The Week in Westminster
Tuesday, Feb 9 Commons: Oral questions: Health, including Topical Questions. Ten Minute Rule Motion: Ofsted Inspections (Schools’ Rights of Challenge). Opposition Day Debate: (i) Timing of referendum on EU membership (Democratic Unionist Party); (ii) Housing (Liberal Democrats). Legislation: House of Commons (Administration) Bill, Money resolution. Adjournment: Jobs and growth in the Humber Energy Estuary.
Westminster Hall: Debates on: Closer working between the emergency services; Multi-sports clubs and HMRC changes to community amateur sports club status; Work capability assessments; Communications infrastructure and flooding in the North West; Social mobility index.
Lords: Oral questions: Viability of oil and gas exploration on the UK continental shelf in the light of the reduced price of oil; Government proposals for renewal or replacement of failed housing estates; Promotion of walking and cycling. Legislation: Housing and Planning Bill, Committee stage (Day 1), Committee of the Whole House; Welfare Reform and Work Bill, 3rd reading. Short debate on Policy for funding the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Monday, Feb 8 Commons: Oral questions: Communities and Local Government, including Topical Questions. Motions: (i) The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2016; (ii) The State Pension (Amendment) Regulations 2016. Backbench Business: Future of the routes of the Great Western Railway. Adjournment: Availability of flood insurance for businesses.
Westminster Hall: No business has been scheduled for today.
Lords: Oral questions: Situation of unaccompanied refugee children; Support for the creative industries to ensure their continuing success; Tourism’s contribution to the economy of the UK; Ensuring the number of student commissions for 2016–17 supports the goal of increasing the number of student places for allied health professionals. Legislation: Education and Adoption Bill, 3rd reading; Trade Union Bill, Committee stage (Day 1), Committee of the Whole House. Short debate on Amending the Opticians Act 1989 to allow certain adjustable-focus eyewear to be sold over-the-counter.