House of Commons
Business Today: Chamber for Thursday 9 July 2015
9.30am Prayers
Followed by
Private Business
Transport for London Bill [Lords]: Revival Motion
No debate, and may not be proceeded with if opposed (Standing Order No. 20)
Chairman of Ways and Means
That the Promoters of the Transport for London Bill [Lords], which was originally introduced in the House of Lords in Session 2010-12 on 24 January 2011, may have leave to proceed with the Bill in the current Session according to the provisions of Standing Order 188B (Revival of Bills).
QUESTIONS
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
1Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch)
What estimate he has made of the value of the public stake in Channel 4. (900851)
2Sir David Amess (Southend West)
What recent estimate he has made of the contribution made by tourism to the economy. (900852)
3Holly Lynch (Halifax)
What steps he is taking to halt the decline in female participation in sport since the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. (900853)
4Daniel Zeichner (Cambridge)
What assessment he has made of the BBC's financial capability to broadcast listed sports events in preparing for discussions on the BBC's next Charter renewal and future funding. (900855)
5Fiona Mactaggart (Slough)
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education on children's access to creative and cultural experiences; and if he will make a statement. (900856)
6John Glen (Salisbury)
What steps he is taking to protect and promote national heritage in Salisbury constituency. (900857)
7Christina Rees (Neath)
What steps he is taking to halt the decline in female participation in sport since the London 2012 Games. (900858)
8Graham Evans (Weaver Vale)
What further steps his Department plans to take to commemorate the First World War. (900860)
9Amanda Milling (Cannock Chase)
What steps the Government is taking to promote and support local community radio. (900861)
10Craig Williams (Cardiff North)
What estimate he has made of the potential economic effect of hosting the 2017 Champions League final in Cardiff. (900863)
11Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield)
What steps he is taking to uphold the future integrity and independence of the BBC. (900864)
12Alan Brown (Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
What assessment he has made of the potential merits of a legally-binding universal service obligation for broadband access across the UK. (900865)
13Chris White (Warwick and Leamington)
What recent assessment he has made of the contribution of creative industries to the economy. (900866)
14Mr David Hanson (Delyn)
What progress his Department has made on the roll out of local television services. (900867)
15Harry Harpham (Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough)
What discussions he has had with the English Premier League on promoting grass roots sport. (900868)
16David Rutley (Macclesfield)
What recent estimate he has made of the contribution made by tourism to the economy. (900869)
17Owen Thompson (Midlothian)
If he will have discussions with broadcasters on free-to-view broadcasting of international football matches involving the home nations. (900870)
At 10.05am
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
T1Andrew Gwynne (Denton and Reddish)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (900841)
T2Scott Mann (North Cornwall) (900843)
T3Nusrat Ghani (Wealden) (900844)
T4Maggie Throup (Erewash) (900845)
T5Jesse Norman (Hereford and South Herefordshire) (900846)
T6Tom Tugendhat (Tonbridge and Malling) (900849)
T7Suella Fernandes (Fareham) (900850)
At 10.15am
Oral Questions to the Leader of the House and the hon. Member for Mole Valley representing the House of Commons Commission
1Paul Blomfield (Sheffield Central)
To ask the Leader of the House, What assessment he has made of the implications for the House of the proposals for the restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster. (900871)
2Patrick Grady (Glasgow North)
To ask the Leader of the House, What opportunities he expects to be provided for scrutiny of his proposal for English votes on English laws. (900872)
3Mr David Hanson (Delyn)
To ask the Leader of the House, What consultation he plans to undertake on the Government proposal for English votes on English laws. (900873)
4Ian Blackford (Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
To ask the Leader of the House, What his policy is on the voting rights of hon. Members in the House. (900875)
5Mr Graham Allen (Nottingham North)
To ask the Leader of the House, If he will take steps to establish a House Business Committee; and if he will make a statement. (900876)
6Mr Douglas Carswell (Clacton)
To ask the hon. Member for Mole Valley representing the House of Commons Commission, If the Commission will encourage hon. Members to choose the cheapest option available to the public purse for the restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster. (900877)
7Justin Madders (Ellesmere Port and Neston)
To ask the Leader of the House, What plans he has to consult the public in advance of the House's decision on English votes on English laws. (900878)
8Margaret Ferrier (Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
To ask the hon. Member for Mole Valley representing the House of Commons Commission, What steps have been taken to promote re-cycling of waste on the parliamentary estate. (900879)
9Mike Kane (Wythenshawe and Sale East)
To ask the Leader of the House, What assessment he has made of the implications for the House of the proposals for the restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster. (900880)
URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
10.30am
Urgent Questions (if any)
Business Question to the Leader of the House
Ministerial Statements (if any)
Presentation of Bills
Presentation of Bills: no debate (Standing Order No. 57)
Welfare Reform and Work
Secretary Iain Duncan Smith
Bill to make provision about reports on progress towards full employment and the apprenticeships target; to make provision about reports on the effect of certain support for troubled families; to make provision about social mobility; to make provision about the benefit cap; to make provision about social security and tax credits; to make provision for loans for mortgage interest; and to make provision about social housing rents.
