Wednesday 8 February 2017 Order Paper No.108: Part 1

Wednesday 8 February 2017 Order Paper No.108: Part 1
SUMMARY AGENDA: CHAMBER
11.30am
Prayers
Deferred divisions will take place in the ‘No’ Lobby between
11.30am and 2.00pm
No debate
Private Business
Afterwards
Oral Questions: Cabinet Office and the Chancellor of the Duchy of
Lancaster
12 noon
Oral Questions: Prime Minister
12.30pm
Urgent Questions, Ministerial Statements (if any)
Up to 20 minutes
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Sexual Offences (Amendment) (Liz Saville
Roberts)
Up to seven hours
European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill: Committee of
the whole House (Day 3) and remaining stages
No debate
Statutory Instruments (Motion for approval)
No debate
European Union documents (Motion)
No debate
Presentation of Public Petitions
Until 7.30pm or for
half an hour
Adjournment Debate: Educational attainment in Oldham (Jim
McMahon)
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30am
11.00am
Low cost housing
Fees and charges on unauthorised overdrafts
(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.)
2.30pm
National Shipbuilding Strategy
4.00pm
Blacklisting in the construction industry
4.30pm
Private renting solutions for homeless and vulnerable people
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CONTENTS
PART 1: BUSINESS TODAY
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Chamber
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Deferred Divisions
10 Westminster Hall
11 Written Statements
12 Committees meeting today
16 Committee reports published today
17 Announcements
21 Further Information
PART 2: FUTURE BUSINESS
24 A. Calendar of Business
39 B. Remaining Orders and Notices
Notes:
Items marked [R] indicates that a Member has declared a relevant interest.
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BUSINESS TODAY: CHAMBER
BUSINESS TODAY: CHAMBER
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
PRIVATE BUSINESS
Middle Level Bill: Second Reading
No debate, and may not be proceeded with as it is opposed (Standing Order No. 20)
Mr Christopher Chope
On Second Reading of the Middle Level Bill, to move, That the Bill be read a second time
upon this day six months.
QUESTIONS
Oral Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office and the Chancellor of the
Duchy of Lancaster
1
Neil Parish (Tiverton and Honiton)
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, Whether he plans to implement the proposals
made in the Securing the Ballot review of electoral fraud. (908661)
2
Sir Simon Burns (Chelmsford)
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What his policy is on proposals to pilot voter
identification measures in polling stations. (908662)
3
Justin Tomlinson (North Swindon)
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What his policy is on proposals to pilot voter
identification measures in polling stations. (908663)
4
Mary Glindon (North Tyneside)
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What discretion local authorities have within
his Department's guidelines on public procurement. (908664)
5
Henry Smith (Crawley)
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What his policy is on proposals to pilot voter
identification measures in polling stations. (908665)
6
Nick Thomas-Symonds (Torfaen)
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What assessment he has made of the
implications for his policies of the Electoral Commission's finding on the number of people
unable to vote if government plans to trial the use of identification in polling stations were
rolled out nationally. (908666)
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Louise Haigh (Sheffield, Heeley)
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What change there has been in the civil
service head count in the last 12 months. (908667)
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Andrew Bingham (High Peak)
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What steps he is taking to help small
businesses bid for public procurement contracts. (908668)
9
Robert Courts (Witney)
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What steps he is taking to support government
departments to deliver efficiency savings. (908669)
10 Jo Churchill (Bury St Edmunds)
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What steps his Department is taking to use
digital technologies to improve public services. (908670)
11 Hannah Bardell (Livingston)
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What assessment he has made of the potential
effect of the UK's decision to leave the EU on the size of the civil service workforce.
(908671)
12 Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent)
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, How many cases of electoral fraud at the 2015
general election (a) were alleged and (b) led to a conviction. (908672)
13 Michelle Donelan (Chippenham)
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What steps his Department has taken to
improve transparency in government. (908673)
14 Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon)
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What steps he has taken to ensure that the
civil service has the number of people it needs in each Department to deal with the
implications of the UK leaving the EU. (908674)
15 Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck (South Shields)
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What discussions he has had with the
Chancellor of the Exchequer on when the Government plans to end the public sector pay
freeze. (908675)
At 11.53am
Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
T1 Joan Ryan (Enfield North)
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, If he will make a statement on his departmental
responsibilities. (908676)
T2 David Warburton (Somerton and Frome) (908677)
T3 Henry Smith (Crawley) (908678)
T4 Nic Dakin (Scunthorpe) (908679)
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T5 Nigel Huddleston (Mid Worcestershire) (908680)
T6 Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North) (908681)
T7 Jason McCartney (Colne Valley) (908682)
T8 Sir Simon Burns (Chelmsford) (908683)
At 12 noon
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
Q1 Toby Perkins (Chesterfield)
If she will list her official engagements for Wednesday 8 February. (908646)
Q2 Johnny Mercer (Plymouth, Moor View) (908647)
Q3 Patrick Grady (Glasgow North) (908648)
Q4 Scott Mann (North Cornwall) (908649)
Q5 Jake Berry (Rossendale and Darwen) (908650)
Q6 Mrs Theresa Villiers (Chipping Barnet) (908651)
Q7 Iain Stewart (Milton Keynes South) (908652)
Q8 James Morris (Halesowen and Rowley Regis) (908653)
Q9 Dr Sarah Wollaston (Totnes) (908654)
Q10 James Berry (Kingston and Surbiton) (908655)
Q11 Mr Graham Brady (Altrincham and Sale West) (908656)
Q12 Karl McCartney (Lincoln) (908657)
Q13 Julian Sturdy (York Outer) (908658)
Q14 Chris Green (Bolton West) (908659)
Q15 Gavin Newlands (Paisley and Renfrewshire North) (908660)
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BUSINESS TODAY: CHAMBER
URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
12.30pm
Urgent Questions (if any)
Ministerial Statements (if any)
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
1. SEXUAL OFFENCES (AMENDMENT): TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
Liz Saville Roberts
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for the circumstances in which the
sexual history of a victim of rape or attempted rape may be introduced at a trial; to prohibit in
certain circumstances the disclosure by the police of a victim’s identity to an alleged
perpetrator of a serious sexual crime; to extend the range of serious offences which may be
referred to the Court of Appeal on the grounds of undue leniency of the sentence; to amend
the requirements for ground rules hearings; to make provision for the issuing in certain
circumstances of guidance on safeguarding to schools; to make provision for training about
serious sexual offences; to place a duty on the Secretary of State to provide guidelines for the
courts in dealing with cases of serious sexual offences; to require the Secretary of State to
report annually on the operation of the Act; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
2. EUROPEAN UNION (NOTIFICATION OF WITHDRAWAL) BILL: COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE HOUSE (DAY 3) AND REMAINING STAGES
Up to seven hours (Order of 1 February)
Relevant Documents:
Fifth Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, The human rights implications of Brexit, HC 695.
