House of Commons
Future Business for Thursday 1 February 2018
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.
A number of Private Members’ bills have been set down for dates when the House is currently not expected to sit. These bills can be found in the Private Members’ bills notice paper online. Items from the notice paper will be moved to this calendar if any of the dates listed in that paper are confirmed as sitting days.
FRIDAY 2 FEBRUARY
CHAMBER
CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS (REGISTRATION ETC.) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Tim Loughton.
Notes:
Bill not yet printed
PARKING (CODE OF PRACTICE) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Greg Knight
LICENSING OF TAXIS AND PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLES (SAFEGUARDING AND ROAD SAFETY) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Daniel Zeichner
HEALTHCARE (LOCAL ACCOUNTABILITY) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
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LOCAL ROADS (INVESTMENT) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FOOD INSECURITY BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
TERMS OF WITHDRAWAL FROM EU (REFERENDUM) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
KEW GARDENS (LEASES) (NO. 2) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Zac Goldsmith
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Ambulance delays and the leadership of the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust: Norman Lamb
MONDAY 5 FEBRUARY
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
2.30pmQuestions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
3.15pmTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Afterwards
SOCIAL SECURITY
Kit Malthouse
That the draft Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
PENSIONS
Kit Malthouse
That the draft Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
SMART METERS BILL: REMAINING STAGES
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Job centre closures: Stewart Malcolm McDonald
TUESDAY 6 FEBRUARY
CHAMBER
PRIVATE BUSINESS
Middle Level Bill: Report Stage
Notes:
Private Business is not debated at this time, and may not be proceeded with if it is opposed.
QUESTIONS
11.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
12.15pmTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Afterwards
DOMESTIC PROPERTIES (MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMANCE): TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Sir David Amess
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to ensure that domestic properties have a minimum energy performance rating of C on an Energy Performance Certificate; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
BACKBENCH BUSINESS
General debate on housing, planning and the greenbelt
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
NatWest bank closures: Angela Smith
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30amThat this House has considered the matter of statutory personal, health, social and economic education: Teresa Pearce
Notes:
The Chairman of Ways and Means appointed this debate on the recommendation of the Backbench Business Committee. Subsequent debates in Westminster Hall on this day will be drawn by Speaker's ballot on Tuesday 30 January.
11.00amThat this House has considered mis-selling under the Green Deal: Angela Crawley
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pmThat this House has considered the UK's contribution to international disaster relief: Andrew Bowie
4.00pmThat this House has considered train services between Telford and Birmingham: Lucy Allan
4.30pmThat this House has considered future eligibility for free school meals and the pupil premium: Mrs Sharon Hodgson
Notes:
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 7 FEBRUARY
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
11.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noonQuestions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
HOMELESSNESS (END OF LIFE CARE): TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Sir Edward Davey
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about end of life care and support for homeless people with terminal illnesses, including through the provision of housing for such people; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30amThat this House has considered the European Free Trade Association: Stephen Hammond
11.00amThat this House has considered the introduction of an agriculture GCSE: Julian Sturdy
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pmThat this House has considered military detention of Palestinian children by Israeli authorities: Sarah Champion
4.00pmThat this House has considered regulation of the cost of credit cards: Stella Creasy
4.30pmThat this House has considered the upgrade of the A5 between junction 18 of the M1 and junction 10 of the M42: David Tredinnick
Notes:
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 8 FEBRUARY
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
9.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
10.00amTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
10.10amQuestions to the Attorney General
Select Committee Statement on the publication of the Third Report of the Environmental Audit Committee, Ministry of Justice: Environmental Sustainability, Session 2017-19, HC 545
Select Committee Statement on the publication of the Fifth Report of the Work and Pensions Committee, Universal Credit Project Assessment Reviews, Session 2017-19, HC 740
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pmThat this House has considered strengthening families: Fiona Bruce
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)). .
TUESDAY 20 FEBRUARY
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
11.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
12.15pmTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
Afterwards
POSTAL VOTING: TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Damien Moore
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about postal voting at elections.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30amThat this House has considered the future of basketball in the UK: Alex Sobel
Notes:
The Chairman of Ways and Means appointed this debate on the recommendation of the Backbench Business Committee. Subsequent debates in Westminster Hall on this day will be drawn by Speaker's ballot on Tuesday 13 February.
