House of Commons
Business for Wednesday 19 December 2018
SUMMARY AGENDA: CHAMBER
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11.30am |
Prayers |
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Deferred divisions will take place in the ‘No’ Lobby between 11.30am and 2.00pm |
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Afterwards |
Oral Questions: Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office |
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12 noon |
Oral Questions: Prime Minister |
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12.30pm |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Defibrillators (Availability) (Maria Caulfield) |
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Until 7.00pm |
Backbench Business: |
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No debate |
Statutory Instruments (Motions for approval) |
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No debate |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Rail fares between Cheltenham and London (Alex Chalk) |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
Performance of train operating companies in Yorkshire |
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11.00am |
Second home ownership in Cumbria |
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(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.) |
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2.30pm |
Town centre heritage action zones |
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4.00pm |
Effect on UK orchestras of the UK leaving the EU |
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4.30pm |
Reduction in Government contributions to public service pensions |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
QUESTIONS
Oral Questions to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office
1Colin Clark (Gordon)
What discussions his Department is having with stakeholders on contingency planning for the UK leaving the EU without a deal. (908294)
2Mr Gary Streeter (South West Devon)
What steps his Department is taking to move civil service jobs out of London as part of the Government's Industrial Strategy. (908295)
3Carol Monaghan (Glasgow North West)
If he will make it his policy to introduce the real living wage across all Government Departments and to seek accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation. (908297)
4Afzal Khan (Manchester, Gorton)
What recent assessment he has made of the capacity of the civil service to manage additional responsibilities arising from the UK leaving the EU. (908298)
5Helen Goodman (Bishop Auckland)
What progress his Department has made on further voter ID pilots. (908299)
6Giles Watling (Clacton)
What steps he is taking to encourage the use of innovative tech companies to tackle rural isolation and loneliness. (908300)
7Michael Fabricant (Lichfield)
What steps his Department is taking to help improve the cyber security of public and private sector organisations; and if he will make a statement. (908301)
8Greg Hands (Chelsea and Fulham)
What plans he has to change the time limit on the entitlement of UK citizens living overseas to register to vote in UK parliamentary elections. (908302)
9Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South)
What steps the Government is taking to protect the UK electoral system from overseas interference. (908303)
10Julia Lopez (Hornchurch and Upminster)
Whether the Government plans to conduct further voter ID pilots; and if he will make a statement. (908304)
11Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North)
What recent discussions he has had with Interserve on the viability of its public sector contracts. (908305)
12Andrew Rosindell (Romford)
Whether the Government plans to conduct further voter ID pilots; and if he will make a statement. (908306)
13Angela Crawley (Lanark and Hamilton East)
What steps he is taking to reduce the size of the membership of the House of Lords. (908307)
14Rosie Duffield (Canterbury)
What recent assessment he has made of the capacity of the civil service to manage additional responsibilities arising from the UK leaving the EU. (908308)
At 11.53am
Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office
T1Paul Girvan (South Antrim)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (908310)
T2Bambos Charalambous (Enfield, Southgate) (908311)
T3Preet Kaur Gill (Birmingham, Edgbaston) (908312)
T4James Cartlidge (South Suffolk) (908313)
T5Mr Sam Gyimah (East Surrey) (908314)
T6Andrea Jenkyns (Morley and Outwood) (908315)
T7Derek Thomas (St Ives) (908316)
At 12 noon
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
Q1 Mike Amesbury (Weaver Vale)
If she will list her official engagements for Wednesday 19 December. (908279)
Q2 Grahame Morris (Easington) (908280)
Q3 John Mann (Bassetlaw) (908281)
Q4 Jonathan Reynolds (Stalybridge and Hyde) (908282)
Q5 Dan Jarvis (Barnsley Central) (908283)
Q6 Stella Creasy (Walthamstow) (908284)
Q7 Ian C. Lucas (Wrexham) (908285)
Q8 Alberto Costa (South Leicestershire) (908286)
Q9 Chris Elmore (Ogmore) (908287)
Q10 Tim Loughton (East Worthing and Shoreham) (908288)
Q11 Andrew Bridgen (North West Leicestershire) (908289)
Q12 Lilian Greenwood (Nottingham South) (908290)
Q13 Kevin Hollinrake (Thirsk and Malton) (908291)
Q14 Mary Glindon (North Tyneside) (908292)
Q15 Peter Grant (Glenrothes) (908293)
URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
12.30pm
Ministerial Statements (if any)
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
1. Defibrillators (Availability): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
Maria Caulfield
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the provision of defibrillators in education establishments, and in leisure, sports and certain other public facilities; to make provision for training persons to operate defibrillators; to make provision for funding the acquisition, installation, use and maintenance of defibrillators; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Until 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
Cumulative impact assessment of changes to disability support
Debbie Abrahams
Kate Green
That this House calls on the Government to commission an independent assessment of the cumulative impact of changes to the social security system on sick and disabled people and their families and carers.
