Wednesday 12 October 2016 Order Paper No.41: Part 1
SUMMARY AGENDA: CHAMBER
11.30am Prayers Afterwards Oral Questions: Scotland 12 noon Oral Questions: Prime Minister 12.30pm Urgent Questions, Ministerial Statements (if any) Up to 20 minutes Ten Minute Rule Motion: Stalking (Sentencing) (Alex Chalk) Until 7.00pm Opposition Day: Parliamentary scrutiny of the UK leaving the EU No debate Presentation of Public Petitions Until 7.30pm or for Adjournment Debate: Gypsies and Traveller policy (Andrew Selous) half an hour
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30am Relations between Britain and Iran 11.00am Cycling in Lincolnshire (The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.) 2.30pm Future of the European Medicines Agency 4.00pm Government plans to restrict tax credits to two children 4.30pm Potential effect of the UK leaving the EU on tourism
CONTENTS
PART 1: BUSINESS TODAY 3 Chamber 7 Westminster Hall 8 Written Statements 9 Committees meeting today 12 Committee reports published today 13 Announcements 17 Further Information
PART 2: FUTURE BUSINESS 20 A. Calendar of Business 34 B. Remaining Orders and Notices
Notes: Items marked [R] indicates that a Member has declared a relevant interest.
BUSINESS TODAY: CHAMBER
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
QUESTIONS
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland 1 Carol Monaghan (Glasgow North West) What assessment he has made of the potential effect of the UK leaving the EU on the economy of Scotland. (906389) 2 Patrick Grady (Glasgow North) What assessment he has made of the potential effect of the UK leaving the EU on the economy of Scotland. (906390) 3 Chris Philp (Croydon South) What discussions he has had with businesses and trade bodies in Scotland on opportunities for overseas trade. (906391) 4 Dr Philippa Whitford (Central Ayrshire) What assessment he has made of the potential effect of the UK leaving the EU on the economy of Scotland. (906392) 5 Henry Smith (Crawley) What steps the Government is taking to transfer welfare powers to the Scottish Government. (906393) 6 Mr Mark Harper (Forest of Dean) What discussions he has had with businesses and trade bodies in Scotland on opportunities for overseas trade. (906394) 7 James Berry (Kingston and Surbiton) What discussions he has had with businesses and trade bodies in Scotland on opportunities for overseas trade. (906396) 8 Mark Menzies (Fylde) What discussions the Government has had with oil and gas companies on support for North Sea industry. (906397) 9 Dr Andrew Murrison (South West Wiltshire) What assessment he has made of prospects for the steel industry in Scotland. (906398) 10 Graham Evans (Weaver Vale) What discussions the Government has had with oil and gas companies on support for North Sea industry. (906399) 11 Neil Gray (Airdrie and Shotts) What assessment he has made of the potential effect of the UK leaving the EU on the economy of Scotland. (906400) 12 Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering) What discussions he has had with (a) Ministers of the Scottish Government and (b) the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union on the implications for the fishing industry in Scotland of the UK leaving the EU. (906401) 13 Craig Mackinlay (South Thanet) What discussions he has had with organisations in Scotland on developing a UK-wide approach to the negotiations on the UK leaving the EU. (906402) 14 Craig Tracey (North Warwickshire) What steps the Government is taking to support businesses in Scotland. (906403)
At 12 noon
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister Q1 Paula Sherriff (Dewsbury) If she will list her official engagements for Wednesday 12 October. (906454)
Q2 Meg Hillier (Hackney South and Shoreditch) (906455) Q3 Michael Fabricant (Lichfield) What recent assessment she has made of (a) the performance of the economy and (b) the adequacy of provision of public services in the West Midlands; and if she will make a statement. (906456)
Q4 Steve Double (St Austell and Newquay) (906457)
Q5 Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury and Atcham) (906458)
Q6 Vernon Coaker (Gedling) (906459)
Q7 Mr David Burrowes (Enfield, Southgate) (906460)
Q8 Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering) (906461)
Q9 Andrew Stephenson (Pendle) (906462)
Q10 Dr Alasdair McDonnell (Belfast South) (906463)
Q11 Liz Saville Roberts (Dwyfor Meirionnydd) (906464)
Q12 James Cartlidge (South Suffolk) (906465)
Q13 Fiona Bruce (Congleton) (906466)
Q14 Mr Ben Bradshaw (Exeter) (906467)
Q15 Victoria Prentis (Banbury) (906468) URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
12.30pm
Urgent Questions (if any)
Ministerial Statements (if any)
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
1. STALKING (SENTENCING): TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23) Alex Chalk That leave be given to bring in a Bill to increase the maximum sentences available to the court for stalking offences; 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 (8TH ALLOTTED DAY) Until 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
Parliamentary scrutiny of the UK leaving the EU Jeremy Corbyn Keir Starmer Barry Gardiner Jenny Chapman Paul Blomfield Mr Nicholas Brown Tim Farron Mr Nick Clegg Tom Brake Mr Alistair Carmichael Norman Lamb John Pugh Mr Mark Williams That this House recognises that leaving the EU is the defining issue facing the UK; believes that there should be a full and transparent debate on the Government's plan for leaving the EU; and calls on the Prime Minister to ensure that this House is able properly to scrutinise that plan for leaving the EU before Article 50 is invoked. Amendment (a) Stephen Gethins Angus Robertson Alex Salmond Mike Weir Ms Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh Hannah Bardell Stewart Malcolm McDonald At end add 'and that any scrutiny also involves all of the devolved administrations which will see a significant effect on their areas of competence.'.