Notes:
For amendments see separate paper (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
Proceedings will be taken in accordance with the Programme Order agreed to by the House on 1 February:
proceedings in Committee and any proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded)
be brought to a conclusion five hours from the commencement of proceedings on the Bill; proceedings on
Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion seven hours from the
commencement of proceedings on the Bill.
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BUSINESS TODAY: CHAMBER
3. FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Simon Kirby
That the draft Investment Bank (Amendment of Definition) and Special Administration
(Amendment) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this House on 16 January, be
approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
4. STEEL: PRESERVING SUSTAINABLE JOBS AND GROWTH IN EUROPE
No debate (Standing Order No. 119(11))
Mr Nick Hurd
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 7195/16, a Communication from
the Commission on Steel: Preserving sustainable jobs and growth in Europe; and notes the
action taken by the Government to secure a sustainable and competitive future for the steel
industry in the United Kingdom.
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)
Closure of Maryhill Jobcentre: Patrick Grady
Closure of Bridgeton Jobcentre: Alison Thewliss
Closure of Anniesland Jobcentre: Carol Monaghan
Closure of Jobcentres in Parkhead and Easterhouse: Natalie McGarry
Closure of Castlemilk and Langside Jobcentres: Stewart Malcolm McDonald
Construction of a A36–46 link road, east of Bath: Ben Howlett
Post Office in Westcliffe, Scunthorpe: Nic Dakin
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Educational attainment in Oldham: Jim McMahon
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DEFERRED DIVISIONS
DEFERRED DIVISIONS
DEFERRED DIVISIONS TO BE HELD TODAY
Deferred divisions will take place in the 'No' Lobby between 11.30am and 2.00pm.
TRADE UNIONS
Secretary Greg Clark
That the draft Important Public Services (Education) Regulations 2017, which were laid before
this House on 5 December 2016, be approved.
Notes:
The division on this Question was deferred from Wednesday 1 February (Standing Order No. 41A).
TRADE UNIONS
Secretary Greg Clark
That the draft Important Public Services (Transport) Regulations 2017, which were laid before
this House on 5 December 2016, be approved.
Notes:
The division on this Question was deferred from Wednesday 1 February (Standing Order No. 41A).
TRADE UNIONS
Secretary Greg Clark
That the draft Important Public Services (Health) Regulations 2017, which were laid before
this House on 5 December 2016, be approved.
Notes:
The division on this Question was deferred from Monday 6 February (Standing Order No. 41A).
TRADE UNIONS
Secretary Greg Clark
That the draft Important Public Services (Border Security) Regulations 2017, which were laid
before this House on 5 December 2016, be approved.
Notes:
The division on this Question was deferred from Monday 6 February (Standing Order No. 41A).
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DEFERRED DIVISIONS
TRADE UNIONS
Secretary Greg Clark
That the draft Important Public Services (Fire) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this
House on 5 December 2016, be approved.
Notes:
The division on this Question was deferred from Monday 6 February (Standing Order No. 41A).
TRADE UNIONS
Secretary Greg Clark
That the draft Trade Union Act 2016 (Political Funds) (Transition Period) Regulations 2017,
which were laid before this House on 5 December 2016, be approved.
Notes:
The division on this Question was deferred from Tuesday 7 February (Standing Order No. 41A).
COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC TRADE AGREEMENT (CETA) BETWEEN THE EU
AND CANADA
Greg Hands
That this House has considered European Union Documents No. 10968/16 and Addenda 1 to
16, a Proposal for a Council Decision on the signing of the Comprehensive Economic and
Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union and its Member States, No.
10969/16 and Addenda 1 to 16, a Proposal for a Council Decision on the provisional
application of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the
European Union and its Member States, and No. 10970/16 and Addenda 1 to 16, a Proposal
for a Council Decision on the conclusion of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade
Agreement between Canada and the European Union and its Member States.
Notes:
The division on this Question was deferred from Tuesday 7 February (Standing Order No. 41A).
Time will be added if divisions in the House interrupt proceedings.
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BUSINESS TODAY: WESTMINSTER HALL
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 low cost housing: John Penrose
11.00am
That this House has considered fees and charges on unauthorised overdrafts: Rachel
Reeves
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
That this House has considered the National Shipbuilding Strategy: Douglas Chapman
4.00pm
That this House has considered blacklisting in the construction industry: Mr Chuka
Umunna
4.30pm
That this House has considered private renting solutions for homeless and vulnerable
people: Richard Benyon
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.
