House of Commons
Future Business as of Tuesday 03 March 2020
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.
WEDNESDAY 4 MARCH
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
International Development (Women’s Sanitary Products)
Wendy Chamberlain
Bill to require the Secretary of State to report on the use of official development assistance to increase the availability of women’s sanitary products; and for connected purposes.
June Bank Holiday (Creation): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mr Peter Bone
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for an annual national public holiday on the Friday nearest to 23 June; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
OPPOSITION DAY (5TH ALLOTTED DAY)
Jeremy Corbyn
Luke Pollard
Andrew Gwynne
Andrew Griffith
Ruth Jones
Mr Nicholas Brown
That this House notes the damage caused by Storms Ciara, Dennis and Jorge and expresses thanks to workers from the Environment Agency, emergency services, local councils and volunteers; and calls for Ministers to set up an independent review into the floods, including the Government’s response, the adequacy of the funding provided for flood defences and prevention, difficulties facing homes and businesses with getting insurance and what lessons need to be learnt in light of the climate emergency and the increased likelihood of flooding in the future.
Jeremy Corbyn
Jonathan Ashworth
John McDonnell
Margaret Greenwood
Mrs Sharon Hodgson
Mr Nicholas Brown
That this House notes the publication of Health Equity in England: The Marmot Review 10 Years On; is concerned by its findings that since 2010 improvements to life expectancy have stalled for the first time in more than 100 years and declined for the poorest women in society, that the health gap between wealthy and deprived areas has grown, and that the amount of time people spend in poor health has increased across England; agrees with the review that these avoidable health inequalities have been exacerbated by cuts to public spending and can be reduced with the right policies; and calls on the Government to end austerity, invest in public health, implement the recommendations of the review, publish public health allocations for this April as a matter of urgency, and bring forward a world-leading health inequalities strategy to take action on the social determinants of health.
Notes:
The selection of the matters to be debated has been made by the Leader of the Opposition (Standing Order No. 14(2)).
PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
Funding for flood defences in Prestolee, Bolton: Yasmin Qureshi
Sibling contact for children in the care system: Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
9.30am That this House has considered the security implications of including Huawei in 5G: Sir Iain Duncan Smith
11.00am That this House has considered positions of trust and sports coaches: Tracey Crouch
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered support for refugees after receiving an asylum decision: Thangam Debbonaire
4.00pm That this House has considered the future of Mount Vernon Cancer Centre: Gareth Thomas
4.30pm That this House has considered VAT on listed properties: Craig Mackinlay
Notes:
The second part of the sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)). The debate at 4.30pm will last for up to an hour.
THURSDAY 5 MARCH
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
Afterwards
Gender-based Pricing (Prohibition)
Christine Jardine
Bill to prohibit the differential pricing of products and services that are substantially similar other than being intended for, or marketed to, a particular gender; and for connected purposes.
GENERAL DEBATE ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
The Prime Minister
WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control: Bob Blackman
1.30pm That this House has considered the Criminal Cases Review Commission’s process for review of convictions relating to the Post Office and Horizon accounting system: Lucy Allan
3.00pm That this House has considered Eating disorders awareness week 2020: Sir George Howarth
Notes:
The subjects of these debates were determined by the Chairman of Ways and Means. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
MONDAY 9 MARCH
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Wera Hobhouse
Bill to make motivation by misogyny an aggravating factor in criminal sentencing; to require police forces to record hate crimes motivated by misogyny; and for connected purposes.
BIRMINGHAM COMMONWEALTH GAMES BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this Bill for certification.
Improving rainwater attenuation and reservoirs to prevent flooding: Matt Western
TUESDAY 10 MARCH
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Afterwards
Munira Wilson
Bill to establish a right to specialist sexual violence and abuse support services for victims of sexual, violent and domestic abuse; and for connected purposes.
Aviation Banning Orders (Disruptive Passengers): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Gareth Johnson
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for court orders to prohibit disruptive passengers from flying.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE (LEASEHOLD PROPERTY) BILL: REMAINING STAGES
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
Cost of school uniforms: Emma Hardy
WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH
11.30am Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities
11.53am Topical Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Sarah Olney
Bill to prohibit anti-abortion protests within 150 metres of abortion clinics; and for connected purposes.
