House of Commons
Future Business for Wednesday 2 December 2015
Notes:
A. CALENDAR OF BUSINESS
Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.
Government items of business in this section have nominally been set down for today, but are expected to be taken on the dates stated.
B. REMAINING ORDERS AND NOTICES
Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has been nominally set down for today but is not expected to be taken today.
A. CALENDAR OF BUSINESS
Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.
THURSDAY 3 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
9.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
10.05amTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
10.15amQuestions to the House of Commons Commission and the Leader of the House
10.30amBusiness Question to the Leader of the House
Afterwards
Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Bill [Lords]
CHARITIES (PROTECTION AND SOCIAL INVESTMENT) BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
Notes:
The Speaker has certified that the Bill relates exclusively to England and Wales and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83J).
CHARITIES (PROTECTION AND SOCIAL INVESTMENT) BILL [LORDS]: PROGRAMME
Matthew Hancock
That the following provisions shall apply to the Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Bill [Lords]:
Committal
(1) The Bill shall be committed to a Public Bill Committee.
Proceedings in Public Bill Committee
(2) Proceedings in the Public Bill Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion on Thursday 7 January 2016.
(3) The Public Bill Committee shall have leave to sit twice on the first day on which it meets.
Proceedings on Consideration and up to and including Third Reading
(4) Proceedings on Consideration and proceedings in legislative grand committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which proceedings on Consideration are commenced.
(5) Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day.
(6) Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings on Consideration and up to and including Third Reading.
Other proceedings
(7) Any other proceedings on the Bill (including any proceedings on consideration of any message from the Lords) may be programmed.
CHARITIES (PROTECTION AND SOCIAL INVESTMENT) BILL [LORDS]: MONEY
Mr David Gauke
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.
Notes:
Queen’s Recommendation signified.
Adjournment debate
Out of area mental health placements: Norman Lamb
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pmThat this House has considered fisheries policy: Ms Margaret Ritchie, Mrs Sheryll Murray
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
The subject for debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
FRIDAY 4 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
Riot Compensation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mike Wood
Pavement Parking (Protection of Vulnerable Pedestrians) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Simon Hoare
Criminal Cases Review Commission (Information) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: William Wragg
Assessment of Government Policies (Impact on Families) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Ansell
Football Governance (Supporters' Participation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Clive Efford
Negligence and Damages Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andy McDonald
No Fault Divorce Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Richard Bacon
Health and Safety Executive (Powers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: James Cleverly
Constitutional Convention (No.2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Graham Allen
Notes:
Queen's consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Marriage and Civil Partnership Registration (Mothers’ Names) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christina Rees
House of Commons (Administration) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Paul Beresford
Off-patent Drugs Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [6 November]
Member in Charge: Nick Thomas-Symonds
House of Lords (Parliamentary Standards Etc) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Edward Leigh
Representation of the People (Young Persons’ Enfranchisement and Education) Bill: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [11 September]
Member in Charge: Vicky Foxcroft
Adjournment debate
East-West rail project: Iain Stewart
MONDAY 7 DECEMBER
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
Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [Lords]
CITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEVOLUTION BILL [LORDS]: REPORT STAGE AND THIRD READING
As amended in Committee of the Whole House, to be considered.
Adjournment debate
Development of domestic oil purchasing syndicates: Mr Mark Williams
WESTMINSTER HALL
4.30pmThat this House has considered e-petition 104796 relating to the use of neonicotinoids on crops: Ben Howlett
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee.
The sitting will last for up to three hours.
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
TUESDAY 8 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
11.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Justice
12.15pmTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
Afterwards
Asylum (Unaccompanied Children Displaced by Conflict): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Tim Farron
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the award of asylum-seeker status in the United Kingdom to certain unaccompanied children from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Eritrea displaced by conflict and present within the European Union; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Consideration of Lords Amendments
Debate on a Motion relating to European Measures
Presentation of public petitions
Car parking charges at Congleton War Memorial Hospital: Fiona Bruce
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30amThat this House has considered access to medicines for people with cystic fibrosis and other rare diseases: Ian Austin
11.00amThat this House has considered the proposal for a Shakespeare theatre in Knowsley: Mr George Howarth
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.
2.30pmThat this House has considered marriage registration certificates: Mrs Caroline Spelman
4.00pmThat this House has considered mobile phone coverage and the electronic communications code: Andrew Percy
4.30pmThat this House has considered lead shot ammunition: Gerald Jones
Notes:
The first part of the sitting will last for two hours. The second part of the sitting will last for three 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(3)).
