If necessary, Consideration of Lords messages
This is a procedural holding slot in the Commons parliamentary timetable for consideration of Lords messages, if needed on 28 April 2026. Lords messages typically relate to amendments made by the House of Lords to bills passed by the Commons, or requests for Commons reconsideration of Lords positions on legislation. The 'if necessary' designation means this business will only be scheduled if Lords messages requiring Commons consideration are formally transmitted.
This is a routine procedural item with no inherent policy significance. Its importance depends entirely on what Lords messages, if any, are formally sent to the Commons by the scheduled date. It represents the normal legislative ping-pong between chambers when they disagree on bill provisions.
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- Consideration of Lords message27 Apr 2026
Consideration of Lords message to the Pension Schemes Bill
- Consideration of Lords message27 Apr 2026
If necessary, Consideration of Lords message to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
- Consideration of Lords message27 Apr 2026
Consideration of Lords message to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
- Consideration of Lords message27 Apr 2026
If necessary, Consideration of Lords message to the Crime and Policing Bill
- Consideration of Lords message22 Apr 2026
Consideration of Lords Message to the Pension Schemes Bill
- Consideration of Lords message22 Apr 2026
Consideration of Lords Message to the Crime and Policing Bill (if necessary)
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Modernisation Committee: Backbench Business Committee and Petitions Committee Debates
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Imprisonment of Craig and Lindsay Foreman in Iran
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Business Questions to the Leader of the House
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Continuation of the debate on the King’s Speech on backing business to create economic growth
Other - Ministerial statement14 May 2026
Dillon Judgment
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- Motion27 Apr 2026
Business of the House (Today)
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Consideration of a carry-over motion relating to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill
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Progress update on the Government's ongoing work to respond to the Humble Address motion
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Criminal proceedings (juror absence)
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Business of the House (Today)
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Church Commissioners and Restoration and Renewal Client Board
Other