Future Business for Friday 20 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.

 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.

Notes:

This motion has been postponed to this day because of the Financial Statement.

Conclusion of the Debate on Ways and Means (Budget Resolutions)

Presentation of public petitions

Downsizing of UK visa and immigration services in India and Bangladesh: Keith Vaz

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

Private Business

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON BILL [LORDS]: CONSIDERATION

John McDonnell

Jeremy Corbyn

Mr Andy Slaughter

On Consideration of the Transport for London Bill [Lords], to move, That the Bill be considered upon this day six months

Notes:

Private Business is not debated at this time, and may not be proceeded with if opposed (Standing Order No. 20). For further information see Private Bills Page.

11.30amQuestions to the Deputy Prime Minister

11.50amTopical Questions to the Deputy Prime Minister

12.10pmQuestions to the Attorney General

Afterwards

Schools (Opportunity to Study for Qualifications): Ten Minute Rule Motion

Chris Skidmore

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to ensure that pupils in secondary education are guaranteed the opportunity to study for qualifications including triple science GCSEs and all English Baccalaureate GCSE subjects; 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

SMALL BUSINESS, ENTERPRISE AND EMPLOYMENT BILL: CONSIDERATION OF LORDS AMENDMENTS

Notes:

Lords Amendments 85, 123 and 133 engage financial privilege.

The National Assembly for Wales, the Northern Ireland Assembly and the Scottish Parliament have approved Legislative Consent Resolutions in respect of this Bill. Copies of the Resolutions are available in the Vote Office (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).

Motion relating to European Business

SECTION 5 OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (AMENDMENT) ACT 1993

Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer

Mr Danny Alexander

Mr David Gauke

Priti Patel

Andrea Leadsom

That this House approves, for the purposes of section 5 of the European Communities (Amendment) Act 1993, the Government’s assessment as set out in Budget 2015 and Autumn Statement 2014, combined with the Office for Budget Responsibility’s Economic and Fiscal Outlook (2015) and Fiscal Sustainability Report (2014), which forms the basis of the United Kingdom’s Convergence Programme.

Motion to approve Statutory Instruments relating to Counter-Terrorism

Consideration of Lords Amendments

Presentation of public petitions

Eligibility of Members to vote on certain issues in the House of Commons: Mr Graham Stuart

Eligibility of Members to vote on certain issues in the House of Commons: Chris Heaton-Harris

Eligibility of Members to vote on certain issues in the House of Commons: Simon Reevell

Eligibility of Members to vote on certain issues in the House of Commons: Mr Jonathan Djanogly

Eligibility of Members to vote on certain issues in the House of Commons: Anne Marie Morris

Eligibility of Members to vote on certain issues in the House of Commons: Henry Smith

Eligibility of Members to vote on certain issues in the House of Commons: Sir Oliver Heald

Progress of the Affordable Homes Bill: Andrew George

Eligibility of Members to vote on certain issues in the House of Commons: Karen Lumley

Adjournment debate

Lesser taught languages: Nick de Bois

WESTMINSTER HALL

9.30amCommonwealth Day: Sir Alan Haselhurst

11.00amFuture of Kettering General Hospital: Mr Philip Hollobone

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.

2.30pmReform of the Vaccine Damage Payments Act 1979: Mr Russell Brown

4.00pmUpdate on the Shrewsbury 24: Mr David Anderson

4.30pmProperty taxes in London: Mark Field

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 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

Tax Transparency and International Development: Ten Minute Rule Motion

Fiona O’Donnell

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require country by country public reporting for all multinational companies; to strengthen controlled foreign company rules and overseas bond rules; to establish a public register of beneficial ownership, including in the Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories; to introduce a penalty regime for the General Anti-Abuse Rule; to measure the impact of tax regimes on developing countries; to establish a commitment to use the international aid budget to strengthen tax systems in developing countries; and for connected purposes.

Finance (No. 2) Bill: All Stages

Motion to approve a Statutory Instrument relating to Terrorism

Consideration of Lords Amendments

Adjournment debate

Social care and military compensation: Mr Gordon Marsden

DEFERRED DIVISIONS

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.

Notes:

The Division on this Question was deferred from Wednesday 18 March 2015 (Standing Order No. 41A). Deferred divisions will take place in the ‘No’ Lobby between 11.30am and 2.00pm.

WESTMINSTER HALL

9.30amEconomic infrastructure of North Wales: Mark Tami

11.00amHuman rights and security in Democratic Republic of Congo: Jeremy Corbyn

Notes:

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

2.30pmHigh Speed 2: Mrs Cheryl Gillan

4.00pmCrisis report on homelessness 2015: Mr Brooks Newmark

4.30pmMonitor’s investigation into Princess Royal University Hospital and hospitals in South East London : Jim Dowd

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 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

Afterwards

Consideration of Lords Amendments

Backbench Business

VALEDICTORY DEBATE

Sir George Young

That this House has considered matters to be raised before the forthcoming dissolution.

