Business for Tuesday 29 January 2019

SUMMARY AGENDA: CHAMBER

11.30am

Prayers

Afterwards

Oral Questions: Chancellor of the Exchequer

12.30pm

Urgent Questions, Ministerial Statements (if any)

No debate

Presentation of Bills

Up to 20 minutes

Ten Minute Rule Motion: Smoking Prohibition (National Health Service Premises) (Tracy Brabin)

Until any hour *

Business of the House (Today) (Motion)

(*if the Business of the House Motion is agreed to)

Until 7.00pm**

Section 13 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018

(**if the Business of the House Motion is agreed to)

No debate

Statutory Instruments (Motions for approval)

No debate

Presentation of Public Petitions

Until 7.30pm or for half an hour

Adjournment Debate: Use of the Vagrancy Act 1824 (Layla Moran)

Westminster Hall

9.30am

Support for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and their families

11.00am

Effectiveness of short prison sentences

(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.)

2.30pm

Human rights in Xinjiang

4.00pm

No debate

4.30pm

Political situation in Venezuela

Business Today: Chamber 

11.30am Prayers

Followed by

QUESTIONS 

OP buttonOral Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

1John Grogan (Keighley)
What recent assessment he has made of trends in economic growth in Yorkshire. (908864)

2Will Quince (Colchester)
What steps he is taking to encourage the creation of new businesses. (908865)

3Vicky Ford (Chelmsford)
What steps he is taking to increase earnings for the lowest paid. (908866)

4Neil O'Brien (Harborough)
What steps he is taking to increase earnings for the lowest paid. (908867)

5Stephen Timms (East Ham)
What assessment he has made of the potential effect on consumer prices of new non-tariff barriers in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal. (908868)

6Patrick Grady (Glasgow North)
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Scotland on the economic effect on Scotland of the UK leaving the EU Customs Union and single market. (908869)

7Stephen Metcalfe (South Basildon and East Thurrock)
What progress his Department has made on reducing the deficit since 2010. (908870)

8Robert Halfon (Harlow)
What plans the Government has to make capital funding available for new hospitals. (908871)

9Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East)
What plans he has to tackle child poverty. (908872)

10Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West)
What recent contingency plans he has made to prepare for the UK leaving the EU without a deal. (908873)

11Wes Streeting (Ilford North)
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union on the Bank of England’s forecasts for the economy after the UK leaves the EU. (908874)

12Chris Green (Bolton West)
What steps he is taking to reduce the level of taxation payable by low-income families. (908875)

13Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland)
If he will take steps to prevent the 2019 Loan Charge being applied retrospectively. (908876)

14Wera Hobhouse (Bath)
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education on the adequacy of funding for adult education. (908877)

15Ian C. Lucas (Wrexham)
What discussions he has had with devolved authorities on the devolution of infrastructure spending in the UK. (908878)

16Mr Marcus Jones (Nuneaton)
What fiscal steps he is taking to support the high street. (908879)

17Helen Hayes (Dulwich and West Norwood)
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union on potential job losses as a result of the UK leaving the EU without a deal. (908880)

18David T. C. Davies (Monmouth)
What steps he is taking to increase tax revenue from high street coffee chains. (908881)

19Nigel Huddleston (Mid Worcestershire)
What progress he has made on reducing the amount of income tax that people pay. (908882)

20Debbie Abrahams (Oldham East and Saddleworth)
What assessment his Department has made of the potential effect on economic inequality in the UK of the UK leaving the EU without a deal. (908883)

21John McNally (Falkirk)
What support he is providing to small businesses in Scotland. (908884)

22Neil Gray (Airdrie and Shotts)
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on reviewing the adequacy of funding for social security benefits. (908885)

23Paul Blomfield (Sheffield Central)
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the effect of the roll-out of universal credit on the personal finances of claimants. (908886)

24Fiona Bruce (Congleton)
What steps he is taking to increase earnings for the lowest paid. (908887)

25Chris Law (Dundee West)
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Scotland on providing additional support for low-income households in Scotland. (908888)

At 12.15pm

OP buttonTopical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

T1Alex Chalk (Cheltenham)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (908889)

T2Helen Jones (Warrington North) (908890)

T3Priti Patel (Witham) (908891)

T4Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North) (908892)

T5Janet Daby (Lewisham East) (908893)

T6Kevin Brennan (Cardiff West) (908894)

T7Dame Caroline Spelman (Meriden) (908895)

T8Mrs Pauline Latham (Mid Derbyshire) (908896)

T9David Linden (Glasgow East) (908897)

T10Stephen Kerr (Stirling) (908898)

URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS 

12.30pm

OP buttonUrgent Questions (if any)

OP buttonMinisterial Statements (if any)

PRESENTATION OF BILLS 

No debate (Standing Order No. 57)

OP buttonEuropean Union (Revocation of Notice of Withdrawal) (No.2)

Angus Brendan MacNeil

Bill to require the Prime Minister to revoke the notification, under Article 50(2) of the Treaty on European Union, of the United Kingdom’s intention to withdraw from the European Union, subject to the legislative consent of the Scottish Parliament and the National Assembly for Wales; and for connected purposes.