Amendment (b) The Prime Minister Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer Secretary Amber Rudd Secretary Boris Johnson Secretary David Davis Gavin Williamson
At end add '; and believes that the process should be undertaken in such a way that respects the decision of the people of the UK when they voted to leave the EU on 23 June and does not undermine the negotiating position of the Government as negotiations are entered into which will take place after Article 50 has been triggered.'.
Notes: The selection of the matter to be debated has been made by the Leader of the Opposition (Standing Order No. 14(2)).
PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153) Implementation of the 1995 and 2011 Pension Acts: Sir Desmond Swayne Implementation of the 1995 and 2011 Pension Acts: Christian Matheson Implementation of the 1995 and 2011 Pension Acts: Mr Christopher Chope Implementation of the 1995 and 2011 Pension Acts: Tom Blenkinsop
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7)) Gypsies and Traveller policy: Andrew Selous
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 relations between Britain and Iran: Seema Kennedy
11.00am
That this House has considered cycling in Lincolnshire: Stephen Phillips
Notes: The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
That this House has considered the future of the European Medicines Agency: Daniel Zeichner
4.00pm
That this House has considered Government plans to restrict tax credits to two children: Alison Thewliss
4.30pm
That this House has considered the potential effect of the UK leaving the EU on tourism: Nigel Huddleston
Notes: The second part of the sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)). The debate at 4.30pm will last for up to an hour.
WRITTEN STATEMENTS
STATEMENTS TO BE MADE TODAY
Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer 1. National Infrastructure Commission
Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government 2. Site Assessment Indemnity
Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs 3. Hong Kong (Sino/British Joint Declaration)
Secretary of State for the Home Department 4. Justice & Home Affairs pre-Council statement 5. Modern Slavery: Inter-Departmental Ministerial Group Report 2016
Notes: Texts of Written Statements are available from the Vote Office and on the internet at http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-statements/.
COMMITTEES MEETING TODAY
The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be changed without notice.
SELECT COMMITTEES
Education Subject: Multi-academy trusts Witnesses: Jennifer Bexon-Smith, Regional Schools Commissioner for East Midlands and the Humber, Rebecca Clark, Regional Schools Commissioner for South West England, and Janet Renou, Regional Schools Commissioner for North of England, Department for Education The Grimond Room, Portcullis House 9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Women and Equalities Subject: Women in the House of Commons after the 2020 election Witnesses: Tim Farron MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Rt Hon Sir Patrick McLoughlin MP, Chair, Conservative Party, Rt Hon Angus Robertson MP, Leader, SNP Westminster Group, and Rt Hon Jeremy Corbyn MP, Leader of the Labour Party The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House 9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Northern Ireland Affairs Subject: Work of the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland Witnesses: Graham Shields, Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland Room 15 9.15am (private), 9.30am (public)
Work and Pensions Subject: Pension Protection Fund and the Pensions Regulator Witnesses: Rt Hon Steve Webb, former Minister of State for Pensions; Baroness Drake CBE, Pension scheme trustee and Governor of the PPI, Professor David Blake, Director, Pensions Institute, and Rosalind Connor, Association of Pensions Lawyers (at 10.15am) The Wilson Room, Portcullis House 9.15am (private), 9.30am (public), 11.00am (private)
European Scrutiny Room 19 1.45pm (private) Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Room 16 2.00pm (private)
Public Accounts Subject: Delivering value through the Apprenticeships Programme Witnesses: Sir Martin Donnelly, Permanent Secretary, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Jonathan Slater, Permanent Secretary, Department for Education, David Hill, Director of Apprenticeships, Department for Education and Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, and Peter Lauener, Chief Executive, Skills Funding Agency and Education Funding Agency Room 15 2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Scottish Affairs Room 8 2.00pm (private)