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WRITTEN STATEMENTS
WRITTEN STATEMENTS
STATEMENTS TO BE MADE TODAY
Secretary of State for Defence
1. Ministry of Defence Votes A Annual Estimate 2017-18
Secretary of State for the Home Department
2. Immigration
Secretary of State for Justice
3. Amendment to the contingent liability covering escorting of the Repatriation of Foreign
National Offenders and British National Offenders
4.
Prisons and Probation
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/.
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COMMITTEES MEETING TODAY
COMMITTEES MEETING TODAY
The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be changed without notice.
PUBLIC BILL COMMITTEES
Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Bill
To consider the Bill
Room 10
9.30am (public)
SELECT COMMITTEES
Education
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.00am (private)
Exiting the European Union
Subject: The UK’s negotiating objectives for its withdrawal from the EU
Witnesses: Michael Clancy, Director Law Reform, Law Society of Scotland, Professor Nicola
McEwen, Professor of Politics, University of Edinburgh, and Professor Alan Page, Professor of
Public Law, University of Dundee; Michael Russell MSP, Minister for UK Negotiations on
Scotland’s Place in Europe, Ian Mitchell, Deputy Director External Affairs, and George
Burgess, Deputy Director for EU and International Trade and Investment Policy, Scottish
Government (at 10.15am)
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
9.00am (private), 9.15am (public)
Science and Technology
Subject: Genomics and genome-editing
Witnesses: Professor Sue Hill, Chief Scientific Officer, NHS England, Professor Mark
Caulfield, Chief Scientist, Genomics England, and Dr Julia Wilson, Associate Director,
Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute; Professor Sir John Burn, Non-executive Director, NHS
England, Professor Dame Kay Davies, Non-executive Director, Genomics England, and Dr
Helen Firth, Clinical Lead, Deciphering Developmental Disorders Project, Wellcome Trust
Sanger Institute (at 10.30am)
Room 16
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
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Women and Equalities
Subject: Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 5 in the UK
Witnesses: Emma Rourke, Director of Public Policy Analysis, Office for National Statistics;
Caroline Dinenage MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Women, Equalities and
Early Years, and Lord Bates, Minister of State, Department for International Development (at
9.45am)
Room 8
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Work and Pensions
Subject: Universal Credit update
Witnesses: Lord Freud, former Minister of State for Welfare Reform, Department for Work
and Pensions
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
9.15am (private), 9.30am (public)
Northern Ireland Affairs
Subject: Future of the land border with the Republic of Ireland
Witnesses: Daniel Mulhall, Ambassador of Ireland to the UK
Room 15
9.55am (private), 10.00am (public)
Procedure
Room 5
1.35pm (private)
European Scrutiny
Room 19
1.45pm (private)
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Sub-Committee
Room 16
2.00pm (private)
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COMMITTEES MEETING TODAY
Public Accounts
Subject: CDC, the organisation formerly known as the 'Commonwealth Development
Corporation'
Witnesses: Mark Lowcock, Permanent Secretary, and Rachel Turner, Interim Director
General for Economic Development, Department for International Development, Diana Noble,
Chief Executive, and Graham Wrigley, Chair, CDC
Room 6
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Scottish Affairs
Subject: Jobcentre Plus closures in Scotland
Witnesses: Ian Pope, DWP Group Executive Committee, PCS Union, and Stewart Malcolm
McDonald MP; Frank Mosson, Manager, Glasgow-Bridgeton Citizens Advice Bureau,
Reverend Dr Martin Johnstone, Minister and Secretary of the Church and Society Council,
Church of Scotland, and Carla McCormack, Policy and Parliamentary Officer, The Poverty
Alliance (at 3.00pm); Damian Hinds MP, Minister of State for Employment, Karen Gosden,
Director, People and Locations Programme, Department for Work and Pensions, and Susan
Park, Director of Work Services, Department for Work and Pensions (at 3.45pm)
Room 8
2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public)
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Subject: Feeding the nation: labour constraints
Witnesses: Chris Chinn, Cobrey Farms, David Brown, Industry Policy Adviser, Horticultural
Trades Association, and Zoe Davies, Chief Executive, National Pig Association; John
Hardman, Director, Hops Labour Solutions, David Camp, Chief Executive, Association of
Labour Providers, and Chris Rose, Commercial Controller, The Asplins Producer Organisation
Limited (at 3.30pm)
Room 16
2.10pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Statutory Instruments
Room 7
As soon as convenient after 3.45pm (private)
Selection
Room 13
4.30pm (private)
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COMMITTEES MEETING TODAY
Defence Sub-Committee
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
5.00pm (private)
JOINT COMMITTEES
Human Rights
Subject: Human Rights and Business
Witnesses: Margot James MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, and Chris Carr,
Deputy Director Corporate Frameworks and Accountability, Department for Business, Energy
and Industrial Strategy, and Sarah Newton MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State,
Home Office; Rt Hon Baroness Anelay of St Johns DBE, Minister for the Commonwealth and
the UN, Rob Fenn, Head of Human Rights and Democracy Department, Foreign and
Commonwealth Office, and Rt Hon Sir Oliver Heald QC MP, Minister of State for Courts and
Justice, Ministry of Justice (at 4.00pm)
Room 1
3.00pm (private), 3.15pm (public)
Statutory Instruments
Room 7
3.45pm (private)
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COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLISHED TODAY
COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLISHED TODAY
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
39th Report: Consumer-funded energy policies, HC 773
Time of publication: 00.01am
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FORTHCOMING END OF DAY ADJOURNMENT DEBATES
Monday 20 February to Monday 27 February (deadline 8 February)
Applications should be made in writing to the Table Office by 7.00pm or rise of the House,
whichever is the earlier, on Wednesday 8 February. The ballot will take place on Thursday 9
February.
