Wednesday 14 December 2016 Order Paper No.82: Part 1

SUMMARY AGENDA: CHAMBER

11.30am Prayers Deferred divisions will take place in the ‘No’ Lobby between 11.30am and 2.00pm 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: Financial Regulation of Funeral Services () Until 7.00pm Opposition Day: Effect on equality of the Autumn Statement 2016 Homelessness No debate European document (Motion) Up to 90 minutes Draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2016 (Motion for approval) No debate Statutory Instruments (Motions for approval) No debate Presentation of Public Petitions Until 7.30pm or for Adjournment Debate: Corporate governance and social half an hour responsibility (Louise Haigh)

WESTMINSTER HALL

9.30am UK Sovereign Wealth Fund 11.00am Future of A level archaeology (The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.) 2.30pm Effect of exiting the EU on businesses in Wales 4.00pm and the process of the UK leaving the EU 4.30pm Greater Manchester spatial framework

CONTENTS

PART 1: BUSINESS TODAY 3 Chamber 10 Deferred Divisions 11 Westminster Hall 12 Written Statements 13 Committees meeting today 18 Committee reports published today 19 Announcements 23 Further Information

PART 2: FUTURE BUSINESS 26 A. Calendar of Business 42 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 Minister for the Cabinet Office and the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster 1 Mike Freer (Finchley and Golders Green) To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the UK's defences against cyber attack. (907856) 2 Helen Whately (Faversham and Mid Kent) To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What steps he is taking to use single departmental plans to ensure joined-up and efficient government. (907857) 3 Phil Boswell (, Chryston and Bellshill) To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, If he will take steps to reduce the cost of special advisers. (907858) 4 Jeff Smith (Manchester, Withington) To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What plans the Government has to bring forward legislative proposals to reduce the number of members of the House of Lords. (907859) 5 Edward Argar (Charnwood) To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What steps the Government is taking to improve the accessibility of government services online. (907861) 6 David Mackintosh (Northampton South) To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the UK's defences against cyber attack. (907862) 7 Antoinette Sandbach (Eddisbury) To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What steps he is taking to improve public and business awareness of cyber security. (907863) 8 Mary Glindon (North Tyneside) To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, When he plans to report on the inquiry into the leak of the Prime Minister's Resignation Honours list. (907864) 9 (North East Fife) To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What steps he is taking to ensure adequate civil service support for new government departments. (907865) 10 Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, Against what benchmarks government digital services are measured. (907867) 11 James Morris (Halesowen and Rowley Regis) To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What steps he is taking to ensure that improvements to the Government's digital services are informed by international best practice. (907868) 12 Byron Davies (Gower) To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the UK's defences against cyber attack. (907869) 13 John Stevenson (Carlisle) To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What recent assessment he has made of the performance of the One Public Estate programme. (907870)

At 11.53am

Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office and the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster T1 Mr Douglas Carswell (Clacton) To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (907871)

T2 Robert Flello (Stoke-on-Trent South) (907872)

T3 Ian C. Lucas (Wrexham) (907873)

T4 Mr David Hanson (Delyn) (907874)

T5 Jeremy Quin (Horsham) (907875)

T6 Kelvin Hopkins (Luton North) (907876)

T7 Steve Double (St Austell and Newquay) (907877)

T8 John Cryer (Leyton and Wanstead) (907878)

T9 Danny Kinahan (South Antrim) (907879)

T10 Carol Monaghan (Glasgow North West) (907880)

At 12 noon

Oral Questions to the Prime Minister Q1 Peter Dowd (Bootle) If she will list her official engagements for Wednesday 14 December. (907841)

Q2 Mark Durkan (Foyle) (907842)

Q3 Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent) (907843)

Q4 Amanda Milling (Cannock Chase) (907844) Q5 Ian Blackford (Ross, Skye and Lochaber) (907845)

Q6 Lucy Powell (Manchester Central) (907846)

Q7 Justin Madders (Ellesmere Port and Neston) (907847)

Q8 (Angus) (907848)

Q9 Ms Gisela Stuart (Birmingham, Edgbaston) (907849)

Q10 Naz Shah (Bradford West) (907850)

Q11 Tim Loughton (East Worthing and Shoreham) (907851)

Q12 Dr Sarah Wollaston (Totnes) (907852)

