Coming up in the Commons 16-20 October
13 October 2023
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 14 September. It is possible that changes will be made to the schedule of business throughout the week. Any changes will be reflected in What's On in Parliament.
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 16 October
The House will sit at 2.30pm, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove.
The main business will be Backbench business debates on:
- Support for childcare and the early years
- Knife crime
Westminster Hall will not be sitting Monday 16 October.
Tuesday 17 October
Proceedings will start at 11.30am on Tuesday, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Steve Barclay.
The main business will be consideration of Lords Amendments to the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill.
Find out about Westminster Hall debates taking place on Tuesday 17 October.
Wednesday 18 October
The House will sit at 11.30am on Wednesday, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Wales, David T C Davies.
Prime Minister’s Questions will take place at 12 midday. The main business will be:
- Consideration of Lords Message to the Energy Bill [Lords].
- Debate on a motion to approve the Draft Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements) (No. 2) Regulations 2023.
Find out about Westminster Hall debates taking place on Wednesday 18 October.
Thursday 19 October
The House will sit at 9.30am on Thursday, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Thérèse Coffey.
The main business will be Backbench Business debates on:
- Birth trauma
- Baby Loss Awareness Week
Find out about Westminster Hall debates taking place on Thursday 19 October.
Friday 20 October
The House will sit at 9.30am on Friday and the main business will be Private Members’ Bills.
Find out what bills are scheduled for debate on Friday 19 October.