Upcoming Parliamentary Business

What the House of Commons is debating, questioning, and scrutinising this week.

Monday, 18 May 20265 items

Oral questions14:30Home OfficeCancelled 30 Apr PM

Home Office (including Topical Questions)

This is a scheduled oral question session directed at the Home Office, where MPs question the Home Secretary on departmental policy and operations. Topical questions allow members to raise urgent or current issues affecting the department's remit, which typically covers policing, immigration, borders, counter-terrorism, and domestic security.

Crime & PolicingImmigrationSocial Care
Debate on the Address14:30

Continuation of the debate on the King’s Speech on backing business to create economic growth

The Debate on the Address is a procedural parliamentary occasion held after a new session begins, in which MPs respond to the Queen's Speech (or, in this case, a formal address outlining the government's legislative agenda). This May 2026 debate will give backbenchers and opposition parties the chance to air priorities and challenge the government on its stated aims across all policy areas. The debate typically lasts several days and covers the full range of government business.

Other
Oral evidenceSelect & Joint Committees15:00

Public Accounts Committee: Large business tax compliance

The Public Accounts Committee will examine how large businesses comply with their tax obligations in the UK. This scrutiny session will investigate whether major corporations are paying the taxes they owe and whether HM Revenue & Customs is effectively enforcing tax rules against big business.

Tax & Public FinancesEconomy & Jobs (General)
Oral evidenceSelect & Joint Committees16:00

Environmental Audit Committee: National security assessment and COP-17

The Environmental Audit Committee will hear oral evidence on how national security considerations affect the UK's climate commitments and preparations for COP-17 (the 17th UN climate conference). The inquiry examines the tension between meeting net-zero targets and securing defence and critical infrastructure resilience, particularly around clean energy supply chains, critical minerals, and military emissions.

EnvironmentEnergy & Net ZeroDefence & Security
Adjournment

Audiology services in Doncaster

This adjournment debate allows Sally Jameson MP to raise concerns about audiology services available to residents in Doncaster Central. Adjournment debates are used to highlight local issues and call for government action, enabling the relevant minister to respond to specific constituent concerns about NHS hearing care provision.

Health & NHSLocal Government

Tuesday, 19 May 202619 items

Oral evidenceSelect & Joint Committees09:00

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee: Innovation and global food security

The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will hear oral evidence on how innovation can help secure global food supplies. The inquiry examines the role of new technologies—such as precision agriculture, plant breeding, and digital farming systems—in boosting crop yields, reducing waste, and building resilience to climate shocks. The focus is whether UK research and industry can lead in developing and exporting these solutions.

Agriculture & Rural EconomyTechnology & DigitalEconomy & Jobs (General)
Oral evidenceSelect & Joint Committees09:30

Culture, Media and Sport Committee: BBC Royal Charter Review

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee will hear oral evidence on the BBC Royal Charter Review, the statutory process by which the BBC's operating licence is renewed. The review examines the corporation's mission, independence, funding model, and governance to determine whether the current Royal Charter framework remains fit for purpose in a changed media landscape. This session will gather expert testimony to inform the committee's assessment of how the BBC should be regulated and funded beyond its current charter period.

Culture & Community
Oral evidenceSelect & Joint Committees09:30

Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee: Modernising Elections

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee will take oral evidence on how to modernise elections in the UK. This inquiry examines reforms to the electoral system—covering everything from voting procedures and ballot design to candidate eligibility and election administration—with the goal of updating practices that have remained largely unchanged for decades. The committee will hear from experts, electoral officials, and stakeholders on what changes would make voting more accessible, secure, and efficient.

Local GovernmentCulture & Community
Oral evidenceSelect & Joint Committees09:30

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee: Fairness in the food supply chain

A private meeting of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee. The committee will discuss matters within its remit, which covers environmental policy, food systems, and rural affairs. As a private session, the specific agenda items are not publicly listed, but the committee typically scrutinises government policy on farming, land use, water, pesticides, animal welfare, and rural economic development.