Tuesday 28 February to Monday 6 March (deadline 22 February)
Applications should be made in writing to the Table Office by 7.00pm or rise of the House,
whichever is the earlier, on Wednesday 22 February. The ballot will take place on Thursday
23 February.
FORTHCOMING WESTMINSTER HALL DEBATES
Applications for 90, 60 and 30-minute debates should be made to the Table Office by
10.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on the deadline dates listed below.
Members may submit applications to the Table Office in person, or from their own email
account, or send a signed application through the post. Application forms are available from
the Table Office or through the intranet at http://intranet.parliament.uk/tableoffice/.
The ballot takes place on the day following the deadline. Members will be informed of the
outcome by the Speaker’s Office.
Tuesday 28 February and Wednesday 1 March (deadline 20 February)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Exiting the European Union;
Foreign and Commonwealth Office; Home Office; International Development; Justice;
Northern Ireland; Transport; Wales; Women and Equalities, Work and Pensions
Tuesday 7 March and Wednesday 8 March (deadline 27 February)
The following Departments will answer:
Cabinet Office; Communities and Local Government; Culture, Media and Sport; Defence;
Education; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Health; International Trade; Leader of the
House; Scotland; Treasury
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FEBRUARY ADJOURNMENT - TABLING OF PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS
Members wishing to table questions in person may do so in the usual way through the Table
Office until 5.30pm or the rising of the House, whichever is earlier, on Thursday 9 February.
Thereafter, Members may table questions for oral and written answer electronically or by post.
Questions for written answer received after 9 February and before 4.30pm on Friday 17
February will be treated as having been tabled on 17 February.
Questions for oral answer
Under Standing Order No. 22(6), the Speaker has made the following arrangements for
tabling Questions for oral answer when the House returns:
Last date of tabling*
Date for answer
Departments etc.
Thursday 9 February
Monday 20 February
Work and Pensions (T)***
Thursday 9 February
Tuesday 21 February
Foreign and Commonwealth
Office (T)
Thursday 9 February
Wednesday 22 February
International Development (T)
Prime Minister
Monday 20 February **
Thursday 23 February
Transport (T)
The results of the shuffles on 9 February will be published on 10 February. They will be
available from the Vote Office and on the internet at
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmfutoral/futoral.pdf
For further details of last tabling days for other departments and answering bodies, see the
Order of Questions rota available from the Vote Office and on the internet at
http://www.parliament.uk/documents/commons-table-office/Oral-questions-rota.pdf
Notes:
* The latest time for tabling is 12.30pm on each of these days.
** First sitting day after adjournment.
*** (T) denotes that there are Topical questions for this Department.
Questions for written answer on a named day
The latest time for tabling a Question for written answer on a named day before the February
Adjournment is 10.30pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier, on Monday 6 February
(for answer on Thursday 9 February).
Time of tabling
Earliest date for named day answer
Monday 6 February before 10.30pm or rise of
House
Thursday 9 February
From Tuesday 7 February until 5.30pm or rise
of House on Thursday 9 February
Monday 20 February
From rise of House on Thursday 9 February
Wednesday 22 February (Each Member
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until 4.30pm on Friday 17 February
may table up to five named day questions
during this period.)
Monday 20 February
Thursday 23 February
FEBRUARY ADJOURNMENT - TABLING OF AMENDMENTS TO PUBLIC BILLS
Members wishing to table amendments to public bills may do so in the usual way in the Public
Bill Office until the rise of the House on Thursday 9 February. Such amendments will be
available online from Friday 10 February.
During the recess, Members may submit amendments in person, via introduced staff or, if
signed, by other staff or by post to the Recess Duty Office, located in the Journal Office; and,
by prior arrangement with the PBO, by e-mail. The PBO will be open for the receipt of
amendments from 11am to 4.30pm on Wednesday 15, Thursday 16 and Friday 17 February.
Deadlines, publication and eligibility for selection
The table below shows the deadlines, first publication date and selection eligibility for
amendments submitted during the recess. The following deadlines apply for tabling of
amendments if they are to be eligible for selection in proceedings on bills on 20, 21 and 22
February:
Cultural Property (Armed Conflicts) Bill [Lords] Report Stage on Monday 20
February: deadline is 4.30pm on Wednesday 15 February
Amendments to Lords Amendments to the High Speed Rail (London–West
Midlands) Bill on Monday 20 February: deadline is 4.30pm on Thursday 16
February
Local Government Finance Bill Public Bill Committee on Tuesday 21 February:
deadline is 4.30pm on Thursday 16 February
Pension Schemes Bill [Lords] Public Bill Committee on Tuesday 21 February:
deadline is 4.30pm on Thursday 16 February
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Deadline for tabling
ANNOUNCEMENTS
First publication*
First day eligible for
selection
Friday 10 February
Monday 20 February
4.30pm, Wednesday 15 February
Thursday 16 February
Monday 20 February
4.30pm, Thursday 16 February
Friday 17 February
Monday 20 February
(Lords Amendments to the
High Speed Rail (London–
West Midlands) Bill)
Last sitting day
Rise of House, Thursday 9
February
During the recess
Tuesday 21 February
(Amendments for Local
Government Finance Bill
Committee and Pension
Schemes Bill [Lords]
Committee
4.30pm, Friday 17 February
Monday 20 February
Wednesday 22 February
*Amendments are published online the morning after they are tabled, provisionally
‘marshalled’ into the order in which they relate to the bill.
