House of Commons
Future Business as of Thursday 29 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 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
Afterwards
LASER MISUSE (VEHICLES) BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
GENERAL DEBATE: SUBJECT TO BE ANNOUNCED
WESTMINSTER HALL
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petitions 200224 and 200371, and public petitions P002061, P002064, P002078 and P002104, relating to Myanmar’s Muslim ethnic minority: Helen Jones
Relevant Documents:
Second Report of the International Development Committee, Bangladesh and Burma: the Rohingya crisis, HC 504, and the Government Response, HC 919.
Third Report of the International Development Committee, Bangladesh and Burma: the Rohingya crisis–monsoon preparedness in Cox’s Bazar, HC 904
Oral evidence taken before the International Development Committee on 20 March 2018, HC 504
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 17 APRIL
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Afterwards
PRISONS (SUBSTANCE TESTING): TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Bim Afolami
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about substance testing in prisons and similar institutions.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Redress for victims of banking misconduct and the FCA
Martin Whitfield
That this House welcomes the public disclosure of the Section 166 report into the conduct of GRG; is concerned about the fundamental difference of tone and emphasis between the summary produced by the FCA and the full report; believes this calls into question the strength and independence of the regulator; notes that the concerns raised in the debate on 18th January with regard to the financial services sector, which is not limited to RBS, and its advisors not only persist, but are amplified by the conclusions in the report; calls on the Treasury to instruct the FCA to move on to phase 2 of the investigation into the root causes of RBS GRG by a body independent to the FCA; and once again calls for a full independent inquiry into the full financial services sector and the associated industries that have allowed misconduct to thrive, and the establishment of an independent mechanism for redress for businesses.
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
ACCESS TO FERTILITY SERVICES: TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Steve McCabe
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about access to NHS fertility services, including equality of access to such services across England; to make provision about pricing of such services; to provide for a minimum number of fertility treatments to be available to women on the basis of their age; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
THURSDAY 19 APRIL
CHAMBER
Surgical Mesh
Emma Hardy
That this House commends the recent announcement of a retrospective audit into surgical mesh for pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence, notes that vaginal mesh has been banned in other jurisdictions such as New Zealand, further notes that NICE guidance recommended against the use of surgical mesh for pelvic organ prolapse, further notes that no recommendations have been made for stress urinary incontinence, further notes that Sheffield University recently announced the development of a new mesh material, calls on the government to suspend prolapse and incontinence mesh operations while the audit is being carried out, further calls on the government to bring forward the NICE guidelines for mesh in stress related urinary incontinence from 2019 to 2018, further calls on the government to commit to a full public inquiry into mesh if the audit suggests that this is the best course of action.
Cancer Treatment
Sarah Jones
That this House pays tribute to the work of Baroness Tessa Jowell in her campaign for people with brain tumours to live better lives for longer; recognises the Government’s increased funding for research and calls on the Government to increase the sharing of health data and promote greater use of adaptive clinical trials.
WESTMINSTER HALL
That this House has considered the UK oil and gas industry: Colin Clark
MONDAY 23 APRIL
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
WESTMINSTER HALL
4.30pm That 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)).
TUESDAY 24 APRIL
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
Afterwards
TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Stephen Kerr
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 25 APRIL
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Luciana Berger
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 26 April
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.00am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.10am Questions to the Church Commissioners, the House of Commons Commission, the Public Accounts Commission and the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission
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
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.
BBC Licence Fee (Civil Penalty) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
International Development Assistance (Definition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Benefits and Public Services (Restriction) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Electronic Cigarettes (Regulation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY (CITIZENSHIP) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Henry Smith
PEDICABS (LONDON) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Paul Scully
Domestic Properties (Minimum Energy Performance) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir David Amess
Voter Registration (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Zac Goldsmith
Rivers Authorities and Land Drainage Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Warburton
Wild Animals in Circuses Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Trudy Harrison
Forensic Science Regulator Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Green
MONDAY 30 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)).
TUESDAY 1 may
CHAMBER
ROAD TRAFFIC OFFENDERS (SURRENDER OF DRIVING LICENCES ETC.): TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Mr Alister Jack
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the surrender, production or other delivery up of driving licences, or test certificates, in relation to certain offences; to make provision in relation to identifying persons in connection with fixed penalty notices, conditional offers and the payment of fixed penalties under the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
WEDNESDAY 2 MAY
CHAMBER
TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Emma Little Pengelly
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.