The debate at 4.30pm will last for up to an hour.
WEDNESDAY 9 DECEMBER
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
Opposition Day (13th allotted day): Subject to be announced
Notes:
The debate will arise on an Opposition Motion.
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30amThat this House has considered the exotic pets trade: Mr Henry Bellingham
11.00amThat this House has considered tourism in the UK after the Paris attacks: Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pmThat this House has considered the Home Office and the case of the Shrewsbury 24: Steve Rotheram
4.00pmThat this House has considered prescription of anti-TNF drugs: Fabian Hamilton
4.30pmThat this House has considered electoral integrity and absent votes: Mr Stewart Jackson
Notes:
The first part of the sitting will last for two hours. The second part of the sitting will last for three 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(3)).
The debate at 4.30pm will last for up to an hour.
THURSDAY 10 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
9.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15amTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.30amBusiness Question to the Leader of the House
Afterwards
Backbench Business: Subject for debate to be determined by the Backbench Business Committee
TUESDAY 15 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
11.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills
12.15pmTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills
Afterwards
Free School Meals (Automatic Registration of Eligible Children): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Frank Field
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide local authorities with the duties and powers required to identify and automatically register all children eligible for free school meals; to provide for an opt-out where the family wishes; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
TUESDAY 5 JANUARY 2016
CHAMBER
11.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Health
12.15pmTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Health
Afterwards
Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mike Kane
That leave be given to bring in a Bill under S.O. No. 23 [details to be provided].
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
MONDAY 11 JANUARY 2016
WESTMINSTER HALL
4.30pmThat this House has considered e-petition 113491 relating to the NHS Bursary: Paul Scully
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee.
The sitting will last for up to three hours.
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
FRIDAY 22 JANUARY 2016
CHAMBER
Local Area Referendum (Disposal of School Playing Fields) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tom Pursglove
Railways Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Public Services (Ownership and User Involvement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Working Time Directive (Limitation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (Statutory Requirement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
United Kingdom Borders (Control and Sovereignty) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andrew Rosindell
Satellite Navigation (Updating Scheme) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger
Department of Energy and Climate Change (Abolition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Local Government Finance (Tenure Information) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Angela Watkinson
Crown Tenancies Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mark Pawsey
Notes:
Queen's consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Sugar in Food and Drinks (Targets, Labelling and Advertising) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
International Trade Agreements (Scrutiny) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
Government Departments (Decentralisation Target) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ian Austin
Benefit Sanctions Regime (Entitlement to Automatic Hardship Payments) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ms Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh
FRIDAY 29 JANUARY 2016
CHAMBER
Child Victims of Human Trafficking (Central Government Responsibility) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Food Waste (Reduction) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kerry McCarthy
Basement Excavation (Restriction of Permitted Development) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [16 October]
Member in Charge: Ms Karen Buck
Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ms Karen Buck
Civil Partnerships Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Loughton
Victims of Crime Etc (Rights, Entitlements and Related Matters) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Keir Starmer
Highways (Improvement, Traffic Regulation and Traffic Management) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir William Cash
Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Duty to Investigate) (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ann Coffey
Compulsory Emergency First Aid Education (State-Funded Secondary Schools) Bill: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [20 November 2015]
Member in Charge: Teresa Pearce
Protection of Family Homes (Enforcement and Permitted Development) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Steve McCabe
FRIDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2016
CHAMBER
Ovarian Cancer (Information) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Bat Habitats Regulation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Benefit Entitlement (Restriction) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Convicted Prisoners Voting Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Parks and Playing Fields in Public Ownership (Protection from Sale) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tom Pursglove
UK Borders Control Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
House of Lords (Maximum Membership) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Notes:
Queen's consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Speed Limits on Roads (Devolved Powers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Scott Mann
On-Demand Audiovisual Services (Accessibility for People with Disabilities Affecting Hearing or Sight or Both) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Lilian Greenwood
FRIDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2016
CHAMBER
BBC Privatisation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Overseas Voters Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Off-Shore Wind Farm Subsidies (Restriction) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
EU Membership (Audit of Costs and Benefits) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Mental Health (Independent Advocacy) (England) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Geoffrey Cox
Public Nuisance from Wind Farms (Mandatory Liability Cover) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr David Davis
Notes:
Queen's consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Defence Expenditure (NATO Target) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Gerald Howarth
Devolution (London) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gareth Thomas
FRIDAY 4 MARCH 2016
CHAMBER
Prime Minister (Temporary Appointment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Illegal Immigrants (Criminal Sanctions) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
European Parliament Elections Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
FRIDAY 11 MARCH 2016
CHAMBER
Foreign National Offenders (Exclusion from the UK) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
National Health Service Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Criminal Cases Review Commission (Supplementary Powers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andy McDonald
Hospital Parking Charges (Exemption for Carers) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [30 October]
Member in Charge: Julie Cooper
Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Bill Wiggin
Regulation of Enforcement Agents (Collection of Council Tax Arrears) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Yvonne Fovargue
Health Services Commissioning (Equality and Accountability) (No.2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rehman Chishti
Perinatal Mental Illness (NHS Family Services) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rehman Chishti
Scotland Act 1998 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Angus Brendan MacNeil
Consumer Protection (Standards of Fire Resistance of Children's Fancy Dress and Play Costumes Etc) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Anne Main
B. REMAINING ORDERS AND NOTICES
Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has therefore been set down formally to be taken in the Chamber today but is not expected to be taken today.