EnvironmentAgriculture & Rural Economy
DebateGeneral Committee09:30

First Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Controlled Drugs (Drug Precursors) (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2026

Parliament will examine two pieces of secondary legislation intended to strengthen drug law enforcement. The draft Controlled Drugs (Drug Precursors) Regulations update rules around chemical precursors used in illegal drug production, while the Criminal Justice Act amendment order updates international co-operation powers. These are technical regulatory amendments designed to close loopholes and improve the government's ability to intercept precursor chemicals before they reach clandestine drug labs.

Crime & Policing
Oral evidenceSelect & Joint Committees09:30

Education Committee: Reading for Pleasure

The Education Committee will take oral evidence on reading for pleasure—the practice of voluntary, recreational reading among young people. The inquiry examines what drives children to read for enjoyment, what barriers prevent them from doing so, and what role schools, libraries, and policy can play in encouraging a reading culture. This follows concerns about declining literacy levels and reduced leisure reading among pupils post-pandemic.

EducationCulture & Community
Oral evidenceSelect & Joint Committees09:30

Treasury Committee: The OBR: 15 years on

The Treasury Committee will hold oral evidence sessions to assess the Office for Budget Responsibility's performance and relevance 15 years after its creation. The OBR is the independent forecaster that produces economic projections and scrutinises government spending plans; this inquiry examines whether it remains fit for purpose, how well it has predicted economic outcomes, and what reforms might strengthen its role in holding ministers to account.

Tax & Public FinancesEconomy & Jobs (General)
Oral evidenceSelect & Joint Committees10:00

Defence Committee: Afghan Data Breach and Resettlement Schemes

The Defence Committee will take oral evidence on a data breach affecting Afghan resettlement schemes and the security implications of handling sensitive personal information from Afghan relocations. The inquiry examines how the breach occurred, what data was exposed, and whether the government's resettlement programmes have adequate safeguards to protect vulnerable refugees.

Defence & SecurityImmigration
Oral questions11:30Justice

Justice (including Topical Questions)

Oral questions to the Justice Secretary covering the department's work on courts, prisons, criminal justice, and related policy. Topical questions allow MPs to raise urgent or current issues within the Justice portfolio, which typically includes sentencing policy, prison conditions, victim support, and court reform. This session provides an opportunity for scrutiny of the government's delivery on justice priorities and emerging problems in the criminal justice system.

Crime & PolicingSocial Care
Oral evidenceSelect & Joint Committees11:30

Modernisation Committee: Backbench Business Committee and Petitions Committee Debates

The Modernisation Committee is a select committee that examines and recommends improvements to the procedures and working practices of the House of Commons. This private meeting will discuss potential reforms to parliamentary process and operations to make the Commons function more effectively.

MP & Parliament
Oral questions11:30Health and Social CareCancelled 30 Apr PM

Health and Social Care (including Topical Questions)

This is a weekly oral questions session in the House of Commons where MPs quiz the Health and Social Care Secretary on departmental policy, service delivery, and current issues. Topical questions allow MPs to raise urgent, timely matters affecting the NHS and social care sector without advance notice, enabling Parliament to hold the government accountable on pressing health concerns.

Health & NHSSocial Care
Oral evidenceSelect & Joint Committees13:20

Health and Social Care Committee: Food and Weight Management

The Health and Social Care Committee is holding oral evidence sessions on food and weight management. This inquiry examines how diet and obesity affect public health outcomes, healthcare system demand, and social care provision. The committee will question witnesses to understand current policy gaps, intervention effectiveness, and what role government, the NHS, and social care services should play in addressing weight-related health problems.

Health & NHSSocial Care
Oral evidenceSelect & Joint Committees13:45

Business and Trade Committee: China and the UK economy

A private meeting of the Business and Trade Committee scheduled for 19 May 2026. The committee oversees UK trade policy, business regulation, and industrial strategy. Without a published agenda, the specific topics under discussion are not yet public, but the committee typically examines trade negotiations, competitiveness, investment, and sectoral issues affecting British business.

Economy & Jobs (General)Technology & Digital
Oral evidenceSelect & Joint Committees14:00

Justice Committee: Rehabilitation and resettlement: ending the cycle of reoffending

The Justice Committee is holding oral evidence sessions to investigate how to break the cycle of reoffending through better rehabilitation and resettlement of prisoners. The inquiry examines what works to help offenders reintegrate into society, reduce reoffending rates, and ease pressure on the prison system.

