House of Commons
Future Business as of Friday 16 March 2018
Future Business
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.
Monday 19 MARCH
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
Afterwards
SECURE TENANCIES (VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE) BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
Notes:
The Speaker has certified that the Secure Tenancies (Victims of Domestic Abuse) Bill [Lords] relates exclusively to England on matters within devolved legislative competence, as defined in Standing Order No. 83J.
GENERAL DEBATE ON WELSH AFFAIRS
BACKBENCH BUSINESS COMMITTEE
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Selection Committee
That Robert Courts be discharged from the Backbench Business Committee and Nigel Mills be added.
PROCEDURE COMMITTEE
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Selection Committee
That Sir Edward Leigh be a member of the Procedure Committee.
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Island Health Trust: Jim Fitzpatrick
WESTMINSTER HALL
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 209455 relating to access to the drug Orkambi for people with Cystic Fibrosis: 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)).
TUESDAY 20 MARCH
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Afterwards
FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION: TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Mrs Maria Miller
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the requirements for fire safety information for occupants of certain buildings, including high-rise residential buildings.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
CONSIDERATION OF A BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE MOTION
PROCEEDINGS ON THE NORTHERN IRELAND BUDGET (ANTICIPATION AND ADJUSTMENTS) BILL
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Expanding Metrolink in Greater Manchester: Jim McMahon
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30am That this House has considered investment in local infrastructure to secure new homes in the East Midlands: Lee Rowley
Notes:
The Chairman of Ways and Means appointed this debate on the recommendation of the Backbench Business Committee.
11.00am That this House has considered the establishment of a truth and reconciliation commission in Sri Lanka: Paul Scully
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the National Audit Office report on the financial sustainability of local authorities, HC 834: Mike Amesbury
4.00pm That this House has considered the future of the Vauxhall factory in Ellesmere Port: Justin Madders
4.30pm That this House has considered Scottish welfare powers: Bill Grant
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 21 MARCH
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
HUMAN FERTILISATION AND EMBRYOLOGY (WELFARE OF WOMEN): TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Siobhain McDonagh
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 to make provision about the welfare of women undergoing any medical, surgical or obstetric treatment services provided for the purpose of assisting such women to carry children; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
CONSIDERATION OF A BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE MOTION
PROCEEDINGS ON THE NORTHERN IRELAND (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILL
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Sport of shooting at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Jim Shannon
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30am That this House has considered the effect of the Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016: Dr Philippa Whitford
11.00am That this House has considered the provision of children’s playgrounds: Mr Chris Leslie
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the future of the Commonwealth: Richard Graham
4.00pm That this House has considered houses in multiple occupation and combined planning applications: Stephen Pound
4.30pm That this House has considered the UK’s future relationship with the EU on international development: Dr Paul Williams
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 22 MARCH
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
10.00am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
10.10am Questions to the Attorney General
Afterwards
GENERAL DEBATE ON THE ECONOMY
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Phenylketonuria and KUVAN: Vicky Ford
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pm That this House has considered the effect on the NHS of the UK leaving the EU: Mr Ben Bradshaw
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)).
Monday 26 MARCH
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Afterwards
LASER MISUSE (VEHICLES) BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this Bill for certification.
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Cable standards and fire safety: Mr George Howarth
WESTMINSTER HALL
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 200299 relating to GCSE English literature exams: Helen Jones
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 MARCH
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
Afterwards
TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Mr Simon Clarke
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 MARCH
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office
11.53am Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Conor McGinn
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 29 MARCH
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
9.53am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
10.00am Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities
10.23am Topical Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pm That this House has considered the Ninth Report of the Justice Committee, Session 2016-17, Implications of Brexit for the justice system, HC 750, and the Government Response, HC 651: Robert Neill
3.00pm That this House has considered the First Report of the International Development Committee, DFID’s work on global education: Leaving no one behind?, HC 367, and the Government Response: Stephen Twigg
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Liaison Committee.
MONDAY 16 APRIL
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department
TUESDAY 17 APRIL
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Afterwards
TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Bim Afolami
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 18 APRIL
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for International Development
11.53am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for International Development
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Steve McCabe
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 23 APRIL
WESTMINSTER HALL
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 205169 relating to Parliament’s vote on the deal for the UK’s exit from the EU: Liz Twist
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 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
Live Animal Exports (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Theresa Villiers
Child Maintenance (Assessment of Parent’s Income) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Heidi Allen
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Tyres (Buses and Coaches) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Maria Eagle
Carbon Monoxide (Detection and Safety) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Eddie Hughes
Social Media Service Providers (Civil Liability and Oversight) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Mann
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Service Animals (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Oliver Heald
HOMELESSNESS (END OF LIFE CARE) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Edward Davey
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Registration of Marriage (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Caroline Spelman
Holocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Theresa Villiers
Supervised Drug Consumption Facilities Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alison Thewliss
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Clean Air Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Terms of Withdrawal from EU (Referendum) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
International Payments (Audit) 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.
