Tuesday 6 March 2018 Order Paper No.102: 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: Wild Animals in Circuses (Trudy Harrison)
Until 7.00pm Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Bill: Second Reading
Followed by Motion without separate debate:
Programme
No debate after Business of the House (7 March) (Motion) 7.00pm
Until 7.30pm or for Adjournment Debate: Political situation in the Maldives (Sir Hugo half an hour Swire)
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30am Proposals for the merger of British Transport Police Scottish division with Police Scotland
11.00am Childhood obesity in Bexley
(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.)
2.30pm Cladding and remedial fire safety work
4.00pm Wholly-owned subsidiary companies in the NHS
4.30pm Proposed closure of police stations in Solihull and the West Midlands 2 Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 1 Contents
CONTENTS
PART 1: BUSINESS TODAY
3 Chamber
8 Westminster Hall
9 Written Statements
10 Committees meeting today
15 Committee reports published today
16 Announcements
18 Further Information
PART 2: FUTURE BUSINESS
20 A. Calendar of Business
41 B. Remaining Orders and Notices
Notes: Item marked [R] indicates that a member has declared a relevant interest. Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 1 Business Today: Chamber 3
BUSINESS TODAY: CHAMBER
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
QUESTIONS
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice 1 Ruth George (High Peak) What recent assessment his Department has made of the effect of court closures on access to justice. (904186) 2 Helen Hayes (Dulwich and West Norwood) What recent assessment his Department has made of the effect of court closures on access to justice. (904188) 3 Tony Lloyd (Rochdale) What assessment his Department has made of the time taken to bring to court criminal cases involving vulnerable witnesses. (904189) 4 Alan Mak (Havant) What steps his Department is taking to improve the court experience for victims and witnesses. (904190) 5 Philip Davies (Shipley) If he will extend the range of offences that can be appealed for being unduly lenient. (904191) 6 Andrew Bridgen (North West Leicestershire) What progress his Department has made on recruiting 2,500 new prison officers. (904192) 7 John Mann (Bassetlaw) How many prisoners have undertaken work experience before release in the last 12 months. (904193) 8 Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) What assessment he has made of the potential merits of building a new prison in Port Talbot. (904194) 9 Gavin Newlands (Paisley and Renfrewshire North) What assessment his Department has made of the effect of the UK leaving the EU on the operation of the legal system in each jurisdiction of the UK. (904196) 10 Jeremy Lefroy (Stafford) What plans the Government has to ensure that the UK legal system operates effectively after the UK leaves the EU. (904197) 4 Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 1 Business Today: Chamber
11 Alex Norris (Nottingham North) What recent assessment he has made of the performance of private sector probation companies. (904198) 12 Louise Haigh (Sheffield, Heeley) Whether he has discussed with the Home Secretary the implications for Government policies of the Supreme Court judgment on Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis v DSD and another. (904199) 13 Stephen McPartland (Stevenage) What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of creating a specific offence of attacking service animals. (904200) 14 Chris Green (Bolton West) What progress his Department has made on recruiting 2,500 new prison officers. (904201) 15 Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South) What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of mental health services in prisons. (904202) 16 Tracy Brabin (Batley and Spen) What recent assessment he has made of trends in the levels of violence and self-harm in prisons. (904203) 17 Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East) What research his Department has conducted on the cost effectiveness of providing legal aid for early legal help. (904204) 18 Maria Caulfield (Lewes) What recent steps his Department has taken to increase family contact for prisoners. (904205) 19 Drew Hendry (Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) What his Department's policy is on the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice in the UK after the UK leaves the EU. (904206) 20 John Lamont (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk) What plans the Government has to ensure that the UK legal system operates effectively after the UK leaves the EU. (904207) 21 Stephen Hammond (Wimbledon) What plans the Government has to ensure that the UK legal system operates effectively after the UK leaves the EU. (904208) 22 Vicky Ford (Chelmsford) What steps his Department is taking to empower prison governors. (904209) 23 Tom Pursglove (Corby) What steps his Department is taking to recruit prison officers. (904210) Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 1 Business Today: Chamber 5
At 12.15pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice T1 Priti Patel (Witham) If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (904211)
T2 Andrew Bridgen (North West Leicestershire) (904212)
T3 Kevin Foster (Torbay) (904213)
T4 Sir Edward Leigh (Gainsborough) (904214)
T5 Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) (904215)
T6 Alan Mak (Havant) (904216)
T7 Alex Norris (Nottingham North) (904217)
T8 Maria Caulfield (Lewes) (904218)
T9 Bridget Phillipson (Houghton and Sunderland South) (904219)
T10 Justin Madders (Ellesmere Port and Neston) (904220)
URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
12.30pm
Urgent Questions (if any)
Ministerial Statements (if any)
PRESENTATION OF BILLS
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
Hospital Patients (Transport) Tim Farron Bill to make provision about transport services for patients travelling to and from hospital appointments, including requiring the Government to review the current provision of public and private transport services for such purposes; and for connected purposes.
Voyeurism (Offences) Wera Hobhouse Bill to make certain acts of voyeurism an offence. 6 Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 1 Business Today: Chamber
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
1. WILD ANIMALS IN CIRCUSES: TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23) Trudy Harrison That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision to prohibit the use of wild animals in travelling circuses.