Q13 Caroline Lucas (Brighton, Pavilion) (907853)

Q14 Victoria Prentis (Banbury) (907854)

Q15 Helen Whately (Faversham and Mid Kent) (907855)

URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

12.30pm

Urgent Questions (if any)

Ministerial Statements (if any)

BUSINESS OF THE DAY

1. FINANCIAL REGULATION OF FUNERAL SERVICES: TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23) Neil Gray That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require pre-paid funeral plan contracts to be regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority; to amend the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001 accordingly; 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 (16TH ALLOTTED DAY) Until 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))

Effect on equality of the Autumn Statement 2016 Jeremy Corbyn Sarah Champion Rebecca Long Bailey John McDonnell Debbie Abrahams Mr Nicholas Brown That this House notes with concern the disproportionate impact of the Government’s policies on women; further notes that, as a result of proposals in the 2016 Autumn Statement, 86 per cent of net savings to the Treasury through tax and benefit changes since 2010 will come from women, according to the House of Commons Library; notes with concern analysis from the Women’s Budget Group which states that by 2020, in every income group, black and minority ethnic women will lose the greatest proportion of their individual income and that low income black and Asian women will lose around twice as much money as low income white men as a result of tax and benefit changes; and calls on the Government to affirm its commitment to ensuring that women and protected groups are not disproportionately affected by tax and benefits changes, to conduct an urgent assessment of the cumulative impact of its policies on women since 2010, to take the necessary remedial steps to mitigate any disproportionate burden of tax and benefits changes on women, to publish a full equality impact analysis with the 2017 Budget and to develop and publish a gender equality strategy to improve the position of women over the remainder of this Parliament.

Amendment (a) The Prime Minister Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer Secretary Sajid Javid Secretary Justine Greening Secretary Damian Green Gavin Williamson Leave out from 'House' in line 1 to end and add 'affirms that introducing tax-free childcare, increasing the national living wage, increasing investment in affordable housing, reducing the universal credit taper, boosting investment in schools to create more good school places and taking 1.3 million individuals out of paying income tax so far this Parliament will benefit all genders and races; welcomes the fact that there are more women in work than ever before; further welcomes the Government’s publication of distributional analysis along with the Autumn Statement 2016; and welcomes the action the Government is taking to develop a strong economy that works for everyone, regardless of their background.'. Homelessness Jeremy Corbyn John Healey Teresa Pearce Andy Slaughter John McDonnell Mr Nicholas Brown That this House notes that the number of homeless households rose by 44 per cent between 2009-10 and 2015-16 to almost 60,000; further notes that the number of people sleeping rough doubled between 2010 and 2015; notes with concern that across the UK 120,000 children will be homeless this Christmas; recognises that between 1997 and 2010 there was an unprecedented fall in homelessness; and calls on the Government to end rough sleeping and take action to address the root causes of rising homelessness.

Amendment (a) The Prime Minister Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer Secretary Sajid Javid Secretary Damian Green Gavin Williamson Mr Marcus Jones Leave out from 'House' in line 1 to end and add 'notes that homelessness is lower now than its peak in 2003-04; further notes that England has a strong safety net, and that the provision of temporary accommodation means no family with a child ever has to be without a roof over their heads; notes that the Government is going further with legislative protection by supporting the hon. Member for Harrow East’s Homelessness Reduction Bill to ensure that everyone gets the help they need to prevent or relieve their homelessness; welcomes the Government's protection of £315 million homelessness prevention funding for local authorities and £149 million in central funding; notes in particular the recently launched £50 million homelessness prevention programme, helping areas all over the country to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping; and notes that one of the best ways to tackle homelessness is by increasing the housing supply, which the measures contained in the forthcoming Housing White Paper will address.'.

Notes: The matters to be debated have been selected by the Leader of the Opposition (Standing Order No. 14(2)). MOTION TO BE TAKEN AT 7.00PM

DEFERRED DIVISIONS No debate (Standing Order No. 41A(3)) The Prime Minister That, at this day’s sitting, Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply to the Motion in the name of Brandon Lewis relating to the Europol (Opt-in Decision) and the Motion in the name of Secretary Amber Rudd relating to the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2016.

