Coming up in the Commons 27-31 January
24 January 2025
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 23 January. 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.
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Monday 27 January
The House will sit from 2.30pm, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson.
The main business will be:
- General debate on creative industries.
Tuesday 28 January
The House will sit from 11.30am, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Justice, Shabana Mahmood.
The main business will be:
- Remaining stages of the Water (Special Measures) Bill [HL].
Wednesday 29 January
The House will sit from 11.30am, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Wales, Jo Stevens.
Prime Minister’s Questions will take place at 12 midday.
The main business will be:
- Second Reading of the Arbitration Bill [HL].
- Motions relating to the Charter for Budget Responsibility and the welfare cap.
Thursday 30 January
The House will sit from 9.30am, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds.
The main business will be:
- General debate on proportional representation for general elections.
- General debate on the future of local Post Office services.
The subjects of these debates were determined by the Backbench Business. Committee.
Friday 31 January
The House of Commons will not be sitting.
All business is subject to change. More information about forthcoming Business in the House of Commons can be found in the Parliamentary Calendar.