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New powers to manage bank failures are debated on Wednesday.
MPs will look at allowing the Bank of England to use money from the banking industry to manage the failure of small banks. The bill has already passed through the Lords.
On Tuesday, MPs debate appointing an armed forces champion.
The Commissioner would support the welfare of servicepeople and make recommendations to improve their working lives.
And Friday brings another set of private members' bills.
As ever, it's an inordinately long list and the majority won't get heard. Expect the first few to be debated at most before time runs out.
Until next week. In the meantime, feel free to tweet me, or just reply to this email.
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MONDAY 20 JANUARY
No votes scheduled
TUESDAY 21 JANUARY
Marine Protected Areas (Bottom Trawling) (England) Bill
Regulates and limits bottom trawling (dragging heavy weighted nets across the sea floor to catch fish) in marine protected areas. Ten minute rule motion presented by Katie White.
Armed Forces Commissioner Bill – report stage and 3rd reading
Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Establishes an independent Armed Forces Commissioner to support the welfare of Armed Forces personnel and their families. The Commissioner will have powers to investigate issues, report findings to Parliament, and make recommendations to improve service life. Replaces the Service Complaints Ombudsman.
Draft bill (PDF) / Commons Library briefing
WEDNESDAY 22 JANUARY
Elections (Accessibility for Blind Voters) Bill
Requires polling stations to communicate written information by audio and tactile measures so blind people can vote independently. Requires the government to introduce new accessible voting solutions for blind voters. Requires the government to review the process of postal voting as a blind person and implement any recommendations of that review. Ten minute rule motion presented by Julie Minns.
Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill – 2nd reading
Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Allows the Bank of England to draw money from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (which is paid into by banking industry) to help manage the failure of a small bank, if it were in the public interest. Started in the Lords.
Draft bill (PDF) / Commons Library briefing
THURSDAY 23 JANUARY
No votes scheduled
FRIDAY 24 JANUARY
Climate and Nature Bill – 2nd reading
Requires the UK to achieve climate and nature targets. The government must implement a strategy with help from a new Climate and Nature Assembly. Private members' bill presented by Liz Savage.
Bill not yet published
Gambling Act 2005 (Monetary Limits for Lotteries) Bill – 2nd reading
Removes the annual limit on ticket sales by charity lotteries, such as the People's Postcode Lottery. Private members' bill presented by Wendy Chamberlain. More information here.
Bill not yet published
Pets (Microchips) Bill – 2nd reading
Requires local authorities to scan a deceased cat's microchip and try to return it to its owner before disposing of it. Requires vets to confirm the person presenting a healthy animal to be euthanised is its registered owner. They must also check the microchip for details of previous owners and offer the animal to them before proceeding. Also known as Gizmo's law and Tuk's law. Private members' bill presented by Rebecca Harris.
Bill not yet published
Building Regulations (Minimum Standards) Bill – 2nd reading
Sets minimum quality and energy efficiency standards for new homes. Private members' bill presented by Manuela Perteghella.
Bill not yet published
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments Bill – 2nd reading
Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Requires the government to improve the diagnosis and treatment of people who have suffered ill effects from Covid-19 vaccines. Provides for financial assistance to people who have become disabled after receiving a Covid-19 vaccine, and to the next of kin of people who have died shortly after, among other things. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope.
Draft bill (PDF)
Anonymity of Suspects Bill – 2nd reading
Creates an offence of disclosing the identity of a person who is the subject of an investigation. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope.
Bill not yet published
Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill – 2nd reading
Expands the definition of children's clothing, including school uniforms, so more of it is VAT exempt. Currently clothes and shoes for "young children" are VAT exempt, but there is no legal definition of that term. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope.
Bill not yet published
Poly and Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances (Guidance) Bill
Requires the Drinking Water Inspectorate (an independent body that scrutinises the water industry) to issue guidance to water companies on poly and perfluorinated alkyl substances in drinking water, chemicals that can contaminate water sources and potentially harm health. Private members' bill presented by Munira Wilson.
Bill not yet published
Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill
Bans the sale of horticultural peat by the end of 2025. Peatlands are the UK's biggest carbon store and play an important role in battling climate change. The retail sale of peat was banned in 2022. Private members' bill presented by Sarah Dyke. More information here.
Bill not yet published
Palestine Statehood (Recognition) (No. 2) Bill - 2nd reading
Recognises the state of Palestine. Private members' bill presented by Shockat Adam.
Bill not yet published
Children's Hospices (Funding) Bill – 2nd reading
Requires the government to review the funding of children's hospices and publish proposals to guarantee access to hospices for all children who need palliative care. Private members' bill presented by Ian Byrne.
Bill not yet published
Elections (Proportional Representation Bill
Changes the voting system to proportional representation (PR) for parliamentary and local elections in England. Private members' bill presented by Sarah Olney.
Bill not yet published
Domestic Abuse (Aggravated Offences) Bill – 2nd reading
Creates a new, specific set of domestic abuse aggravated offences. Currently, domestic abuse is covered by broader offences, such as common assault and actual bodily harm, which could make domestic abusers eligible for early release under the government's scheme to ease the burden on the prison system. Private members' bill presented by Josh Babarinde.
Bill not yet published
Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill – 2nd reading
Requires public sector organisations to prioritise British goods and services in their procurement. Private members' bill presented by Sarah Champion.
Bill not yet published
Quantitative Easing (Prohibition) Bill
Bans quantitative easing (QE) – when a central bank creates money to buy government bonds or other assets in an attempt to stimulate the economy. Prohibits the government from paying compensation for any losses resulting from QE. Private members' bill presented by Rupert Lowe.
Bill not yet published
Rivers, Streams and Lakes (Protected Status) Bill – 2nd reading
Introduces a protected status classification for rivers, streams, and lakes. Sets minimum standards for a site to be able to have protected status, covering water quality, safety, and environmental management. Private members' bill presented by Victoria Collins.
Bill not yet published
Child Criminal Exploitation (No. 2) Bill – 2nd reading
Makes it an offence to attempt to recruit any under-18 into criminal activity, regardless of whether the child commits the crime. The aim is to stop children working in county lines drug dealing and carrying weapons for adults. Private members' bill presented by Victoria Atkins. More information here.
Bill not yet published
Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading
Amends the Mobile Homes Act 1983. More information not yet available. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope.
Bill not yet published
LAST WEEK'S VOTES
Passed
- Community Energy (Review) Bill – goes to second reading
- Renters' Rights Bill – goes to Lords
- Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill – goes to Lords
- Licensing Hours Extensions Bill – goes to committee
- Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Bill – goes to committee
Postponed
- New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill – debate adjourned
- Fireworks Bill – debate adjourned
- All other private members' bills
Click here to read details of the bills in last week's newsletter.
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