Crime & PolicingJobs & EmploymentSocial Care
Oral evidenceSelect & Joint Committees14:00

Home Affairs Committee: The Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs

The Home Affairs Committee will take oral evidence on the Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs, examining the findings and recommendations of this major public inquiry into organised child sexual exploitation. The session will scrutinise how gangs operated across multiple locations, how institutions and authorities failed to protect children, and what changes are needed to prevent future abuse.

Crime & Policing
Oral evidenceSelect & Joint Committees14:30

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee: International climate policy

The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee will hear oral evidence on international climate policy. This session examines how UK climate commitments interact with global negotiations, other countries' net-zero strategies, and the diplomatic framework governing emissions reduction. The committee is gathering expert testimony to inform scrutiny of the government's approach to international climate agreements and their domestic implementation.

Energy & Net ZeroEnvironment
DebateGeneral Committee14:30

Second Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2026

Parliament will scrutinise draft regulations that implement international port state control standards for merchant shipping. These regulations set out how UK ports inspect foreign vessels to verify compliance with international maritime safety, pollution prevention, and labour standards. The debate will examine whether the draft rules effectively transpose international maritime conventions into UK law and strike the right balance between regulatory rigour and operational practicality for port authorities and shipping operators.

TransportEnvironment
Adjournment

Impact of HS2 on communities

Conservative MP Joy Morrissey raises concerns about the impact of the HS2 high-speed rail project on communities, particularly in her Beaconsfield constituency. An adjournment debate allows her to press the government on how it is mitigating disruption, property impacts, and economic effects on affected areas during the construction and operation phases.

TransportLocal GovernmentEconomy & Jobs (General)
Debate on the Address

Continuation of the debate on the King’s Speech on energy security

MPs will continue debating energy security as part of the formal response to the King's Speech. This is a set-piece debate allowing the House to examine the government's energy policy priorities, which may cover renewable energy transition, grid resilience, energy costs, and industrial strategy. The continuation suggests the first day's debate did not exhaust all contributions, allowing further backbench and opposition scrutiny.

Energy & Net ZeroEconomy & Jobs (General)

Wednesday, 20 May 202617 items

Oral evidenceSelect & Joint Committees08:45

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee: International climate policy

The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee will take oral evidence on international climate policy. This scrutiny session examines how the UK engages with global climate negotiations, agreements, and commitments—exploring areas like the Paris Agreement, international carbon markets, and climate finance. The focus is understanding the UK's diplomatic strategy and obligations as it transitions to net zero while maintaining energy security.

Energy & Net ZeroEnvironment
Oral evidenceSelect & Joint Committees09:00

Health and Social Care Committee: The work of NHS England

The Health and Social Care Committee will take oral evidence on the work and performance of NHS England, the operational delivery arm of the health service. This scrutiny session examines how NHS England is managing the health system, delivering care, and responding to current pressures across hospitals, general practice, and community services.

Health & NHSSocial Care
Oral evidenceSelect & Joint Committees09:00

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee: Pre-appointment hearing for the Chair of Ofcom

The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will hold a pre-appointment hearing to scrutinise the candidate nominated to chair Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator. The hearing allows MPs to question the appointee on their plans for regulating telecommunications, broadcasting, and postal services before the government formally confirms their appointment. This is a standard parliamentary check on major public appointments.

Technology & DigitalUtilities & Water
Oral evidenceSelect & Joint Committees09:00

Scottish Affairs Committee: Connectivity in Scotland: Fixed links

The Scottish Affairs Committee is holding oral evidence sessions on fixed links connectivity in Scotland—examining physical infrastructure and network connections that enable reliable broadband and telecommunications access across the country. The inquiry focuses on how Scotland's geography, sparse population in rural areas, and existing infrastructure gaps affect the rollout and quality of fixed-line services to homes and businesses.

Utilities & WaterTechnology & Digital
Oral evidenceSelect & Joint Committees09:00

Work and Pensions Committee: Youth employment, education and training

The Work and Pensions Committee will hear oral evidence on youth employment, education and training. This inquiry examines how young people transition from school into work or further study, and whether current support systems—including apprenticeships, training schemes, and job support—are effective at reducing youth unemployment and improving economic opportunity.