Notes: The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
2. DOMESTIC GAS AND ELECTRICITY (TARIFF CAP) BILL: SECOND READING
Until 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
Relevant Documents: Fourth Report of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee, Pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Bill, HC 517 Fifth Special Report of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee, Pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Bill: Government Response to the Committee’s Fourth Report, HC 865.
3. DOMESTIC GAS AND ELECTRICITY (TARIFF CAP) BILL: PROGRAMME
No debate (Standing Order No. 83A(7)) Secretary Greg Clark That the following provisions shall apply to the Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Bill: Committal (1) The Bill shall be committed to a Public Bill Committee. Proceedings in Public Bill Committee (2) Proceedings in the Public Bill Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion on Thursday 15 March 2018. (3) The Public Bill Committee shall have leave to sit twice on the first day on which it meets. Proceedings on Consideration and up to and including Third Reading (4) Proceedings on Consideration and proceedings in legislative grand committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which proceedings on Consideration are commenced. (5) Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day. (6) Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings on Consideration and up to and including Third Reading. Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 1 Business Today: Chamber 7
Other proceedings (7) Any other proceedings on the Bill may be programmed.
4. BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE (7 MARCH)
No debate after 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6)) Andrea Leadsom That, at the sitting on Wednesday 7 March, the following provisions shall apply in respect of the Motions in the name of (a) Liz Saville Roberts and (b) Nigel Dodds: (1) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 31 (Questions on amendments) shall apply to the Motion in question as if the day were an Opposition Day; (2) proceedings on each Motion may continue for three hours, though opposed, and shall then lapse if not previously disposed of; (3) proceedings on each Motion may, though opposed, be entered upon after the moment of interruption; and (4) Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Political situation in the Maldives: Sir Hugo Swire 8 Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 1 Business Today: Westminster Hall
BUSINESS TODAY: WESTMINSTER HALL
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The first part of the sitting will last for two hours. The second part of the sitting will last for three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1)).
9.30am
That this House has considered proposals for the merger of British Transport Police Scottish division with Police Scotland: Douglas Ross
Notes: The Chairman of Ways and Means appointed this debate on the recommendation of the Backbench Business Committee.
11.00am
That this House has considered childhood obesity in Bexley: David Evennett
Notes: The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
That this House has considered cladding and remedial fire safety work:Mr Steve Reed
Relevant Documents: Oral evidence taken before the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee on 18 December 2017, on the independent review of building regulations and fire safety,HC 555 Oral evidence taken before the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee on 15 January, on the DCLG Annual Report and Accounts 2016-17, HC 553 Correspondence between the Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee and Dame Judith Hackitt, relating to the independent review of building regulations and fire safety, reported the House and published on 8 January and 29 January
4.00pm
That this House has considered wholly-owned subsidiary companies in the NHS: Liz Twist
4.30pm
That this House has considered the proposed closure of police stations in Solihull and the West Midlands: Julian Knight
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. Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 1 Written Statements 9
WRITTEN STATEMENTS
STATEMENTS TO BE MADE TODAY
The Chancellor of the Exchequer 1. ECOFIN: 20 February 2018 2. Financial Services 3. Protocol to the Double Taxation Convention between the United Kingdom and Mauritius
Secretary of State for Defence 4. Contingent Liability 5. Review of the National Employer Advisory Board
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 6. Response to Water Supplies Situation following Severe Weather
Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs 7. Meeting of States Parties of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care 8. Abortions performed in England for women from Northern Ireland
Notes: Texts of Written Statements are available from the Vote Office and on the internet athttp://www. parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-statements/. 10 Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 1 Committees meeting today
COMMITTEES MEETING TODAY
The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be changed without notice.
PUBLIC BILL COMMITTEES
Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill [Lords]
Further to consider the Bill Room 12 9.25am (public)
Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill [Lords]
Further to consider the Bill Room 12 2.00pm (public)
DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEES
First Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft International Tax Enforcement (Bermuda) Order 2017 and the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Kyrgyzstan) Order 2017 Room 9 8.55am (public)
Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Automatic Enrolment (Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band) Order 2018 and the draft National Employment Savings Trust (Amendment) Order 2018 Room 11 8.55am (public)
Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Electronic Commerce Directive (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2018 Room 10 8.55am (public) Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 1 Committees meeting today 11
SELECT COMMITTEES
Science and Technology
