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Hey team.
Tuesday could be awkward for the government.
The SNP is planning to force a symbolic vote on paying compensation to the WASPI women – those born in the 1950s who lost out because of changes to the state pension age. The government has said it won't compensate them.
A new government bill lands on Wednesday.
It's quite a technical one that outlines reforms to the UK's arbitration scheme, but it's important because London is a leading location globally for arbitration, generating billions for the economy each year.
The bill has already been through first and second reading in the Lords, so this is the first chance for MPs to debate it.
And water company regulation is back on the agenda.
MPs debate that bill on Tuesday, which could end up sending senior executives to prison in certain scenarios.
Until next week. In the meantime, feel free to tweet me, or just reply to this email.
Sebastian (@sebastiansalek)
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MONDAY 27 JANUARY
No votes scheduled
TUESDAY 28 JANUARY
Women’s State Pension Age (Ombudsman Report and Compensation Scheme) Bill
Requires the government to publish measures to address the findings of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman's report on the so-called WASPI women, which recommended compensation be paid to women born in the 1950s whose state pension age was raised. Also requires the government to publish proposals for that compensation scheme. Ten minute rule motion presented by Stephen Flynn.
Water (Special Measures) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading
Applies to: England and Wales
Introduces stricter regulation of water companies. Blocks bonuses for executives when companies fail to meet certain standards. Allows courts to imprison water bosses if they don't co-operate with investigations or try to obstruct them. Makes it easier to fine companies for wrongdoing. Requires water companies to publish how much sewage they dump into rivers and seas, and for how long, within an hour of doing it. Started in the Lords.
Draft bill (PDF) / Commons Library briefing
WEDNESDAY 29 JANUARY
Pavement Parking Bill
Bans parking on verges and footways in England outside London and in Wales because of the impact on disabled people, especially those who are blind or visually impaired. Ten minute rule motion presented by Marsha De Cordova.
Arbitration Bill – 2nd reading
Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Implements Law Commission recommendations to reform the law around arbitration – when legal disputes are resolved by a private arbitrator rather than going to a traditional court. These include clarifying the availability of appeals and time limits for challenging awards. Started in the Lords.
Draft bill (PDF) / Commons Library briefing
THURSDAY 30 JANUARY
No votes scheduled
FRIDAY 31 JANUARY
No votes scheduled
LAST WEEK'S VOTES
Passed
- Marine Protected Areas (Bottom Trawling) (England) Bill – goes to second reading
- Armed Forces Commissioner Bill – goes to Lords
- Elections (Accessibility for Blind Voters) Bill – goes to second reading
- Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill – goes to committee stage
Postponed
Click here to read details of the bills in last week's newsletter.
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