Health Services Commissioning (Equality and Accountability) (No. 2)
Rehman Chishti
Bill to make provision to reduce inequalities in the health care received by people with mental illness and people with learning disabilities; to require commissioners of health services to make an annual report to the Secretary of State on the equality of service provision to, and the health outcomes for, such people and of their qualitative experience of health care services; and for connected purposes.
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
1. WAYS AND MEANS: ADJOURNED DEBATE ON QUESTION [8 JULY]
Until 5.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
1. Amendment of the Law
(1) That it is expedient to amend the law with respect to the National Debt and the public revenue and to make further provision in connection with finance.
(2) This Resolution does not extend to the making of any amendment with respect to value added tax so as to provide–
(a) for zero-rating or exempting a supply, acquisition or importation;
(b) for refunding an amount of tax;
(c) for any relief, other than a relief that–
(i) so far as it is applicable to goods, applies to goods of every description, and
(ii) so far as it is applicable to services, applies to services of every description.
Notes:
For the remaining Budget Motions, numbers 2 to 24, see separate Paper. Those motions are to be moved at the conclusion of the Budget Debate, after the decision on the motion before the House on Amendment of the Law. They will be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 51(3)).
2. WELSH GRAND COMMITTEE
No debate after 5.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Secretary Stephen Crabb
Chris Grayling
That the Order of the House of 1 July, that the matter of the Legislative Programme as outlined in the Queen’s Speech and the Budget Statement as it relates to Wales be referred to the Welsh Grand Committee, be discharged.
3. HOUSE OF COMMONS COMMISSION
Up to 90 Minutes (Standing Order No. 16(1))
Chris Grayling
That Sir Paul Beresford, Tom Brake, Mr Nicholas Brown and Stewart Hosie be appointed as members of the House of Commons Commission under the House of Commons (Administration) Act 1978.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 5.00pm, the division will be deferred.
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Until 5.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Potential effect of TTIP on public services: Ms Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh
BUSINESS TODAY: WESTMINSTER HALL
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The sitting will last for three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1))
1.30pm
That this House has considered elected mayors and the future of local government: Mr Jim Cunningham
3.00pm
That this House has considered Government policy on immigration: Mr Andrew Turner
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(1)).
The business at this sitting was appointed by the Chairman of Ways and Means (Standing Order No. 10(6)).
WRITTEN STATEMENTS
Statements to be made today
Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
1.Neighbourhood Planning
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
2.Agenda for July Agriculture and Fisheries Council
Secretary of State for the Home Department
3.Statistics on police use of firearms 2013-14 & Statistics on police use of Taser 2014 in England and Wales
Notes:
Texts of Written Statements are available from the Vote Office and on the internet at http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/hansard/commons/todays-written-statements/.
COMMITTEES MEETING TODAY
The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be changed without notice.
Public Bill Committees
Education and Adoption Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 12
11.30am (public)
Education and Adoption Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 12
2.00pm (public)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FORTHCOMING END OF DAY ADJOURNMENT DEBATES
Tuesday 14 July to Tuesday 21 July (ballot closed)
The ballot for Tuesday 14 July to Tuesday 21 July will take place today. Applications for this ballot have now closed.
Monday 7 September to Monday 14 September (deadline 15 July)
Applications should be made in writing to the Table Office by 7.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on Wednesday 15 July. The ballot will take place on Thursday 16 July.
FORTHCOMING WESTMINSTER HALL DEBATES
Applications for 90, 60 and 30-minute debates should be made to the Table Office by 10.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on the deadline dates listed below. Members may submit applications to the Table Office in person, or from their own email account, or send a signed application through the post. Application forms are available from the Table Office or through the intranet at http://intranet.parliament.uk/tableoffice/.
The ballot takes place on the day following the deadline. Members will be informed of the outcome by the Speaker’s Office.
Tuesday 21 July (deadline 13 July), and Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 September (deadline 7 September)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Cabinet Office; Defence; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign and Commonwealth Office; Justice; Scotland; Transport; Wales; and Work and Pensions
Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 September (deadline 20 July)
The following Departments will answer:
Business, Innovation and Skills; Communities and Local Government; Culture, Media and Sport; Education; Energy and Climate Change; Health; Home Office; International Development; Leader of the House; Northern Ireland; Treasury; and Women and Equalities
FURTHER INFORMATION
Business of the Day
Documents and reports relating to the business being held in the Chamber are available on the Commons Business Briefings webpage
Written Statements
Text of today’s Written Statements
BUDGET RESOLUTIONS
Text of Budget Resolutions
Public bill committees
Select committees
Standing Orders Relating to Public Business
Text of Standing Orders relating to public business