Jobs & EmploymentEducationEconomy & Jobs (General)
Oral evidenceSelect & Joint Committees09:15

Transport Committee: HS2: progress update

A private meeting of the Transport Committee scheduled for May 2026. The committee will conduct internal business—likely reviewing ongoing inquiries, planning future investigations, or discussing procedural matters—rather than holding a public evidence session or debate. The specific agenda is not disclosed in this notice.

Transport
Oral questions11:30Science, Innovation and Technology

Science, Innovation and Technology (including Topical Questions)

MPs will pose oral questions to the Science, Innovation and Technology department about current priorities and policy challenges in scientific research, technological development, and innovation. The session includes topical questions, allowing MPs to raise urgent or emerging issues affecting the sector. This is a routine accountability mechanism for holding the department to account on its performance and strategic direction.

Technology & DigitalEconomy & Jobs (General)Education
Oral questions11:30ScotlandCancelled 30 Apr PM

Scotland

This is a scheduled oral questions session focused on Scotland, where MPs will pose questions to the Scotland Office or relevant Scottish affairs minister. Oral questions allow backbenchers to scrutinise government policy and decisions affecting Scotland, covering devolved and reserved matters depending on the nature of questions tabled.

Local GovernmentCulture & Community
Prime Minister's Question Time12:00

Commons - Main Chamber Sir Keir Starmer

Prime Minister's Question Time is a weekly parliamentary session in which Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister, answers oral questions from MPs on any matter of government policy or administration. MPs table questions on topics ranging from the economy and public services to foreign policy and constituency issues. The PM and opposition leader lead the exchanges, setting the tone for wider parliamentary and media debate on the government's record and priorities.

MP & Parliament
Prime Minister's Question Time12:00Cancelled 30 Apr PM

Commons - Main Chamber Sir Keir Starmer

Prime Minister's Question Time (PMQs) is the weekly parliamentary session where the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, answers questions from MPs on the government's policies and actions. This is a standard governance procedure where the opposition and backbenchers can hold the government to account on current issues and priorities.

MP & Parliament
Oral evidenceSelect & Joint Committees14:00

Treasury Committee: Bank of England Monetary Policy Reports

The Treasury Committee will take oral evidence on the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Reports. These reports, published twice yearly, set out the Bank's assessment of inflation, economic growth, and interest rate decisions. The committee will scrutinise the Bank's reasoning on these critical decisions and their implications for UK households and businesses.

Tax & Public FinancesEconomy & Jobs (General)
Oral evidenceSelect & Joint Committees14:00

Environmental Audit Committee: Air Pollution in England

The Environmental Audit Committee will take oral evidence on air pollution across England. This inquiry examines the extent and causes of air quality problems, their effects on public health, and the effectiveness of current government policy and enforcement in tackling pollution. The hearing will establish the evidence base for the committee's subsequent report and recommendations.

EnvironmentHealth & NHS
Oral evidenceSelect & Joint Committees14:15

Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls: Critical minerals

A Business and Trade Sub-Committee meeting to examine economic security policy, military and defence exports, and arms control frameworks. The committee will scrutinise how the UK manages the intersection of trade, national security, and export regulation—particularly in sensitive sectors like defence technology and dual-use goods that can serve both civilian and military purposes.

Defence & SecurityEconomy & Jobs (General)Technology & Digital
DebateGeneral Committee14:30

Third Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority Regulations 2026

Parliament will debate draft regulations establishing a combined county authority for Hampshire and the Solent region. This is a delegated legislation measure that sets out the governance, powers, and operational framework for a new mayoral combined authority, bringing together multiple local authorities under a single elected leader to coordinate economic development, transport, and strategic planning across the area.

Local Government
Oral evidenceSelect & Joint Committees14:30

Procedure Committee: Written Parliamentary Questions

The Procedure Committee will take oral evidence on how Written Parliamentary Questions—a core mechanism for holding government to account—function in practice. MPs use written questions to request information and explanations from ministers, and the committee is examining whether the system works effectively, promptly, and fairly. This inquiry will explore rules, timescales, ministerial compliance, and whether reform is needed.

