Coming up in the Commons 16-19 December
13 December 2024
Here is an overview of debates scheduled in the Commons Chamber over the coming week.
This business was announced in the Commons Chamber by the Leader of the House of Commons, Lucy Powell on Thursday 12 December. 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 December
The House will sit from 2.30pm, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Liz Kendall.
The main business will be:
- Second reading of the Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords].
Tuesday 17 December
The House will sit from 11.30am, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband.
The main business will be:
- Committee of the whole House and remaining stages of the National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill.
Wednesday 18 December
The House will sit from 11.30am, starting with questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities, Bridget Phillipson.
Prime Minister’s Questions will take place at 12 midday.
The main business will be:
- Committee of the whole House and remaining stages of the Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill [Lords].
- Committee of the whole House and remaining stages of the Financial Assistance To Ukraine Bill.
- Remaining stages of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [Lords].
Thursday 19 December
The House will sit from 9.30am, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed.
The main business will be a debate on matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment.
The House will rise for the Christmas recess at the conclusion of business on Thursday 19 December and return on Monday 6 January.
All business is subject to change. More information about forthcoming Business in the House of Commons can be found in the Parliamentary Calendar.