House of Commons
Future Business for Thursday 3 March 2016
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.
FRIDAY 4 MARCH
CHAMBER
House of Commons Members' Fund (No. 2) Bill (Changed from House of Commons (Administration) Bill): Report Stage
Member in Charge: Sir Paul Beresford
Notes:
As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Third Reading may also be taken.
Driving Instructors (Registration) Bill: Report Stage
Member in Charge: Sir David Amess
Notes:
Not amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Third Reading may also be taken.
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
Football Governance (Supporters' Participation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Clive Efford
English National Anthem Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Toby Perkins
Transport of Nuclear Weapons Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Owen Thompson
Compulsory Emergency First Aid Education (State-Funded Secondary Schools) Bill: adjourned debate on Second Reading [20 November 2015]
Member in Charge: Teresa Pearce
Representation of the People (Young Persons’ Enfranchisement and Education) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [11 September]
Member in Charge: Vicky Foxcroft
Food Waste (Reduction) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kerry McCarthy
Mobile Telecommunications Network Coverage (Contractual Obligations): Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Alistair Carmichael
On-Demand Audiovisual Services (Accessibility for People with Disabilities Affecting Hearing or Sight or Both) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Lilian Greenwood
Marriage and Civil Partnership Registration (Mothers’ Names) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christina Rees
Wild Animals in Circuses (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Will Quince
Air Quality (Diesel Emissions in Urban Centres) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
Mesothelioma (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mike Kane
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.
Off-Shore Wind Farm Subsidies (Restriction) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Defence Expenditure (NATO Target) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Gerald Howarth
Convicted Prisoners Voting Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
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
Crown Tenancies Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mark Pawsey
Notes:
Queen's consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Working Time Directive (Limitation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope
Regulation of Political Opinion Polling [HL] Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Graham Allen
Adjournment Debate
Citizens' convention on democracy: Mr Graham Allen
MONDAY 7 MARCH
CHAMBER
Private Business
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON BILL [LORDS]
Chairman of Ways and Means
Further consideration of Bill as amended
Notes:
The Promoter of the Bill has proposed amendments
2.30pmQuestions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pmTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
Afterwards
Policing and Crime Bill
POLICING AND CRIME BILL: SECOND READING
Notes:
The Speaker has certified that Clauses 1 to 9 of and Schedules 1 and 2 to the Bill relate exclusively to England and are within devolved legislative competence and that Clauses 10 to 23, 25, 29 to 32, 34, 36, 37, 39 to 55, 57 to 61, 74 to 76, 82 to 84, 87 and 107 of and Schedules 3 to 6, 10 and 11 to the Bill relate exclusively to England and Wales and are within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83J).
POLICING AND CRIME BILL: MONEY
Mr David Gauke
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Policing and Crime Bill, it is expedient to authorise:
(1) the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:
(a) any 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;
(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
Notes:
Queen’s Recommendation signified.
Adjournment Debate
Provision of a medical centre in Brownsover: Mark Pawsey
WESTMINSTER HALL
4.30pmThat this House has considered e-petition 118060 relating to the income threshold for non-EU citizens settling in the UK: 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(1)).
TUESDAY 8 MARCH
CHAMBER
11.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Justice
12.15pmTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
Afterwards
Driving Licence (Mandatory First Aid Training): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Will Quince
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require applicants for full driving licences to have received first aid training before undertaking the practical driving test; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Enterprise Bill [Lords]
ENTERPRISE BILL [LORDS]: REMAINING STAGES (DAY 1)
Notes:
The National Assembly for Wales has approved Legislative Consent Resolutions relating to this Bill. Copies of the Resolutions are available in the Vote Office (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
The Scottish Parliament has approved a Legislative Consent Resolution relating to this Bill. Copies of the Resolution are available in the Vote Office (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
The Northern Ireland Assembly decided not to approve a Legislative Consent Motion relating to this Bill. Copies of the Motion are available in the Vote Office (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
The Speaker certified before Second Reading that Clauses 20, 21 and 26 of the Bill related exclusively to England and were within devolved legislative competence and that Clauses 24, 33 and 34 of the Bill related exclusively to England and Wales and were within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83J).
Queen's consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Backbench Business
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2016
Mims Davies
Dawn Butler
Mrs Maria Miller
That this House expresses its solidarity with International Women’s Day; notes with concern that, despite women making up 51 per cent of society as a whole, more progress needs to be made in electing women to Parliament, as well as in establishing equal pay and parity between men and women in positions of leadership; and calls for greater action against FGM and other practices that are harmful to women.