THURSDAY 12 MARCH
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
Afterwards
CONTINUATION OF THE BUDGET DEBATE
FRIDAY 13 MARCH
Education (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mike Amesbury
British Library Board (Power to Borrow): Second Reading
Member in Charge: Bim Afolami
Education and Training (Welfare of Children) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mary Kelly Foy
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Green Belt Protection Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Bat Habitats Regulation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
MONDAY 16 MARCH
Assaults on Retail Workers (Offences): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Alex Norris
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make certain offences, including malicious wounding, grievous or actual bodily harm and common assault, aggravated when perpetrated against a retail worker in the course of their employment; to make provision about the sentencing of persons convicted of such aggravated offences; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
TUESDAY 17 MARCH
Company Transparency (Carbon in Supply Chains): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Karen Bradley
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require companies to prepare an annual statement on carbon in their supply chains; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH
Children (Access to Treatment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Bambos Charalambous
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about children’s access to medical treatment; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
FRIDAY 27 MARCH
Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies (Environmentally Sustainable Investment): Second Reading
Member in Charge: Anna McMorrin
Unpaid Work Experience (Prohibition) (No. 2): Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alex Cunningham
Hospitals (Parking Charges and Business Rates) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Parliamentary Constituencies (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
FRIDAY 24 APRIL
Forensic Science Regulator and Biometrics Strategy Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Darren Jones
Public Interest Disclosure (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Philippa Whitford
Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Border Control Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Foreign Nationals (Criminal Offender and Prisoner Removal) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
National Health Service (Co-Funding and Co-Payment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
FRIDAY 15 MAY
Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Laura Trott
Prisons (Substance Testing): Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Cheryl Gillan
Registers of Births and Deaths Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Andrew Mitchell
Voter Registration Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
General Election (Leaders’ Debates) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
European Citizens’ Rights Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
FRIDAY 12 JUNE
Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Loder
Control of Roadworks Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Mark Francois
Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Caravan Sites Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Net Zero Carbon Emissions (Audit) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
International Payments (Audit) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Local Authorities (Borrowing and Investment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Benefits and Public Services (Restriction) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Public Services (Availability) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Working Time and Holiday Pay Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Local Roads (Investment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Electronic Cigarettes (Regulation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Hong Kong Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Alistair Carmichael
FRIDAY 26 JUNE
Member in Charge: Paula Barker
Trade Agreements (Exclusion of National Health Services) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Peter Grant
Prime Minister (Accountability to the House of Commons) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Prime Minister (Temporary Replacement): Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
National Health Service Expenditure Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jamie Stone
FRIDAY 10 JULY
Sewage (Inland Waters) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Philip Dunne
NHS 111 Service (Training and Clinical Oversight) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kate Osamor
BBC Licence Fee (Civil Penalty) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Public Service Broadcasters (Privatisation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Student Loans (Debt Interest) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Local Authorities (Removal of Council Tax Restrictions) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Value Added Tax Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Sublet Property (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Student Loans (Debt Discharge) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Stamp Duty Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Speed Limits (England) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
FRIDAY 11 SEPTEMBER
Third Sector Organisations (Impact and Support) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Simon Fell
British Broadcasting Corporation (Oversight) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Electoral Candidates (Age) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Human Trafficking (Child Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
FRIDAY 16 OCtober
Decarbonisation of Road Transport (Audit) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Anxiety (Environmental Concerns) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Housing Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Healthcare (Local Accountability) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Human Rights and Responsibilities Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Mobile Homes and Park Homes Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Judicial Appointments and Retirements (Age Limits) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Criminal Fraud (Private Prosecutions) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER
Mental Health Admissions (Data) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Ben Spencer
Local Government (Governance) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Isham Bypass Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
North Northamptonshire (Urgent Care Facilities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Carol Monaghan
Asylum Seekers (Accommodation Eviction Procedures) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Universal Credit Sanctions (Zero Hours Contracts) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Evictions (Universal Credit Claimants) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Workers (Definition and Rights): Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
FRIDAY 15 JANUARY 2021
Homeless People (Current Accounts) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Child Safety (Cycle Helmets) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
FRIDAY 29 JANUARY 2021
Meat (Grading and Labelling) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Bill Wiggin
Anxiety in Schools (Environmental Concerns): Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Tax Rates and Duties (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Deregulation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Free Trade (Education and Reporting) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
International Development Assistance (Definition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
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.