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FURTHER INFORMATION
FURTHER INFORMATION
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
Documents and reports relating to the business being held in the Chamber are available on
the Commons Business Briefings webpage
WRITTEN STATEMENTS
Text of today’s Written Statements
SELECT COMMITTEES
Select Committees Webpage
Recent Select Committee Reports
STANDING ORDERS RELATING TO PUBLIC BUSINESS
Text of Standing Orders relating to public business
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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.
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CALENDAR OF 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.
THURSDAY 9 FEBRUARY
CHAMBER
9.30am
Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
9.53am
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and
Sport
10.00am
Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
10.23am
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
Afterwards
Backbench Business
ISRAELI SETTLEMENTS IN THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
Sir Desmond Swayne
Mr Mark Williams
Chris Bryant
Tommy Sheppard
Dr Tania Mathias
Owen Thompson
Margaret Ferrier
Kate Hollern
Andy Slaughter
Imran Hussain
Crispin Blunt
Antoinette Sandbach
Paul Flynn
Marie Rimmer
Shabana Mahmood
Chris Law
Philip Boswell
Jim Dowd
Kate Green
William Wragg
Caroline Lucas
Alan Brown
Natalie McGarry
Stephen Kinnock
Ruth Cadbury
Chris Stephens
Martyn Day
Dr Philippa Whitford
Ian Murray
Richard Burden
Mr Clive Betts
Albert Owen
Mark Durkan
Fiona Mactaggart
John Nicolson
Rushanara Ali
Drew Hendry
Anne McLaughlin
That this House reaffirms its support for the negotiation of a lasting peace between two
sovereign states of Israel and Palestine, both of which must be viable and contiguous within
secure and internationally recognised borders; calls on the Government to take an active role
in facilitating a resumption of international talks to achieve this; welcomes UN Security Council
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Resolution 2334 adopted on 23 December 2016; and further calls on the government of Israel
immediately to halt the planning and construction of residential settlements in the Occupied
Palestinian Territories which is both contrary to international law and undermines the
prospects for the contiguity and viability of the state of Palestine.
GOVERNANCE OF THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
Damian Collins
Christian Matheson
Andrew Bingham
That this House has no confidence in the ability of the Football Association (FA) to comply
fully with its duties as a governing body, as the current governance structures of the FA make
it impossible for the organisation to reform itself; and calls on the Government to bring forward
legislative proposals to reform the governance of the FA.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Presentation of Public Petitions
Changes to funding for 3 and 4 year olds in Walsall South: Valerie Vaz
Adjournment Debate
Siting of proposed holocaust memorial museum in Victoria Tower Gardens: Sir Edward Leigh
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pm
That this House has considered the Sixth Report of the Science and
Technology Committee, Evidence Check: Smart metering of electricity and
gas, HC 161, and the Government response, HC 846: Stephen Metcalfe
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Liaison Committee.
3.00pm
That this House has considered the effect of state pension changes on
working-class women: Chi Onwurah
Notes:
The subject for this debate was 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)).
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MONDAY 20 FEBRUARY
CHAMBER
2.30pm
Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
3.15pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Afterwards
Cultural Property (Armed Conflicts) Bill [Lords]
CULTURAL PROPERTY (ARMED CONFLICTS) BILL [LORDS]: REMAINING STAGES
High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill
HIGH SPEED RAIL (LONDON - WEST MIDLANDS) BILL: CONSIDERATION OF LORDS
AMENDMENTS
Notes:
None of the Lords Amendments engages financial privilege
WESTMINSTER HALL
4.30pm
That this House has considered e-petitions 171928 and 178844 relating to a
state visit by President Donald Trump: Paul Flynn
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 21 FEBRUARY
CHAMBER
Private Business
NEW SOUTHGATE CEMETERY BILL [LORDS]: THIRD READING
11.30am
Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth
Office
12.15pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and
Commonwealth Office
Afterwards
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Government Services (Telecommunication Charges): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Chris Stephens
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to restrict charges for using telecommunications to
contact certain government advice services; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30am
That this House has considered A Better Defence Estate Strategy: Mrs
Helen Grant
11.00am
That this House has considered future funding provision of education in
Southend: Sir David Amess
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
That this House has considered rollout of superfast broadband to rural
communities: Mr Alistair Carmichael
4.00pm
That this House has considered social housing community alarm services:
Justin Madders
4.30pm
That this House has considered future of the London Stock Exchange: Sir
William Cash
Notes:
The second part of the sitting will last for three hours.
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.
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WEDNESDAY 22 FEBRUARY
CHAMBER
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
Lee Valley Regional Park (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
James Berry
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend section 48(4) of the Lee Valley Regional Park
Act 1966 to remove the power of the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority to raise by way of
levy on any local authority whose local authority area falls outside the area defined under
section 2(2) of the Act; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30am
That this House has considered changes in council funding and social care:
Alan Johnson
11.00am
That this House has considered school funding in Cheshire West and
Chester: Christian Matheson
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
That this House has considered promoting trade with the Commonwealth:
Jake Berry
4.00pm
That this House has considered local government funding and Lancashire
County Council: David Morris
4.30pm
That this House has considered purchase of distressed assets by Cerberus
Capital Management: George Kerevan
Notes:
The second part of the sitting will last for three hours.
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.