WEDNESDAY 21 FEBRUARY
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
11.30amQuestions to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and the Minister for the Cabinet Office
11.53amTopical Questions to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and the Minister for the Cabinet Office
12 noonQuestions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Tracy Brabin
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.
THURSDAY 22 FEBRUARY
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
9.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
9.53amTopical Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
10.00amQuestions to the Minister for Women and Equalities
10.23amTopical Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities
FRIDAY 23 FEBRUARY
CHAMBER
ORGAN DONATION (DEEMED CONSENT) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Mr Geoffrey Robinson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
OVERSEAS ELECTORS BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Glyn Davies
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
ISHAM BYPASS BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE (URGENT CARE FACILITIES) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUPS (MERGER) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
LEGALISATION OF CANNABIS (MEDICINAL PURPOSES) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Paul Flynn
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
CHILD MAINTENANCE (ASSESSMENT OF PARENT'S INCOME) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Heidi Allen
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
REGISTRATION OF MARRIAGE (NO. 2) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Dame Caroline Spelman
SERVICE ANIMALS (OFFENCES) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Oliver Heald
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
SANCTIONS (HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE AND CORRUPTION) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Ian Austin
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
SHORT AND HOLIDAY-LET ACCOMMODATION (NOTIFICATION OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Ms Karen Buck
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
TYRES (BUSES AND COACHES) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Maria Eagle
VOTER REGISTRATION (NO. 2) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
CLEAN AIR BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
MONDAY 26 FEBRUARY
WESTMINSTER HALL
4.30pmThat this House has considered e-petition 200205 relating to ending the export of live farm animals after the UK leaves the European Union: Steve Double
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 27 FEBRUARY
CHAMBER
TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Ben Lake
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.
WEDNESDAY 28 FEBRUARY
CHAMBER
TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
John Mann
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.
TUESDAY 6 MARCH
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30amThat this House has considered the merger of British Transport Police Scottish division with Police Scotland: Douglas Ross
Notes:
The Chairman of Ways and Means appointed this debate on the recommendation of the Backbench Business Committee. Subsequent debates in Westminster Hall on this day will be drawn by Speaker's ballot on Tuesday 27 February.
FRIDAY 16 MARCH
CHAMBER
REFUGEES (FAMILY REUNION) (NO. 2) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Angus Brendan MacNeil
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
UNPAID TRIAL WORK PERIODS (PROHIBITION) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Stewart Malcolm McDonald
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
BBC LICENCE FEE (CIVIL PENALTY) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE (DEFINITION) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS (AUDIT) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
BENEFITS AND PUBLIC SERVICES (RESTRICTION) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES (REGULATION) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
CRIMINAL FRAUD (PRIVATE PROSECUTIONS) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
AFFORDABLE HOME OWNERSHIP BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES (ABOLITION) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Robert Halfon
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
AUTOMATIC TRAVEL COMPENSATION BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Huw Merriman
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
UNIVERSAL CREDIT (APPLICATION, ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Dr Philippa Whitford
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
COURTS (ABUSE OF PROCESS) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Liz Saville Roberts
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRIVERS (PROTECTIONS) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Henry Bellingham
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY (CITIZENSHIP) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Henry Smith
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
PLANNING (AGENT OF CHANGE) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
CARBON MONOXIDE (DETECTION AND SAFETY) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Eddie Hughes
PEDICABS (LONDON) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Paul Scully
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 27 APRIL
CHAMBER
ASSAULTS ON EMERGENCY WORKERS (OFFENCES) BILL: REMAINING STAGES
Member in Charge: Chris Bryant
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
EMPLOYMENT AND WORKERS' RIGHTS BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Stephanie Peacock
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (OVERSIGHT) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
HOSPITAL (PARKING CHARGES AND BUSINESS RATES) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
HOUSE OF LORDS (EXCLUSION OF HEREDITARY PEERS) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: David Hanson
Notes:
Queen's consent to be signified on Third Reading.