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.
Universal Credit (Application, Advice and Assistance) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Philippa Whitford
Marriage (Same Sex Couples) (Northern Ireland) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Conor McGinn
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)).
THURSDAY 17 May
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pm That this House has considered the First Report of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, Effectiveness of local authority overview and scrutiny committees, HC 369, and the Government Response, Cm 9569: Mr Clive Betts
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Liaison Committee
MONDAY 21 May
WESTMINSTER HALL
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 213451 relating to the sale of puppies by pet shops and commercial third party dealers: Martyn Day
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)).
MONDAY 4 june
WESTMINSTER HALL
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 200888 relating to the sale of animal fur in the UK: Daniel Zeichner
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
Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Welfare of Women) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Siobhain McDonagh
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.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRIVERS (PROTECTIONS) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Sir Henry Bellingham
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.
Fire Safety Information Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Maria Miller
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.
VAGRANCY (REPEAL) BILL: SECOND READING
Member in Charge: Layla Moran
Discarded Needles (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Simon Clarke
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. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
Amendment a:
Mrs Maria Miller
Tom Brake
Dr Lisa Cameron
Dame Margaret Hodge
Seema Malhotra
Jess Phillips
Paragraph 6, at end add ‘of whom at least seven shall be women and seven shall be men’.
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.
4. 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.
5. TRADE BILL: REMAINING STAGES
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
6. TAXATION (CROSS-BORDER TRADE) BILL: REMAINING STAGES
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
7. 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.
8. ENERGY
Claire Perry
That the draft Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 7 February, be approved.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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).
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. REGULATORY REFORM
Dominic Raab
That the draft Legislative Reform (Regulator of Social Housing) (England) Order 2018, which was laid before this House 28 February, be approved.
17. 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.
18. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Jake Berry
That the draft Combined Authorities (Borrowing) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 12 March, be approved.
19. 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 Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and Wales and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P).
20. SANCTIONS AND ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING BILL [LORDS]: REMAINING STAGES
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
21. DOMESTIC GAS AND ELECTRICITY (TARIFF CAP) BILL: REMAINING STAGES
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
22. 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.
23. 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 Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P).
24. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Rishi Sunak
That the draft West Suffolk (Local Government Changes) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 19 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P).
25. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Rishi Sunak
That the draft East Suffolk (Modification of Boundary Change Enactments) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 19 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P).
26. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Rishi Sunak
That the draft West Suffolk (Modification of Boundary Change Enactments) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 19 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P).
27. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Caroline Dinenage
That the draft Employment Rights Act 1996 (NHS Recruitment – Protected Disclosure) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 19 March, be approved.
28. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the draft Transport Levying Bodies (Amendment) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 19 March, be approved.
29. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Rishi Sunak
That the draft East Suffolk (Local Government Changes) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 19 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P).
30. LICENSES AND LICENSING
Secretary Amber Rudd
That the draft Licensing Act 2003 (Royal Wedding Licensing Hours) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 21 March, 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).
31. SELECT COMMITTEE CHAIRS (TERM LIMITS)
Andrea Leadsom
Valerie Vaz
Dr Sarah Wollaston
Mr Charles Walker
Bob Blackman
Mr Peter Bone
Bambos CharalambousDavid EvennettMr Ranil Jayawardena David Linden Melanie Onn Mr William Wragg
That this House approves the Fourth Report of the Procedure Committee, Session 2017-19, Term limits for select committee chairs in the 2017 Parliament, HC 816; and accordingly that for the remainder of the present Parliament Standing Order No. 122A (Term limits for chairs of select committees) shall be read as if the word ‘ten’ were substituted for the word ‘eight’ in the text of that Order.
32. DATA PROTECTION BILL [LORDS]: REMAINING STAGES
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Queen’s consent and Prince of Wales’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
The Speaker certified before Second Reading that Clause 192 of the Data Protection Bill [Lords] relates exclusively to England and Wales on a matter within devolved legislative competence, as defined in Standing Order No. 83J.
33. CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS
Nadhim Zahawi
That the draft Child Safeguarding Practice Review and Relevant Agency (England) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 19 March, be approved.
