant Shipping (Alcohol) (Prescribed Limit Amendment) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 12 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
53. MEETING OF NEXT PARLIAMENT
Mr Graham Allen
Dr Sarah Wollaston
Mr Frank Field
Mr Bernard Jenkin
Sir Hugh Bayley
Mr Andrew Turner
Mark DurkanPaul FlynnMark Reckless
Ms Gisela StuartJoan WalleyJeremy Lefroy
Mr George GallowayMr David AndersonMr Ronnie Campbell
Katy ClarkMr David CrausbyRosie Cooper
John McDonnellMr Dai HavardKate Hoey
Kelvin HopkinsMr Andrew LoveCaroline Lucas
That, in the opinion of this House, if no party has an overall majority in the House, the next Parliament should be summoned to meet on Monday 11 May, and the House should proceed immediately to debate and confirm any proposed arrangements for the composition and programme of the new Government.