BUSINESS OF THE DAY 

1. Smoking Prohibition (National Health Service Premises): Ten Minute Rule Motion

Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)

Tracy Brabin

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit smoking on National Health Service premises; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.

2. Business of the House (Today)

Until any hour (if the Business of the House Motion is agreed to)

The Prime Minister

That, at this day’s sitting, the Speaker shall put the questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the motion tabled under section 13(6)(a) and 13(11)(b)(i) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 in the name of the Prime Minister not later than 7.00pm; such questions shall include the questions on any amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be moved; the questions may be put after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 16 (Proceedings under an Act or on European Union documents) and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.

BUSINESS TO BE TAKEN AT 7.00PM 

OP buttonBUSINESS OF THE HOUSE

No debate (Standing Orders No. 15 and 41A(3))

The Prime Minister

That, at this day’s sitting, the motion in the name of the Prime Minister relating to the Business of the House (Today) may be entered upon, though opposed, at any hour; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.

BUSINESS OF THE DAY 

3. SECTION 13 OF THE EUROPEAN UNION (WITHDRAWAL) ACT 2018

Until 7.00pm (if the Business of the House Motion is agreed to)

The Prime Minister

That this House, in accordance with the provisions of section 13(6)(a) and 13(11)(b)(i) and 13(13)(b) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, has considered the Written Statement titled “Statement under Section 13(4) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018” and made on 21 January 2019, and the Written Statement titled “Statement under Section 13(11)(a) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018”and made on 24 January 2019.

Amendment (a)

Jeremy Corbyn

Keir Starmer

Emily Thornberry

John McDonnell

Ms Diane Abbott

Mr Nicholas Brown

Alex SobelStephen MorganSeema MalhotraHilary BennMatt WesternRachel ReevesHelen GoodmanLiz McInnesPeter KyleStephen DoughtyImran HussainBarry GardinerAnna McMorrinWayne DavidMr Paul SweeneyLloyd Russell-MoyleRushanara AliCatherine McKinnellEmma ReynoldsAndy SlaughterMs Karen BuckMary CreaghStella CreasyLilian GreenwoodWes StreetingBill EstersonHelen HayesStephen TwiggPhil WilsonStephen TimmsIan MurrayPreet Kaur GillGeraint DaviesRuth GeorgeMr David LammyLesley LairdDanielle RowleyDarren JonesKate GreenDaniel ZeichnerKerry McCarthyOwen SmithAnna TurleyMr Clive BettsDr Rupa HuqGed KillenGraham P JonesCatherine WestMartin WhitfieldJoan RyanSiobhain McDonaghRachael MaskellJo StevensMarsha De CordovaMr George HowarthGareth ThomasClive LewisSandy MartinKate OsamorMeg HillierMatt Rodda

Line 1, leave out from “House” to end and add “requires ministers to secure sufficient time for the UK Parliament to consider and vote on options to prevent the UK leaving the EU without a ratified Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration, and that those options should include:

(i) Negotiating changes to the draft Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration so as to secure a permanent customs union with the EU, a strong relationship with the single market underpinned by shared institutions and obligations, and dynamic alignment on rights and standards, in order to command a majority in the House of Commons;

(ii) Legislating to hold a public vote on a deal or a proposition that has commanded the support of the majority of the House of Commons.”.

As Amendments to Jeremy Corbyn’s proposed Amendment (a):

(iv)

Ian Murray

Tom Brake

Martin Whitfield

Gavin Shuker

Neil Coyle

Line 2, leave out from “Parliament” to end and insert “to legislate to hold a referendum of the public on a deal that guarantees full participation in the single market with an option to stay in the European Union.”.

(iii)

Angela Smith

Martin Whitfield

Ann Coffey

Luciana Berger

Chris Leslie

Tom Brake

Joan RyanSiobhan McDonaghGavin ShukerNeil CoyleLuciana BergerIan MurrayMike GapesMr Barry Sheerman

Line 3, leave out from second “and” to end and insert “requires ministers to take all necessary steps to prepare and legislate for a public vote on whether or not the United Kingdom should leave the European Union.”.

(v)

Mike Gapes

Tom Brake

Siobhain McDonagh

Joan Ryan

Gavin Shuker

Ann Coffey

Line 4, leave out from “include” to end and add “allowing the British public an opportunity to have a final say on whether to exit the European Union or remain in membership of the European Union”.

(i)

Tom Brake

Sir Vince Cable

Sir Edward Davey

Wera Hobhouse

Jo Swinson

Jamie Stone

Mr Alistair CarmichaelChristine JardineNorman LambTim FarronLayla Moran

Line 5, leave out paragraph (i)

(ii)

Tom Brake

Sir Vince Cable

Sir Edward Davey

Wera Hobhouse

Jo Swinson

Jamie Stone

Mr Alistair CarmichaelChristine JardineNorman LambTim FarronLayla Moran

Line 10, after “vote” insert “on the option to stay in the European Union and”

Amendment (c)

Sir Vince Cable

Tom Brake

Jo Swinson

Mr Alistair Carmichael

Christine Jardine

Norman Lamb

Wera HobhouseTim FarronJamie StoneSir Edward DaveyLayla Moran

Line 1, leave out from “House” to end and add “instructs the Government to take all necessary steps to rule out a no-deal scenario and prepare for a People’s Vote in which the public will have the option to remain in the European Union on the ballot paper.”.

