Coming up in the Commons 8 - 12 January
5 January 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, Penny Mordaunt MP, on Thursday 14 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 8 January
The House will sit from 2.30pm, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Defence, Grant Shapps.
The main business will be the second reading of the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill.
Tuesday 9 January
The House will sit from 11.30am, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Justice, Alex Chalk.
The main business will be an Opposition Day debate, (subject to be announced).
Find out about Westminster Hall debates taking place on Tuesday 9 January.
Wednesday 10 January
The House will sit from 11.30am, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Michelle Donelan.
Prime Minister’s Questions will take place at 12 midday. The main business will be:
- Committee of the whole House of the Finance Bill.
- Third reading of the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill
Find out about Westminster Hall debates taking place on Wednesday 10 January.
Thursday 11 January
The House will sit from 9.30am on Thursday starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Lucy Frazer.
The main business will be:
- Debate on SEND provision and funding
- Debate on Jewish communities and the potential merits of a British Jewish History Month
(The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.)
Find out about Westminster Hall debates taking place on Thursday 11 January.
Friday 12 January
The House will not be sitting.