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Tuesday 25 February 2020 Order Paper No.26: Part 1
SUMMARY AGENDA: CHAMBER
11.30am Prayers
Afterwards Oral Questions: Justice
12.30pm Urgent Questions, Ministerial Statements (if any)
No debate Presentation of Bills
Up to 20 minutes Ten Minute Rule Motion: Hong Kong (Mr Alistair Carmichael)
Until 7.00pm Opposition Day:
� Tax avoidance and evasion
� Social care
No debate Statutory Instruments (Motions for approval)
No debate Presentation of Public Petitions
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour
Adjournment Debate: Future of East Leake Health Centre (Ruth Edwards)
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30am UK oil and gas industry
11.00am Special educational needs on the Isle of Wight
(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.)
2.30pm Equality of funding for post-16 education
4.00pm Odour emanating from landfill sites
4.30pm Wales’s contribution to the UK armed forces
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Notes:Item marked [R] indicates that a member has declared a relevant interest.
CONTENTS
PART 1: BUSINESS TODAY
3 Chamber
9 Westminster Hall
10 Written Statements
11 Committees Meeting Today
12 Announcements
13 Further Information
PART 2: FUTURE BUSINESS
16 A. Calendar of Business
32 B. Remaining Orders and Notices
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BUSINESS TODAY: CHAMBER
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
QUESTIONS
� Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
1 Tim Loughton (East Worthing and Shoreham) What progress he has made on bringing into force the terms of the Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc) Act 2019 to extend the power to coroners to investigate stillbirths. (900811)
2 Wera Hobhouse (Bath) What steps he is taking to implement the Istanbul Convention on action against violence against women and domestic violence. (900812)
3 Clive Efford (Eltham) What assessment he has made of the effect of longer prison sentences on the deradicalisation of prisoners. (900813)
4 Mrs Flick Drummond (Meon Valley) What plans he has to help reduce prisoner re-offending. (900814)
5 Dr Caroline Johnson (Sleaford and North Hykeham) What steps his Department is taking to increase prison capacity. (900815)
6 Mr Laurence Robertson (Tewkesbury) What steps he is taking to increase the length of sentences for people convicted of retail crime. (900816)
7 Antony Higginbotham (Burnley) What plans he has to help reduce prisoner re-offending. (900817)
8 Peter Gibson (Darlington) What steps he is taking to support victims of domestic abuse through the criminal justice system. (900818)
9 Shabana Mahmood (Birmingham, Ladywood) What estimate he has made of the proportion of people serving Imprisonment for Public Protection sentences that are from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. (900819)
10 Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering) How many non-UK citizens are serving custodial sentences; and if he will negotiate compulsory prisoner transfer agreements with other countries. (900820)
11 Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury and Atcham) What steps he is taking to support victims of domestic abuse through the criminal justice system. (900821)
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12 Mohammad Yasin (Bedford) What assessment he has made of trends in the level of violence in prisons. (900822)
13 Simon Baynes (Clwyd South) What plans he has to help reduce prisoner re-offending. (900823)
14 Dan Jarvis (Barnsley Central) What steps his Department is taking to support veterans in the criminal justice system. (900824)
15 Selaine Saxby (North Devon) What steps his Department is taking to support victims of (a) rape and (b) sexual abuse through the criminal justice system. (900825)
16 Debbie Abrahams (Oldham East and Saddleworth) What recent assessment he has made of the ability of social security claimants to access early legal advice. (900826)
17 Preet Kaur Gill (Birmingham, Edgbaston) What assessment he has made of the adequacy of funding for Women's Centres. (900827)
18 James Sunderland (Bracknell) What steps his Department is taking to ensure legal aid is accessible to people that need it. (900828)
19 Mr Richard Holden (North West Durham) If he will commission an independent inquiry into the physical and sexual abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre. (900829)
20 Steve McCabe (Birmingham, Selly Oak) What judicial steps can be taken in cases where an offender (a) fails to complete a court-mandated rehabilitation programme and (b) breaks the conditions of a community sentence. (900830)
21 Jack Brereton (Stoke-on-Trent South) What steps he is taking to support victims of domestic abuse through the criminal justice system. (900831)
22 Dr James Davies (Vale of Clwyd) What assessment he has made of the effect of delays in the (a) charging and (b) requisitioning of suspects on the outcome of subsequent court cases. (900832)
23 Lucy Allan (Telford) What steps he is taking to ensure that victims of child sexual exploitation have confidence in the criminal justice system. (900833)
24 Yvonne Fovargue (Makerfield) What assessment he has made of trends in the number of people able to access early legal advice. (900834)
25 Jessica Morden (Newport East) What assessment he has made of trends in waiting times for Child Maintenance Service appeals. (900835)
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At 12.15pm
� Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
T1 Christian Matheson (City of Chester) If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (900836)
T2 Jo Stevens (Cardiff Central) (900837)
T3 Peter Kyle (Hove) (900838)
T4 Ruth Edwards (Rushcliffe) (900839)
T5 Clive Efford (Eltham) (900840)
T6 Craig Williams (Montgomeryshire) (900841)
T7 Mr Laurence Robertson (Tewkesbury) (900842)
T8 Liz Twist (Blaydon) (900843)
T9 Clive Lewis (Norwich South) (900844)
T10 Wera Hobhouse (Bath) (900845)
URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
12.30pm
� Urgent Questions (if any)
� Ministerial Statements (if any)
PRESENTATION OF BILLS
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
� National Health Service Expenditure
Jamie StoneBill to require expenditure on mental health services and on health services for veterans and members of the armed forces to be identified separately in National Health Service expenditure plans and outturns; and for connected purposes.