Amendment (o)

Ian Blackford

Liz Saville Roberts

Kirsty Blackman

Stephen Gethins

Peter Grant

Patrick Grady

Hywel WilliamsJoanna CherryJonathan EdwardsHannah BardellMhairi BlackDeidre BrockAlan BrownDr Lisa CameronDouglas ChapmanRonnie CowanAngela CrawleyMartyn DayMartin Docherty-HughesMarion FellowsPatricia GibsonNeil GrayDrew HendryStewart HosieChris LawDavid LindenAngus Brendan MacNeilStewart Malcolm McDonaldStuart C. McDonaldJohn McNallyCarol MonaghanGavin NewlandsBrendan O’HaraTommy SheppardChris StephensAlison ThewlissDr Philippa WhitfordPete WishartBen Lake

Line 1, leave out from “House” to end and add “notes that the Scottish Parliament, National Assembly for Wales and House of Commons all voted overwhelmingly to reject the Prime Minister’s deal; calls for the Government to seek an extension of the period specified under Article 50(3) of the Treaty on European Union; agrees a No Deal outcome should be ruled out; and recognises that if the UK is an equal partnership of nations, the 62 per cent vote to remain at the EU referendum on 23 June 2016 in Scotland should be respected and that the people of Scotland should not be taken out of the EU against their will.”.

Amendment (p)

Frank Field

Heidi Allen

Mr Kenneth Clarke

Jim Fitzpatrick

John Grogan

Lisa Nandy

Mr Edward Vaizey

Line 1, leave out from “House” to end and add “believes the public has a right to know how Members would vote on the different Brexit choices facing the country; believes also that Members should have an opportunity as soon as possible to register their vote on a range of options including a reformed Northern Ireland backstop, leaving the European Union with no deal, extending Article 50, entering into a future Canada-style relationship with the European Union, entering into a future Norway-style relationship with the European Union, holding a new referendum, and being in a Customs Union with the European Union; notes that this course of action could act as a powerful guide to the Government during its ongoing discussions with the European Union; and calls for sufficient time to be granted for this course of action to take place.”.

Amendment (q)

Angus Brendan MacNeil

Pete Wishart

Line 1, leave out from “House” to end, and add “calls on the Government to bring forward urgently the legislation necessary to require the Prime Minister to revoke before 29 March 2019 the UK’s notice of intention to withdraw from the EU under Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union.”.

Amendment (b)

Yvette Cooper

Nicky Morgan

Norman Lamb

Stewart Hosie

Ben Lake

Hilary Benn

Nick BolesLiz KendallSir Oliver LetwinMr Dominic GrieveChris BryantRachel ReevesMs Harriet HarmanSeema MalhotraClive EffordIan MurrayShabana MahmoodGareth ThomasJack DromeyLucy PowellAnna TurleyHelen GoodmanRichard BurdenStephen KinnockDavid HansonVernon CoakerAlex CunninghamRosie DuffieldDr Roberta Blackman-WoodsIan C. LucasDiana JohnsonAlex SobelSteve McCabeHywel WilliamsLiz Saville RobertsJonathan EdwardsStephen DoughtyAnna McMorrinLloyd Russell-MoyleStella CreasyDr Phillip LeeGuto BebbMary CreaghRushanara AliCatherine McKinnellEmma ReynoldsMr Jonathan DjanoglyStuart C. McDonaldTonia AntoniazziAndy SlaughterMs Karen BuckMr Edward VaizeyLilian GreenwoodDebbie AbrahamsWes StreetingNeil CoyleJo SwinsonStephen TimmsWera HobhousePreet Kaur GillMr Adrian BaileyHeidi AllenOwen SmithAnna SoubryKate GreenAlison McGovernGeraint DaviesMr Pat McFaddenDr Alan WhiteheadJamie StoneSir Edward DaveyMrs Sharon HodgsonBill EstersonMr Ben BradshawMr David LammyMrs Madeleine MoonDarren JonesMartyn DayTom BrakeDaniel ZeichnerJohn WoodcockStephen GethinsMr Clive BettsMike GapesMatt WesternLayla MoranChristine JardineKerry McCarthyAngela SmithDr Paul WilliamsPaul FarrellyDr Rupa HuqGed KillenChris StephensNeil GrayCarol MonaghanTommy SheppardAlison ThewlissJohn McNallyMarion FellowsPatricia GibsonDrew HendryDame Margaret HodgeBrendan O’HaraCatherine WestPhil WilsonMartin WhitfieldJoan RyanSiobhain McDonaghSir Vince CableChuka UmunnaAlan BrownGavin NewlandsMr Virendra SharmaHelen JonesKeith VazRachael MaskellJo StevensRuth GeorgeMarsha De CordovaRonnie CowanLiam ByrneHelen HayesMr George HowarthSarah JonesCaroline LucasDr Philippa WhitfordJoanna CherryDr Sarah WollastonWayne DavidClive LewisSandy MartinDeidre BrockKate OsamorDr Lisa CameronMeg HillierMatt RoddaDouglas ChapmanMartin Docherty-Hughes