BUSINESS OF THE DAY

3. EUROPOL (OPT-IN DECISION) No debate (Standing Order No. 119(11)) Brandon Lewis That this House takes note of Unnumbered European Union Document, a Regulation (EU) 2016/794 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) and replacing and repealing Council decisions 2009/371/JHA, 2009/934/JHA, 2009/935/JHA, 2009/936/JHA and 2009/968/JHA; endorses the Government’s decision to opt in under Protocol 21 on the Position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice annexed to the EU Treaties; and supports the Government’s assessment that Europol provides a valuable service to the United Kingdom and opting in would enable the United Kingdom to maintain its current access to the agency, until the United Kingdom leaves the EU.

4. PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION OF TERRORISM Up to 90 minutes (Standing Order No. 16(1)) Secretary Amber Rudd That the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2016, which was laid before this House on 12 December, be approved.

Notes: The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments. 5. LOCAL GOVERNMENT No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)) Secretary Sajid Javid That the draft Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2016, which was laid before this House on 21 November, be approved.

Notes: The Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P). If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.

6. LEGAL SERVICES No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)) Secretary Elizabeth Truss That the draft Legal Services Act 2007 (Claims Management Complaints) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this House on 17 November, 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) Baverstock Academy: Steve McCabe

ADJOURNMENT DEBATE

Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7)) Corporate governance and social responsibility: Louise Haigh

DEFERRED DIVISIONS

DEFERRED DIVISIONS TO BE HELD TODAY

FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS Simon Kirby That the draft Immigration Act 2014 (Current Accounts) (Excluded Accounts and Notification Requirements) Regulations 2016, which were laid before this House on 7 November, be approved.

Notes: The division on this Question was deferred from Wednesday 7 December (Standing Order No. 41A). Deferred Divisions will take place in the 'No' Lobby between 11.30am and 2.00pm.

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 Sovereign Wealth Fund: John Penrose

11.00am

That this House has considered the future of A level archaeology: Tim Loughton

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

2.30pm

That this House has considered the effect of exiting the EU on businesses in Wales: Chris Elmore

4.00pm

That this House has considered Scotland and the process of the UK leaving the EU: Peter Grant

4.30pm

That this House has considered the Greater Manchester spatial framework: William Wragg

Notes: The second part of the sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)). The debate at 4.30pm will last for up to an hour.

WRITTEN STATEMENTS

STATEMENTS TO BE MADE TODAY

Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy 1. Post-Council Statement–Energy Council, 5 December 2016 2. Publication of the Renewable Heat Incentive: a Reformed Scheme. Government Response to Consultation

Secretary of State for the Home Department 3. Announcement of the new Chair of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD)

Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs 4. North Korea (the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, DPRK)

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.

PUBLIC BILL COMMITTEES

Homelessness Reduction Bill Further to consider the Bill Room 11 10.00am (public)

SELECT COMMITTEES

Education Subject: Primary Assessment Witnesses: Alex Gingell, Deputy Head, Marlborough Primary School, Michael Tidd, Deputy Head, Edgewood Primary School, and Juliet Nickels, Teacher; John Coe, Information Officer, National Association for Primary Education, Russell Hobby, General Secretary, NAHT, and Binks Neate-Evans, Headteacher, Headteachers’ Roundtable (at 10.30am) The Grimond Room, Portcullis House 9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)

Exiting the European Union The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House 9.00am (private)

Science and Technology Subject: Managing intellectual property and technology transfer Witnesses: Mark Anderson, The Law Society IP Law Committee, and Dr Daniel Nelki, Science to Health Lead, Wellcome Trust; Professor Dame Ann Dowling, President, Royal Academy of Engineering, and Professor Trevor McMillan, Vice-Chancellor, Keele University (at 10.30am) Room 16 9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)

Women and Equalities Room 7 9.00am (private) International Development Sub-Committee on the Work of the Independent Commission for Aid Impact Subject: ICAI's review on DFID's approach to managing exit and transition Witnesses: Francesca Del Mese, Lead Commissioner, and Alison Evans, Chief Commissioner, Independent Commission for Aid Impact, Kate Tench, Team Leader, and Catherine Cameron, Director, ICAI service provider; Lindy Cameron, Director-General, Country Programmes, and Richard Montgomery, Director, Asia, Caribbean and the Overseas Territories, Department for International Development (at 10.00am) Room 15 9.15am (private), 9.25am (public)

