Thursday 27 April 2017 Order Paper No.142: Part 1
SUMMARY AGENDA: CHAMBER
9.30am
Afterwards
10.30am
If necessary
Prayers
Oral Questions: Exiting the European Union
Urgent Questions, Ministerial Statements (if any)
Consideration of any Lords Amendments or Lords Message
(may continue for up to one hour)
A Royal Commission is expected
CONTENTS
PART 1: BUSINESS TODAY
3
Chamber
6
Written Statements
7
Written questions for answer today
8
Committee reports published today
9
Announcements
11 Further Information
PART 2: FUTURE BUSINESS
14 B. Remaining Orders and Notices
Notes:
Items marked [R] indicates that a Member has declared a relevant interest.
BUSINESS TODAY: CHAMBER
9.30am Prayers
Followed by
QUESTIONS
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union
1
James Duddridge (Rochford and Southend East)
What recent discussions his Department has had with representatives of the tourism
sector on the implications for that sector of the UK leaving the EU. (909869)
2
Lilian Greenwood (Nottingham South)
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on ensuring that workplace rights
are in line with such rights in EU countries after the UK has left the EU. (909870)
3
Chloe Smith (Norwich North)
What recent discussions his Department has had with representatives of the tourism
sector on the implications for that sector of the UK leaving the EU. (909871)
4
Tom Elliott (Fermanagh and South Tyrone)
Whether he has had discussions with representatives of Sinn Fein on that party's
priorities for Northern Ireland in the negotiations on the UK leaving the EU; and if he will
make a statement. (909872)
5
Stephen Hammond (Wimbledon)
What steps the Government plans to take to help the financial services industry prepare
for the UK leaving the EU. (909873)
6
Michael Tomlinson (Mid Dorset and North Poole)
What steps the Government is taking in preparing the Great Repeal Bill to protect (a)
employment and (b) workers' rights. (909874)
7
Sir Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk)
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for International Trade on the
potential effect of the Great Repeal Bill on negotiating future trade terms with the EU.
(909875)
8
Kevin Hollinrake (Thirsk and Malton)
What steps he is taking to involve representatives of the English regions in the
Government's preparations for the UK leaving the EU. (909876)
9
Natalie McGarry (Glasgow East)
What discussions he has had with the Attorney General on which provisions in the Great
Repeal Bill may require the Government to legislate on devolved matters before the UK
leaves the EU. (909878)
10 Ian Mearns (Gateshead)
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for International Trade on
securing a comprehensive trade and customs agreement which provides the exact same
benefits which the UK receives as a member of the Single Market and Customs Union.
(909879)
11 Danny Kinahan (South Antrim)
Whether he has had discussions with representatives of Sinn Fein on that party's
priorities for Northern Ireland in the negotiations on the UK leaving the EU; and if he will
make a statement. (909881)
12 Paul Flynn (Newport West)
What steps he is taking to ensure protection of the Welsh sheep meat trade in
negotiations on the UK leaving the EU. (909882)
13 Henry Smith (Crawley)
What recent discussions his Department has had with the aerospace industry on the
negotiations for the UK leaving the EU. (909883)
14 Alex Cunningham (Stockton North)
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for International Trade on
securing a comprehensive trade and customs agreement which provides the exact same
benefits which the UK receives as a member of the Single Market and Customs Union.
(909885)
15 Tom Pursglove (Corby)
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food
and Rural Affairs on support for farmers after the UK leaves the EU. (909886)
16 Steven Paterson (Stirling)
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effect on the Scottish food
and drink sector of the UK leaving the EU. (909887)
17 Jason McCartney (Colne Valley)
What discussions his Department has had with UK universities on the negotiations for the
UK leaving the EU. (909888)
18 Patrick Grady (Glasgow North)
What discussions he has had with the devolved administrations on the Great Repeal Bill.
(909889)
19 Robert Courts (Witney)
What recent discussions his Department has had with the aerospace industry on the
negotiations for the UK leaving the EU. (909890)
20 Margaret Ferrier (Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effect on the Scottish
financial services sector of the UK leaving the EU. (909891)
21 Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering)
What the total amount of the UK rebate from the EU has been in real terms since it was
introduced. (909892)
At 10.15am
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union
T1 Stephen Hammond (Wimbledon)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (909894)
T2 Mr Chuka Umunna (Streatham) (909895)
T3 Victoria Atkins (Louth and Horncastle) (909896)
T4 Sir Nicholas Soames (Mid Sussex) (909900)
T5 Danny Kinahan (South Antrim) (909901)
T6 Chloe Smith (Norwich North) (909902)
T7 Andrew Stephenson (Pendle) (909903)
URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
10.30am
Urgent Questions (if any)
Ministerial Statements (if any)
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
The House may be asked to consider any Lords Amendments or Lords Message which
may be received (up to one hour (Order of 24 April)).