Mental health first aid in the workplace
Luciana Berger
Norman Lamb
Johnny Mercer
That this House notes that the UK is facing a mental health crisis; further notes that, according to the Independent Review into Mental Health in the Workplace 2017 commissioned by the Prime Minister, each year 300,000 people with long-term mental health conditions lose their job; recognises that Centre for Mental Health research shows presenteeism from mental health is estimated to cost the economy £15.1 billion per annum; acknowledges this same research shows it costs the economy £8.4 billion per annum for mental health absenteeism; considers that a recent poll by OnePoll found that 38 per cent of people reported being stressed about work; observes that the Health and Safety Act 1974 made it a legal necessity for workplaces to train someone in medical first aid; and calls on the Government to change this law via secondary legislation to provide clarity that an employer’s first aid responsibilities cover both physical and mental health and to add a requirement for workplaces to train mental health first aiders.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
3. HUMAN FERTILISATION AND EMBRYOLOGY
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Jackie Doyle-Price
That the draft Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 (Remedial) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 19 July, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
Relevant Documents:
Fourteenth Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Draft Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 (Remedial) Order 2018, Second Report, HC 1547
4. HUMAN FERTILISATION AND EMBRYOLOGY
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Jackie Doyle-Price
That the draft Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Parental Orders) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 15 November, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
Green Deal scheme: Patrick Grady
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Rail fares between Cheltenham and London: Alex Chalk
Deferred Divisions
DEFERRED DIVISIONS TO BE HELD TODAY
Deferred Divisions will take place in the ‘No’ Lobby between 11.30am and 2.00pm
EXITING THE EUROPEAN UNION (FINANCIAL SERVICES)
John Glen
That the draft Markets in Financial Instruments (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 17 October, be approved.
EXITING THE EUROPEAN UNION (COMPANIES)
Kelly Tolhurst
That the draft Accounts and Reports (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 31 October, be approved.
Notes:
The divisions on these Questions were deferred from Tuesday 18 December (Standing Order No. 41A).
Time will be added if divisions in the House interrupt proceedings.
Business Today: Westminster Hall
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The first part of the sitting will last for two hours. The second part of the sitting will last for three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1)).
9.30am
That this House has considered the performance of train operating companies in Yorkshire: Paula Sherriff
11.00am
That this House has considered second home ownership in Cumbria: Tim Farron
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
That this House has considered town centre heritage action zones: Jack Brereton
4.00pm
That this House has considered the effect on UK orchestras of the UK leaving the EU: Stephen Timms
4.30pm
That this House has considered the reduction in Government contributions to public service pensions: Gerald Jones
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.
Written Statements
STATEMENTS TO BE MADE TODAY
Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
1.Energy Update
2.Pre-Council Written Statement – EU Energy Council, Brussels, 19 December 2018
Minister for the Cabinet Office
3.Government transparency and accountability
4.State of the Estate
Secretary of State for Defence
5.Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association Scrutiny Team Report 2018
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
6.25 Year Environment Plan - update
7.December Environment Council
Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
8.OSCE Ministerial Council, Milan, 6-7 December 2018
9.The ongoing campaign against Daesh
10.Women, Peace and Security National Action Plan 2018-2022: Annual Report 2018
Secretary of State for the Home Department
11.College of Policing Annual Report and Accounts 2017–2018
12.Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse – Interim Report
Secretary of State for Justice
13.EU proposals amending the Regulations on Service of Documents and Taking of Evidence
14.Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017
Notes:
Texts of Written Statements are available from the Vote Office and on the internet at http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-statements/.
Committees meeting today
The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be changed without notice.
Public Bill Committees
Parliamentary Constituencies (Amendment) Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 11
10.00am (public)
Delegated Legislation Committees
Third Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, the draft Quality and Safety of Organs Intended for Transplantation (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 and the draft Human Tissue (Quality and Safety for Human Application) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Room 9
8.55am (public)
Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Humane Trapping Standards Regulations 2019
Room 9
2.30pm (public)
Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Blood Safety and Quality (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Room 10
2.30pm (public)
Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Payment Accounts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
Room 12
2.30pm (public)
Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Room 11
2.30pm (public)
Select Committees
Subject: The progress of the UK’s negotiations on EU withdrawal
Witnesses: Dr Kirsty Hughes, Director of the Scottish Centre of European Relations, Catherine Barnard, Professor of EU Law, Cambridge University, Sam Lowe, Research Fellow, Centre for European Reform, and Henry Newman, Director, Open Europe
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
9.00am (private), 9.15am (public)
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Room 8
9.15am (private)
Subject: Introductory session with the new Secretary of State
Witnesses: Rt Hon Amber Rudd MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, and Peter Schofield, Permanent Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9.15am (private), 9.30am (public)
Subject: The use of non-disclosure agreements in discrimination cases
Witnesses: Joeli Brearley, Founder, Pregnant Then Screwed, Rosalind Bragg, Director, Maternity Action, Séamus Dooley, Assistant General Secretary, National Union of Journalists, and Emma Webster, Joint CEO, Your Employment Settlement Service
Room 16
9.30am (private), 9.50am (public)
International Development Sub-Committee on the Work of the Independent Commission for Aid Impact
Subject: ICAI’s review on Assessing DFID’s results in improving Maternal Health
Witnesses: Dr Alison Evans, Chief Commissioner, Emma Back, Team Leader, Independent Commission for Aid Impact, Richard Clarke, Director General for Policy, Research and Humanitarian, and Will Niblett, Head of Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights Team, Department for International Development
Room 5
9.40am (private), 9.50am (public)
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
10.00am (private)
Room 19
1.45pm (private)
Subject: Session with the Secretary of State for Defra
Witnesses: The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public)
Housing, Communities and Local Government and Treasury
Subject: High streets and town centres in 2030
Witnesses: The Rt Hon Mel Stride MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, and Mike Williams, Director of Business and International Tax, HM Treasury
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public)
Subject: The use of non-disclosure agreements in discrimination cases
Witnesses: Peter Rukin, Partner, Rukin Hyland & Riggin LLP (via videolink)
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Room 7
4.16pm (private)
Room 13
4.30pm (private)
Joint Committees
Draft Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill
Room 15
10.00am (public)
Room 7
3.45pm (public)
Committee reports published today
public accounts
71st Report: Department of Health and Social Care accounts, HC 1515
Time of publication: 0.01am
transport
8th Report: Mobility as a Service, HC 590
Time of publication: 0.01am
work and pensions
21st Report: Universal Credit: support for disabled people, HC 1770
Time of publication: 0.01am