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27 April 2026 — 16 items
City of London (Markets) Bill: To consider the Bill
This is an oral evidence session for the City of London (Markets) Bill, where a Select or Joint Committee will hear testimony on proposed legislation affecting the City of London's historic markets. The bill likely addresses modernisation, regulation, or management of markets under City of London Corporation jurisdiction.
Work and Pensions (including Topical Questions)
This is a routine oral questions session for the Department for Work and Pensions, where MPs can question the Secretary of State and ministers on departmental matters including welfare policy, employment support, and related social security issues. Topical questions allow MPs to raise urgent, current issues affecting working people and benefit claimants.
Public Accounts Committee: Northern Powerhouse Rail
The Public Accounts Committee is taking oral evidence on Northern Powerhouse Rail, a major infrastructure project aimed at improving rail connectivity across the North of England. The committee will scrutinise spending, project management, and value for money as the scheme progresses.
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee: Revisiting the nuclear roadmap
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee will take oral evidence on a revisiting of the UK's nuclear roadmap. This inquiry examines the government's strategic direction on nuclear power as part of meeting net-zero emissions targets and delivering energy security, likely assessing progress, timescales, funding, and policy changes since the previous roadmap was established.
e-petition 736578 relating to animal testing
This Westminster Hall debate, sponsored by Labour MP Irene Campbell, will discuss e-petition 736578 on animal testing. The debate will examine public concerns about the use of animals in scientific and medical testing, exploring the balance between research needs and animal welfare protections.
First Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Vaping Duty Stamps (Requirements, Reviews and Appeals) Regulations 2026
This committee debate examines draft regulations establishing the system for vaping duty stamps — the administrative and appeal procedures that will govern how vaping products are marked and taxed under the new vaping duty. The regulations set out requirements for duty stamp application, review processes, and appeals mechanisms for businesses affected by the scheme.
Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Conservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026
This delegated legislation committee will debate draft regulations amending UK conservation law to streamline environmental protections for offshore wind farms. The regulations modify the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations to remove barriers and reduce regulatory burdens on offshore wind development while maintaining environmental safeguards.
Second Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Warm Home Discount (Scotland) Regulations 2026
This General Committee will scrutinise draft regulations updating how the Warm Home Discount scheme operates in Scotland from 2026. The scheme helps low-income households with heating costs. The debate will examine the detailed rules governing eligibility, supplier obligations, and payment mechanisms under the new regulations.
Third Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Fees (Amendment) Order 2026
This is a debate on a draft statutory instrument that would amend the fee structure for the First-tier Tribunal's Property Chamber, which handles disputes over leasehold property, housing standards, and residential tenancy matters. The committee will scrutinise whether the proposed fee changes are appropriate and whether they strike a fair balance between funding the tribunal and maintaining access to justice for property owners and tenants.
Consideration of a carry-over motion relating to the Public Office (Accountability) Bill
Parliament is considering a carry-over motion for the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, which means requesting permission to continue work on this bill into the next parliamentary session. This procedural step is necessary because the bill did not complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the current session.
Contribution of Ernest Bevin
An Adjournment debate in the Commons Main Chamber on 27 April 2026 led by Matt Western (Labour MP for Warwick and Leamington) to discuss the historical contribution and legacy of Ernest Bevin, the influential 20th-century Labour politician and trade unionist who served as Foreign Secretary and other senior roles.
Consideration of a carry-over motion relating to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill
This is a procedural business item scheduled for the Commons on 27 April 2026. It provides time for consideration of any messages from the House of Lords, should they be necessary. Lords messages typically relate to amendments to bills or requests for further consideration of Commons decisions, and would be handled on an as-needed basis.
Consideration of Lords message to the Pension Schemes Bill
The Commons will consider amendments and messages sent from the House of Lords to the Pension Schemes Bill. This is a technical parliamentary stage where the two chambers reconcile their positions on pension scheme regulations, likely covering contribution rates, scheme management, or benefit protections. The outcome determines the final form of pension rules affecting millions of workers and retirees.
Consideration of Lords message to the Crime and Policing Bill
The House of Commons is considering a message from the House of Lords regarding the Crime and Policing Bill. This represents the final stage of legislative scrutiny where the Lords have made amendments or objections that the Commons must address, either accepting, rejecting, or negotiating changes before the bill can receive Royal Assent.
Consideration of Lords message to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
The House of Commons will consider amendments or other messages from the House of Lords regarding the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. This represents a key stage in the parliamentary process where the Commons reviews the Lords' proposed changes and decides whether to accept, reject, or further amend them before the Bill can proceed to Royal Assent.
If necessary, Consideration of Lords message to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
This is a procedural session to consider any message sent from the House of Lords regarding the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. If the Lords has proposed amendments or objections to the Bill, the Commons will need to decide whether to accept, reject, or amend those proposals before the legislation can receive Royal Assent.