Nigel Huddleston
That the draft Grants to the Churches Conservation Trust Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 13 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and Wales and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P).
Christopher Pincher
That the draft Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 13 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P).
3. Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)
Christopher Pincher
That the Burundi (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I., 2019, No. 1142), dated 18 July 2019, a copy of which was laid before this House on 19 July, in the last Parliament, be approved.
4. Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)
Christopher Pincher
That the Guinea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I., 2019, No. 1145), dated 18 July 2019, a copy of which was laid before this House on 19 July, in the last Parliament, be approved.
Mims Davies
That the draft Jobseekers (Back to Work Schemes) Act 2013 (Remedial) Order 2019, which was laid before this House on 5 September 2019, in the last Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Human Rights.
6. Senior Courts of England and Wales
Secretary Robert Buckland
That the draft Crown Court (Recording and Broadcasting) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 16 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and Wales and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Robert Buckland
That the draft Judicial Pensions and Fee-Paid Judges’ Pension Schemes (Contributions) (Amendment) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 20 January, be approved.
8. Representation of the People
Brandon Lewis
That the draft Representation of the People (Electronic Communications and Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 20 January, be approved.
9. Betting, Gaming and Lotteries
Nigel Huddleston
That the draft Gambling Act 2005 (Variation of Monetary Limits) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 20 January, be approved.
Secretary Robert Buckland
That the draft Human Rights Act 1998 (Remedial) Order 2019, which was laid before this House on 15 October 2019, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Human Rights.
11. Terms and Conditions of Employment
Alok Sharma
That the draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 27 January, be approved.
12. Exiting The European Union (Immigration)
Secretary Priti Patel
That the Immigration (Citizens’ Rights Appeals) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 61), dated 27 January 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 30 January, be approved.
Chancellor of the Exchequer
That the draft Tax Credits, Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 30 January, be approved.
Jesse Norman
That the draft Social Security (Contributions) (Rates, Limits and Thresholds Amendments and National Insurance Funds Payments) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 30 January, be approved.
15. Financial Services and Markets
John Glen
That the draft Civil Liability (Information Requirements) and Risk Transformation (Amendment) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 3 February, be approved.
Johnny Mercer
That the draft Armed Forces Act (Continuation) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 3 February, be approved.
Secretary Robert Buckland
That the draft Justices of the Peace and Authorised Court and Tribunal Staff (Costs) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 3 February, be approved.
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Private Security Industry (Licence Fees) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 3 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Matt Hancock
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 129), dated 10 February 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 10 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).
20. Terms and Conditions of Employment
Kelly Tolhurst
That the draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 11 February, be approved.
Secretary Robert Buckland
That the draft Fatal Accidents Act 1976 (Remedial) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Human Rights.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Licensing Act 2003 (Victory in Europe Day Licensing Hours) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Luke Hall
That the draft Buckinghamshire (Structural Changes) (Supplementary Provision and Amendment) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Helen Whately
That the draft Human Tissue (Permitted Material: Exceptions) (England) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 25 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
25. Terms and Conditions of Employment
Paul Scully
That the draft Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay (Consequential Amendments to Subordinate Legislation) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 26 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Brandon Lewis
That the draft Local Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 27 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Jesse Norman
That the draft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 3 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Guy Opperman
That the draft Automatic Enrolment (Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 3 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
29. SCOTTISH AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Mhairi Black, Andrew Bowie, Deidre Brock, Wendy Chamberlain, Alberto Costa, Jon Cruddas, David Duguid, Sally-Ann Hart, John Lamont and Liz Twist be members of the Scottish Affairs Committee.
Notes:
Pete Wishart was elected Chair of the Committee on 27 January
The Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motion shall be put in accordance (Standing Order No. 15(1)(c)).