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30amThat this House has considered the welfare of young dogs bred for sale: Dr Lisa Cameron
11.00amThat this House has considered autism diagnosis waiting times: Jo Cox
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 the potential economic benefits of the Swansea Tidal Lagoon: Simon Hart
4.00pmThat this House has considered the bowel cancer screening age: Caroline Ansell
4.30pmThat this House has considered government support for the ceramics industry: Tristram Hunt
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 MARCH
CHAMBER
11.30amQuestions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
11.53amTopical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
12 noonQuestions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Criminal Offences (Misuse of Digital Technologies and Services) (Consolidation): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Liz Saville Roberts
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to consolidate offences relating to the misuse of digital devices, technologies, systems and services for the purposes of committing or preparing to commit or aiding, abetting, facilitating or concealing the commission of a crime or disposal of the proceeds of a crime; to make provision reflecting technological advancements, including the training of criminal justice personnel; to establish a duty for the Secretary of State to provide advice and guidance to the digital and telecommunications services industry aimed at reducing the misuse of digital technologies for criminal purposes; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Enterprise Bill [Lords]
ENTERPRISE BILL [LORDS]: REMAINING STAGES (DAY 2)
Notes:
The National Assembly for Wales has approved Legislative Consent Resolutions relating to this Bill. Copies of the Resolutions are available in the Vote Office (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
The Scottish Parliament has approved a Legislative Consent Resolution relating to this Bill. Copies of the Resolution are available in the Vote Office (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
The Northern Ireland Assembly decided not to approve a Legislative Consent Motion relating to this Bill. Copies of the Motion are available in the Vote Office (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
The Speaker certified before Second Reading that Clauses 20, 21 and 26 of the Bill related exclusively to England and were within devolved legislative competence and that Clauses 24, 33 and 34 of the Bill related exclusively to England and Wales and were within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83J).
Queen's consent to be signified on Third Reading.
If necessary, consideration of Lords Amendments
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30amThat this House has considered BT service standards: Caroline Nokes
11.00amThat this House has considered the Government's proposals on fixed recoverable costs in clinical negligence claims: Sir Edward Garnier
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pmThat this House has considered the contribution of the Scotch whisky industry to the UK economy: Brendan O'Hara
4.00pmThat this House has considered the management of the Health and Safety Executive: Rosie Cooper
4.30pmThat this House has considered competition in the UK energy market: Dr Poulter
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 MARCH
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
Northern Ireland (Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan) Bill: Committee of the whole House and Remaining Stages
Backbench Business
RECORD COPIES OF ACTS
James Gray
That this House disagrees with the conclusion of the House of Commons Administration Committee’s First Report of Session 2015–16; welcomes the view expressed by the Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General that government funds would be available to pay for the continued use of vellum for printing Acts of Parliament; is unwilling to amend or resile from the terms of the Resolutions agreed by both Houses on 12 February 1849; and accordingly instructs the Clerk of the House to convey to the Clerk of the Parliaments that the House of Commons has withheld its consent to the use of archival paper rather than vellum for the printing of record copies of public Acts of Parliament.
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
FRIDAY 11 MARCH
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
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
House of Lords (Parliamentary Standards Etc) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Edward Leigh
Constitutional Convention (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Graham Allen
Notes:
Queen's consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Asylum (Unaccompanied Children Displaced by Conflict) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Farron
National Health Service and Social Care (Commission) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Norman Lamb
Criminal Driving (Justice for Victims) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Greg Mulholland
United Kingdom Borders (Control and Sovereignty) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andrew Rosindell
Freedom of Information (Public Interest and Transparency) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tom Brake
Notes:
Queen's and Prince of Wales's consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Local Area Referendum (Disposal of School Playing Fields) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [22 January]
Member in Charge: Tom Pursglove
Railways Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (Statutory Requirement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Department of Energy and Climate Change (Abolition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Benefit Sanctions Regime (Entitlement to Automatic Hardship Payments) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ms Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh
Negligence and Damages Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andy McDonald
No Fault Divorce Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Richard Bacon
Accessible Sports Grounds Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ian C. Lucas
Highways (Improvement, Traffic Regulation and Traffic Management) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir William Cash
Profit-sharing and Company Governance (Employees' Participation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gareth Thomas
Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Duty to Investigate) (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ann Coffey
Child Victims of Human Trafficking (Central Government Responsibility) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [29 February]
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [16 October]
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
Ovarian Cancer (Information) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Fracking (Measurement and Regulation of Impacts) (Air, Water and Greenhouse Gas Emissions) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
International Trade Agreements (Scrutiny) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
Sugar in Food and Drinks (Targets, Labelling and Advertising) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
Blood Donor (Equality) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Farron
Ofsted Inspections (Schools' Rights of Challenge) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Pugh
Public Services (Ownership and User Involvement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Arbitration and Mediation Services (Equality) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Fiona Bruce
Protection of Family Homes (Enforcement and Permitted Development) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Steve McCabe
Consumer Protection (Distance Selling Delivery Charges) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Drew Hendry
BBC Privatisation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Automatic Electoral Registration (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Siobhain McDonagh
Devolution (Bank Holidays) (Wales) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Mark Williams
Armed Forces Covenant (Implementation) (United Kingdom) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sammy Wilson
Employment Status (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Jim Cunningham
Prime Minister (Temporary Appointment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
EU Membership (Audit of Costs and Benefits) Bill: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [26 February]
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Free School Meals (Automatic Registration of Eligible Children) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Frank Field
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.TAX CREDITS
Damian Hinds
That the draft Tax Credits (Income Thresholds and Determination of Rates) (Amendment) Regulations 2016, which were laid before this House on 14 January, be approved.