Subject: (i) Research integrity; (ii) Brexit science and innovation Witnesses: (i) Sir Mark Walport, Chief Executive, UK Research and Innovation; (ii) Sam Gyimah MP, Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation, and Amanda Dickins, Deputy Director, EU Exit: Science and Innovation, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (at 10.30am) The Grimond Room, Portcullis House 9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Subject: The future of GKN Witnesses: Anne Stevens, Chief Executive, and Jos Sclater, Group Finance Director, GKN; Christopher Miller, Co-founder and Executive Chairman, David Roper, Co-founder and Executive Vice-Chairman, and Simon Peckham, Co-founder and Chief Executive, Melrose Industries (at 10.15am); Tony Burke, Assistant General Secretary for Manufacturing, and Steve Turner, Assistant General Secretary for Aerospace, Unite the Union (at 11.00am) The Wilson Room, Portcullis House 9.15am (private), 9.30am (public)
Education
Subject: Alternative provision Witnesses: Claire George, Head of Service, Peterborough Pupil Referral Service, Ralph Holloway, Transformation of SEN Services Manager, Essex County Council, and David Whitaker, Founding Member, Headteachers’ Roundtable; Colin Jeffrey, Fairbridge and Achieve Programme Manager, The Prince’s Trust, Emma Bradshaw, Headteacher, The Limes College, Chaz Watson, Director, SILC Training, and Joanne Southby, Executive Head, London South East Academies Trust (at 10.45am) Room 15 9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs
Subject: The work of the Electoral Commission Witnesses: Claire Bassett, Chief Executive, Sir John Holmes, Chair, and Bob Posner, Director of Political Finance and Regulation and Legal Counsel, Electoral Commission Room 8 9.30am (private), 10.00am (public) 12 Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 1 Committees meeting today
Scottish Affairs
Subject: Digital connectivity in Scotland Witnesses: Brendan Dick, Director, BT Scotland, Kim Mears, Managing Director, Strategic Infrastructure Development, Openreach, Iain Wood, Director of Corporate Affairs and Regulation, TalkTalk, and Daniel Butler, Head of Public Affairs and Policy, Virgin Media; Malcolm Corbett, Chief Executive, Independent Networks Cooperative Association, James McClafferty, Head of Regional Development, CityFibre, Floyd Widener, Chief Sales Officer, Hyperoptic, and Michael Armitage, Chair, Broadway Partners (at 11.00am) Room 16 9.30am (private), 9.45am (public)
Committee on Standards Room 13 9.45am (private)
Treasury
Subject: SME Finance Witnesses: James Meekings, Co-Founder and UK Managing Director, Funding Circle, Stephen Welton, CEO, Business Growth Fund, Katrin Herrling, Co-Founder and CEO, Funding Xchange, and Luke Lang, Co-Founder, CrowdCube Room 6 9.45am (private), 10.00am (public)
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Subject: Fake news Witnesses: Bill Browder, Founder and Chief Executive, Hermitage Capital Management, and Edward Lucas, Senior Vice President, Center for European Policy Analysis; Elizabeth Denham, Information Commissioner (at 11.30am) Room 18 10.00am (private), 10.30am (public)
Environmental Audit
Subject: Nitrate Witnesses: Dr Lucinda Gilfoyle, Head of Catchment and Coastal Strategy, Anglian Water, Paul Stanfield, Catchment Delivery Manager, Wessex Water, and Mark Morton, Senior Hydrogeologist, Yorkshire Water Services Ltd; Paul Cottington, Environment and Land Use Adviser, SW National Farmers Union, Aileen Lawson, Senior Policy Officer, Ulster Farmers Union, Fraser McAuley, Land Use Policy Adviser, CLA, Jane Salter, Head of Environment Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 1 Committees meeting today 13
Policy, Agricultural Industries Confederation, and Helen Browning, Chief executive, Soil Association (at 11.15am) The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House 10.00am (private), 10.15am (public)
European Scrutiny Room 7 10.45am (private)
European Scrutiny
Subject: EU Withdrawal Witnesses: Rt Hon David Davis MP, Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union Room 6 1.50pm (private), 2.00pm (public)
Foreign Affairs
Subject: The FCO’s human rights work Witnesses: Natalie Samarasinghe, Executive Director, the United Nations Association UK (UNA-UK) Room 15 2.00pm (private), 2.05pm (public)
Health and Social Care
Subject: Integrated care: organisations, partnerships and systems Witnesses: Ian Williamson, Chief Accountable Officer, Manchester Health and Care Commissioning, Paul Maubach, Chief Executive Officer, Dudley Clinical Commissioning Group, and Simon Whitehouse, STP Director, Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent STP; Cllr Jonathan McShane, Local Government Association, Niall Dickson, Chief Executive, NHS Confederation, Saffron Cordery, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Policy and Strategy, NHS Providers, and Julie Wood, Chief Executive, NHS Clinical Commissioners (at 3.15pm); Professor Chris Ham, Chief Executive, The King’s Fund, Professor Katherine Checkland, Professor of Health Policy and Primary Care, University of Manchester, and Nigel Edwards, Chief Executive, The Nuffield Trust (at 4.00pm) The Wilson Room, Portcullis House 2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public) 14 Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 1 Committees meeting today
Backbench Business
Subject: Proposals for backbench debates Witnesses: Members of Parliament Room 16 2.15pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Home Affairs
Subject: Hate crime and its violent consequences Witnesses: Alison Saunders CB, Director of Public Prosecutions, Crown Prosecution Service The Grimond Room, Portcullis House 2.15pm (private), 3.30pm (public)
Northern Ireland Affairs
Subject: Devolution and democracy in Northern Ireland – dealing with the deficit Witnesses: Steven Agnew MLA, Leader of the Green Party in Northern Ireland; Robin Swann MLA, Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (at 5.00pm); Jim Allister QC MLA, Leader of Traditional Unionist Voice (at 5.30pm) Room 8 4.15pm (private), 4.30pm (public) Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 1 Committee reports published today 15
COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLISHED TODAY
EUROPEAN SCRUTINY
16th Report, HC 301-xvi Time of publication: 11.00am
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
4th Special Report: Violence in Rakhine State: Government Response to the First Report of the Committee, HC 868 Time of publication: 11.00am 16 Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 1 Announcements
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FORTHCOMING END OF DAY ADJOURNMENT DEBATES
Tuesday 13 March to Monday 19 March (deadline 7 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 7 March. The ballot will take place on Thursday 8 March.