PENSIONS (REVIEW OF WOMEN'S ARRANGEMENTS) (NO. 2) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Carolyn Harris
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
PENSION BENEFITS (ILL HEALTH) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: John Mann
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
CONSTRUCTION (RETENTION DEPOSIT SCHEMES) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Peter Aldous
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
PRIVATE LANDLORDS (REGISTRATION) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Phil Wilson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS (MEALS AND ACTIVITIES) BILL: ADJOURNED DEBATE ON SECOND READING [19 JANUARY]
Member in Charge: Frank Field
WORKERS (DEFINITION AND RIGHTS) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
AUTOMATIC ELECTORAL REGISTRATION (NO. 2) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Jo Stevens
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
LIVE ANIMAL EXPORTS (PROHIBITION) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Theresa Villiers
FRIDAY 11 MAY
CHAMBER
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE (YOUNG PEOPLE'S ENFRANCHISEMENT) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Peter Kyle
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE (CO-FUNDING AND CO-PAYMENT) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
IMPORT TARIFF (REDUCTION) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
SCHOOLS BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
PUBLIC SERVICES (AVAILABILITY) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
ELECTORAL COMMISSION (DUTIES) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
ARMED FORCES (VOLUNTEER RESERVE) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
MANUFACTURED GOODS (TRADE) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
LOCAL AUTHORITIES (BORROWING AND INVESTMENT) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
PUBLIC SECTOR EXIT PAYMENTS (LIMITATION) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
PRINCIPAL LOCAL AUTHORITIES (GROUNDS FOR ABOLITION) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
COASTAL PATH (DEFINITION) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Queen's consent and Prince of Wales's consent to be signified on Third Reading.
JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS AND RETIREMENTS (AGE LIMITS) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE (YOUNG PEOPLE'S ENFRANCHISEMENT AND EDUCATION) BILL: ADJOURNED DEBATE ON SECOND READING [3 NOVEMBER]
Member in Charge: Jim McMahon
ACCESS TO RADIOTHERAPY BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Tim Farron
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 15 JUNE
CHAMBER
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (EXTENSION) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Andy Slaughter
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
JUNE BANK HOLIDAY (CREATION) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE COMMISSION BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
ARMED FORCES (STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Richard Benyon
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FETAL DOPPLERS (REGULATION) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Antoinette Sandbach
MULTI-EMPLOYER PENSION SCHEMES BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Alan Brown
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (AMENDMENT) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Louise Haigh
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 6 JULY
CHAMBER
NATIONAL LIVING WAGE (EXTENSION TO YOUNG PEOPLE) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Holly Lynch
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION (OFFENCES) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
BAT HABITATS REGULATION (NO. 2) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
MOBILE HOMES AND PARK HOMES BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES (CLASSIFICATION) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
STUDENT LOANS (DEBT DISCHARGE) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
STAMP DUTY BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FISHING (ACCESS TO TERRITORIAL WATERS) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
DOMESTIC ENERGY (VALUE ADDED TAX) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
TAX RATES AND DUTIES (REVIEW) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
SUBLET PROPERTY (OFFENCES) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 26 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES (REGULATION) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Anne Marie Morris
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE (LIMIT) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
CHANNEL 4 (RELOCATION) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Jack Brereton
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
LEASEHOLD REFORM BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Justin Madders
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
VOTER REGISTRATION BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
STUDENT LOANS (DEBT INTEREST) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
BORDER CONTROL BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
GREEN BELT (PROTECTION) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
LOCAL AUDIT (PUBLIC ACCESS TO DOCUMENTS) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
SPEED LIMITS (ENGLAND) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
IMMIGRATION DETENTION OF VICTIMS OF TORTURE AND OTHER VULNERABLE PEOPLE (SAFEGUARDS) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Joan Ryan
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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.INSOLVENCY
John Glen
That the draft Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (Consequential Amendments, Savings and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this House on 6 December 2017, be approved.
2.TAXES
Mel Stride
That the draft International Tax Enforcement (Bermuda) Order 2017, which was laid before this House on 3 November 2017, be approved.
3.TAXES
Mel Stride
That the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Kyrgyzstan) Order 2017, which was laid before this House on 3 November 2017, be approved.