At end, add “and is conscious of the serious risks arising for the United Kingdom from exit without a withdrawal agreement and political declaration and orders accordingly that—

(1) On 5 February 2019—

(a) Standing Order No. 14(1) (which provides that government business shall have precedence at every sitting save as provided in that order) shall not apply;

(b) a Business of the House Motion in connection with the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 3) Bill in the name of at least 10 Members, including at least four Members elected to the House as members of at least four different parties and at least two backers of that Bill shall stand as the first item of business;

(c) that motion may be proceeded with until any hour though opposed, shall not be interrupted at the moment of interruption, and, if under discussion when business is postponed, under the provisions of any standing order, may be resumed, though opposed, after the interruption of business; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) will not apply;

(d) at the conclusion of debate on that motion, the questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on that motion (including for the purposes of Standing Order No. 36(2) (Questions to be put following closure of debate)) shall include the questions on any amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be moved; and

(e) the second reading of the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 3) Bill shall stand as the first order of the day; and

(2) In respect of the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 3) Bill, notices of Amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee may be accepted by the Clerks at the Table before the Bill has been read a second time.

Amendment (d)

Tom Brake

Sir Vince Cable

Jo Swinson

Mr Alistair Carmichael

Christine Jardine

Norman Lamb

Wera HobhouseTim FarronJamie StoneSir Edward DaveyLayla Moran

At end add “and, in order to resolve the present impasse and bring to a conclusion negotiations with the EU over the withdrawal of the United Kingdom, orders that—

(1) An EU Withdrawal Negotiations Business of the House Committee be established;

(2) The Committee be comprised of no more than seventeen Members appointed on a quota basis based on the proportional vote share of the parties at the last general election and ensuring representation from all parts of the United Kingdom;

(3) The Committee members be nominated by the Selection Committee in accordance with paragraph (2) no later than Wednesday 6 February;

(4) The motion to appoint the members shall stand as an order of business on Monday 11 February and the proviso to Standing Order No. 15(1)(c) shall apply to proceedings on that motion as if it had been opposed at or after the moment of interruption on a preceding day;

(5) The Committee shall have power—

(i) To determine the business of the House related to the UK’s withdrawal from the EU;

(ii) To send for persons, papers and records, to assist in carrying out in functions under sub-paragraph (i);

(iii) To sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House;

(iv) To report from time to time;

(v) To appoint specialist advisers; and

(vi) To adjourn from place to place within the United Kingdom and to visit Brussels;

(6) On any day on which the Committee determines that business determined in accordance with paragraph (5)(i) shall have precedence, Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business) shall not apply.”.

Amendment (f)

Hilary Benn

Seema Malhotra

Alex Sobel

Matt Western

Rachel Reeves

Lloyd Russell-Moyle

Mr Jonathan DjanoglyEmma ReynoldsTonia AntoniazziStephen TimmsYvette CooperDarren JonesJohn WoodcockIan MurrayMike GapesMr Clive BettsDame Margaret HodgeCatherine WestHelen JonesRachael MaskellSteve McCabeMarsha De CordovaGareth ThomasClive LewisKate OsamorMatt RoddaStephen Twigg

At end, add ”and calls on the Government to hold a series of indicative votes on the options set out in the Exiting the European Union Committee’s Eleventh Report of Session 2017–19 in the order in which they are listed in paragraphs 15 to 19 in that Report.”.

Amendment (g)

Mr Dominic Grieve

Chris Bryant

Mr Chris Leslie

Dr Phillip Lee

Anna Soubry

Justine Greening

Tom BrakeDr Philippa WhitfordMr Sam GyimahJonathan EdwardsDr Sarah WollastonHeidi AllenChuka UmunnaMr Ben BradshawDr Paul WilliamsAlison McGovernCaroline LucasHywel WilliamsLiz Saville RobertsBen LakeRachel ReevesStephen DoughtySir Oliver LetwinHilary BennAnna McMorrinAlex SobelMr Edward VaizeyLloyd Russell-MoyleMary CreaghRushanara AliCatherine McKinnellJoanna CherryTonia AntoniazziStella CreasyWes StreetingDebbie AbrahamsMr Jonathan DjanoglyStuart C. McDonaldGuto BebbNeil CoyleJo SwinsonStephen TimmsWera HobhouseLiz KendallGeraint DaviesRuth GeorgeJamie StoneMr David LammySir Edward DaveyDarren JonesStephen KinnockStephen GethinsMr Clive BettsMr Pat McFaddenMrs Madeleine MoonKate GreenMike GapesAnna TurleyAngela SmithOwen SmithPaul FarrellyDame Margaret HodgeGed KillenDr Rupa HuqChris StephensNeil GrayCarol MonaghanTommy SheppardAlison ThewlissJohn McNallyMarion FellowsPatricia GibsonDrew HendryNicky MorganGraham P JonesBrendan O’HaraMatt WesternCatherine WestPhil WilsonMartin WhitfieldJoan RyanSiobhain McDonaghJohn WoodcockSeema MalhotraAlan BrownSir Vince CableGavin NewlandsMr Virendra SharmaIan MurrayMr Gavin ShukerKerry McCarthyPeter KyleClive EffordRachael MaskellJo StevensMarsha De CordovaMartyn DayRonnie CowanGareth ThomasKate OsamorDeidre BrockClive LewisSandy MartinDr Lisa CameronMeg HillierRosie DuffieldMatt RoddaDouglas ChapmanMartin Docherty-HughesLuciana BergerBridget PhillipsonAnn CoffeyLilian GreenwoodDame Louise EllmanRuth Cadbury