Tuesday 20 March to Monday 26 March (deadline 14 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 14 March. The ballot will take place on Thursday 15 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 13 and Wednesday 14 March (ballot closed) The ballot for Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 March will take place today. Applications for this ballot have now closed.
Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 March (deadline 12 March) The following Departments will answer: Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Cabinet Office; Exiting the European Union; Foreign and Commonwealth Office; Home Office; Housing, Communities and Local Government; International Development; International Trade; Wales; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 March (deadline 19 March) The following Departments will answer: Attorney General; Defence; Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; Education; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Health and Social Care; Justice; Northern Ireland; Transport; Treasury; Scotland Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 1 Announcements 17
DETERMINATION OF BUSINESS BY THE BACKBENCH BUSINESS COMMITTEE
Thursday 8 March in Westminster Hall General debate on energy efficiency and the Clean Growth Strategy:Antoinette Sandbach
Tuesday 13 March in Westminster Hall General debate on the diplomatic service and resources: Richard Benyon
Thursday 15 March in Westminster Hall General debate on the proposed takeover of GKN by Melrose: Adrian Bailey 18 Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 1 Further Information
FURTHER INFORMATION
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
Documents and reports relating to the business being held in the Chamber are available on the Commons Business Briefings webpage
WRITTEN STATEMENTS
Text of today’s Written Statements
SELECT COMMITTEES
Select Committees Webpage Recent Select Committee Reports
STANDING ORDERS RELATING TO PUBLIC BUSINESS
Text of Standing Orders relating to public business
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 All business papers are available via the HousePapers app on mobile devices Tuesday 6 March 2018 Order Paper No.102: 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. 20 Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 A. Calendar of Business
A. CALENDAR OF BUSINESS
Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional. A number of Private Members’ bills have been set down for dates when the House is currently not expected to sit. These bills can be found in the Private Members’ bills notice paper online. Items from the notice paper will be moved to this calendar if any of the dates listed in that paper are confirmed as sitting days.
WEDNESDAY 7 MARCH
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister Afterwards
LOCAL HEALTH SCRUTINY: TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Gareth Snell That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about health scrutiny by local authorities, including scrutiny of clinical commissioning groups decisions; and for connected purposes.
Notes: The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
OPPOSITION DAY (UN-ALLOTTED DAY): SUBJECTS TO BE ANNOUNCED
European Union Citizenship Liz Saville Roberts Notes: The first debate will arise on a motion in the name of the Leader of Plaid Cymru; and the second debate will arise on a motion in the name of the Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party.
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Future of jobs of HMRC staff at the Waterfront offices in Dudley:Ian Austin Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 A. Calendar of Business 21
DEFERRED DIVISIONS
Political parties, Northern Ireland Shailesh Vara That the draft Transparency of Donations and Loans etc. (Northern Ireland Political Parties) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 23 November 2017, be approved.
Passports Secretary Amber Rudd That the draft Passport (Fees) Regulations Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 29 January, be approved.
Notes: The Divisions on these Questions were deferred from Monday 5 March (Standing Order No. 41A).
WESTMINSTER HALL
9.30am That this House has considered misogyny as a hate crime: Melanie Onn
11.00am That this House has considered support for fairly traded goods: Geraint Davies Notes: The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered local museums: Stephen Kerr
4.00pm That this House has considered the risks of the use of accutane: Bob Stewart
4.30pm That this House has considered the regulation of tipping practices in the hospitality sector: Darren 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.
THURSDAY 8 MARCH
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
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 22 Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 A. Calendar of Business
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 Afterwards
PRESENTATION OF BILLS
House of Peers Christine Jardine Bill to provide for the renaming of the House of Lords as the House of Peers.
GENERAL DEBATE ON VOTE 100 AND INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Rivers authorities: David Warburton
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pm That this House has considered energy efficiency and the Clean Growth Strategy: Antoinette Sandbach Notes: The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
MONDAY 12 MARCH
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 A. Calendar of Business 23
Afterwards
FINANCIAL GUIDANCE AND CLAIMS BILL [LORDS]: REMAINING STAGES
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes: The Speaker certified before Second Reading that Clause 27 of and Schedule 4 to the Financial Guidance and Claims Bill [Lords] related exclusively to England and Wales on matters within devolved legislative competence, as defined inStanding Order No. 83J.
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Provision of respite care for vulnerable adults on Teesside: Alex Cunningham
TUESDAY 13 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
HOLOCAUST (RETURN OF CULTURAL OBJECTS) (AMENDMENT): TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Theresa Villiers That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prevent the Holocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) Act 2009 from expiring on 11 November 2019.