Treasury Subject: HM Treasury: Report and Accounts 2015-16 Witnesses: Tom Scholar, Permanent Secretary, and Sophie Dean, Finance Director, HM Treasury The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House 2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public)
Procedure Room 5 2.30pm (private)
Science and Technology Subject: Role and priorities of UKRI interim chair Witnesses: Sir John Kingman, Interim Chair, UK Research and Innovation, and Rebecca Endean, Director, Science and Research, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy The Wilson Room, Portcullis House 3.45pm (private), 4.00pm (public)
Statutory Instruments Room 7 As soon as convenient after 3.45pm (private) Selection Room 13 4.30pm (private)
JOINT COMMITTEES
Human Rights Room 1 3.00pm (private)
Statutory Instruments Room 7 3.45pm (private)
COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLISHED TODAY
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
18th Report: Better regulation, HC 487 Time of publication: 00.01am
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
5th Report: Robotics and artificial intelligence, HC 145 Time of publication: 00.01am
CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
2nd Special Report: Establishing world-class connectivity throughout the UK: Responses to the Committee’s Second Report of Session 2016–17, HC 714 Time of publication: 11.00am 3rd Special Report: Cyber Security: Protection of Personal Data Online: Government Response to the Committee’s First Report of Session 2016–17, HC 716 Time of publication: 11.00am
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FORTHCOMING END OF DAY ADJOURNMENT DEBATES
Tuesday 18 October to Monday 24 October (deadline 12 October) Applications should be made in writing to the Table Office by 7.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on Wednesday 12 October. The ballot will take place on Thursday 13 October.
Tuesday 25 October to Monday 31 October (deadline 19 October) Applications should be made in writing to the Table Office by 7.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on Wednesday 19 October. The ballot will take place on Thursday 20 October.
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 25 and Wednesday 26 October (deadline 17 October) The following Departments will answer: Cabinet Office, Culture, Media and Sport, Exiting the European Union, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Home Office, International Development, International Trade, Justice, Transport, Wales, Work and Pensions.
Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 November (deadline 24 October) The following Departments will answer: Attorney General, Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Communities and Local Government, Defence, Education, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Health, Leader of the House, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Treasury, Women and Equalities. Tuesday 8 November (deadline 31 October) The following Departments will answer: Cabinet Office, Culture, Media and Sport, Exiting the European Union, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Home Office, International Development, International Trade, Justice, Transport, Wales, Work and Pensions.
ELECTION OF SELECT COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Vacancies Elections will be held for the following Select Committee Chair positions: Culture, Media and Sport (Conservative) Exiting the European Union (Labour) Home Affairs (Labour) International Trade (Scottish National Party) Science and Technology (Conservative) Only Members elected to the House as members of the parties above can be candidates for each respective position.
Nominations Nominations must be received in writing in the Table Office by 12 noon on Tuesday 18 October 2016. Each nomination shall consist of a brief signed statement made by the candidate declaring their willingness to stand for election, accompanied by the signatures of 15 Members elected to the House as members of the same party as the candidate. Statements may (optionally) be accompanied by signatures of up to five Members elected to the House as members of any party other than that to which the candidate belongs, or members of no party. No Member may sign more than one such statement; if any Member does so, their signature shall no longer be valid.
Ballot If there is more than one candidate for a vacancy, the ballot will take place between 10.00am and 1.30pm on Wednesday 19 October 2016 in Committee Room 16. As soon as practicable after the votes have been counted the Speaker will announce to the House the results of the ballot. MEMBERS NOMINATED FOR ELECTION AS CHAIR OF THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
Only the first fifteen names of a candidate’s own party validly submitted in support of a candidature are printed.