Notes:

The Backbench Business Committee has recommended that this debate be used by members who are not standing again to make valedictory speeches.

The House may also be asked to consider any Lords Messages which may be received

The House is not expected to adjourn until Royal Assent has been received to all Acts

 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

Representation of the People (Candidate’s Disclosure) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Jim Hood

Confiscation Orders (Sentencing and Offence) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Keith Vaz

 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. 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.

3. 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) .

4.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.

5.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.

6.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.

7.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.

8.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.

9.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.

10.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.

11.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.

12.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.

13.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.

14.BROADCASTING

Secretary Sajid Javid

That the draft Community Radio (Amendment) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 26 February, be approved.

15.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.

16. 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.

17. 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 draft Order has been drawn to the special attention of both Houses by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments in its 26th Report, HC 332-xxvi.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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 draft Order has been drawn to the special attention of both Houses by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments in its 26th Report, HC 332-xxvi.

21.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.

22.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).

23. 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.

24.PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION OF TERRORISM

Secretary Theresa May

That the draft Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (Risk of Being Drawn into Terrorism) (Amendment and Guidance) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 12 March, be approved.

25.ELECTRICITY

Secretary Edward Davey

That the draft Electricity Capacity (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 16 March, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

26.ENERGY

Secretary Eric Pickles

That the draft Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 16 March, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

27.INSURANCE

Secretary Elizabeth Truss

That the draft Flood Reinsurance (Schemes Funding and Administration) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 19 March, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

28.INSURANCE

Secretary Elizabeth Truss

That the draft Flood Reinsurance (Scheme and Scheme Administrator Designation) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 19 March, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

29.FREE MOVEMENT OF PERSONS INTO THE UNITED KINGDOM (DEROGATION) BILL: SECOND READING

Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone

30.BRITISH BILL OF RIGHTS AND WITHDRAWAL FROM THE EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS BILL: SECOND READING

Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone

31.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE (ABOLITION) BILL: SECOND READING

Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone

32.HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES (ABOLITION) BILL: SECOND READING

Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone

33.BBC PRIVATISATION BILL: SECOND READING

Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone

34.OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER (ABOLITION) BILL: SECOND READING

Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone

35.BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE COMMISSION BILL: SECOND READING

Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone

36.FIXED-TERM PARLIAMENTS (REPEAL) BILL: ADJOURNED DEBATE ON SECOND READING [6 MARCH]

Member in Charge: Sir Alan Duncan

37.ROAD FUEL PRICING (EQUALISATION) BILL: SECOND READING

Member in Charge: Mark Garnier

38.WORKING TIME DIRECTIVE (LIMITATION) BILL: ADJOURNED DEBATE ON SECOND READING [23 JANUARY]

Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope

39.BAT HABITATS REGULATION BILL: ADJOURNED DEBATE ON SECOND READING [16 JANUARY]

Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope

40.DEFENCE EXPENDITURE (NATO TARGET) BILL: ADJOURNED DEBATE ON SECOND READING [9 JANUARY]

Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope

41.CONVICTED PRISONERS VOTING BILL: ADJOURNED DEBATE ON SECOND READING [5 DECEMBER]

Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope

42.BENEFIT ENTITLEMENT (RESTRICTION) BILL: SECOND READING

Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope

43.ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS (CRIMINAL SANCTIONS) BILL: ADJOURNED DEBATE ON SECOND READING [24 OCTOBER]

Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope

44.HOUSE OF LORDS (MAXIMUM MEMBERSHIP) BILL: SECOND READING

Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope

Notes:

Queen’s Consent signified.

45.EU MEMBERSHIP (AUDIT OF COSTS AND BENEFITS) BILL: SECOND READING

Member in Charge: Mr ChopeChristopher Chope

46.WILD ANIMALS IN CIRCUSES BILL: SECOND READING

Member in Charge: Jim Fitzpatrick

47. MEETING OF NEXT PARLIAMENT

Mr Graham Allen

Mr Graham Brady

Dr Sarah Wollaston

Mr Frank Field

Mr Bernard Jenkin

Sir Hugh Bayley

Sir Edward LeighMr Andrew TurnerMark Durkan

Paul FlynnMark RecklessMs Gisela Stuart

Joan WalleyJeremy LefroyMr George Galloway

Mr David AndersonMr Ronnie CampbellKaty Clark

Mr David CrausbyRosie CooperJohn McDonnell

Mr Dai HavardKate HoeyKelvin Hopkins

Mr Andrew LoveCaroline LucasSir Alan Duncan

Sir Gerald HowarthMr David Davis

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.