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 the diplomatic service and resources : Richard Benyon Notes: The Chairman of Ways and Means appointed this debate on the recommendation of the Backbench Business Committee. Subsequent debates in Westminster Hall on this day will be drawn by Speaker’s ballot on 5 March. 24 Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 A. Calendar of Business
WEDNESDAY 14 MARCH
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister Afterwards
TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Alison Thewliss 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 15 MARCH
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pm That this House has considered access and waiting time standards for early intervention in psychosis: Norman Lamb
3.00pm That this House has considered the proposed takeover of the GKN by Melrose: Mr Adrian Bailey Notes: The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)). Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 A. Calendar of Business 25
FRIDAY 16 MARCH
CHAMBER
REFUGEES (FAMILY REUNION) (NO. 2) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Angus Brendan MacNeil
UNPAID TRIAL WORK PERIODS (PROHIBITION) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Stewart Malcolm McDonald
BBC LICENCE FEE (CIVIL PENALTY) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE (DEFINITION) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS (AUDIT) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
BENEFITS AND PUBLIC SERVICES (RESTRICTION) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES (REGULATION) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
CRIMINAL FRAUD (PRIVATE PROSECUTIONS) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed. 26 Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 A. Calendar of Business
AFFORDABLE HOME OWNERSHIP BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES (ABOLITION) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Robert Halfon
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
AUTOMATIC TRAVEL COMPENSATION BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Huw Merriman
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
UNIVERSAL CREDIT (APPLICATION, ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Dr Philippa Whitford
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
COURTS (ABUSE OF PROCESS) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Liz Saville Roberts
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRIVERS (PROTECTIONS) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Henry Bellingham
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY (CITIZENSHIP) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Henry Smith
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
PEDICABS (LONDON) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Paul Scully
Notes: Bill not yet printed. Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 A. Calendar of Business 27
DOMESTIC PROPERTIES (MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMANCE) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir David Amess
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
VAGRANCY (REPEAL) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Layla Moran
HOMELESSNESS (END OF LIFE CARE) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Edward Davey
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
CLEAN AIR BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
TERMS OF WITHDRAWAL FROM EU (REFERENDUM) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
REGISTRATION OF MARRIAGE (NO. 2) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Dame Caroline Spelman
SERVICE ANIMALS (OFFENCES) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Oliver Heald
VOTER REGISTRATION (NO. 2) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
KEW GARDENS (LEASES) (NO. 2) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Zac Goldsmith
RIVERS AUTHORITIES AND LAND DRAINAGE BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: David Warburton 28 Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 A. Calendar of Business
MONDAY 19 MARCH
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
WESTMINSTER HALL
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 209455 relating to access to the drug Orkambi for people with Cystic Fibrosis: Paul Scully 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 20 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
FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION: TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Mrs Maria Miller That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the requirements for fire safety information for occupants of certain buildings, including high-rise residential buildings.
Notes: The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes. Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 A. Calendar of Business 29
WEDNESDAY 21 MARCH
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister Afterwards
TEN MINUTE RULE MOTION
Siobhain McDonagh 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 22 MARCH
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
10.00am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
10.10am Questions to the Attorney General
MONDAY 26 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 30 Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 A. Calendar of Business
WESTMINSTER HALL
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 200299 relating to GCSE English literature exams: Helen Jones 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 27 MARCH
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
WEDNESDAY 28 MARCH
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office
11.53am Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
THURSDAY 29 MARCH
CHAMBER
QUESTIONS
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
9.53am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 A. Calendar of Business 31
10.00am Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities
10.23am Topical Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities
WESTMINSTER HALL
1.30pm That this House has considered the Ninth Report of the Justice Committee, Session 2016-17, Implications of Brexit for the justice system, HC 750, and the Government Response, HC 651: Robert Neill
3.00pm That this House has considered the First Report of the International Development Committee, DFID’s work on global education: Leaving no one behind?, HC 367, and the Government Response: Stephen Twigg Notes: The subjects for these debates were determined by the Liaison Committee.
FRIDAY 27 APRIL
CHAMBER
ASSAULTS ON EMERGENCY WORKERS (OFFENCES) BILL: REMAINING STAGES Member in Charge: Chris Bryant As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
EMPLOYMENT AND WORKERS’ RIGHTS BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Stephanie Peacock
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (OVERSIGHT) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
HOSPITAL (PARKING CHARGES AND BUSINESS RATES) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
HOUSE OF LORDS (EXCLUSION OF HEREDITARY PEERS) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: David Hanson
Notes: Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading. 32 Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 A. Calendar of Business
PENSIONS (REVIEW OF WOMEN’S ARRANGEMENTS) (NO. 2) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Carolyn Harris
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
PENSION BENEFITS (ILL HEALTH) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: John Mann
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
CONSTRUCTION (RETENTION DEPOSIT SCHEMES) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Peter Aldous
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
PRIVATE LANDLORDS (REGISTRATION) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Phil Wilson
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS (MEALS AND ACTIVITIES) BILL: ADJOURNED DEBATE ON SECOND READING [19 JANUARY] Member in Charge: Frank Field
WORKERS (DEFINITION AND RIGHTS) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
AUTOMATIC ELECTORAL REGISTRATION (NO. 2) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Jo Stevens
LIVE ANIMAL EXPORTS (PROHIBITION) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Theresa Villiers
CHILD MAINTENANCE (ASSESSMENT OF PARENT’S INCOME) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Heidi Allen
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