At end, add “and orders that on 12 and 26 February and 5, 12, 19 and 26 March 2019—

(a) Standing Order No. 14(1) which provides that government business shall have precedence at every sitting save as provided in that order) shall not apply;

(b) a Motion in the name of the Chairman of Ways and Means “That this House has considered the United Kingdom’s departure from, and future relationship with, the European Union” shall stand as the first item of business;

(c) Standing Order No. 24B (Amendments to motions to consider specified matters) shall not apply to such motions;

(d) proceedings on the motion may continue for up to six and a half hours after its commencement, though opposed, and shall not be interrupted at the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) will not apply; and

(e) at the conclusion of those proceedings, the Speaker shall put the questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the motion, which shall include the questions on any amendments selected by the Speaker, which may then be moved.”.

Amendment (h)

Stella Creasy

Lisa Nandy

Alison McGovern

Liz Kendall

Debbie Abrahams

Kate Green

Dr Paul WilliamsCaroline LucasAnna McMorrinRosie DuffieldJon CruddasJess PhillipsNorman LambWes StreetingChristine JardineMatt WesternWera HobhouseJanet DabyJo SwinsonIan MurrayJamie StoneSir Edward DaveyMr David LammyYvette CooperDarren JonesPeter KyleTom BrakeMartin WhitfieldOwen SmithMr Clive BettsGed KillenDr Sarah WollastonJoanna CherryRonnie CowanChris StephensBen LakeMike GapesSir Vince CableRachael MaskellMarsha De CordovaJohn McNallyAlex SobelClive LewisKate OsamorDr Lisa CameronMatt Rodda

At end, add “requires the Government to request the European Council to extend the period under Article 50(3) of the Treaty on European Union to ensure that a Citizens’ Assembly can be part of a democratic decision-making process; requires the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons to commission a Citizens’ Assembly of 250 members comprising a representative sample of the population to consider the process in connection with the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, to make recommendations and to report to the House of Commons; requests the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union to provide such assistance to the Citizens’ Assembly that it may request; orders that the Liaison Committee of the House of Commons shall appoint an expert advisory group to assist the work of the Assembly in preparing information and advice; orders that the Citizens’ Assembly shall publish its recommendations within 10 weeks of commencement; and requests the Government to respond in writing to all recommendations made by the Assembly no later than two weeks after they are presented and, if accepting the recommendations, to set out by a report to Parliament how it intends to ensure that those recommendations can be implemented in full, including the timescales for implementation.”.

Notes:

The Accounting Officer has prepared a memorandum on the financial consequences of this amendment, pursuant to Standing Order No. 22C(2). Copies are available in the Vote Office.

Amendment (i)

Dame Caroline Spelman

Jack Dromey

Dr Sarah Wollaston

Louise Haigh

Nicky Morgan

Tracy Brabin

Mrs Madeleine MoonAnna SoubryHeidi AllenDiana JohnsonBill EstersonChristian MathesonYvette CooperRuth SmeethGareth SnellMr Adrian BaileyMr Pat McFaddenRichard BurdenEmma ReynoldsAlex SobelJo PlattStephen DoughtySir Oliver LetwinMr Dominic GrieveCatherine McKinnellStephen KinnockRushanara AliMs Karen BuckMatthew PennycookMs Harriet HarmanGed KillenMr Edward VaizeyDanielle RowleyPreet Kaur GillEmma Dent CoadAfzal KhanRosie CooperJanet DabyMr Paul SweeneyEleanor SmithThelma WalkerLiz TwistJulie CooperMr Tanmanjeet Singh DhesiDr Alan WhiteheadMrs Sharon HodgsonKate GreenRachel ReevesMr Jim CunninghamMohammad YasinGloria De PieroKate HollernDebbie AbrahamsLiz McInnesAlison McGovernStella CreasyMr Khalid MahmoodHelen GoodmanAnna TurleyDaniel ZeichnerYvonne FovargueJim McMahonMrs Emma Lewell-BuckPaula SherriffMike KaneMike AmesburyDr Rosena Allin-KhanMelanie OnnThangam DebbonaireTonia AntoniazziNeil CoyleSteve McCabeWera HobhouseCatherine WestLiz KendallLilian GreenwoodCaroline LucasLloyd Russell-MoyleClive LewisAlex NorrisJames FrithRosie DuffieldJeff SmithCat SmithSarah JonesDr Roberta Blackman-WoodsMr Steve ReedShabana MahmoodWes StreetingJess PhillipsColleen FletcherChris ElmoreRuth GeorgeDr Rupa HuqYasmin QureshiGill FurnissNic DakinMs Marie RimmerDavid HansonGeraint DaviesChris StephensStephen MorganGerald JonesWayne DavidVicky FoxcroftDame Margaret HodgeAnn CoffeyStephen TimmsBambos CharalambousAngela SmithStephen GethinsOwen SmithDr Paul WilliamsPaul FarrellyMr Clive BettsDr Philippa WhitfordNeil GrayCarol MonaghanTommy SheppardAlison ThewlissJohn McNallyMarion FellowsMike GapesMatt WesternMr Jonathan DjanoglyMs Angela EaglePatricia GibsonDrew HendryJustine GreeningTom BrakeBrendan O’HaraPhil WilsonMark PawseyKeith VazRachael MaskellJeremy LefroyAlex CunninghamIan MurrayMarsha De CordovaJo StevensMartyn DayRonnie CowanJoan RyanSiobhain McDonaghChuka UmunnaAlan BrownSir Vince CableGavin NewlandsMr Virendra SharmaKerry McCarthyLiam ByrneAnna McMorrinGareth ThomasSandy MartinDr Lisa CameronMeg HillierMatt RoddaDouglas Chapman