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BUSINESS OF THE DAY
1. HONG KONG: TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
Mr Alistair CarmichaelThat leave be given to bring in a Bill to place requirements on the Government relating to the Sino-British Joint Declaration 1984 and human rights in Hong Kong; to make provision about immigration for Hong Kong residents including granting rights to live in the United Kingdom; and for connected purposes.
Notes:The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
2. OPPOSITION DAY (4TH ALLOTTED DAY)
Until 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
� Tax avoidance and evasion
Jeremy CorbynJohn McDonnellAnneliese DoddsPeter DowdValerie VazMr Nicholas BrownThat this House notes that the tax gap, the difference between the amount of tax that should be paid to HMRC and what is actually paid, has been estimated at between a minimum of £35 billion and £90 billion; believes that successive Conservative governments have failed to address tax avoidance and evasion while making savage cuts to public services and undermining the social security net; further notes that the Tax Justice Network has described the UK as backsliding on financial transparency; is concerned by reports of the Conservative Party’s links with individuals and companies that have engaged in tax avoidance; and calls for the proper funding of public services after a decade of austerity and for robust action to tackle tax avoidance and evasion.
� Social care
Jeremy CorbynBarbara KeeleyAndrew GwynneAndy McDonaldMargaret GreenwoodMr Nicholas BrownThat this House notes that almost ten years of Government cuts to council budgets have resulted in a social care funding crisis which means 1.5 million older people have unmet social care needs; further notes the increasing funding gap for adult social care; believes
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proposals from the Government for access to additional funding for both adult and children’s social care will do nothing to ease the crisis or address the funding gap; and calls on the Government to bring forward as a matter of urgency plans to reform social care including plans for free personal care.
Amendment (a)The Prime MinisterChancellor of the Exchequer Secretary Matt HancockSecretary Robert JenrickMark SpencerHelen WhatelyLine 1, leave out from “House” to end and add “notes that the Government is committed to fixing the crisis in social care; and supports the Government’s commitment to find a long term solution for the growing need for care and commitment to an ambitious three point plan, including extra funding every year, seeking a cross party consensus and ensuring the prerequisite of any solution is a guarantee that no one needing care has to sell their home to pay for it.”.
Notes:The selection of the matters to be debated has been made by the Leader of the Opposition (Standing Order No. 14(2)).
3. POLICE
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Chloe SmithThat the draft Police and Crime Commissioner Elections (Amendment) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 14 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). If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
4. AGRICULTURE
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary George EusticeThat the Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 90), dated 30 January 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 31 January, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
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5. AGRICULTURE
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary George EusticeThat the Rules for Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendments) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 91), dated 30 January 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 31 January, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
6. LEGAL SERVICES
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary Robert BucklandThat the draft Legal Services Act 2007 (Approved Regulator) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 15 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).If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
7. LEGAL SERVICES
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary Robert BucklandThat the draft Legal Services Act 2007 (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) (Appeals from Licensing Authority Decisions) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 15 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).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)
� Universal credit bonus payments: Martyn Day
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
� Future of East Leake Health Centre: Ruth Edwards
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BUSINESS TODAY: WESTMINSTER HALL
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The first part of the sitting will last for two hours. The second part of the sitting will last for three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1)).
