Coming up in the Commons 12-16 December
9 December 2022
Here is an overview of debates scheduled in the Commons Chamber over the coming week. Please note, this business was announced in the Commons Chamber by the Leader of the House of Commons, Penny Mordaunt MP, on Thursday 8 December. It is possible that changes will be made to the schedule of business throughout the week. This page will be updated should changes be made.
For a complete list of questions and updates on urgent questions and statements see the Order of Business on the day or the Question Book for questions in advance.
Monday 12 December
The House will sit at 2.30pm, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Defence, Ben Wallace. The main business will be the remaining stages of the Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill.
This will be followed by a motion to approve the Draft Voter Identification Regulations 2022 and then a motion on Standards: Code of Conduct and a Guide to the Rules.
Find out about Westminster Hall debates taking place on Monday 12 December.
Tuesday 13 December
Proceedings will start at 11.30am on Tuesday, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, James Cleverly.
The main business will be the remaining stages of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill.
Find out about Westminster Hall debates taking place on Tuesday 13 December.
Wednesday 14 December
The House will sit at 11.30am on Wednesday, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harris.
Prime Minister’s Questions will take place at 12 midday. The main business will be a General Debate on Ukraine, followed by an Opposition Half Day (10th Allotted Day First Part) Debate in the name of the Scottish National Party.
Find out about Westminster Hall debates taking place on Wednesday 14 December.
Thursday 15 December
The House will sit at 9.30am on Thursday, starting with questions Secretary of State for International Trade, Kemi Badenoch.
The main business will be:
- Business Questions to the Leader of the House, Penny Mordaunt.
- Debate on a motion on self-disconnection of pre-payment meters.
- General debate on rail transport services to the communities served by the West Coast main line.
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Find out about Westminster Hall debates taking place on Thursday 15 December.
Friday 16 December
The House will not be sitting.