MP & Parliament
Adjournment

Criteria for establishing banking hubs

Graham Leadbitter raises the criteria and policy framework for establishing banking hubs—dedicated spaces in communities where multiple banks share facilities to provide in-person banking services. This adjournment debate addresses gaps in rural and underserved areas where individual bank branch closures have left residents and small businesses without accessible banking infrastructure, and seeks clarity on the government's standards for deciding where hubs should be located and how they are funded.

Economy & Jobs (General)Local Government
Debate on the Address

Conclusion of the debate on the King’s Speech on defence readiness

Parliament concludes its debate on the King's Speech, specifically focused on defence readiness. The debate allows MPs to discuss the government's defence priorities, military capability, and strategic preparedness. This is the final speech day devoted to defence, after which the debate concludes and the House moves on.

Defence & Security

Thursday, 21 May 20267 items

Oral questions09:30Business and Trade

Business and Trade (including Topical Questions)

MPs will question the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on departmental priorities and current issues affecting the business sector, trading relationships, and economic policy. Topical questions allow backbenchers to raise pressing concerns about business regulation, trade agreements, industrial strategy, and economic competitiveness without notice.

Economy & Jobs (General)Technology & DigitalTax & Public Finances
Oral evidenceSelect & Joint Committees09:30

Public Accounts Committee: Unlocking land for housing

The Public Accounts Committee will take oral evidence on how to unlock land for housing development. This scrutiny examines government spending, planning policy effectiveness, and barriers to releasing land that could increase housing supply—a key priority for the Labour government's housing agenda.

Housing & PlanningTax & Public Finances
Westminster Hall debateWestminster Hall13:30

Censorship of women’s health and wellbeing content online

This Westminster Hall debate examines how online platforms are censoring or restricting women's health and wellbeing content, including information on menstruation, menopause, contraception, and reproductive health. The debate will explore whether current content moderation policies inadvertently suppress legitimate health information and what steps the government should take to ensure women can access accurate health guidance online.

Health & NHSTechnology & Digital
Westminster Hall debateWestminster Hall15:00

Domestic abuse and safeguarding within the family justice system

This Westminster Hall debate examines how the family justice system handles domestic abuse cases and protects vulnerable people within family proceedings. Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat) is raising concerns about safeguarding gaps in how courts deal with abuse allegations during family law disputes, particularly around child custody and contact arrangements.

Crime & PolicingSocial Care
Legislation

Second Reading of the Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill

The House will debate the Second Reading of the Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill, which proposes bringing the UK steel sector under state ownership. This is a flagship measure that would represent a radical shift in industrial policy, moving away from decades of private ownership toward direct government control of steel production and assets.

Economy & Jobs (General)Energy & Net Zero
Business Statement

Business Questions to the Leader of the House

Business Questions is a standing weekly opportunity for MPs to quiz the Leader of the House about the government's legislative agenda, priorities, and parliamentary management. MPs ask about forthcoming business, reasons for the shape of the Commons timetable, and government intentions on major issues. The session tests the government's ability to defend its scheduling choices and communicate its direction to Parliament.

MP & ParliamentOther
Adjournment

Imprisonment of Craig and Lindsay Foreman in Iran

Tony Vaughan will raise in the Commons the case of Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who are imprisoned in Iran. The adjournment debate will focus on securing their release and pressing the government to pursue diplomatic channels to free the British nationals.

Defence & SecurityOther

Friday, 29 May 20268 items

Private Members' Bills

Battery Energy Storage Systems (Fire Safety) Bill: Second Reading

This private members' bill, sponsored by Liberal Democrat Anna Sabine, proposes new fire safety standards for battery energy storage systems. The bill addresses risks posed by large-scale batteries used in renewable energy projects and grid storage, which have caused several high-profile fires in recent years. Second reading will debate whether statutory fire safety rules should govern battery installations, covering siting, maintenance, monitoring, and emergency response protocols.

Energy & Net ZeroEnvironment
Private Members' Bills

Methanol Poisoning (Travel Advice) Bill: Second Reading

Laura Trott's Private Members' Bill seeks to strengthen travel advice issued by the UK government about methanol poisoning risks, particularly for British tourists abroad. The bill aims to ensure the Foreign Office and health authorities provide clearer, more prominent warnings about contaminated alcohol in certain destinations, following deaths and serious illnesses among UK travellers who consumed methanol-laced drinks.