9.30am
� That this House has considered the UK oil and gas industry: Andrew Bowie
11.00am
� That this House has considered special educational needs on the Isle of Wight: Bob Seely
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
� That this House has considered equality of funding for post-16 education: Lloyd Russell-Moyle
4.00pm
� That this House has considered odour emanating from landfill sites: Aaron Bell
4.30pm
� That this House has considered Wales’s contribution to the UK armed forces: Fay 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.
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WRITTEN STATEMENTS
STATEMENTS TO BE MADE TODAY
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
1. Finance Bill 2020
2. Public Service Pension Scheme Indexation and Revaluation 2020
Secretary of State for Defence
3. Nuclear Update
Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
4. Alleged Serious and Significant Offences (Diplomatic Immunity): 2018
5. Debts owed by Diplomatic Missions and International Organisations in the United Kingdom: 2018
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
6. Government Response to the Consultation on the draft Human Tissue (Permitted Material: Exceptions) (England) Regulations 2020
Secretary of State for the Home Department
7. The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse’s report on Westminster
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
SELECT COMMITTEES
� European Statutory Instruments
Room 6 2.00pm (private)
PUBLIC BILL COMMITTEES
� Agriculture Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 10 9.25am (public)
� Agriculture Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 10 2.00pm (public)
DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEES
� Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 and the draft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2020
Room 9 8.55am (public)
� Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure (HC 299)
Room 9 2.30pm (public)
� Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Gibraltar) Order 2020
Room 11 2.30pm (public)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
FORTHCOMING END OF DAY ADJOURNMENT DEBATES
� Tuesday 3 March to Monday 9 March (deadline 26 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 26 February. The ballot will take place on Thursday 27 February.
� Tuesday 10 March to Monday 16 March (deadline 4 March)
Applications should be made in writing to the Table Office by 7.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on Wednesday 4 March. The ballot will take place on Thursday 5 March.
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 3 March and Wednesday 4 March (ballot closed)
The ballot for debates on Tuesday 3 March and Wednesday 4 March will take place today. Applications for this ballot have closed.
� Tuesday 10 March and Wednesday 11 March (deadline 2 March)
The following Departments will answer:
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Cabinet Office; Defence; Education; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Exiting the European Union; Foreign and Commonwealth Office; International Trade; Northern Ireland; Scotland; Women and Equalities
� Tuesday 17 March and Wednesday 18 March (deadline 9 March)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; Health and Social Care; Home Office; Housing, Communities and Local Government; International Development; Justice; Transport; Treasury; Wales; Work and Pensions
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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: www.parliament.uk/business/publications/research/commons-business-briefings/
WRITTEN STATEMENTS
Text of today’s Written Statements: www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-statements/
SELECT COMMITTEES
Select Committees Webpage: www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/
Recent Select Committee Reports: www.parliament.uk/business/publications/committees/recent-reports/
STANDING ORDERS RELATING TO PUBLIC BUSINESS
Text of Standing Orders relating to public business: www.parliament.uk/business/publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201919/cmstords/341/body.html
EUROPEAN BUSINESS
European Business Referrals and Motion documents for consideration by European Committees or on the Floor of the House are available on the European Business webpage: www.parliament.uk/business/publications/business-papers/commons/european-business11/
DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT
Information about digital engagement opportunities for debates is available on the parliamentary website: www.parliament.uk/digital-engagement-programme.
All business papers are available via the HousePapers app on mobile devices
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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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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 26 FEBRUARY
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
� 11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
� 12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
PRESENTATION OF BILLS
� European Citizens’ Rights
Christine JardineBill to guarantee the immigration rights of EU, EEA EFTA and Swiss citizens resident in the United Kingdom; to require the Government to provide such persons with physical proof of those rights; and for connected purposes.
WORKERS (DEFINITION AND RIGHTS): TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Chris StephensThat leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the definition of worker; to make provision about workers’ rights; and for connected purposes.
Notes:The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
ENVIRONMENT BILL: SECOND READING
Relevant Documents:Fourteenth Report of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee of Session 2017-19, Pre-legislative scrutiny of the Draft Environment (Principles and Governance) Bill, HC 1893.Eighteenth Report of the Environmental Audit Committee of Session 2017-19, Scrutiny of the Draft Environment (Principles and Governance) Bill, HC 1951.
Notes:Mr Speaker has certified that Clauses 1 to 6, 10, 13, 54, 80, 86 and 90 to 124 of and Schedules 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 to the Environment Bill relate exclusively to England on matters within devolved legislative competence; and that Clauses 7 to 9, 11, 12, 14 to 18, 20, 25, 57, 63, 65, 67, 75 to 77, 79 and 88 of and Schedule 10 to the Bill relate exclusively to England and Wales on matters within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83J).Queen’s and Prince of Wales’ consent to be signified on Third Reading.