Justice Subject: Prison reform Witnesses: Ian Bickers, Executive Governor, HMP Wandsworth, Nick Pascoe, Executive Governor, HMP High Down and HMP Coldingley, Ian Blakeman, Executive Governor, HMP Holme House and HMP&YOI Kirklevington Grange, Louise Spencer, Governor, HMP High Down, Neil Richards, Executive Governor, and Nigel Hirst, Governor, HMP Ranby The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House 9.15am (private), 9.45am (public)

Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Subject: Lessons learned from the EU Referendum Witnesses: Jenny Watson, Chair, Bob Posner, Legal Counsel, Claire Bassett, Chief Executive, and Ailsa Irvine, Head of Electoral Guidance, Electoral Commission Room 8 9.15am (private), 9.45am (public)

Defence Sub-Committee Subject: MoD support for former and serving personnel subject to judicial processes Witnesses: Rt Hon Sir Michael Fallon MP, Secretary of State for Defence, Air Marshal Sir Stuart Peach GBE KCB ADC DL, Chief of Defence Staff, and Peter Ryan, Director, Directorate of Judicial Engagement Policy Room 6 10.00am (private), 10.15am (public)

Work and Pensions The Wilson Room, Portcullis House 10.00am (private) European Scrutiny Subject: Ports Witnesses: Rt Hon John Hayes CBE MP, Minister of State, Department for Transport Room 8 1.45pm (private), 2.15pm (public)

Exiting the European Union Subject: The UK’s negotiating objectives for its withdrawal from the EU Witnesses: Rt Hon David Davis MP, Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House 1.45pm (private), 2.00pm (public)

Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Subject: Work of the Department 2016-17 Witnesses: Rt Hon Greg Clark MP, Secretary of State, Gareth Davies, Director General, Business and Science, and Jeremy Pocklington, Director General, Energy and Security, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Room 15 2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Subject: Rural tourism Witnesses: Kurt Janson, Director, Tourism Alliance, Peter Hampson, Chief Executive, British Destinations, and Robin Head, Chairman, Devon Farm Holidays; Minette Batters, Deputy President, National Farmers' Union, Sarah Lee, Head of Policy, Countryside Alliance, and Charles Trotman, Senior Rural Policy and Economics Adviser, Country Land and Business Association (at 3.15pm) Room 16 2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public)

Environmental Audit Room 19 2.00pm (private)

Finance Room 13 2.00pm (private) Public Accounts Subject: The Great Western Railway Witnesses: Philip Rutnam, Permanent Secretary, and Brian Etheridge CBE, Director of Network Services, Rail Group, Department for Transport, and Mark Carne, Chief Executive, Network Rail Room 6 2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)

Scottish Affairs Subject: Scotland's place in Europe Witnesses: Rt Hon David Mundell MP, Secretary of State for Scotland Room 18 2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public)

Treasury Subject: Prudential Regulation Authority Hearings 2016-17 Witnesses: Sam Woods, Chief Executive, Prudential Regulation Authority, and Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation, Norval Bryson, External member, and David Thorburn, External member, Prudential Regulation Authority Board The Wilson Room, Portcullis House 2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public)

Procedure Room 17 2.30pm (private)

Communities and Local Government Subject: Adult Social Care Witnesses: Stephen Dorrell, Chair, NHS Confederation, and Simon Stevens, Chief Executive, NHS England The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House 3.00pm (private), 3.15pm (public)

Justice Subject: Government Response to the Committee's Report on courts and tribunals fees Witnesses: Rt Hon Sir Oliver Heald QC MP, Minister of State, Ministry of Justice Room 5 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

30th Report: St Helena Airport, HC 767 Time of publication: 00.01am

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FORTHCOMING END OF DAY ADJOURNMENT DEBATES

Monday 9 January to Monday 16 January (deadline 14 December) Applications should be made in writing to the Table Office by 7.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on Wednesday 14 December. The ballot will take place on Thursday 15 December.

Tuesday 17 January to Monday 23 January (deadline 11 January) Applications should be made in writing to the Table Office by 7.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on Wednesday 11 January. The ballot will take place on Thursday 12 January.