MONDAY 30 APRIL
WESTMINSTER HALL
4.30pm This House has considered e-petition 205106 relating to the privatisation of NHS services: Mike Hill
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 11 May
CHAMBER
PARENTAL BEREAVEMENT (LEAVE AND PAY) BILL: REMAINING STAGES
Member in Charge: Kevin Hollinrake
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
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.
PLANNING (AGENT OF CHANGE) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Shared Parental Leave and Pay (Extension) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tracy Brabin
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Voyeurism (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wera Hobhouse
Housing and Planning (Local Decision-Making) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Mann
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Hospital Car Parking Charges (Abolition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Robert Halfon
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
MONDAY 14 MAY
WESTMINSTER HALL
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 206722 relating to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry: 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 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.
Sanctions (Human Rights Abuse and Corruption) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ian Austin
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
ASSET FREEZING (COMPENSATION) BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Andrew Rosindell
SHORT AND HOLIDAY-LET ACCOMMODATION (NOTIFICATION OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Ms Karen Buck
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Postal Voting Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Damien Moore
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
House of Peers Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
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.
HEALTHCARE (LOCAL ACCOUNTABILITY) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
LOCAL ROADS (INVESTMENT) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Legalisation of Cannabis (Medicinal Purposes) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Flynn
Hospital Patients (Transport) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Farron
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Local Health Scrutiny Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gareth Snell
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.
Licensing of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Bill: ADJOURNED DEBATE ON SECOND READING [2 FEBRUARY]
Member in Charge: Daniel Zeichner
FOOD INSECURITY BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
Automatic Travel Compensation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Huw Merriman
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.
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.
Access to Banking Services Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ben Lake
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. TAXES
Mel Stride
That the draft International Tax Enforcement (Bermuda) Order 2017, which was laid before this House on 3 November 2017, be approved.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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).
8. 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.
9. 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 22 January, 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)
The Regulatory Reform Committee has reported on the draft Order in its First Report of Session 2017-19, HC 869
10. 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 certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P)
11. DEFENCE
Mr Tobias Ellwood
That the draft Armed Forces Act (Continuation) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 25 January, be approved.
12. BETTING, GAMING AND LOTTERIES
Secretary Matt Hancock
That the draft Gambling Act 2005 (Operating Licence Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 29 January, be approved.
13. ELECTRICITY
Secretary Greg Clark
That the draft Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (Powers of Seizure) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 1 February, be approved.
14. TRADE BILL: REMAINING STAGES
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
15. TAXATION (CROSS-BORDER TRADE) BILL: REMAINING STAGES
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
16. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Jake Berry
That the draft Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Amendment) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 5 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).
17. ELECTRICITY
Secretary Greg Clark
That the draft Electricity Supplier Payments (Amendment) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 5 February, be approved.
18. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Secretary Greg Clark
That the draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 5 February, be approved.
19. ENERGY
Claire Perry
That the draft Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 7 February, be approved.
20. ENERGY
Claire Perry
That the draft Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 7 February, be approved.
21. HOUSING
Dominic Raab
That the draft Insolvency of Registered Providers of Social Housing Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 7 February, be approved.
22. ANIMALS
Secretary Michael Gove
That the draft Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 8 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).
23. RATING AND VALUATION
Rishi Sunak
That the draft Non-Domestic Rating (Rates Retention and Levy and Safety Net) (Amendment) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 8 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).
24. POLICE
Secretary Amber Rudd
That the draft Police Powers of Designated Civilian Staff and Volunteers (Excluded Powers and Duties of Constables) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 7 February, 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).
25. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Secretary Greg Clark
That the Employment Rights Act 1996 (Itemised Pay Statement) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 8 February, be approved.
26. CUSTOMS
Mel Stride
That the draft Finance Act 2003, Part 3 (Amendment) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 5 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
27. DATA PROTECTION
Secretary Matt Hancock
That the draft Data Protection (Charges and Information) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 20 February, be approved.
28. MENTAL HEALTH UNITS (USE OF FORCE) BILL: MONEY
Mel Stride
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Bill it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:
(1) any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State, and
(2) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.
Notes:
Queen’s Recommendation signified.