4.EUROPEAN UNION
Secretary Boris Johnson
That the draft European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement) (Kazakhstan) Order 2017, which was laid before this House on 7 November 2017, be approved.
5.EUROPEAN UNION
Secretary Boris Johnson
That the draft European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Partnership and Cooperation Agreement) (Turkmenistan) Order 2017, which was laid before this House on 7 November 2017, be approved.
6.POLITICAL PARTIES, NORTHERN IRELAND
Shailesh Vara
That the draft Transparency of Donations and Loans etc. (Northern Ireland Political Parties) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 23 November 2017, be approved.
7.CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES
John Glen
That the draft Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 (Amendments to Audit Requirements) Order 2017, which was laid before this House on 4 December 2017, be approved.
8.STANDING ORDERS: EUROPEAN UNION (WITHDRAWAL) BILL
Andrea Leadsom
That the following changes to Standing Orders be made:
A: EUROPEAN STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS COMMITTEE (Temporary Standing Order)
(1) There shall be a select committee, called the European Statutory Instruments Committee, to examine and report on–
(i) any of the following documents laid before the House of Commons in accordance with paragraph 2A(3)(b) or 10A(3)(b) of Schedule 7 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act [2018]-
(a) a draft of an instrument; and
(b) a memorandum setting out both a statement made by a Minister of the Crown to the effect that in the Minister’s opinion the instrument should be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament (the negative procedure) and the reasons for that opinion, and
(ii) any matter arising from its consideration of such documents.
(2) In its consideration of a document referred to in paragraph 1(i) the committee shall include, in addition to such other matters as it deems appropriate, whether the draft instrument–
(i) contains any provision of the type specified in paragraph 1(2), 5(2) or 6(2) of Schedule 7 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act [2018] in relation to which the Act requires that a draft of the instrument must be laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament (the affirmative procedure);
(ii) otherwise appears to make an inappropriate use of the negative procedure;
and shall report to the House its recommendation of the procedure which should apply.
(3) The committee shall have regard to–
(i) reasons offered by the Minister in support of the Minister’s opinion that the instrument should be subject to the negative procedure;
(ii) any relevant report of the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
(4) Before reporting on any document, the committee shall provide to the government department concerned an opportunity to provide orally or in writing to it or any sub-committee appointed by it such further explanations as the committee may require except to the extent that the committee considers that it is not reasonably practicable to do so within the period provided by the Act.
(5) It shall be an instruction to the committee that it shall report any recommendation that the affirmative procedure should apply within the period specified by the Act.
(6) The committee shall consist of sixteen Members.
(7) The committee and any sub-committees appointed by it shall have the assistance of the Counsel to the Speaker.
(8) The committee shall have power to appoint specialist advisers either to supply information which is not readily available or to elucidate matters of complexity within the committee’s order of reference.
(9) The committee shall have power to send for persons, papers and records, to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House, to adjourn from place to place, and to report from time to time.
(10) The committee shall have power to appoint sub-committees and to refer to such sub-committees any of the matters referred to the committee.
(11) Each such sub-committee shall have power to send for persons, papers and records, to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House, to adjourn from place to place, and to report to the committee from time to time.
(12) The committee shall have power to report from time to time the evidence taken before such sub-committees, and the formal minutes of sub-committees.
(13) The quorum of each such sub-committee shall be two.
(14) The committee shall have power to seek from any committee specified in paragraph (15) of this order its opinion on any document within its remit, and to require a reply to such a request within such time as it may specify.
(15) The committees specified for the purposes of this order are those appointed under Standing Order No. 152 (Select committees related to government departments) including any sub-committees of such committees, the Regulatory Reform Committee, the European Scrutiny Committee, the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee, the Procedure Committee, the Committee of Public Accounts, the Environmental Audit Committee and the Committee on Exiting the European Union.
(16) The committee may also request an opinion from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments and the Joint Committee on Human Rights.
(17) Unless the House otherwise orders each Member nominated to the committee shall continue to be a member of it for the remainder of the Parliament, or until this Standing Order lapses, whichever occurs sooner.
(18) This Standing Order, to the extent that it relates to a regulation making power provided to the Government under section 7, 8 or 9 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act [2018] shall lapse upon the expiry of the power to make new regulations under that section and shall lapse entirely upon expiry of the last such remaining power.