At end, add “and rejects the United Kingdom leaving the European Union without a Withdrawal Agreement and a Framework for the Future Relationship.”.

Amendment (j)

Rachel Reeves

Hilary Benn

Mr Dominic Grieve

Emma Reynolds

Norman Lamb

Liz Kendall

Mr Pat McFaddenYvette CooperWes StreetingChris BryantDrew HendryAlex SobelSeema MalhotraHywel WilliamsLiz Saville RobertsBen LakeJonathan EdwardsStephen DoughtyEdward MilibandPeter KyleAnna McMorrinLloyd Russell-MoyleRushanara AliCatherine McKinnellTonia AntoniazziMary CreaghSir Oliver LetwinStuart C. McDonaldNeil CoyleJo SwinsonStephen TimmsIan MurrayWera HobhouseCaroline LucasRuth GeorgeMr David LammySir Edward DaveyJanet DabyRuth CadburyMrs Madeleine MoonMr Ben BradshawDame Margaret HodgeMartin WhitfieldAlison McGovernMatt WesternEllie ReevesAnna TurleyAngela SmithKate GreenChuka UmunnaGareth ThomasRosie DuffieldHelen HayesDarren JonesStephen KinnockDebbie AbrahamsSusan Elan JonesDr Philippa WhitfordMr Chris LeslieStephen GethinsOwen SmithDr Paul WilliamsMr Clive BettsPaul FarrellyGed KillenDr Rupa HuqStella CreasyDr Sarah WollastonJoanna CherryChris StephensNeil GrayCarol MonaghanTommy SheppardAlison ThewlissJohn McNallyMarion FellowsMike GapesNicky MorganJames FrithMs Angela EagleMr Kenneth ClarkeMr Tanmanjeet Singh DhesiJack DromeyMrs Sharon HodgsonLilian GreenwoodLuciana BergerTom BrakeAlex CunninghamMr Barry SheermanPhil WilsonMarsha De CordovaMatt RoddaJoan RyanSiobhain McDonaghJohn WoodcockLucy PowellSir Vince CableGavin NewlandsMr Virendra SharmaLayla MoranSteve McCabeKerry McCarthyRachael MaskellJo StevensRonnie CowanMs Karen BuckVernon CoakerAnn CoffeyMr Adrian BaileyDavid HansonShabana MahmoodPreet Kaur GillMeg HillierClive LewisKate OsamorDouglas ChapmanGeraint DaviesMs Harriet HarmanJess PhillipsBridget Phillipson

At end, add “and, in the event that the House of Commons has not passed a resolution approving the negotiated withdrawal agreement and the framework for the future relationship for the purposes of section 13(1)(b) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 by 26 February 2019, requires the Prime Minister to seek an extension to the period of two years specified in Article 50(3) of the Treaty on European Union.”.

Amendment (l)

Mr John Baron

Sir David Amess

Giles Watling

Chris Davies

Julian Sturdy

Stephen Metcalfe

Martin VickersBob BlackmanMr Nigel EvansHenry SmithAndrew RosindellSir Mike PenningSteve DoubleNeil ParishMr Ian Liddell-GraingerGordon HendersonAdam Afriyie

At end, add “and will not approve a Withdrawal Agreement which includes a Northern Ireland backstop lasting any longer than six months.”.

Amendment (m)

Mr John Baron

Sir David Amess

Giles Watling

Chris Davies

Julian Sturdy

Stephen Metcalfe

Martin VickersBob BlackmanMr Nigel EvansHenry SmithAndrew RosindellSir Mike PenningSteve DoubleNeil ParishMr Ian Liddell-GraingerDavid T. C. DaviesGordon HendersonAdam Afriyie

At end, add “and will not approve a Withdrawal Agreement unless it includes the right of the UK to terminate a Northern Ireland backstop without having to secure the agreement of the EU.”.