TYRES (BUSES AND COACHES) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Maria Eagle
CARBON MONOXIDE (DETECTION AND SAFETY) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Eddie Hughes Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 A. Calendar of Business 33
SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICE PROVIDERS (CIVIL LIABILITY AND OVERSIGHT) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: John Mann
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 11 MAY
CHAMBER
PARENTAL BEREAVEMENT (LEAVE AND PAY) BILL: REMAINING STAGES Member in Charge: Kevin Hollinrake As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes: Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE (YOUNG PEOPLE’S ENFRANCHISEMENT) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Peter Kyle
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE (CO-FUNDING AND CO-PAYMENT) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
IMPORT TARIFF (REDUCTION) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
SCHOOLS BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
PUBLIC SERVICES (AVAILABILITY) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed. 34 Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 A. Calendar of Business
ELECTORAL COMMISSION (DUTIES) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
ARMED FORCES (VOLUNTEER RESERVE) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
MANUFACTURED GOODS (TRADE) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
LOCAL AUTHORITIES (BORROWING AND INVESTMENT) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
PUBLIC SECTOR EXIT PAYMENTS (LIMITATION) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
PRINCIPAL LOCAL AUTHORITIES (GROUNDS FOR ABOLITION) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
COASTAL PATH (DEFINITION) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Queen’s consent and Prince of Wales’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS AND RETIREMENTS (AGE LIMITS) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE (YOUNG PEOPLE’S ENFRANCHISEMENT AND EDUCATION) BILL: ADJOURNED DEBATE ON SECOND READING [3 NOVEMBER] Member in Charge: Jim McMahon Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 A. Calendar of Business 35
ACCESS TO RADIOTHERAPY BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Tim Farron
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
PLANNING (AGENT OF CHANGE) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: John Spellar
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
SHARED PARENTAL LEAVE AND PAY (EXTENSION) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Tracy Brabin
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 15 JUNE
CHAMBER
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (EXTENSION) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Andy Slaughter
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
JUNE BANK HOLIDAY (CREATION) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE COMMISSION BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
ARMED FORCES (STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Richard Benyon
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
FETAL DOPPLERS (REGULATION) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Antoinette Sandbach 36 Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 A. Calendar of Business
MULTI-EMPLOYER PENSION SCHEMES BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Alan Brown
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (AMENDMENT) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Louise Haigh
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
SANCTIONS (HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE AND CORRUPTION) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Ian Austin
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
ASSET FREEZING (COMPENSATION) BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Andrew Rosindell
SHORT AND HOLIDAY-LET ACCOMMODATION (NOTIFICATION OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Ms Karen Buck
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
POSTAL VOTING BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Damien Moore
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 6 JULY
CHAMBER
NATIONAL LIVING WAGE (EXTENSION TO YOUNG PEOPLE) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Holly Lynch
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION (OFFENCES) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed. Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 A. Calendar of Business 37
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
BAT HABITATS REGULATION (NO. 2) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
MOBILE HOMES AND PARK HOMES BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES (CLASSIFICATION) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
STUDENT LOANS (DEBT DISCHARGE) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
STAMP DUTY BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
FISHING (ACCESS TO TERRITORIAL WATERS) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
DOMESTIC ENERGY (VALUE ADDED TAX) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed. 38 Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 A. Calendar of Business
TAX RATES AND DUTIES (REVIEW) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
SUBLET PROPERTY (OFFENCES) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
HEALTHCARE (LOCAL ACCOUNTABILITY) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
LOCAL ROADS (INVESTMENT) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
LEGALISATION OF CANNABIS (MEDICINAL PURPOSES) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Paul Flynn
FRIDAY 26 OCTOBER
CHAMBER
PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES (REGULATION) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Anne Marie Morris
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE (LIMIT) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
CHANNEL 4 (RELOCATION) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Jack Brereton
Notes: Bill not yet printed. Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 A. Calendar of Business 39
LEASEHOLD REFORM BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Justin Madders
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
LICENSING OF TAXIS AND PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLES (SAFEGUARDING AND ROAD SAFETY) BILL: ADJOURNED DEBATE ON SECOND READING [2 FEBRUARY] Member in Charge: Daniel Zeichner
FOOD INSECURITY BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER
CHAMBER
VOTER REGISTRATION BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
STUDENT LOANS (DEBT INTEREST) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
BORDER CONTROL BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
GREEN BELT (PROTECTION) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
LOCAL AUDIT (PUBLIC ACCESS TO DOCUMENTS) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed. 40 Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 A. Calendar of Business
SPEED LIMITS (ENGLAND) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
IMMIGRATION DETENTION OF VICTIMS OF TORTURE AND OTHER VULNERABLE PEOPLE (SAFEGUARDS) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Joan Ryan
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
ISHAM BYPASS BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE (URGENT CARE FACILITIES) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUPS (MERGER) BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes: Bill not yet printed.
ACCESS TO BANKING SERVICES BILL: SECOND READING Member in Charge: Ben Lake
Notes: Bill not yet printed. Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 B. REMAINING ORDERS AND NOTICES 41
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. TAXES Mel Stride That the draft International Tax Enforcement (Bermuda) Order 2017, which was laid before this House on 3 November 2017, be approved.
2. TAXES Mel Stride That the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Kyrgyzstan) Order 2017, which was laid before this House on 3 November 2017, be approved.
3. EUROPEAN UNION Secretary Boris Johnson That the draft European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement) (Kazakhstan) Order 2017, which was laid before this House on 7 November 2017, be approved.
4. EUROPEAN UNION Secretary Boris Johnson That the draft European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Partnership and Cooperation Agreement) (Turkmenistan) Order 2017, which was laid before this House on 7 November 2017, be approved.