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THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY
CHAMBER
9.30am
Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15am
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY
CHAMBER
Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence
(Ratification of Convention) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Dr Eilidh Whiteford
Awards for Valour (Protection) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Gareth Johnson
Wild Animals in Circuses (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kevin Foster
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Animal Fighting (Sentencing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kevin Foster
Animal Cruelty (Sentencing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Anna Turley
National Minimum Wage (Workplace Internships) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second
Reading [4 November]
Member in Charge: Alec Shelbrooke
National Health Service Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Margaret Greenwood
Feeding Products for Babies and Children (Advertising and Promotion) Bill:
Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alison Thewliss
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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Perinatal Mental Illness (NHS Family Services) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rehman Chishti
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Laser Pens (Regulation of Sale, Ownership and Usage) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rehman Chishti
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Health Services Commissioning (Equality and Accountability) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rehman Chishti
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Football Supporters (Access) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Justin Madders
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Gender Identity (Protected Characteristic) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Maria Miller
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Benefit Claimants Sanctions (Required Assessment) Bill: Adjourned debate on
Second Reading [2 December]
Member in Charge: Mhairi Black
Financial Regulation of Funeral Services Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Neil Gray
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Diabetes Inpatient Care Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Keith Vaz
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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Electoral Reform (Local Elections and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill: Second
Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Ranil Jayawardena
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Asset Freezing (Compensation) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Member in Charge: James Cartlidge
Mutual Guarantee Societies Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christina Rees
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Parthenon Sculptures (Return to Greece) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Mark Williams
UK Environmental Protection (Maintenance of EU Standards) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
UK International Trade and Investment Agreements (Ratification) Bill: Second
Reading
Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Workers’ Rights (Maintenance of EU Standards) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Melanie Onn
Notes:
Queen's Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Vehicle Noise Limits (Enforcement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kevin Foster
Organ Donors (Leave) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Louise Haigh
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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Children of Armed Services Personnel (Schools Admission) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Anne-Marie Trevelyan
Withdrawal from the European Union (Article 50) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Families with Children and Young People in Debt (Respite) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kelly Tolhurst
Defibrillators (Availability) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Maria Caulfield
International Trade and Investment (NHS Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Lilley
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Vehicle Fuel (Publication of Tax Information): Second Reading
Member in Charge: Peter Aldous
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
Child Poverty in the UK (Target for Reduction) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second
Reading [3 February]
Member in Charge: Dan Jarvis
Unlawful Killing (Recovery of Remains) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Conor McGinn
Protection of Family Homes (Enforcement and Permitted Development) Bill:
Adjourned debate on Second Reading [25 November]
Member in Charge: Steve McCabe
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MONDAY 27 FEBRUARY
WESTMINSTER HALL
4.30pm
That this House has considered e-petition 176138 relating to attacks on NHS
medical staff: Oliver Dowden
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 28 FEBRUARY
CHAMBER
Careers Guidance (Access to Schools): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Nic Dakin
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require schools in England to provide access to their
premises and pupils to representatives from post-16 education establishments and others
providing guidance on careers, training and courses; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
THURSDAY 2 MARCH
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pm
That this House has considered the Ninth Report of the Work and Pensions
Committee of Session 2015-16, Support for the bereaved, HC 551, and the
Government response, HC 230: Frank Field
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order
No. 10(3)).
The subject for this debate was determined by the Liaison Committee.
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MONDAY 6 MARCH
WESTMINSTER HALL
4.30pm
That this House has considered e-petition 129823 relating to high heels and
workplace dress codes: Helen Jones
Relevant Documents:
First Joint Report of the Petitions Committee and the Women and Equalities Committee, High heels and
workplace dress codes, HC 291
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 7 MARCH
CHAMBER
Queen's Sapphire Jubilee: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Andrew Rosindell
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for a national public holiday marking
the Queen's Sapphire Jubilee in 2017 and to establish a framework to ensure that the United
Kingdom, its overseas territories and Crown dependencies appropriately commemorate this
occasion; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
THURSDAY 23 MARCH
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pm
That this House has considered the First Report of the International
Development Committee of Session 2015-16, Syrian refugee crisis, HC 463,
and the Government response, HC 902, and the Second Report of the
International Development Committee, DfID's programme in Nigeria, HC
110, and the Government response, HC 735: Stephen Twigg
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order
No. 10(3)).
The subjects for this debate were determined by the Liaison Committee.
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FRIDAY 24 MARCH
CHAMBER
Local Audit (Public Access to Documents) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Wendy Morton
Providers of Health and Social Care (Schemes under Section 71 of the National
Health Service Act 2006) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Michael Tomlinson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (Safety Abroad) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Michael Tomlinson
Malicious Communications (Social Media) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Anna Turley
EU Citizens Resident in the United Kingdom (Right to Stay) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tom Brake
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Arms Export Controls (Countries of Concern) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tom Brake
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
National Health Service Staff (Reporting and Registration) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Bill Wiggin
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Cosmetic Surgery (Standards of Practice) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Kevan Jones
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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Income Tax (Non-Military Expenditure) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ruth Cadbury
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Craig Mackinlay
Access to Radiotherapy Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Farron
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Maternity and Paternity Leave (Premature Birth) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Steve Reed
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Housing (Tenants’ Rights) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Mutualisation of the Royal Bank of Scotland Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gareth Thomas
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Double Taxation Treaties (Developing Countries) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second
Reading [16 December]
Member in Charge: Roger Mullin
House of Lords (Exclusion of Hereditary Peers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr David Hanson
Notes:
Queen's consent to be signified on Third Reading.