34. 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.
Relevant Documents:
236th Report from the Ecclesiastical Committee, Statute Law (Repeals) Measure; Pensions (Pre-consolidation) Measure; Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and Care of Churches Measure; Mission and Pastoral etc. (Amendment) Measure; and Legislative Reform Measure, HC 749
35. 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.
Relevant Documents:
236th Report from the Ecclesiastical Committee, Statute Law (Repeals) Measure; Pensions (Pre-consolidation) Measure; Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and Care of Churches Measure; Mission and Pastoral etc. (Amendment) Measure; and Legislative Reform Measure, HC 749
36. ECCLESIASTICAL JURISDICTION AND CARE OF CHURCHES 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.
Relevant Documents:
236th Report from the Ecclesiastical Committee, Statute Law (Repeals) Measure; Pensions (Pre-consolidation) Measure; Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and Care of Churches Measure; Mission and Pastoral etc. (Amendment) Measure; and Legislative Reform Measure, HC 749
37. 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.
Relevant Documents:
236th Report from the Ecclesiastical Committee, Statute Law (Repeals) Measure; Pensions (Pre-consolidation) Measure; Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and Care of Churches Measure; Mission and Pastoral etc. (Amendment) Measure; and Legislative Reform Measure, HC 749
38. 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.
Relevant Documents:
236th Report from the Ecclesiastical Committee, Statute Law (Repeals) Measure; Pensions (Pre-consolidation) Measure; Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and Care of Churches Measure; Mission and Pastoral etc. (Amendment) Measure; and Legislative Reform Measure, HC 749
39. SECURE TENANCIES (VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE) BILL [LORDS]: REMAINING STAGES
Not amended in Public Bill Committe, to be considered.
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
40. FINANCIAL GUIDANCE AND CLAIMS BILL [LORDS]: REMAINING STAGES
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill). Proceedings will be taken in accordance with the Financial Guidance and Claims Bill [Lords]: Programme Order agreed by the House on 22 January: remaining proceedings on Consideration shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 6.00pm; proceedings on Third Reading shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 7.00pm.
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.
The Speaker will suspend the sitting to reconsider the Bill for certification after Report Stage. Copies of the certificate and any Consent Motion to be moved in the Legislative Grand Committee will be available in the Vote Office after certification.
Relevant Documents:
Third Report of the Work and Pensions Committee, Protecting pensions against scams: priorities for the Financial Guidance and Claims Bill, HC404
41. RATING (PROPERTY IN COMMON OCCUPATION) AND COUNCIL TAX (EMPTY DWELLINGS) BILL: SECOND READING
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this Bill for certification.
42. LASER MISUSE (VEHICLES) BILL [LORDS]: PROGRAMME
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the following provisions shall apply to the Laser Misuse (Vehicles) Bill [Lords]:
Committal
The Bill shall be committed to a Committee of the whole House.
Proceedings in Committee of the whole House, on Consideration and up to and including Third Reading
Proceedings in Committee of the whole House, any proceedings on Consideration and any proceedings in legislative grand committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion two hours after the commencement of proceedings in Committee of the whole House.
Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion three hours after the commencement of proceedings in Committee of the whole House.
Programming committee
Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings in Committee of the whole House, to any proceedings on Consideration or to other proceedings up to and including Third Reading.
Other proceedings
Any other proceedings on the Bill may be programmed.
43. NUCLEAR SAFEGUARDS BILL: CONSIDERATION OF LORDS AMENDMENTS
Notes:
Queen’s consent to be signified.
The Speaker has not yet considered the Lords Amendments for certification.
44. IMMIGRATION
Secretary Amber Rudd
That the draft Immigration (Alcohol Licensing and Late Hours Catering) (Scotland) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 28 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).
45. CAPITAL GAINS TAX
Mel Stride
That the draft Double Taxation Relief (Base Erosion and Profit Shifting) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 28 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).
46. IMMIGRATION
Secretary David Gauke
That the draft Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2018, which were laid before this House on 28 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).
47. LANDFILL TAX
Robert Jenrick
That the draft Landfill Tax (Disposals of Material) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 28 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).
48. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Secretary Alun Cairns
That the draft Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 28 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).