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ENVIRONMENT BILL: WAYS AND MEANS
Jesse NormanThat, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Environment Bill, it is expedient to authorise:
(1) the imposition of requirements to pay sums in respect of the costs of disposing of products and materials; and
(2) the imposition under or by virtue of the Act of fees and charges in connection with—
(a) the exercise of functions, and
(b) biodiversity credits.
ENVIRONMENT BILL: MONEY
Jesse NormanThat, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Environment Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:
(1) any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State; and
(2) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.
Notes:Queen’s Recommendation signified.
IF NECESSARY, CONSIDERATION OF LORDS AMENDMENTS
MOTION TO APPROVE A STATUTORY INSTRUMENT RELATING TO TERRORISM
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
� Secondary education in Ellesmere Port: Justin Madders
WESTMINSTER HALL
� 9.30am That this House has considered school exclusions: Sarah Jones
� 11.00am That this House has considered Government support for business: Andrew Griffith
Notes:The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
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� 2.30pm That this House has considered energy efficiency measures in buildings to achieve net zero: Philip Dunne
� 4.00pm That this House has considered the future of Cawdor Barracks, Brawdy: Stephen Crabb
� 4.30pm That this House has considered regulatory divergence in the UK chemical industry: Bill Esterson
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 27 FEBRUARY
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
� 9.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and the Minister for the Cabinet Office
� 10.15am Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and the Minister for the Cabinet Office
Afterwards
GENERAL DEBATE ON WELSH AFFAIRS
The Prime Minister
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
� Tackling crime in west Sandwell: Shaun Bailey
WESTMINSTER HALL
� 1.30pm That this House has considered effectiveness of school admissions process: Kate Osamor
� 3.00pm That this House has considered Use of cash retentions in the construction industry: Alan Brown
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)).
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MONDAY 2 MARCH
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
� 2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
� 3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
Afterwards
PRESENTATION OF BILLS
� School Toilets (Access During Lessons)
Layla MoranBill to require the Secretary of State to publish guidance for state-funded schools on allowing pupil access to toilets during lessons; and for connected purposes.
MEDICINES AND MEDICAL DEVICES BILL: SECOND READING
Notes:The Speaker has not yet considered this Bill for certification.
MEDICINES AND MEDICAL DEVICES BILL: MONEY
Jesse NormanThat, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Medicines and Medical Devices Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:
(1) any expenditure incurred by a Minister of the Crown, a government department, a person holding office under Her Majesty or any other public authority by virtue of the Act; and
(2) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable by virtue of any other Act out of money so provided.
Notes:Queen’s Recommendation signified.
MEDICINES AND MEDICAL DEVICES BILL: WAYS AND MEANS
Jesse NormanThat, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Medicines and Medical Devices Bill, it is expedient to authorise the charging of fees, or other charges, arising by virtue of the Act.
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THE HOUSE WILL BE ASKED TO AGREE ALL OUTSTANDING ESTIMATES
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
� Return of Elgin Marbles: Margaret Ferrier
TUESDAY 3 MARCH
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
� 11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
� 12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Afterwards
PRESENTATION OF BILLS
� Sentencing (Women)
Daisy CooperBill to require courts to impose community sentences on women offenders unless they have committed a serious or violent offence and pose a threat to the public; and for connected purposes.
TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Sir Christopher ChopeThat leave be given to bring in a Bill under S.O. No. 23 [details to be provided].
Notes:The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
WEDNESDAY 4 MARCH
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
� 11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for International Development
� 11.53am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for International Development
� 12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
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Afterwards
PRESENTATION OF BILLS
� 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 BoneThat 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.
THURSDAY 5 MARCH
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
� 9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
� 10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
Afterwards
PRESENTATION OF BILLS
� 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.
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MONDAY 9 MARCH
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
� 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
PRESENTATION OF BILLS
� Hate Crime (Misogyny)
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.
TUESDAY 10 MARCH
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
� 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
PRESENTATION OF BILLS
� Victims of Abuse (Support)
Munira WilsonBill 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 JohnsonThat 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.
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PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
� Cost of school uniforms: Emma Hardy
WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
� 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
PRESENTATION OF BILLS
� Protest (Abortion Clinics)
Sarah OlneyBill to prohibit anti-abortion protests within 150 metres of abortion clinics; and for connected purposes.