Health & NHSCulture & Community
Private Members' Bills

Social Media (Access to Accounts) Bill: Second Reading

This private members' bill would require social media platforms to grant law enforcement and child safety authorities access to user accounts during investigations into child sexual abuse and exploitation. The bill aims to close a gap where platforms' encryption and privacy protections currently prevent investigators from accessing evidence held in private messages and accounts, even with legal authority. The tension is between child protection and user privacy.

Technology & DigitalCrime & Policing
Private Members' Bills

Marine Protected Areas (Bottom Trawling) (England) Bill: Second Reading

This Private Members' Bill would restrict bottom trawling—a fishing method that drags heavy nets across the seabed—in marine protected areas (MPAs) around England. The bill seeks to strengthen environmental protections in designated waters by banning a practice that damages seabed habitats, fish nurseries, and marine biodiversity. It will be debated at second reading, where MPs will decide whether the principle merits further scrutiny.

EnvironmentAgriculture & Rural Economy
Private Members' Bills

Breast Cancer Screening (Review) Bill: Second Reading

This Private Members' Bill, sponsored by Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse, seeks a formal review of the UK's breast cancer screening programme. The bill will be debated at second reading in the Commons, where MPs will consider whether the current screening approach adequately serves all women, particularly regarding age ranges, frequency, and access to screening services across different communities.

Health & NHS
Private Members' Bills

New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [17 January]

This Private Members' Bill debate, sponsored by Liberal Democrat Max Wilkinson, seeks to require solar generation capacity on new homes. The adjourned debate on second reading will determine whether the bill should progress, likely addressing the balance between building costs, energy independence, climate targets, and housebuilding rates.

Housing & PlanningEnergy & Net ZeroEnvironment
Private Members' Bills

Educational Institutions (Mental Health Policy) Bill: Second Reading

A Private Members' Bill sponsored by Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat) that would require educational institutions to implement mental health policies. Second Reading is the main debate stage where MPs will discuss the bill's principles and decide whether to advance it. The bill targets schools and colleges, addressing growing concerns about student mental health and wellbeing.

Health & NHSEducation
Private Members' Bills

Office of the Whistleblower Bill: Second Reading

This Private Members' Bill proposes to establish an Office of the Whistleblower — an independent body designed to protect and support workers who report wrongdoing in their organisations. The bill aims to create a statutory framework for whistleblower protection, potentially including investigation powers, legal support, and safeguards against retaliation. Gareth Snell, Labour MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central, is sponsoring the measure.

Jobs & EmploymentCrime & Policing

Monday, 1 June 20263 items

Tuesday, 2 June 20262 items

Wednesday, 3 June 20262 items

Thursday, 4 June 20263 items

Oral questions09:30Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (including Topical Questions)

MPs will question the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary on departmental priorities and current issues affecting farming, food security, and environmental policy. Topical questions allow backbenchers to raise urgent, time-sensitive matters without prior notice, so the agenda will depend on what MPs choose to ask on the day—likely covering rural livelihoods, agricultural support post-Brexit, food prices, or environmental regulation.

EnvironmentAgriculture & Rural EconomyCost of Living
Oral questions10:10Attorney General (answered by Solicitor General)

Attorney General (answered by Solicitor General)

This is a regular opportunity for MPs to question the Attorney General's Office on matters of law, legal policy, and the government's legal functions. Because the Attorney General is answering through the Solicitor General, questions will typically cover judicial appointments, crown prosecution policy, civil service legal advice, and parliamentary legal issues. The timing (June 2026) suggests questions may relate to any legal or justice matters under government review at that point.

MP & Parliament
Business Statement

Business Questions to the Leader of the House

Backbench MPs pose questions to the Leader of the House about the government's parliamentary business schedule and priorities. This is a routine weekly opportunity for Commons members to probe the timetable for legislation, inquire about adjournment debates, and seek clarity on government intentions. The questions often reveal tensions between frontbench scheduling and backbench demand for time to debate local or constituency issues.

MP & ParliamentLocal Government

Monday, 8 June 20262 items

Tuesday, 9 June 20262 items

Wednesday, 10 June 20262 items