Amendment (n)

Sir Graham Brady

Dr Andrew Murrison

Damian Green

Mr Charles Walker

Dame Cheryl Gillan

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown

Mr Nigel EvansBob BlackmanSir David EvennettStephen MetcalfeGordon HendersonDamien MooreDr Matthew OffordMrs Kemi BadenochMrs Helen GrantGrant ShappsBob StewartSir John HayesSir Hugo SwireBill GrantSir Robert SymsMr Ian Liddell-GraingerMrs Maria MillerDerek ThomasScott MannSir Oliver LetwinGreg HandsSir Patrick McLoughlinAndrew PercyPaul ScullyMr John BaronMark PawseyJohn LamontJim FitzpatrickChris DaviesRobert HalfonSir Oliver HealdNeil ParishSir Gary StreeterMr Marcus JonesWill QuinceDame Caroline SpelmanSir Desmond SwaynePeter AldousFiona BruceDavid TredinnickSir Edward LeighStephen KerrMr Robert GoodwillFrank FieldSteve DoubleMark GarnierSir Mike PenningJohn MannAlec ShelbrookeSir Roger GaleSir Michael FallonMark MenziesDavid MorrisJulian SturdyGiles WatlingMr Philip DunneRichard GrahamNick HerbertDavid T. C. DaviesDavid WarburtonMike WoodMaria CaulfieldMr William WraggMichael Fabricant Dr Caroline Johnson

At end, add “and requires the Northern Ireland backstop to be replaced with alternative arrangements to avoid a hard border; supports leaving the European Union with a deal and would therefore support the Withdrawal Agreement subject to this change.”.

Relevant Documents:

Eleventh Report from the Exiting the European Union Committee, Response to the vote on the Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration: Options for Parliament, HC 1902

Twelfth Report from the Exiting the European Union Committee, Response to the vote on the Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration: Assessing the Options, HC 1908

4. EXITING THE EUROPEAN UNION (AGRICULTURE)

No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))

Secretary Michael Gove

That the draft Floods and Water (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 5 December 2018, be approved.

Notes:

If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.

5. EXITING THE EUROPEAN UNION (ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION)

No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))

Secretary Michael Gove

That the draft Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 5 December 2018, be approved.

Notes:

If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.

6. EXITING THE EUROPEAN UNION (CIVIL AVIATION)

No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))

Secretary Chris Grayling

That the draft Airports Slot Allocation (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 10 December 2018, be approved.

Notes:

If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.

7. RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES

No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))

Secretary Greg Clark

That the draft Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Amendment) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 20 December 2018, be approved.

Notes:

If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.

8. EXITING THE EUROPEAN UNION (ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION)

No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))

Secretary Greg Clark

That the draft Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Amendment and Power to Modify) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 17 December 2018, 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)

OP buttonLevels of pay in further education : Jenny Chapman

ADJOURNMENT DEBATE 

Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))

OP buttonUse of the Vagrancy Act 1824: Layla Moran

Business Today: Westminster Hall 

ORDER OF BUSINESS 

9.30am

OP buttonThat this House has considered support for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and their families: Jim Shannon

Notes:

The Chairman of Ways and Means appointed this debate on the recommendation of the Backbench Business Committee.

11.00am

OP buttonThat this House has considered the effectiveness of short prison sentences: Chris Evans

Notes:

The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

2.30pm

OP buttonThat this House has considered human rights in Xinjiang: Mr Alistair Carmichael

Notes:

The sitting will be suspended from 4.00pm to 4.30pm.

4.00pm

OP buttonDebate withdrawn

4.30pm

OP buttonThat this House has considered the political situation in Venezuela: Graham P 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 the Home Department

1.Crime (Overseas Production Orders) Bill

Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government

2.Local Government Finance

Secretary of State for Justice

3.United Nations Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT)

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.

Delegated Legislation Committees 

OP buttonFifth Delegated Legislation Committee

To consider the draft Invasive Non-native Species (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Room 9
8.55am (public)

OP buttonSixth Delegated Legislation Committee

To consider the draft Broadcasting (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Room 11
8.55am (public)

OP buttonThirteenth Delegated Legislation Committee

To consider the draft European Qualifications (Health and Social Care Professions) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 and the draft European Qualifications (Pharmacists) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Room 12
8.55am (public)

OP buttonSeventh Delegated Legislation Committee

To consider the draft Fisheries (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Room 9
2.30pm (public)

OP buttonEighth Delegated Legislation Committee

To consider the draft Maritime Transport Access to Trade and Cabotage (Revocation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Room 12
2.30pm (public)

Select Committees 

OP buttonEducation

Subject: Special educational needs and disabilities

Witnesses: Beatrice Barleon, Policy Development Manager, Mencap, Bernie White, Chair, Natspec, Caroline Archer, Employment Service Manager, Action on Disability, David Ellis, Chief Executive, National Star, Di Roberts, Chair of the Association of Colleges’ SEN Group, Janine Cherrington, Head of Service, Transition2, Linda Jordan, Senior Development Adviser (Children and Young People’s programme), National Development Team for Inclusion, and Pat Brennan-Barrett, Principal, Northampton College

Room 18
9.00am (private), 10.00am (public)