B: LIAISON COMMITTEE
That the Order of the House of 6 November 2017 (Liaison Committee: Membership) be amended, in the second paragraph, by inserting, in the appropriate place, “European Statutory Instruments Committee”.
C: POSITIONS FOR WHICH ADDITIONAL SALARIES ARE PAYABLE FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 4A(2) OF THE PARLIAMENTARY STANDARDS ACT 2009
That the Order of the House of 19 March 2013 (Positions for which additional salaries are payable for the purposes of section 4A(2) of the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009) be amended, in paragraph (1)(a), by inserting, in the appropriate place, “the European Statutory Instruments Committee”.
D: PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS UNDER PARAGRAPH 2A(3)(b) OR 10A(3)(b) OF SCHEDULE 7 TO THE EUROPEAN UNION (WITHDRAWAL) ACT [2018]
Where, under Paragraph 2A(3)(b) or 10A(3)(b) of Schedule 7 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act [2018], any document is to be laid before this House, the delivery of a copy of the document to the Votes and Proceedings Office on any day during the existence of a Parliament shall be deemed to be for all purposes the laying of it before the House; and the proviso to Standing Order No. 159 shall not apply to any document laid in accordance with this Order.
Notes:
The Accounting Officer has prepared a memorandum on the financial consequences of this motion, pursuant to Standing Order No. 22C(2). Copies are available in the Vote Office.
9.DIGITAL ECONOMY
Secretary Matt Hancock
That the Proposal for Designation of an Age-Verification Regulator which was laid before this House on 14 December 2017, be approved.
10.HUMAN FERTILISATION AND EMBRYOLOGY
Jackie Doyle-Price
That the draft Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Amendment) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 18 December 2017, be approved.
11.HUMAN TISSUE
Jackie Doyle-Price
That the draft Human Tissue (Quality and Safety for Human Application) (Amendment) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 18 December 2017, be approved.
12.LEGAL SERVICES
Secretary David Gauke
That the draft Legal Services Act 2007 (Appeals from Licensing Authority Decisions) (General Council of the Bar) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 19 December 2017, 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.LEGAL SERVICES
Secretary David Gauke
That the draft Legal Services Act 2007 (General Council of the Bar) (Modification of Functions) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 19 December 2017, 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).
14.REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Chloe Smith
That the draft Representation of the People (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 19 December 2017, be approved.
15.REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Secretary David Mundell
That the draft Representation of the People (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 19 December 2017, be approved.
16.REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Secretary Karen Bradley
That the draft Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 19 December 2017, be approved.
17.FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS
John Glen
That the draft Financial Services Act 2012 (Mutual Societies) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 19 December 2017, be approved.
18.BUILDING SOCIETIES
John Glen
That the draft Building Societies (Restricted Transactions) (Amendment to the Prohibition on Entering into Derivatives Transactions) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 20 December 2017, be approved.
19.FINANCIAL SERVICES
John Glen
That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Carrying on Regulated Activities by Way of Business) (Amendment) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 21 December 2017, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered the Instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
20.RATING AND VALUATION
Rishi Sunak
That the draft Non-Domestic Rating (Alteration of Lists and Appeals) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 21 December 2017, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P).
21.WORK AND PENSIONS
Secretary Esther McVey
That the draft Financial Assistance Scheme (Increased Cap for Long Service) Regulations 2018, which was laid before this House on 18 December 2017, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered the Instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
22.SOCIAL SECURITY
Mel Stride
That the draft Social Security (Contributions) (Rates, Limits and Thresholds Amendments and National Insurance Funds Payments) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
23.CORPORATION TAX
Mel Stride
That the draft Enactment of Extra-Statutory Concessions Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
24.SOCIAL SECURITY
Secretary Esther McVey
That the draft Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
25.SOCIAL SECURITY
Secretary Esther McVey
That the draft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
26.SOCIAL SECURITY
Mel Stride
That the draft Tax Credits and Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating etc. Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
27.IMMIGRATION
Secretary Amber Rudd
That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
28.CRIMINAL LAW
Secretary Amber Rudd
That the draft Policing and Crime Act 2017 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
29.SOFT DRINKS INDUSTRY LEVY
Robert Jenrick
That the draft Soft Drinks Industry Levy (Enforcement) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
30.TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the draft Seafarers (Insolvency, Collective Redundancies and Information and Consultation Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
31.TRANSPORT
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the draft Renewable Transport Fuels and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
32.FINANCE (NO. 2) BILL: REMAINING STAGES
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
The Speaker certified before Second Reading that Clauses 3, 40 and 41 of and Schedule 11 to the Finance (No. 2) Bill related exclusively to England, Wales and Northern Ireland on matters within devolved legislative competence, as defined in Standing Order No. 83J.