5. STANDING ORDERS: EUROPEAN UNION (WITHDRAWAL) BILL Andrea Leadsom That the following changes to Standing Orders be made: A: EUROPEAN STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS COMMITTEE (Temporary Standing Order) (1) There shall be a select committee, called the European Statutory Instruments Committee, to examine and report on— (i) any of the following documents laid before the House of Commons in accordance with paragraph 2A(3)(b) or 10A(3)(b) of Schedule 7 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act [2018]—
(a) a draft of an instrument; and (b) a memorandum setting out both a statement made by a Minister of the Crown to the effect that in the Minister’s opinion the instrument should 42 Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 B. REMAINING ORDERS AND NOTICES
be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament (the negative procedure) and the reasons for that opinion, and (ii) any matter arising from its consideration of such documents. (2) In its consideration of a document referred to in paragraph 1(i) the committee shall include, in addition to such other matters as it deems appropriate, whether the draft instrument— (i) contains any provision of the type specified in paragraph 1(2), 5(2) or 6(2) of Schedule 7 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act [2018] in relation to which the Act requires that a draft of the instrument must be laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament (the affirmative procedure); (ii) otherwise appears to make an inappropriate use of the negative procedure; and shall report to the House its recommendation of the procedure which should apply. (3) The committee shall have regard to— (i) reasons offered by the Minister in support of the Minister’s opinion that the instrument should be subject to the negative procedure; (ii) any relevant report of the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments. (4) Before reporting on any document, the committee shall provide to the government department concerned an opportunity to provide orally or in writing to it or any sub- committee appointed by it such further explanations as the committee may require except to the extent that the committee considers that it is not reasonably practicable to do so within the period provided by the Act. (5) It shall be an instruction to the committee that it shall report any recommendation that the affirmative procedure should apply within the period specified by the Act. (6) The committee shall consist of sixteen Members. (7) The committee and any sub-committees appointed by it shall have the assistance of the Counsel to the Speaker. (8) The committee shall have power to appoint specialist advisers either to supply information which is not readily available or to elucidate matters of complexity within the committee’s order of reference. (9) The committee shall have power to send for persons, papers and records, to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House, to adjourn from place to place, and to report from time to time. (10) The committee shall have power to appoint sub-committees and to refer to such sub- committees any of the matters referred to the committee. (11) Each such sub-committee shall have power to send for persons, papers and records, to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House, to adjourn from place to place, and to report to the committee from time to time. (12) The committee shall have power to report from time to time the evidence taken before such sub-committees, and the formal minutes of sub-committees. Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 B. REMAINING ORDERS AND NOTICES 43
(13) The quorum of each such sub-committee shall be two. (14) The committee shall have power to seek from any committee specified in paragraph (15) of this order its opinion on any document within its remit, and to require a reply to such a request within such time as it may specify. (15) The committees specified for the purposes of this order are those appointed under Standing Order No. 152 (Select committees related to government departments) including any sub-committees of such committees, the Regulatory Reform Committee, the European Scrutiny Committee, the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee, the Procedure Committee, the Committee of Public Accounts, the Environmental Audit Committee and the Committee on Exiting the European Union. (16) The committee may also request an opinion from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments and the Joint Committee on Human Rights. (17) Unless the House otherwise orders each Member nominated to the committee shall continue to be a member of it for the remainder of the Parliament, or until this Standing Order lapses, whichever occurs sooner. (18) This Standing Order, to the extent that it relates to a regulation making power provided to the Government under section 7, 8 or 9 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act [2018] shall lapse upon the expiry of the power to make new regulations under that section and shall lapse entirely upon expiry of the last such remaining power. B: LIAISON COMMITTEE That the Order of the House of 6 November 2017 (Liaison Committee: Membership) be amended, in the second paragraph, by inserting, in the appropriate place, “European Statutory Instruments Committee”. C: POSITIONS FOR WHICH ADDITIONAL SALARIES ARE PAYABLE FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 4A(2) OF THE PARLIAMENTARY STANDARDS ACT 2009 That the Order of the House of 19 March 2013 (Positions for which additional salaries are payable for the purposes of section 4A(2) of the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009) be amended, in paragraph (1)(a), by inserting, in the appropriate place, “the European Statutory Instruments Committee”. D: PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS UNDER PARAGRAPH 2A(3)(b) OR 10A(3)(b) OF SCHEDULE 7 TO THE EUROPEAN UNION (WITHDRAWAL) ACT [2018] Where, under Paragraph 2A(3)(b) or 10A(3)(b) of Schedule 7 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act [2018], any document is to be laid before this House, the delivery of a copy of the document to the Votes and Proceedings Office on any day during the existence of a Parliament shall be deemed to be for all purposes the laying of it before the House; and the proviso to Standing Order No. 159 shall not apply to any document laid in accordance with this Order.
Notes: The Accounting Officer has prepared amemorandum on the financial consequences of this motion, pursuant to Standing Order No. 22C(2). Copies are available in the Vote Office. 44 Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 B. REMAINING ORDERS AND NOTICES
6. FINANCIAL SERVICES John Glen That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Carrying on Regulated Activities by Way of Business) (Amendment) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 21 December 2017, be approved.
7. RATING AND VALUATION Rishi Sunak That the draft Non-Domestic Rating (Alteration of Lists and Appeals) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 21 December 2017, 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. ENERGY Secretary Greg Clark That the draft Works Detrimental to Navigation (Powers and Duties of Inspectors) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 18 January, be approved.