29. INFORMATION COMMISSIONER (REMUNERATION)
Margot James
That, from 1 April 2018-
(1) the Information Commissioner shall be paid a salary of £160,000 per annum and pension benefits in accordance with the standard award for the civil service pension scheme;
(2) this salary shall be increased by 1% each year on 1 April;
(3) the Information Commissioner in post on 1 April 2018 shall also be paid, as part of their salary, a non-consolidated, non-pensionable annual allowance of £20,000 for the duration of the single-term appointment; and
(4) all previous resolutions relating to the salary and pension of the Information Commissioner shall cease to have effect.
Relevant Documents:
An explanatory memorandum is available in the Vote Office.
30. COMPANIES
Secretary Greg Clark
That the draft Companies (Disclosure of Address) (Amendment) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 22 February, be approved.
31. TRIBUNALS AND INQUIRIES
Secretary David Gauke
That the draft First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Composition of Tribunal) (Amendment) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 22 February, be approved.
32. EUROPEAN UNION
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the draft European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Work in Fishing Convention) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 22 February, be approved.
33. ANIMALS
Secretary Michael Gove
That the draft Mandatory Use of Closed Circuit Television in Slaughterhouses (England) Regulations 2018, which was laid before this House on 23 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).
34. CRIMINAL LAW
Secretary David Gauke
That the draft Crime and Courts Act 2013 (Deferred Prosecution Agreements) (Amendment of Specified Offences) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 26 February, be approved.
35. GOVERNMENT TRADING FUNDS
Secretary Greg Clark
That the draft Land Registry Trading Fund (Extension and Amendment) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 26 February, 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).
36. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the draft Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 28 February, be approved.
37. REGULATORY REFORM
Secretary Michael Gove
That the draft Legislative Reform (Regulator of Social Housing) (England) Order 2018, which was laid before this House 28 February , be approved.
38. REGULATORY REFORM
Secretary Michael Gove
That the draft Legislative Reform (Constitution of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 1 March, be approved.
39. INCOME TAX
Mel Stride
That the draft Scottish Rates of Income Tax (Consequential Amendments) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 12 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
40. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Jake Berry
That the draft Combined Authorities (Borrowing) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 12 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
41. FINANCIAL GUIDANCE AND CLAIMS BILL [LORDS]: REMAINING STAGES
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
The Speaker’s provisional certification of the Bill as amended on report is that Clauses 29 and 31 of and Schedule 4 to the Financial Guidance and Claims Bill [Lords] relate exclusively to England and Wales on matters within devolved legislative competence, as defined in Standing Order No. 83J.
Relevant Documents:
Third Report of the Work and Pensions Committee, Protecting pensions against scams: priorities for the Financial Guidance and Claims Bill, HC404
42. CRIMINAL LAW
Secretary David Gauke
That the draft Crime and Courts Act 2013 (Commencement No.18) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 13 March, 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).
43. LEGISLATIVE REFORM MEASURE
Dame Caroline Spelman
That the Legislative Reform Measure (HC 785), passed by the General Synod of the Church of England, be presented to Her Majesty for her Royal Assent in the form in which it was laid before Parliament.
44. MISSION AND PASTORAL ETC. (AMENDMENT) MEASURE
Dame Caroline Spelman
That the Mission and Pastoral etc. (Amendment) Measure (HC 784), passed by the General Synod of the Church of England, be presented to Her Majesty for her Royal Assent in the form in which it was laid before Parliament.
45. ECCLESIASTICAL JURISDICTION AND CARE OF CHRUCHES MEASURE
Dame Caroline Spelman
That the Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and Care of Churches Measure (HC 783), passed by the General Synod of the Church of England, be presented to Her Majesty for her Royal Assent in the form in which it was laid before Parliament.
46. PENSIONS (PRE-CONSOLIDATION) MEASURE
Dame Caroline Spelman
That the Pensions (Pre-Consolidation) Measure (HC 782), passed by the General Synod of the Church of England, be presented to Her Majesty for her Royal Assent in the form in which it was laid before Parliament.
47. STATUTE LAW (REPEALS) MEASURE
Dame Caroline Spelman
That the Statute Law (Repeals) Measure (HC 781), passed by the General Synod of the Church of England, be presented to Her Majesty for her Royal Assent in the form in which it was laid before Parliament.
48. SANCTIONS AND ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING [LORDS]: REMAINING STAGES
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
49. DOMESTIC GAS AND ELECTRICITY (TARIFF CAP) BILL: REMAINING STAGES
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
50. COMPETITION
Richard Harrington
That the draft Enterprise Act 2002 (Share of Supply Test) (Amendment) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 15 March, 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).
51. HOUSING
Mrs Heather Wheeler
That the draft Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (Mandatory Conditions of Licences) (England) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 15 March, 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).