33.DATA PROTECTION BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
Notes:
Queen's and Prince of Wales' consent to be signified on Third Reading. The Speaker has not yet considered this Bill for certification.
34.DATA PROTECTION BILL [LORDS]: MONEY
Mel Stride
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Data Protection 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 a Minister of the Crown or a government department; and
(b) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided; and
(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
Notes:
Queen's Recommendation signified.
35.ENERGY
Secretary Greg Clark
That the draft Works Detrimental to Navigation (Powers and Duties of Inspectors) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 18 January, be approved.
36.CRIMINAL LAW
John Glen
That the draft Andrey Lugovoy and Dmitri Kovtun Freezing Order 2018, which were laid before this House on 19 January, be approved.
37.SPACE INDUSTRY BILL [LORDS]: REMAINING STAGES
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
38.REGULATORY REFORM
Secretary Amber Rudd
That the draft Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) (Custodial Premises) Subordinate Provisions Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 23 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and Wales and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P)
39.PUBLIC PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the draft Enhanced Partnership Plans and Schemes (Objections) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 17 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered the Instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P)
40.ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Secretary Michael Gove
That the draft Waste Enforcement (England and Wales) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 25 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and Wales and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P)
41.DEFENCE
Mr Tobias Ellwood
That the draft Armed Forces Act (Continuation) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 25 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
42.SANCTIONS AND ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
Secretary Boris Johnson
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this Bill for certification.
43.PENSIONS
Guy Opperman
That the draft Automatic Enrolment (Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 29 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
44.PASSPORTS
Secretary Amber Rudd
That the draft Passport (Fees) Regulations Order 2018, which were laid before this House on 29 January 2018, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
45.BETTING, GAMING AND LOTTERIES
Secretary Matt Hancock
That the draft Gambling Act 2005 (Operating License Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 29 January 2018, 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 (Standing Order No. 83P)
46.PENSIONS
Secretary Esther McVey
That the draft National Employment Savings Trust (Amendment) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 31 January 2018, 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 (Standing Order No. 83P)
47.HIGH SPEED RAIL (WEST MIDLANDS–CREWE) BILL SELECT COMMITTEE
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Selection Committee
That James Duddridge, Sandy Martin, Mrs Sheryll Murray, Bill Wiggin and Martin Whitfield be members of the High Speed Rail (West Midlands–Crewe) Bill Select Committee.
48.COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Selection Committee
That Fiona Onasanya be discharged from the Communities and Local Government Committee and Matt Western be added.
49.HOME AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Selection Committee
That Preet Kaur Gill be discharged from the Home Affairs Committee and John Woodcock be added.
50.JUSTICE COMMITTEE
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Selection Committee
That Laura Pidcock be discharged from the Justice Committee and Ms Marie Rimmer be added.
51.PUBLIC ACCOUNTS (COMMITTEE OF)
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Selection Committee
That Andrew Jones be discharged from the Committee of Public Accounts and Robert Jenrick be added.
52.TRANSPORT COMMITTEE
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Selection Committee
That Laura Smith be discharged from the Transport Committee and Grahame Morris be added.
53.WELSH AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Selection Committee
That Thelma Walker be discharged from the Welsh Affairs Committee and Susan Elan Jones be added.
54.CRIMINAL LAW
Secretary Matt Hancock
That the draft Electronic Commerce Directive (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 30 January 2018, 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 (Standing Order No. 83P)
55.EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
Anne Milton
That the draft Industrial Training Levy (Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 29 January 2018, 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 (Standing Order No. 83P)