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Rail Ombudsman Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Loughton
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Sugar in Food and Drinks (Targets, Labelling and Advertising) Bill: Second
Reading
Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
Civil Partnership Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading
[13 January]
Member in Charge: Tim Loughton
Modern Slavery (Transparency in Supply Chains) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Maggie Throup
Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Flynn
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Unsolicited Marketing Communications (Company Directors) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Patricia Gibson
Burial Rights Reform Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr David Burrowes
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Promotion of Israeli-Palestinian Peace (United Kingdom Participation) Bill: Second
Reading
Member in Charge: Joan Ryan
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (Statutory Requirement) Bill:
Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Railways Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
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Town and Country Planning (Electricity Generating Consent): Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tom Blenkinsop
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Lucy Allan
Statutory Nuisance (Aircraft Noise) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Tania Mathias
School Admissions (Special Educational Needs) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Martin Vickers
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Crime (Aggravated Murder of and Violence against Women) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Nusrat Ghani
Housing Standards (Preparation and Storage of Food by Tenants in Receipt of
Universal Credit or Housing Benefit) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Frank Field
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
British Victims of Terrorism (Asset-Freezing and Compensation) Bill: Second
Reading
Member in Charge: Andrew Rosindell
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Crime (Assaults on Emergency Services Staff) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Holly Lynch
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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.
CULTURAL PROPERTY (ARMED CONFLICTS) BILL [LORDS]: REPORT STAGE
AND THIRD READING
Not amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
The National Assembly for Wales, Northern Ireland Assembly and Scottish Parliament have approved
Legislative Consent Resolutions relating to this Bill. Copies of the Resolutions are available in the Vote
Office (also on the documents webpage for the Bill).
Queen's consent to be signified on Third Reading.
2.
CRIMINAL FINANCES BILL: REPORT STAGE AND THIRD READING
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments see separate paper (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
The National Assembly for Wales has approved a Legislative Consent Resolution relating to this Bill.
Copies of the Resolution are available in the Vote Office (also available on the documents webpage for
the Bill).
3.
REGULATORY REFORM
Secretary Greg Clark
That the draft Economic Growth (Regulatory Functions) Order 2017, which was laid
before this House on 6 December, be approved.
4.
REGULATORY REFORM
Secretary Greg Clark
That the draft Business Impact Target (Relevant Regulators) Regulations 2017, which
were laid before this House on 6 December, be approved.
5.
DEREGULATION
Secretary Greg Clark
That the Draft Growth Duty Statutory Guidance, a copy of which was laid before this
House on 12 December, be approved.
6.
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
Gavin Barwell
That the draft Housing and Planning Act 2016 (Permission in Principle etc)
(Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this
House on 20 December, be approved.
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Notes:
The Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and is within devolved
legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P).
7.
COMPETITION
Secretary Greg Clark
That the draft Claims in respect of Loss or Damage arising from Competition
Infringements (Competition Act 1998 and Other Enactments (Amendment)) Regulations
2017, which were laid before this House on 20 December, be approved.
8.
CHILDREN AND SOCIAL WORK BILL [LORDS]: REMAINING STAGES
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
At Second Reading the Speaker certified that Clauses 8, 9 and 58 of the Bill relate exclusively to
England and Wales and are within devolved legislative competence and that Clauses 1 to 7, 10 to 30
and 32 to 57 of, and Schedules 1 to 3 to, the Bill relate exclusively to England and are within devolved
legislative competence.
The National Assembly for Wales has approved a Legislative Consent Resolution relating to this Bill.
Copies of the Resolution are available in the Vote Office (also available on the documents webpage for
the Bill).
9.
IMMIGRATION
Secretary Amber Rudd
That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2017, which was
laid before this House on 11 January, be approved.
10. SOCIAL SECURITY
Jane Ellison
That the draft Social Security (Contributions) (Rates, Limits and Thresholds Amendments
and National Insurance Funds Payments) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this
House on 16 January, be approved.
11. INSOLVENCY
Secretary Greg Clark
That the draft Deregulation Act 2015, the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment
Act 2015 and the Insolvency (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (Consequential
Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this
House on 18 January, be approved.
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12. LOCAL AUDIT (PUBLIC ACCESS TO DOCUMENTS) BILL
Mr David Lidington
That the Committee of Selection do nominate a Public Bill Committee to consider the
Local Audit (Public Access to Documents) Bill, pursuant to paragraph (5) of Standing
Order No. 84A (Public Bill Committees).
13. ATOMIC ENERGY AND RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES
Secretary Greg Clark
That the draft Nuclear Industries Security (Amendment) Regulations 2017, which were
laid before this House on 19 January, be approved.
14. EQUALITY
Secretary Justine Greening
That the draft Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties and Public Authorities) Regulations
2017, which were laid before this House on 18 January, be approved.
15. SOCIAL SECURITY
Caroline Nokes
That the draft Bereavement Support Payment Regulations 2017, which were laid before
this House on 12 January, be approved.
16. SOCIAL SECURITY
Caroline Nokes
That the draft Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2017, which was laid before this
House on 16 January, be approved.
17. PENSIONS
Caroline Nokes
That the draft Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2017, which was laid
before this House on 16 January, be approved.
18. MERCHANT SHIPPING (HOMOSEXUAL CONDUCT) BILL
Mr David Lidington
That the Committee of Selection do nominate a Public Bill Committee to consider the
Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Bill, pursuant to paragraph (5) of Standing
Order No. 84A (Public Bill Committees).
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19. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Andrew Percy
That the draft Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Order 2017, which
was laid before this House on 23 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).
20. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Andrew Percy
That the draft Tees Valley Combined Authority (Functions) Order 2017, which was laid
before this House on 23 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).
21. NATIONAL CITIZEN SERVICE BILL: REMAINING STAGES
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
The Speaker certified before Second Reading that Clauses 1 to 8 and 15, and Schedule 1 of the Bill
relate exclusively to England and are within devolved legislative competence.
22. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (UNJUSTIFIED THREATS) BILL [LORDS]: REMAINING
STAGES
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
23. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Secretary Chris Grayling
That the draft Transport Levying Bodies (Amendment) Regulations 2017, which were laid
before this House on 24 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).