Up to and including Wednesday 12 October 2016 Candidate Dr Poulter Nominated by (own party) Mrs Helen Grant, Glyn Davies, Julian Sturdy, James Heappey, Caroline Ansell, James Cartlidge, David Tredinnick, Nick Herbert, John Stevenson, Peter Aldous, David T.C. Davies, Crispin Blunt, Mr Philip Hollobone, Sir Paul Beresford, Tim Loughton Nominated by (other parties) Mr Stephen Hepburn, Mr Jamie Reed, Angus Brendan MacNeil, Matthew Pennycook, Mr Alistair Carmichael Relevant interests declared NHS hospital doctor; Visiting Professor, King's College London (unpaid)
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
Wednesday 12 October 2016 Order Paper No.41: Part 2
FUTURE BUSINESS
A. CALENDAR OF BUSINESS Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional. Government items of business in this section have nominally been set down for today, but are expected to be taken on the dates stated.
B. REMAINING ORDERS AND NOTICES Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has been nominally set down for today but is not expected to be taken today.
A. CALENDAR OF BUSINESS
Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.
THURSDAY 13 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.00am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.10am Questions to the Church Commissioners, the House of Commons Commission, the Public Accounts Commission and the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission
10.30am Business Question to the Leader of the House
Afterwards
Backbench Business
BABY LOSS Antoinette Sandbach Will Quince That this House has considered baby loss.
INQUIRY INTO HORMONE PREGNANCY TESTS Yasmin Qureshi Hannah Bardell That this House notes that an Expert Working Panel Group Inquiry was set up by the Government to investigate and assess evidence on children born with serious deformities due to hormone pregnancy test drugs taken by expectant mothers between 1953 and 1975; further notes with concern that the terms of reference as set out by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency do not clearly allow for an investigation into the systematic regulatory failures of government bodies at the time; notes the conflict of interest of some panel members; further notes that all evidence must be presented to expert panel members as set out in the term of reference; calls on the Inquiry to ensure that all evidence is presented to the expert panel with sufficient time for due consideration; further calls on the inquiry to guarantee thorough background checks on all panel members; calls for the terms of reference to be amended to include an investigation into the conduct of the Committee on Safety of Medicines; further calls on the Government to ensure that the inquiry has the trust and confidence of the victims for whom it was set up; and believes that, unless these changes are made, the ability of the Inquiry to achieve a fair outcome will be significantly compromised.
Notes: The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Adjournment Debate Costs of independent living for disabled people: Tulip Siddiq
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pm That this House has considered the tobacco control plan: Alex Cunningham, Norman Lamb, Mrs Flick Drummond
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 Backbench Business Committee.
MONDAY 17 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of Work and Pensions
Afterwards
Savings (Government Contributions) Bill
SAVINGS (GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTIONS) BILL: SECOND READING
SAVINGS (GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTIONS) BILL: MONEY Jane Ellison That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Savings (Government Contributions) 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 or a government department under or by virtue of the Act; 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. SAVINGS (GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTIONS) BILL: WAYS AND MEANS Jane Ellison That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Savings (Government Contributions) Bill, it is expedient to authorise: (1) charges on certain withdrawals from Lifetime ISAs; and (2) the recovery (with or without interest) of sums paid by way of government bonuses under the Act.
Presentation of Public Petitions Implementation of the 1995 and 2011 Pension Acts: Martin Docherty-Hughes
Adjournment Debate Ambulance waiting times: Richard Drax
WESTMINSTER HALL
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petitions 133618, 125333, 123324, 154593, 133767 and 133540 relating to the UK’s exit from the European Union: Paul Scully
Notes: The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The petitions listed for debate are: E-petition 133618, entitled Invoke Article 50 of The Lisbon Treaty immediately. E-petition 125333, entitled Repeal the 1972 European Communities Act immediately on EU Referendum out vote. E-petition 123324, entitled The 23 June should be designated as Independence Day, and celebrated annually. E-petition 154593, entitled Not to allow freedom of movement as part of any deal with the EU after Brexit. E-petition 133767, entitled Ask the Government not to invoke article 50 of the Lisbon treaty. E-petition 133540, entitled Let Parliament decide whether or not we remain a member of the European Union. 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 18 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
National Health Service Staff (Reporting and Registration): Ten Minute Rule Motion Bill Wiggin That leave be given to bring in a bill to make provision for the central reporting and registration of agency staff employed by National Health Service trusts, facilities and services; to make provision for the central reporting and recording of absence from work of permanent NHS employees; and for connected purposes.
