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Commons business tagged with this topic — 21 items.
Upcoming (9)
- State Opening of ParliamentWed, 13 May 2026
Commons - Main Chamber
The State Opening of Parliament is a ceremonial event marking the formal start of a new Parliamentary session. The monarch outlines the government's legislative agenda through the Queen's (or King's) Speech, setting out the bills and priorities the government intends to pursue over the coming year.
- Ten Minute Rule MotionTue, 5 May 2026
That leave be given to bring in a Bill under SO No. 23 [details to be provided]
Matt Bishop (Labour MP for Forest of Dean) is requesting permission under Standing Order No. 23 to introduce a Private Member's Bill. The specific details of the proposed legislation are not yet provided, so the precise policy content cannot be determined from this procedural notice alone.
- Consideration of Lords messageThu, 30 Apr 2026
Consideration of Lords messages
The Commons will consider messages received from the House of Lords on legislative matters. This is a procedural stage where the Commons reviews Lords amendments, requests, or communications on bills that have been through the Upper House, deciding whether to accept, reject, or amend them further.
- Ten Minute Rule MotionWed, 29 Apr 2026
In-Person Banking Services
This is a procedural motion under Standing Order No. 23 to seek permission to introduce a Bill. The specific details of the proposed legislation are not yet provided. Alan Mak, Conservative MP for Havant, is sponsoring a Ten Minute Rule Motion to gain leave to bring forward a Bill, which will be outlined during the debate.
- Consideration of Lords messageWed, 29 Apr 2026
Consideration of Lords messages
This is a procedural Commons sitting to consider messages received from the House of Lords. Lords messages typically concern amendments to bills, requests for Commons reconsideration, or other formal communications between the two chambers. Without specific bill details provided, this represents standard parliamentary business managing the legislative process between chambers.
- Consideration of Lords messageTue, 28 Apr 2026
Consideration of Lords messages
This is a procedural Commons business item scheduling consideration of messages from the House of Lords. Lords messages typically relate to amendments or responses to legislation that has passed through the Commons. Without details of which specific bills or amendments are being considered, this represents routine parliamentary procedure for handling Lords communications.
- Ten Minute Rule MotionTue, 28 Apr 2026
Local Area Energy Plans
This is a procedural Ten Minute Rule Motion by Labour MP James Naish seeking permission to introduce a new Bill under Standing Order No. 23. The specific details of the proposed Bill have not yet been provided, so the subject matter and policy intent cannot be determined from this notice alone.
- DebateTue, 28 Apr 2026
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill
Parliament is continuing detailed scrutiny of the Courts and Tribunals Bill in General Committee. This stage allows MPs to examine the Bill's clauses in depth, propose amendments, and debate specific provisions affecting the court and tribunal system.
- MotionMon, 27 Apr 2026
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.
Past (12)
- Ten Minute Rule MotionWed, 22 Apr 2026
Criminal proceedings (juror absence)
This is a procedural motion to allow Sally Jameson (Labour MP for Doncaster Central) to introduce a new Bill under the Ten Minute Rule. The specific details of the proposed Bill have not yet been disclosed. The motion itself is a standard parliamentary procedure that, if agreed, permits the MP to present the Bill's objectives in a ten-minute speech before the Commons.
- MotionWed, 22 Apr 2026
Business of the House (Today)
This is a procedural motion on the Business of the House for 22 April 2026, sponsored by Sir Alan Campbell (Labour, Tynemouth). Such motions are routine parliamentary business that set out the agenda and conduct of Commons proceedings for that day. This item does not relate to specific policy substantive content.
- Oral questionsThu, 16 Apr 2026— Church Commissioners and Restoration and Renewal Client Board
Church Commissioners and Restoration and Renewal Client Board
This is a quarterly oral questions session in Parliament's Main Chamber where MPs can ask questions of five separate parliamentary bodies and commissions: the Church Commissioners, House of Commons Commission, Public Accounts Commission, Restoration and Renewal Client Board, and Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission. Topical questions allow MPs to raise urgent or current issues relating to these organisations' work.
- DebateThu, 16 Apr 2026
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill
Parliament is continuing detailed scrutiny of the Courts and Tribunals Bill in General Committee, where MPs examine clauses and propose amendments. This stage focuses on the technical provisions governing how courts and tribunals operate, their administration, and potentially their reform.
- AdjournmentWed, 15 Apr 2026
Regulation of the marmalade market
This adjournment debate, sponsored by Liberal Democrat MP Tessa Munt, examines regulation of the UK marmalade market. The debate will explore how current regulatory frameworks affect marmalade producers and whether existing rules are appropriate for the sector's needs.
- Oral questionsWed, 15 Apr 2026— Scotland
Scotland
This is a scheduled oral questions session where MPs will pose questions to the Scotland Office or relevant ministers about Scottish affairs. Oral questions allow backbenchers and opposition members to scrutinize government policy and decisions affecting Scotland, covering any current issues of concern.
- DebateTue, 14 Apr 2026
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill
Parliament will continue detailed scrutiny of the Courts and Tribunals Bill in General Committee. This stage allows MPs to examine specific clauses and amendments to reshape how courts and tribunal systems operate across England and Wales, covering everything from case management to judicial resources.
- Oral evidenceTue, 14 Apr 2026
Backbench Business Committee: Proposals for backbench debates
The Backbench Business Committee is receiving oral evidence on proposals for future backbench debates. This is a procedural session where the Committee considers and gathers input on how to structure opportunities for non-frontbench MPs to initiate and lead debates on issues of their choosing, reflecting constituent concerns and parliamentary priorities.
- Westminster Hall debateTue, 14 Apr 2026
First anniversary of the For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers ruling
A Westminster Hall debate marking the first anniversary of the For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers court ruling, which dealt with Scottish Government policies affecting women's rights and sex-based protections. Carla Lockhart (DUP) is sponsoring this debate to discuss the implications and implementation of the court's decision one year on.
- Oral evidenceTue, 14 Apr 2026
Foreign Affairs Committee: Disinformation diplomacy: How malign actors are seeking to undermine democracy: follow-up
The Foreign Affairs Committee is conducting a follow-up inquiry into disinformation diplomacy—how hostile state and non-state actors use false information campaigns to destabilise democratic institutions and processes. This session gathers oral evidence from witnesses to examine evolving threats, vulnerabilities in UK institutions, and what countermeasures are needed.
- MotionMon, 13 Apr 2026
Business of the House (Today)
This is a procedural motion on the Business of the House for 13 April 2026, sponsored by Sir Alan Campbell (Labour MP for Tynemouth). It sets out the Commons' scheduled business for that day. Such motions are routine parliamentary procedure used to organise the legislative agenda and debate timetable.
- Ministerial statementWed, 25 Mar 2026
Report from the Independent Review into Countering Foreign Financial Influence and Interference in UK Politics
The government will present findings from an independent review into how foreign money and interference affects UK politics. The review examines vulnerabilities in the political system to foreign financial influence and will propose measures to strengthen defences against foreign interference in British democratic processes.