THURSDAY 12 MARCH
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
� 9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
� 10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
FRIDAY 13 MARCH
CHAMBER
� 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
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� 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
CHAMBER
ASSAULTS ON RETAIL WORKERS (OFFENCES): TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Alex NorrisThat 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.
FRIDAY 27 MARCH
CHAMBER
� 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
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� Parliamentary Constituencies (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
FRIDAY 24 APRIL
CHAMBER
� 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
CHAMBER
� 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
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FRIDAY 12 JUNE
CHAMBER
� 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
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FRIDAY 26 JUNE
CHAMBER
� National Minimum Wage Bill: Second Reading
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)
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
FRIDAY 10 JULY
CHAMBER
� 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
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� 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
CHAMBER
� 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
CHAMBER
� 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
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� 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
� Schools Bill: Second Reading
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
CHAMBER
� 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
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FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
� 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
FRIDAY 15 JANUARY 2021
CHAMBER
� 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
CHAMBER
� 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
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� 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
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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. CAPITAL GAINS TAX
Mrs Kemi BadenochThat the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Gibraltar) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 7 January, be approved.
2. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Secretary Alister JackThat the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 31 October 2019, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
3. ECCLESIASTICAL LAW
Nigel HuddlestonThat 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).
4. HOUSING
Christopher PincherThat 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).
5. EXITING THE EUROPEAN UNION (SANCTIONS)
Christopher PincherThat 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.
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6. EXITING THE EUROPEAN UNION (SANCTIONS)
Christopher PincherThat 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.
7. SOCIAL SECURITY
Mims DaviesThat 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.
8. EXTRADITION
Secretary Priti PatelThat the draft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendments to Designations) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.
9. SOCIAL SECURITY
Justin TomlinsonThat the draft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 16 January, be approved.
10. SOCIAL SECURITY
Justin TomlinsonThat the draft Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 16 January, be approved.
11. SENIOR COURTS OF ENGLAND AND WALES
Secretary Robert BucklandThat 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).
12. SOCIAL SECURITY
Jesse NormanThat the draft Employment Allowance (Excluded Persons) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 16 January, be approved.
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13. PUBLIC SERVICE PENSIONS
Secretary Robert BucklandThat 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.
14. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Brandon LewisThat 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.
15. BETTING, GAMING AND LOTTERIES
Nigel HuddlestonThat the draft Gambling Act 2005 (Variation of Monetary Limits) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 20 January, be approved.
16. CHURCH OF ENGLAND (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) MEASURE
Andrew SelousThat the Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure (HC 299), passed by the General Synod of the Church of England, a copy of which was laid before this House on 4 November 2019, in the last Session of Parliament, be presented to Her Majesty for her Royal Assent in the form in which it was laid before Parliament.
Relevant Documents:239th Report of the Ecclesiastical Committee, HC 298.
17. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Alok SharmaThat the draft Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (General) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 23 January, be approved.
18. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Alok SharmaThat the draft Parental Bereavement Leave Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 23 January, be approved.
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19. CRIMINAL LAW
Secretary Robert BucklandThat the draft Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Commencement No. 14) Order 2019, which was laid before this House on 14 October 2019, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Notes: The Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and Wales and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P).
20. HUMAN RIGHTS
Secretary Robert BucklandThat 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.
21. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Alok SharmaThat the draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 27 January, be approved.
22. 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.
23. SOCIAL SECURITY
Chancellor of the ExchequerThat 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.
24. SOCIAL SECURITY
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.
Notes: The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
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25. FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS
John GlenThat the draft Civil Liability (Information Requirements) and Risk Transformation (Amendment) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 3 February, be approved.
26. DEFENCE
Johnny MercerThat the draft Armed Forces Act (Continuation) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 3 February, be approved.
27. HOUSING
Christopher PincherThat the draft Client Money Protection Schemes for Property Agents (Approval and Designation of Schemes) (Amendment) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 3 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).
28. COUNTY COURT
Secretary Robert BucklandThat 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.
29. FEES AND CHARGES
Secretary Priti PatelThat 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.
30. PUBLIC HEALTH
Secretary Matt HancockThat 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 Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.The Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P).
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31. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE (LEASEHOLD PROPERTY) BILL: REMAINING STAGES
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
32. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Kelly TolhurstThat the draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 11 February, be approved.
Notes:The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
33. DAMAGES
Secretary Robert BucklandThat 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).
34. LICENCES AND LICENSING
Secretary Priti PatelThat 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 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).
35. PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION OF TERRORISM
Secretary Priti PatelThat the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (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).
36. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Luke HallThat 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).