2.ELECTRICITY
Andrea Leadsom
That the draft Renewables Obligation Closure Etc. (Amendment) Order 2016, which was laid before this House on 25 January, be approved.
3.PENSIONS
Mr Shailesh Vara
That the draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Scheme Administration) (Amendment) Regulations 2016, which were laid before this House on 1 February, be approved.
4.LOCAL GOVERNMENT
James Wharton
That the draft Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Election of Mayor with Police and Crime Commissioner Functions) Order 2016, which was laid before this House on 1 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P).
5.PUBLIC SERVICE PENSIONS
Greg Hands
That the draft Public Service Pensions Revaluation (Prices) Order 2016, which was laid before this House on 1 February, be approved.
6.ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Secretary Elizabeth Truss
That the draft Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2016, which were laid before this House on 2 February, be approved.
7.ENERGY BILL [LORDS]: REPORT STAGE AND THIRD READING
As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
The Speaker certified before Second Reading that Clause 79 (now Clause 78) related exclusively to England and Wales and was within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83J). Queen’s and Prince of Wales’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
8.FAMILY LAW
Mr Shailesh Vara
That the draft Child Support (Deduction Orders and Fees) (Amendment and Modification) Regulations 2016, which were laid before this House on 8 February, be approved.
9.PENSIONS
Mr Shailesh Vara
That the draft Automatic Enrolment (Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band) Order 2016, which was laid before this House on 1 February, be approved.
10.FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS
Harriett Baldwin
That the draft Building Societies (Floating Charges and Other Provisions) Order 2016, which was laid before this House on 8 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
11.CORPORATION TAX
Mr David Gauke
That the draft Income Tax (Construction Industry Scheme) (Amendment of Schedule 11 to the Finance Act 2004) Order 2016, which was laid before this House on 8 February, be approved.
12.COMPANIES
Secretary Sajid Javid
That the draft Registrar of Companies and Applications for Striking Off (Amendment) Regulations 2016, which were laid before this House on 8 February, be approved.
13.COMPANIES
Secretary Sajid Javid
That the draft Companies (Address of Registered Office) Regulations 2016, which were laid before this House on 8 February, be approved.
14.LOCAL GOVERNMENT
James Wharton
That the draft Tees Valley Combined Authority Order 2016, which was laid before this House on 11 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P).
15.FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDUSTRY
Secretary Sajid Javid
That this House authorises the Secretary of State to undertake to pay, and to pay by way of financial assistance under section 8 of the Industrial Development Act 1982, in respect of compensation of Renewables Obligation and Small Scale Feed in Tariffs (RO / FiT), a sum exceeding £10 million and up to a cumulative total of £371 million maximum.
16.PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION OF TERRORISM
Secretary Theresa May
That the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2016, which was laid before this House on 22 February, be approved.
17.INSOLVENCY
Anna Soubry
That the draft Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Consequential Amendments) (Bankruptcy) and the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2016, which were laid before this House on 22 February, be approved.
18.NUCLEAR ENERGY
Andrea Leadsom
That the draft Nuclear Installations (Liability for Damage) Order 2016, which was laid before this House on 22 February, be approved.
19.FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS
Harriett Baldwin
That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Order 2016, which was laid before this House on 22 February, be approved.
20.BANK OF ENGLAND AND FINANCIAL SERVICES BILL [LORDS]: REPORT STAGE AND THIRD READING
As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
21.EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES, ETC.
Nick Boles
That the draft Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses (Amendment) Regulations 2016, 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.
22.INSURANCE
Secretary Michael Gove
That the draft Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Regulations 2016, 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.
23.INVESTIGATORY POWERS BILL: SECOND READING
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered the Bill for certification (Standing Order No. 83J).
24.INVESTIGATORY POWERS BILL: MONEY
Mr David Gauke
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Investigatory Powers Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:
(1) any expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State under the Act;
(2) any other expenditure incurred by a Minister of the Crown or government department by virtue of the Act;
(3) any remuneration and allowances payable under the Act to the Judicial Commissioners; and
(4) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable by virtue of any other Act out of money so provided.
Notes:
Queen’s Recommendation signified.
25.INVESTIGATORY POWERS BILL: WAYS AND MEANS
Mr David Gauke
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Investigatory Powers Bill, it is expedient to authorise:
(1) provision about taxation in connection with transfer schemes; and
(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
26.CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Secretary David Mundell
That the draft Disabled Persons' Parking Badges (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2016, which was laid before this House on 22 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered the Instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
27.ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Valerie Vaz be added to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee.
28.COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Jo Cox be discharged from the Communities and Local Government Committee and Jim McMahon be added.