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1 June 2026 — 3 items
Defence (including Topical Questions)
MPs will question the Defence Secretary on the work of the Ministry of Defence, with time reserved for topical questions on current defence issues. This is a regular accountability mechanism where backbench MPs can raise military operations, equipment procurement, service personnel welfare, and strategic defence challenges facing the UK.
Government support for coastal communities
An adjournment debate on government support for coastal communities, raised by Labour MP Neil Duncan-Jordan for Poole. Adjournment debates allow MPs to raise local or national issues for departmental response but do not lead to votes or legislation. This debate will air concerns about funding, economic resilience, and quality of life in coastal towns, likely focusing on how central government can better support areas dependent on tourism, fishing, and seasonal employment.
Second Reading of the Health Bill
The House will conduct the Second Reading of the Health Bill, the main parliamentary debate where MPs discuss the bill's overall aims and decide whether to support it in principle before detailed clause-by-clause scrutiny. This is the critical moment to test whether the government's health policy—likely covering reforms to the NHS, public health, or social care—commands the confidence of Parliament.