1.REGULATORY REFORM
Secretary John Whittingdale
That the draft Legislative Reform (Further Renewal of Radio Licences) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 25 March, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Regulatory Reform Committee has reported on the draft Order in its First Report, HC 632. The Committee has recommended, without division, that the draft Order be approved (18 November 2015).
2.PETROLEUM
Secretary Amber Rudd
That the draft Onshore Hydraulic Fracturing (Protected Areas) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 16 July, be approved.
3.CHARITIES
Damian Hinds
That the draft Small Charitable Donations Act (Amendment) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 28 October, be approved.
4.DEFENCE
Mark Lancaster
That the draft Armed Forces (Service Complaints Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 28 October, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
5.PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES BILL [LORDS]: REPORT STAGE
As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
6.EUROPEAN UNION (APPROVALS) BILL [LORDS]: COMMITTEE
7.ENERGY BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
Notes:
The Speaker has certified that Clause 79 of the Bill relates exclusively to England and Wales and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No.83J).
8.ENERGY BILL [LORDS]: MONEY
Mr David Gauke
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Energy Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:
(a) expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State; and
(b) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.
Notes:
Queen’s Recommendation signified.
9.ENERGY BILL [LORDS]: WAYS AND MEANS
Mr David Gauke
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Energy Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise:
(1) the charging of fees;
(2) the imposition of a levy under the Act;
(3) the imposition of financial penalties under the Act;
(4) the increase of charges in connection with trading schemes; and
(5) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
10.INVESTIGATORY POWERS
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Interception of Communications: Code of Practice) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 4 November, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
11.INVESTIGATORY POWERS
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Equipment Interference (Code of Practice) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 4 November, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
12.POLICE
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Codes of Practice) (Revision of Code E) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 9 November, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and Wales and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P).
13.FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS
Harriett Baldwin
That the draft Payment Accounts Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 17 November, be approved.
14.DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
Damian Hinds
That the draft Disclosure of Exporter Information Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 17 November, be approved.
15.LEGAL SERVICES
Secretary Michael Gove
That the draft Legal Services Act 2007 (Claims Management Complaints) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2016, which were laid before this House on 17 November, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and Wales and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P).
16.HEALTH CARE AND ASSOCIATED PROFESSIONS
Ben Gummer
That the draft General Dental Council (Fitness to Practise etc.) Order 2015, which was laid before this House on 18 November, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
17.MODERN SLAVERY
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Modern Slavery Act 2015 (Consequential Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 18 November, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
18.CAPITAL GAINS TAX
Mr David Gauke
That the draft Taxation of Regulatory Capital Securities (Amendment) Regulations 2015, which were laid before this House on 23 November, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered the Instrument for certification.
19.ARMED FORCES BILL: COMMITTEE
20.DANGEROUS DRUGS
Secretary Theresa May
That the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Temporary Class Drug) (No. 3) Order 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1929), dated 23 November 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 25 November, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered the Instrument for certification.
21.SOCIAL SECURITY
Justin Tomlinson
That the draft State Pension and Occupational Pension Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2016, which were laid before this House on 30 November, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered the Instrument for certification.
22.SOCIAL SECURITY
Justin Tomlinson
That the draft Pensions Act 2014 (Consequential and Supplementary Amendments) Order 2016, which was laid before this House on 30 November, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered the Instrument for certification.
23.EUROPEAN UNION REFERENDUM BILL: CONSIDERATION OF LORDS AMENDMENTS