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7-11 October: Coming up in the Commons

This week’s business was announced in the Commons Chamber by the Leader of the House of Commons on Thursday 12 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. 

Monday 7 October

14.30 – Questions to the Department for Work and Pensions

Followed by Urgent Questions and/or Ministerial Statements.

Main Business – General debate on Lord Darzi's independent investigation into NHS performance

Adjournment Debate – First anniversary of the 7 October attacks by Hamas - John Pearce (High Peak)

Tuesday 8 October

11.30 – Questions to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Followed by Urgent Questions and/or Ministerial Statements.

Main Business – Opposition Day Debate

Adjournment Debate – Health services in Bridlington - Charlie Dewhirst (Bridlington and The Wolds)

Westminster Hall debates:

  • 09:30 – Removal of VAT and business rates exemptions for independent schools - Bradley Thomas (Bromsgrove)
  • 11.00 – Support for creative industries in Stoke on Trent - Gareth Snell (Stoke-on-Trent Central)
  • 14.30 – SEND provision in the East of England - Jess Asato (Lowestoft)
  • 16:00 – The matter of tackling sewage discharges in chalk streams - Victoria Collins (Harpenden and Berkhamsted)
  • 16:30 - Cultural and economic contribution of the Edinburgh Festivals - Chris Murray (Edinburgh East and Musselburgh)

Wednesday 9 October

11.30 – Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities

12.00 - Prime Minister’s Questions

Followed by Urgent Questions and/or Ministerial Statements.

Main Business – Second reading of the Renters’ Rights Bill.

Adjournment Debate – Higher education in Staffordshire - Adam Jogee (Newcastle-under-Lyme)

Westminster Hall debates:

  • 09:30 – Government support for the RSPCA - Ruth Jones (Newport West and Islwyn)
  • 11.00 – Environmental impact of the proposed salt marshes at Pawlett Hams and other sites - Sir Ashley Fox (Bridgwater)
  • 14.30 – Maternity services in Gloucestershire - Max Wilkinson (Cheltenham)
  • 16:00 – Skills England - Antonia Bance (Tipton and Wednesbury)
  • 16:30 - Sepsis awareness - Lee Anderson (Ashfield)

Thursday 10 October

09.30 – Questions to the Department for Transport

Followed by Urgent Questions

Business Statement from the Leader of the House of Commons 

Followed by Ministerial Statements

Main Business –  General Debate on sport, following the Olympic and Paralympic Team GB successes

Adjournment Debate – Cost of rail fares - Mr Will Forster (Liberal Democrat, Woking)

Westminster Hall debates:

  • 13:30 - Improving support for mental health - Sojan Joseph (Labour, Ashford)
  • 15:00 - Humanitarian aid and Gaza - Ayoub Khan (Birmingham Perry Barr)

Friday 11 October

The House will not be sitting.