Notes: Bill Wiggin has withdrawn notice of his motion for leave to bring in a bill to abolish Historic England and make provision for the repeal, amendment or future exercise of its functions; to make provision for the amendment or repeal of certain sections of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and other related provisions; and for connected purposes. The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Presentation of Public Petitions Implementation of the 1995 and 2011 Pension Acts: Tommy Sheppard
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30am That this House has considered the performance of Concentrix in dealing with tax credit claimants: Fiona Mactaggart
11.00am That this House has considered earlier cancer diagnosis and NHS finances: Mr John Baron
Notes: The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered healthcare provision in Devon: Mr Hugo Swire
4.00pm That this House has considered policies, strategies and funding for environmental protection: Mrs Madeleine Moon
4.30pm That this House has considered the timetable for building Type 26 frigates on the Clyde: Martin Docherty-Hughes
Notes: The first part of the sitting will last for two hours. 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. WEDNESDAY 19 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
Ten Minute Rule Motion Mr Kevan Jones That 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.
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30am That this House has considered alms houses and their role in housing policy: Mark Field
11.00am That this House has considered the future of Glenfield Hospital's children's heart surgery unit: Liz Kendall
Notes: The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered education in Merseyside: Stephen Twigg
4.00pm That this House has considered the Ministry of Defence's future accommodation model: Mrs Anne-Marie Trevelyan
4.30pm That this House has considered the effect of the UK leaving the EU on agriculture and fishing in the South West: Scott Mann
Notes: The first part of the sitting will last for two hours. 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. THURSDAY 20 OCTOBER
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pm That this House has considered the Fourth Report from the Education Committee of Session 2015-16, on Mental health and well-being of looked after children, HC 481, and the Third Report from the Education Committee of Session 2016-17 on Social work reform, HC 201: Neil Carmichael
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 nominated by the Liaison Committee.
3.00pm That this House has considered National Arthritis Week 2016: Jim Shannon, Fiona Bruce, Jonathan Edwards, Christina Rees, Philip Boswell, Paula Sherriff, Gareth Johnson
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 Backbench Business Committee.
FRIDAY 21 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
Sexual Offences (Pardons Etc) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: John Nicolson
Registration of Marriage Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Edward Argar
Terms of withdrawal from EU (Referendum) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
EU Citizens Resident in the United Kingdom (Right to Stay) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Tom Brake
Arms Export Controls (Countries of Concern) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Tom Brake MONDAY 24 OCTOBER
WESTMINSTER HALL
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 125475 relating to the Local Government Pension Scheme: Ian Blackford
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 25 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
Ten Minute Rule Motion Victoria Prentis That 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 26 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
Ten Minute Rule Motion Mr Steve Reed That 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. THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pm That this House has considered the Second Report from the Defence Committee of Session 2015-16, on Shifting the goalposts? Defence expenditure and the 2% pledge, HC 494, and the Government response, HC 465, and the Fourth Report from the Defence Committee of Session 2015- 16, on An acceptable risk? The use of Lariam for military personnel, HC 567, and the Government response, HC 648: Dr Julian Lewis
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 nominated by the Liaison Committee.
FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
Homelessness Reduction Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Bob Blackman
Families with Children and Young People in Debt (Respite) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Kelly Tolhurst
Protection of Family Homes (Enforcement and Permitted Development) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Steve McCabe
UK Environmental Protection (Maintenance of EU Standards) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
UK International Trade and Investment Agreements (Ratification) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
Parental Bereavement Leave (Statutory Entitlement) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Will Quince MONDAY 31 OCTOBER
WESTMINSTER HALL
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petitions 125003 and 164851 relating to driven grouse shooting: David Mackintosh
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 1 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
Ten Minute Rule Motion Martin Vickers That 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.
FRIDAY 4 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
National Minimum Wage (Workplace Internships) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Alec Shelbrooke
Gangmasters (Licensing) and Labour Abuse Authority Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Louise Haigh
Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Craig Mackinlay
National Health Service Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Margaret Greenwood
Sugar in Food and Drinks (Targets, Labelling and Advertising) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Geraint Davies THURSDAY 17 NOVEMBER
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pm That this House has considered the First Report from the Environmental Audit Committee of Session 2016-17, on Soil Health, HC 180, and the Government response, HC 650: Mary Creagh
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 nominated by the Liaison Committee.
FRIDAY 18 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
Parliamentary Constituencies (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Pat Glass
Disability Equality Training (Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Drivers) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Andrew Gwynne
Kew Gardens (Leases) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger
Workers’ Rights (Maintenance of EU Standards) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Melanie Onn
Unsolicited Marketing Communications (Company Directors) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Patricia Gibson
Air Quality (Diesel Emissions in Urban Centres) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Geraint Davies THURSDAY 24 NOVEMBER
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pm That this House has considered the First Report from the International Development Committee of Session 2016-17, on UK implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, HC 103, and the Government response, HC 673: 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 subject for this debate was nominated by the Liaison Committee.