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 10 and Wednesday 11 January (deadline 19 December) The following Departments will answer: Attorney General, Communities and Local Government, Education, Exiting the European Union, Health, Home Office, Justice, Leader of the House, Northern Ireland, Treasury, Wales, Women and Equalities. CHRISTMAS ADJOURNMENT - TABLING OF PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS

Members wishing to table questions in person may do so in the usual way through the Table Office until 7.30pm or the rising of the House, whichever is earlier, on Tuesday 20 December. Thereafter, Members may table questions for oral and written answer electronically or by post. Questions for written answer received after the rise of the House on 20 December will be treated as having been tabled on Friday 6 January 2017.

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. Tuesday 20 December Monday 9 January Work and Pensions (T)*** Tuesday 20 December Tuesday 10 January Foreign and Commonwealth Office (T) Tuesday 20 December Wednesday 11 January International Development (T) Prime Minister Monday 9 January** Thursday 12 January Transport (T)

The results of the shuffles on 20 December will be published on 21 December. 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 Christmas Adjournment is 5.30pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier, on Thursday 15 December (for answer on Tuesday 20 December). Time of tabling Earliest date for named day answer Thursday 15 December before 5.30pm or Tuesday 20 December rise of House From Friday 16 December until 7.30pm or Monday 9 January rise of House on Tuesday 20 December From Wednesday 21 December until Wednesday 11 January (Each Member may 4.30pm on Friday 6 January table five named day questions during this period.) Monday 9 January Thursday 12 January

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 14 December 2016 Order Paper No.82: 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 15 DECEMBER

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

10.30am Business Question to the Leader of the House

Afterwards

Backbench Business

CREATION OF A COMMERCIAL FINANCIAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION PLATFORM Mr Mark Williams Helen Goodman Jonathan Edwards Mr David Hanson Patrick Grady That this House notes the statement presented to the Treasury Committee on 20 July 2016 by Dr Andrew Bailey of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA); endorses his statement that the ad hoc creation of a compensation scheme within the FCA was not entirely successful and lacked perceived authority to treat customers with fair outcomes; believes that the recent headlines and allegations in the press against RBS will lead to pressure for a similar scheme; notes that many debates in this House over the years have focused on similar subjects with different lenders; believes that what is needed is not ad hoc compensation schemes, but a long-term, effective and timely dispute resolution mechanism for both regulated and unregulated financial contracts; and calls on the FCA, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and the Ministry of Justice to work with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Fair Business Banking to create a sustainable platform for commercial financial dispute resolution. BROADBAND UNIVERSAL SERVICE OBLIGATION Matt Warman That this House has considered the Broadband Universal Service Obligation.

Relevant Documents: Second Report from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, Establishing world-class connectivity throughout the UK, HC 147

Notes: The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

Presentation of Public Petitions Exoneration of persons convicted of gross indecency and related homosexual offences: Diana Johnson

Adjournment Debate Preservation of HMS President and historic warships: Dr Julian Lewis

WESTMINSTER HALL

1.30pm That this House has considered the Fourth Report of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee of Session 2015-16, Air Quality, HC 479, and the Government response, HC 665: Neil Parish

That this House has considered the Second Report of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee of Session 2015-16, Greyhound Welfare, HC 478, and the Government response, HC 133: Neil Parish

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 these debates were nominated by the Liaison Committee.

FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER

CHAMBER

Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (Ratification of Convention) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Dr

Notes: Queen's consent to be signified on Third Reading.

Double Taxation Treaties (Developing Countries) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Crown Tenancies Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Wendy Morton

Notes: Queen's consent to be signified on Third Reading.

Sexual Offences (Pardons Etc) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [21 October] Member in Charge: John Nicolson

Clean Air Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Geraint Davies

Notes: Bill not yet printed.

Health and Social Care (National Data Guardian) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Jo Churchill

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.

Withdrawal from the European Union (Article 50) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone

Notes: Queen’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

Asset Freezing (Compensation) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading Member in Charge: James Cartlidge

Adjournment Debate North East London Sustainability and Transformation Plan: Mike Gapes MONDAY 19 DECEMBER

CHAMBER

2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education

3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education

Afterwards

General debate: Exiting the EU and science and research

Relevant Documents: Seventh Report from the Science and Technology Committee, Leaving the EU: Implications and opportunities for science and research, HC 502

Adjournment Debate Future of Bradford Bulls and Rugby League: Judith Cummins

TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER

CHAMBER

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Health

12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Health

Afterwards

Rail Ombudsman: Ten Minute Rule Motion Tim Loughton That leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish a Rail Ombudsman to scrutinise performance and complaints and represent the interests of passengers; to make provision for the Ombudsman to levy fines on train operating companies for late running and cancellation of trains and about the use of such fines; and for connected purposes.