A Royal Commission is expected.
The Speaker will not adjourn the House before a Message has been received from the
Lords Commissioners (Order of 24 April).
WRITTEN STATEMENTS
STATEMENTS TO BE MADE TODAY
Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union
1. General Affairs Council April 2017
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/.
WRITTEN QUESTIONS TABLED ON 26 APRIL 2017 FOR ANSWER
TODAY
Paul Scully (Sutton and Cheam)
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what representations he has received from
the Mayor of London on capping the number of private hire licences in London. (72004)
Notes:
This is an ordinary written question of which no previous notice has been given.
For other questions for written answer today see the Question Book which is available from the Vote Office
and on the Questions for written answer today parliamentary webpage.
COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLISHED TODAY
ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
7th Report: Feeding the nation: labour constraints, HC 1009
Time of publication: 00.01am
JOINT COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY
2nd Special Report: Conflict, Stability and Security Fund: Government Response to
the Committee’s Second Report, HC 1134
Time of publication: 00.01am
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS
14th Report: Accounting for democracy: making sure Parliament, the people and
ministers know how and why public money is spent, HC 95
Time of publication: 00.01am
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
60th Report: Integrating health and social care, HC 959
Time of publication: 00.01am
61st Report: Access to general practice: progress review, HC 892
Time of publication: 00.01am
ANNOUNCEMENTS
EFFECT OF PROROGATION AND DISSOLUTION ON QUESTIONS AND MOTIONS
Prorogation is expected on Thursday 27 April, in anticipation of the Dissolution of Parliament,
which under the provisions of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 will take place on
Wednesday 3 May.
All Questions fall at Prorogation, and cannot be answered after Prorogation. No further
Questions may be tabled in the present Parliament.
All Motions fall at Prorogation. No new Motions (including Early Day Motions) may be tabled
on the day of Prorogation nor may any names be added to existing Motions on that day.
TABLING QUESTIONS AND MOTIONS IN THE NEW PARLIAMENT
The date of meeting of the new Parliament has not yet been announced. Members may table
Questions and Motions from the Table Office’s opening time of 9.00am on the day of the State
Opening. Detailed guidance on arrangements for tabling Questions and Motions will be issued
once the new Parliament has met.
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
Thursday 27 April 2017 Order Paper No.142: Part 2
FUTURE BUSINESS
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.
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.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE BILL: REMAINING STAGES
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Before Second Reading the Speaker certified that Clauses 1 to 7, 9, 12, 13, 15 to 29 and 31 to 38, 40
and 41 of, and Schedule 1, 2, 4 and 5 to, the Local Government Finance Bill relate exclusively to
England and are within devolved legislative competence.
2.
SENIOR COURTS
Secretary Elizabeth Truss
That the draft Non-Contentious Probate Fees Order 2017, which was laid before this
House on 24 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).
3.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNITIES AND PRIVILEGES
Secretary Boris Johnson
That the draft European Organization for Astronomical Research in the Southern
Hemisphere (Immunities and Privileges) (Amendment) Order 2017, which was laid before
this House on 28 February, be approved.
4.
EMPLOYMENT
Ben Gummer
That the draft Trade Union (Deduction of Union Subscriptions from Wages in the Public
Sector) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this House on 9 March, be approved.
5.
GOVERNMENT RESOURCES AND ACCOUNTS
Simon Kirby
That the draft Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Audit of Public Bodies)
Order 2017, which was laid before this House on 13 March, be approved.
6.
ENERGY
Secretary Greg Clark
That the draft Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations
2017, which were laid before this House on 14 March, be approved.
7.
DEFENCE
Secretary Michael Fallon
That the draft International Headquarters and Defence Organisations (Designation and
Privileges) Order 2017, which was laid before this House on 16 March, be approved.
8.
ELECTRICITY
Secretary Greg Clark
That the draft Electricity Capacity (Amendment) Regulations 2017, a copy of which was
laid before this House on 22 March, be approved.
9.
VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY AND AVIATION BILL: REMAINING STAGES
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
10. ELECTRICITY
Secretary Greg Clark
That the draft Electricity Supplier Obligations (Amendment and Excluded Electricity)
(Amendment) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this House on 28 March, be
approved.