24. HEALTH CARE AND ASSOCIATED PROFESSIONS
Mr Philip Dunne
That the draft Nursing and Midwifery (Amendment) Order 2017, which was laid before
this House on 25 January, be approved.
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25. SOCIAL SECURITY
Penny Mordaunt
That the draft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims)
(Amendment) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this House on 25 January, be
approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
26. SOCIAL SECURITY
Penny Mordaunt
That the draft Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts)
(Amendment) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this House on 25 January, be
approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
27. BUS SERVICES BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
Notes:
The Speaker has certified that Clauses 1, 3 to 7, 9 to 14, 16 and 18 to 21 of, and Schedule 2 to the Bill
relate exclusively to England and are within devolved legislative competence.
Relevant Documents:
Eighth Report of the Transport Committee, Bus Services Bill, HC 611, and the Government's response,
HC 918
28. BUS SERVICES BILL [LORDS]: MONEY
Jane Ellison
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Bus Services Bill [Lords], it is
expedient to authorise:
(1) the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any increase attributable to the
Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided; and
(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
Notes:
Queen’s Recommendation signified.
29. CROWN
Simon Kirby
That the draft Sovereign Grant Act 2011 (Change of Percentage) Order 2017, which was
laid before this House on 26 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
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30. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Secretary Greg Clark
That the draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2017, which were laid
before this House on 30 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
31. INCOME TAX
Jane Ellison
That the draft Scotland Act 2016 (Income Tax Consequential Amendments) Regulations
2017, which were laid before this House on 30 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
32. WATER INDUSTRY
Secretary Andrea Leadsom
That the draft Water Supply Licence and Sewerage Licence (Modification of Standard
Conditions) Order 2017, which was laid before this House on 30 January, 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).
33. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Secretary Andrea Leadsom
That the draft Water Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Order 2017, which was
laid before this House on 30 January, 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).
34. CONTRACTS
Secretary Greg Clark
That the draft Limited Liability Partnerships (Reporting on Payment Practices and
Performance) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this House on 31 January, 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).
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35. COMPANIES
Secretary Greg Clark
That the draft Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance Regulations 2017,
which were laid before this House on 31 January, 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).
36. ELECTRICITY
Secretary Greg Clark
That the draft Electricity Supplier Payments (Amendment) Regulations 2017, which were
laid before this House on 2 February, 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).
37. PENSIONS
Richard Harrington
That the draft Automatic Enrolment (Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band)
Order 2017, which was laid before this House on 2 February, 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).
38. FARRIERS (REGISTRATION) BILL
Mr David Lidington
That the Committee of Selection do nominate a Public Bill Committee to consider the
Farriers (Registration) Bill, pursuant to paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 84A (Public
Bill Committees).
39. ROAD TRAFFIC OFFENDERS (SURRENDER OF DRIVING LICENCES ETC) BILL
Mr David Lidington
That the Committee of Selection do nominate a Public Bill Committee to consider the
Road Traffic Offenders (Surrender of Driving Licences Etc) Bill, pursuant to paragraph (5)
of Standing Order No. 84A (Public Bill Committees).
40. KEW GARDENS (LEASES) BILL
Mr David Lidington
That the Committee of Selection do nominate a Public Bill Committee to consider the Kew
Gardens (Leases) Bill, pursuant to paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 84A (Public Bill
Committees).
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41. CROWN TENANCIES BILL
Mr David Lidington
That the Committee of Selection do nominate a Public Bill Committee to consider the
Crown Tenancies Bill, pursuant to paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 84A (Public Bill
Committees).
42. GUARDIANSHIP (MISSING PERSONS) BILL
Mr David Lidington
That the Committee of Selection do nominate a Public Bill Committee to consider the
Guardianship (Missing Persons) Bill, pursuant to paragraph (5) of Standing Order No.
84A (Public Bill Committees).
43. WATER INDUSTRY
Secretary Andrea Leadsom
That the draft Water Industry Designated Codes (Appeals to the Competition and Markets
Authority) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this House on 3 February, 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).
44. POLICE
Secretary Amber Rudd
That the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) for 2017–18 (HC 944), which was laid
before this House on 1 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Any division on this motion will be subject to double majority voting (whole House and qualifying
constituencies) (Standing Order No. 83R(2)). The qualifying constituencies are constituencies in
England and Wales (Standing Order No. 83R(3)(b)).
45. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Secretary David Mundell
That the draft Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015 (Consequential
Provisions) Order 2017, which was laid before this House on 6 February, 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).
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46. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Andrew Percy
That the draft Tees Valley Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017,
which was laid before this House on 6 February, 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. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Andrew Percy
That the draft Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment)
Order 2017, which was laid before this House on 6 February, 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. NORTHERN IRELAND
Secretary Elizabeth Truss
That the draft Collection of Fines etc. (Northern Ireland Consequential Amendments)
Order 2017, which was laid before this House on 6 February, 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).
49. SOCIAL SECURITY
David Gauke
That the draft Tax Credits and Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating etc. Regulations 2017,
which were laid before this House on 6 February, 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).
50. CAPITAL GAINS TAX
Jane Ellison
That the draft Enactment of Extra-Statutory Concessions Order 2017, which was laid
before this House on 6 February, 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).
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51. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Secretary Amber Rudd
That the draft Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Fire and Rescue Functions)
Order 2017, which was laid before this House on 6 February, 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).
52. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Secretary Sajid Javid
That the draft Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority
(Election of Mayor) (Amendment) Order 2017, which was laid before this House on 6
February, 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).

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