FRIDAY 25 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
Awards for Valour (Protection) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Gareth Johnson
Assets of Community Value Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: James Morris
Parking Places (Variation of Charges) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: David Tredinnick
Local Audit (Public Access to Documents) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Wendy Morton
FRIDAY 2 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
Benefit Claimants Sanctions (Required Assessment) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Mhairi Black
International Trade and Investment (NHS Protection) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Mr Peter Lilley
Vehicle Noise Limits (Enforcement) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Kevin Foster Income Tax (Non-Military Expenditure) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Ruth Cadbury
Perinatal Mental Illness (NHS Family Services) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Rehman Chishti
Laser Pens (Regulation of Sale, Ownership and Usage) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Rehman Chishti
Health Services Commissioning (Equality and Accountability) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Rehman Chishti
FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER
CHAMBER
Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (Ratification of Convention) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Dr Eilidh Whiteford
Double Taxation Treaties (Developing Countries) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Roger Mullin
Crown Tenancies Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Wendy Morton
FRIDAY 13 JANUARY 2017
CHAMBER
Farriers (Registration) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Byron Davies
Broadcasting (Radio Multiplex Services) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Kevin Foster
Civil Partnership Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Tim Loughton FRIDAY 20 JANUARY 2017
CHAMBER
Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: John Glen
Highway Works (Weekend Working and Traffic Management Measures) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Wendy Morton
Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (Statutory Requirement) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Housing (Tenants’ Rights) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Railways Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Parthenon Sculptures (Return to Greece) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Mr Mark Williams
FRIDAY 27 JANUARY 2017
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Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Lucy Allan
Road Traffic Offenders (Surrender of Driving Licences Etc) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Michael Tomlinson
Use of Property (Protection) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Michael Tomlinson FRIDAY 3 FEBRUARY 2017
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Child Poverty in the UK (Target for Reduction) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Dan Jarvis
Local Authority Roads (Wildlife Protection) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Wendy Morton
Unlawful Killing (Recovery of Remains) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Conor McGinn
FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2017
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Wild Animals in Circuses (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Kevin Foster
Animal Fighting (Sentencing) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Kevin Foster
Animal Cruelty (Sentencing) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Anna Turley
FRIDAY 24 MARCH 2017
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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
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
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. PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION OF TERRORISM Secretary Amber Rudd That the draft Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011 (Continuation) Order 2016, which was laid before this House on 4 July, be approved.
2. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW Secretary David Mundell That the draft Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2016, which was laid before this House on 13 July, be approved.
3. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING Secretary Sajid Javid That the draft Self-build and Custom Housebuilding (Time for Compliance and Fees) Regulations 2016, which were laid before this House on 14 July, be approved.
Notes: The Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P).
4. DANGEROUS DRUGS Secretary Amber Rudd That the draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2016, which was laid before this House on 20 July, be approved.
5. CONTRACTING OUT Secretary Karen Bradley That the draft Contracting Out (Functions relating to the Royal Parks) Order 2016, which was laid before this House on 21 July, be approved.
6. BANKS AND BANKING Simon Kirby That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Ring-fenced Bodies, Core Activities, Excluded Activities and Prohibitions) (Amendment) Order 2016, which was laid before this House on 21 July, be approved. 7. LEGAL AID AND ADVICE Secretary Elizabeth Truss That the Civil Legal Aid (Merits Criteria) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 781), dated 20 July 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 July, 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).
8. ELECTRICITY Mr Nick Hurd That the draft Contracts for Difference (Allocation) (Amendment) Regulations 2016, which were laid before this House on 6 September, be approved.
Notes: The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
9. CULTURAL PROPERTY (ARMED CONFLICTS) BILL: SECOND READING
Notes: Queen's consent to be signified on Third Reading. 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). The Northern Ireland Assembly 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).
10. HEALTH SERVICE MEDICAL SUPPLIES (COSTS) BILL: SECOND READING
11. CAPITAL GAINS TAX Jane Ellison That the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Turkmenistan) Order 2016, which was laid before this House on 14 September, 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). 12. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Secretary Andrea Leadsom That the draft Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016, which were laid before this House on 10 October, 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).