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

MATTERS TO BE RAISED BEFORE THE FORTHCOMING ADJOURNMENT Bob Blackman That this House has considered matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment.

Notes: The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

Adjournment Debate Proposed closure of Woolwich barracks: Matthew Pennycook

TUESDAY 10 JANUARY 2017

CHAMBER

Ten Minute Rule Motion Christina Rees 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 11 JANUARY 2017

CHAMBER

Guardianship (Missing Persons): Ten Minute Rule Motion Kevin Hollinrake That leave be given to bring in a bill to make provision about the property and affairs of missing persons; and for connected purposes.

Notes: The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes. THURSDAY 12 JANUARY 2017

WESTMINSTER HALL

1.30pm That this House has considered the Fourth Report from the Justice Committee, on Restorative justice, HC 164, and the Government response, Cm 9343: Robert Neill

Notes: The subject for this debate was determined by the Liaison Committee.

3.00pm That this House has considered the future of the UK maritime industry: Mr Alistair 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 determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

FRIDAY 13 JANUARY 2017

CHAMBER

Broadcasting (Radio Multiplex Services) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Kevin Foster

Notes: Bill not yet printed.

Civil Partnership Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Tim Loughton

Workers’ Rights (Maintenance of EU Standards) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Melanie Onn

Notes: Bill not yet printed.

Sugar in Food and Drinks (Targets, Labelling and Advertising) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Geraint Davies

Protection of Family Homes (Enforcement and Permitted Development) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [25 November] Member in Charge: Steve McCabe Registration of Marriage Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Edward Argar

Modern Slavery (Transparency in Supply Chains) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading Member in Charge: Maggie Throup

Vehicle Noise Limits (Enforcement) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Kevin Foster

Electoral Reform (Local Elections and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Mr Ranil Jayawardena

Notes: Bill not yet printed.

Kew Gardens (Leases) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger

Notes: Queen’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

TUESDAY 17 JANUARY 2017

CHAMBER

Ten Minute Rule Motion Mr David Burrowes 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 18 JANUARY 2017

CHAMBER

Ten Minute Rule Motion Joan Ryan 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 19 JANUARY 2017

WESTMINSTER HALL

1.30pm That this House has considered decommissioning of in vitro fertilisation and other NHS fertility services: Steve McCabe, Mr Edward Vaizey, Tom Brake

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 20 JANUARY 2017

CHAMBER

Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: John Glen

Notes: Bill not yet printed.

Highway Works (Weekend Working and Traffic Management Measures) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Wendy Morton

Notes: Bill not yet printed.

Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (Statutory Requirement) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas

Notes: Bill not yet printed.

Railways Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas

Parthenon Sculptures (Return to Greece) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Mr Mark Williams 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.

Stalking (Sentencing) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Alex Chalk

Organ Donors (Leave) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Louise Haigh

Notes: Bill not yet printed.

Terms of withdrawal from EU (Referendum) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Geraint Davies

Notes: Bill not yet printed.

Representation of the People (Voter Proof of Identity) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Chris Green

Notes: Bill not yet printed.

Statutory Nuisance (Aircraft Noise) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Dr Tania Mathias

Notes: Bill not yet printed.

Children of Armed Services Personnel (Schools Admission) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Mrs Anne-Marie Trevelyan

Notes: Bill not yet printed. FRIDAY 27 JANUARY 2017

CHAMBER

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

Notes: Bill not yet printed.

Use of Property (Protection) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Michael Tomlinson

Notes: Bill not yet printed.

National Health Service Provision (Local Consultation) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Victoria Prentis

Notes: Bill not yet printed.

Defibrillators (Availability) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Maria Caulfield

Notes: Bill not yet printed.

Farriers (Registration) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Byron Davies

Notes: Bill not yet printed. THURSDAY 2 FEBRUARY 2017

WESTMINSTER HALL

1.30pm That this House has considered the Ninth Report from 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.