9. REGULATORY REFORM Secretary Amber Rudd That the draft Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) (Custodial Premises) Subordinate Provisions Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 23 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)
10. PUBLIC PASSENGER TRANSPORT Secretary Chris Grayling That the draft Enhanced Partnership Plans and Schemes (Objections) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 17 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)
11. DEFENCE Mr Tobias Ellwood That the draft Armed Forces Act (Continuation) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 25 January, be approved. Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 B. REMAINING ORDERS AND NOTICES 45
12. PENSIONS Guy Opperman That the draft Automatic Enrolment (Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 29 January, be approved.
13. BETTING, GAMING AND LOTTERIES Secretary Matt Hancock That the draft Gambling Act 2005 (Operating Licence Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 29 January, be approved.
14. PENSIONS Secretary Esther McVey That the draft National Employment Savings Trust (Amendment) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 31 January, be approved.
15. CRIMINAL LAW Secretary Matt Hancock That the draft Electronic Commerce Directive (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 30 January, be approved.
16. ELECTRICITY Secretary Greg Clark That the draft Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (Powers of Seizure) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 1 February, be approved.
17. TRADE BILL: REMAINING STAGES Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
18. TAXATION (CROSS-BORDER TRADE) BILL: REMAINING STAGES Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
19. LOCAL GOVERNMENT Jake Berry That the draft Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Amendment) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 5 February, be approved.
Notes: The Speaker has not yet considered the Instrument for certification( Standing Order No. 83P).
20. ELECTRICITY Secretary Greg Clark That the draft Electricity Supplier Payments (Amendment) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 5 February, be approved. 46 Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 B. REMAINING ORDERS AND NOTICES
21. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Secretary Greg Clark That the draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 5 February, be approved.
22. ENERGY Claire Perry That the draft Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 7 February, be approved.
23. ENERGY Claire Perry That the draft Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 7 February, be approved.
Notes: The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
24. HOUSING Dominic Rabb That the draft Insolvency of Registered Providers of Social Housing Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 7 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).
25. ANIMALS Secretary Michael Gove That the draft Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 8 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).
26. RATING AND VALUATION Rishi Sunak That the Non-Domestic Rating (Rates Retention and Levy and Safety Net) (Amendment) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 8 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). Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 B. REMAINING ORDERS AND NOTICES 47
27. POLICE Secretary Amber Rudd That the draft Police Powers of Designated Civilian Staff and Volunteers (Excluded Powers and Duties of Constables) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 7 February, 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).
28. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Secretary Greg Clark That the Employment Rights Act 1996 (Itemised Pay Statement) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 8 February, be approved.
29. CUSTOMS Mel Stride That the draft Finance Act 2003, Part 3 (Amendment) Order 2018, which was laid before this House 1 March, 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).
30. DATA PROTECTION Secretary Matt Hancock That the draft Data Protection (Charges and Information) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 20 February, be approved.
31. MENTAL HEALTH UNITS (USE OF FORCE) BILL: MONEY Mel Stride That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) 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. 48 Tuesday 6 March 2018 OP No.102: Part 2 B. REMAINING ORDERS AND NOTICES
32. INFORMATION COMMISSIONER (REMUNERATION) Margot James That, from 1 April 2018- (1) the Information Commissioner shall be paid a salary of £160,000 per annum and pension benefits in accordance with the standard award for the civil service pension scheme; (2) this salary shall be increased by 1% each year on 1 April; (3) the Information Commissioner in post on 1 April 2018 shall also be paid, as part of their salary, a non-consolidated, non-pensionable annual allowance of £20,000 for the duration of the single-term appointment; and (4) all previous resolutions relating to the salary and pension of the Information Commissioner shall cease to have effect.
Relevant Documents: An explanatory memorandum is available in the Vote Office.
33. COMPANIES Secretary Greg Clark That the draft Companies (Disclosure of Address) (Amendment) Regulations 2018, which were laid before this House on 22 February, be approved.
Notes: The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
34. TRIBUNALS AND INQUIRIES Secretary David Gauke That the draft First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Composition of Tribunal) (Amendment) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 22 February, be approved.
Notes: The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
35. EUROPEAN UNION Secretary Chris Grayling That the draft European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Work in Fishing Convention) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 22 February, be approved.
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36. ANIMALS Secretary Michael Gove That the draft Mandatory Use of Closed Circuit Television in Slaughterhouses (England) Regulations 2018, which was laid before this House on 23 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).
37. GOVERNMENT TRADING FUNDS Secretary Greg Clark That the draft Land Registry Trading Fund (Extension and Amendment) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 26 February, be approved.
Notes: The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments. The Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and Wales and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P).
38. CRIMINAL LAW Secretary David Gauke That the draft Crime and Courts Act 2013 (Deferred Prosecution Agreements) (Amendment of Specified Offences) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 26 February, be approved.
Notes: The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
39. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW Secretary Chris Grayling That the draft Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 28 February, be approved.
Notes: The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
40. REGULATORY REFORM Secretary Michael Gove That the draft Legislative Reform (Regulator of Social Housing) (England) Order 2018, which was laid before this House 28 February , be approved.
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41. REGULATORY REFORM Secretary Michael Gove That the draft Legislative Reform (Constitution of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) Order 2018, which was laid before this House on 1 March, 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).