OP buttonScience and Technology

Subject: My Science inquiry

Witnesses: Dr Jyotsna Vohra, Head of the Cancer Policy Research Centre, Cancer Research UK, Dr Robert Massey, Deputy Executive Director, Royal Astronomical Society, Dr Chris Brown, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Society for Applied Microbiology, Dr Nicola Patron, Synthetic Biology Group Leader, Earlham Institute, James Tooze, Policy Officer, Campaign for Science and Engineering, Dr Emma Williams, Vice Chancellor’s Fellow in Digital Innovation and Wellbeing, School of Psychological Science, University of Bristol, Catherine Joynson, Assistant Director, Nuffield Council on Bioethics, Professor Toby Bruce, Professor of Insect Chemical Ecology, Keele University, Professor Rachel Oliver, Professor of Material Science, University of Cambridge, and Dr Gesche Huebner, Senior Research Associate, UCL Energy Institute

Room 6
9.00am (private), 9.15am (public), 11.00am (private)

OP buttonTreasury

Subject: The UK’s economic relationship with the European Union

Witnesses: John Glen MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Andrew Bailey, Chief Executive, Financial Conduct Authority, and Sam Woods, Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation, Bank of England and Chief Executive Officer, Prudential Regulation Authority

The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.00am (private), 9.15am (public)

OP buttonJustice

The Macmillan Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private)

OP buttonPublic Administration and Constitutional Affairs

Subject: Role of Parliament in the UK Constitution: Mechanisms allowing Parliament to direct the Executive

Witnesses: The Rt Hon The Lord Judge, former Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, Sir Stephen Laws QC, Former First Parliamentary Counsel, Sir Malcolm Jack, Former Clerk of the House of Commons, and Professor Alison Young, Professor of Public Law, University of Cambridge

The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)

OP buttonInternational Development

Subject: UK aid for combating climate change

Witnesses: Dr Saleemul Huq, Director of the International Centre for Climate Change and Development, and Julie-Anne Richards, Independent Consultant; Dr Kate Schreckenberg, Kings College London, and Andrew Mitchell, Founder of Global Canopy (at 10.45am)

Room 15
9.40am (private), 10.00am (public)

OP buttonBusiness, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Room 19
9.45am (private)

OP buttonCommittee on Standards

Room 20
9.45am (private)

OP buttonHome Affairs

Subject: Serious violence

Witnesses: Deputy Assistant Commissioner Duncan Ball, Lead for Gangs, National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), Nikki Holland, Director of Investigations, National Crime Agency, and Assistant Chief Constable Jacqueline Sebire, Bedfordshire Police and NPCC Serious Violence Co-ordinator; Councillor Simon Blackburn, Chair - Safer and Stronger Communities Board, Local Government Association, Lucy Dacey, National Programme Manager, Disrupting Exploitation Programme, The Children’s Society, Simon Ford, Director, Violence and Vulnerability Unit, and Evan Jones, Head of Community Services, St Giles Trust (at 11.00am)

The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9.45am (private), 10.00am (public)

OP buttonWelsh Affairs

Subject: Devolution of Air Passenger Duty to Wales

Witnesses: Robert Griggs, Policy and Public Affairs Director, Airlines UK, Susie Reckitt, Director of Strategy, Flybe, and Kate Sherry, Director of Route Development, Ryanair; Ben Cottam, Head of External Affairs, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Wales, Ashley Rogers, Chairman of the North Wales and Mersey Dee Business Council, and Duncan Simpson, Policy Analyst, TaxPayers’ Alliance (at 10.45am)

Room 8
9.45am (private), 10.00am (public)

OP buttonEnvironmental Audit

Subject: Planetary health

Witnesses: Professor Sir Charles Godfray, Director, Oxford Martin School, Professor Claire Heffernan, Director and Professor of International Development, Royal Veterinary College, and Dr Philip Thornton, Flagship Leader and Principal Scientist, CGIAR Research Programme on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security; Dr Sonja Vermeulen, Associate Fellow, Hoffmann Centre for Sustainable Resource Economy, Chatham House, Professor Tim Lang, Professor of Food Policy, City, University of London, Judith Batchelar, Director of Sainsbury’s Brand, Corporate Responsibility and Public Affairs, J Sainsbury’s PLC, and Simon Billing, Executive Director, Eating Better (at 11.15am)

Room 5
10.00am (private), 10.15am (public)

OP buttonDefence

Subject: Global Islamist Terrorism

Witnesses: Dr Afzal Ashraf, Centre for Conflict Security and Terrorism, University of Nottingham, and Nikita Malik, Director, Centre for the Response to Radicalisation and Terrorism, The Henry Jackson Society

Room 16
10.45am (private), 11.30am (public)

OP buttonPetitions

Room 13
2.00pm (private)

OP buttonBackbench Business

Subject: Proposals for backbench debates

Witnesses: Members of Parliament

Room 16
2.15pm (private), 2.30pm (public)

OP buttonForeign Affairs

Subject: Global Britain and South America

Witnesses: John Dew, former UK Ambassador to Colombia, and Professor Julia Buxton, Professor of Comparative Politics, Central European University; Cristina Cortes, Chief Executive Officer, Canning House, and Professor Anthony Pereira, Director, King’s Brazil Institute (at 3.45pm)

Room 8
2.15pm (private), 2.45pm (public)

OP buttonEuropean Statutory Instruments

Room 15
3.30pm (private)

Committee reports published today 

European Scrutiny 

OP button52nd Report: Documents considered by the Committee 23 January 2019, HC 301-li
Time of publication:
11.00am