FRIDAY 3 FEBRUARY 2017

CHAMBER

Child Poverty in the UK (Target for Reduction) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Dan Jarvis

Notes: Bill not yet printed.

Local Authority Roads (Wildlife Protection) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Wendy Morton

Notes: Bill not yet printed.

Unlawful Killing (Recovery of Remains) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Conor McGinn

Notes: Bill not yet printed.

Families with Children and Young People in Debt (Respite) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Kelly Tolhurst

Notes: Bill not yet printed.

Small and Medium Sized Co-operative Development Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Mr Adrian Bailey

Notes: Bill not yet printed. International Trade and Investment (NHS Protection) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Mr Peter Lilley

Notes: Bill not yet printed.

Unsolicited Marketing Communications (Company Directors) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Patricia Gibson

School Admissions (Special Educational Needs) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Martin Vickers

Notes: Bill not yet printed.

THURSDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2017

WESTMINSTER HALL

1.30pm That this House has considered the Sixth Report from the Science and Technology Committee of Session 2016-17, Evidence Check: Smart metering of electricity and gas, HC 161, and the Government Response, HC 846: Stephen Metcalfe

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.

FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2017

CHAMBER

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

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.

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.

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

Benefit Claimants Sanctions (Required Assessment) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [2 December] Member in Charge: Mhairi Black

FRIDAY 24 MARCH 2017

CHAMBER

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

Notes: Bill not yet printed.

Malicious Communications (Social Media) Bill: Second Reading Member in Charge: Anna Turley

Notes: Bill not yet printed.

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.

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: Second Reading Member in Charge: Gareth Thomas

Notes: Bill not yet printed.

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.

3. POLICE Secretary Amber Rudd That the draft Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Codes of Practice) (Revision of Codes C, D and H) Order 2016, which was laid before this House on 22 November, 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. BUS SERVICES BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING

Notes: The Speaker has not yet considered this Bill for certification.

5. 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. 6. DANGEROUS DRUGS Secretary Amber Rudd That the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Temporary Class Drug) (No. 2) Order 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 1126), dated 21 November 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 23 November, be approved.

7. LOCAL GOVERNMENT Andrew Percy That the draft Combined Authorities (Mayors) (Filling of Vacancies) Order 2017, which was laid before this House on 28 November, be approved.

Notes: The Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P).

8. LOCAL GOVERNMENT Andrew Percy That the draft Combined Authorities (Overview and Scrutiny Committees, Access to Information and Audit Committees) Order 2016, which was laid before this House on 28 November, be approved.

Notes: The Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P).

9. LOCAL GOVERNMENT Andrew Percy That the draft Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017, which was laid before this House on 28 November, be approved.

Notes: The Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P).

10. TECHNICAL AND FURTHER EDUCATION BILL: REMAINING STAGES 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 Speaker certified before Second Reading that Clause 1 and Schedule 1 relate exclusively to England and are within devolved legislative competence and that Clause 2 to 38 and Schedule 2 to 4 relate exclusively to England and Wales and are within devolved legislative competence. 11. FINANCIAL SERVICES Simon Kirby That the draft Bank of England and Financial Services (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this House on 2 December, be approved.

Notes: The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

12. 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, be approved.

Notes: The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

13. TRADE UNIONS Secretary Greg Clark That the draft Important Public Services (Transport) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this House on 5 December, be approved.

Notes: The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

14. TRADE UNIONS Secretary Greg Clark That the draft Important Public Services (Fire) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this House on 5 December, be approved.

Notes: The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

15. TRADE UNIONS Secretary Greg Clark That the draft Important Public Services (Border Security) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this House on 5 December, be approved.

Notes: The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments. 16. TRADE UNIONS Secretary Greg Clark That the draft Important Public Services (Education) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this House on 5 December, be approved.

Notes: The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

17. TRADE UNIONS Secretary Greg Clark That the draft Important Public Services (Health) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this House on 5 December, be approved.

Notes: The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

18. 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.

Notes: The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

19. 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.

Notes: The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

20. COMMONWEALTH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BILL: REMAINING STAGES Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.

Notes: The Bill was presented under Standing Order No 50. 21. EQUALITY Secretary Justine Greening That the draft Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this House on 6 December, be approved.

Notes: The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

22. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (UNJUSTIFIED THREATS) BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING To be reported from a Second Reading Committee.

23. 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.

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).