Coming up in the Commons 13-17 January
10 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 9 January 2025. 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 13 January
The House will sit from 2.30pm, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department, Yvette Cooper.
The main business will be:
- General debate on Hospice and Palliative Care
- General debate on the Impact of Food and Diet on Obesity
The subjects of these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Tuesday 14 January
The House will sit from 11.30am, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, David Lammy.
The main business will be:
- Remaining Stages of the Renters’ Rights Bill.
Wednesday 15 January
The House will sit from 11.30am, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn.
Prime Minister’s Questions will take place at 12 midday.
The main business will be:
- Remaining Stages of the Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill.
Thursday 16 January
The House will sit from 9.30am, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy.
The main business will be:
- Motion to approve the draft Deposit Scheme for Drinks Containers (England and Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024.
- Performance of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency. The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Friday 17 January
The House will sit from 9.30am on Friday and the main business will be Private Members’ Bills, starting with:
- Second Reading of the New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill.
All business is subject to change. More information about forthcoming Business in the House of Commons can be found in the Parliamentary Calendar.