Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Before we start today’s business, I want to note that today is Holocaust Memorial Day. I know that the whole House will agree with me about the importance of remembering the 6 million...
The Chancellor of the Exchequer was asked—
If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of issuing research and development bonds of up to £20 billion.
What steps she is taking to provide regional funding.
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to business rates on the hospitality sector.
What assessment she has made of the potential merits of providing Government-backed loans for SMEs.
If she will make an assessment of the potential impact of trends in the level of living standards on the economy.
What steps she is taking to providing funding for rail infrastructure.
What fiscal steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce energy bills.
What assessment she has made of the potential implications for her Department’s policies of the final report of the Covid Counter-fraud Commissioner, published on 9 December 2025.
If she will make an assessment of the potential impact on the economy of the FTSE 100 index rising above 10,000 points.
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of her policies on inflation.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Before we come to the statement on commonhold and leasehold reform, I once again note, for the second day in a row, my disappointment about briefings to the media before important announcements...
This Government want the best for Britain’s high streets. We know how central they are to the strength and vibrancy of our villages, towns and cities. We know how hard small business owners...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Ordered, That the following provisions shall apply to the proceedings on the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill:
(1) (a) Proceedings on Second Reading and in Committee of the whole House, any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading shall be taken at today’s sitting in accordance...
(2) When the Bill has been read a second time: (a) it shall, despite Standing Order No. 63 (Committal of bills not subject to a programme order), stand committed to a Committee of the whole...
(8) (a) Any Lords Amendments to the Bill may be considered forthwith without any Question being put; and any proceedings interrupted for that purpose shall be suspended accordingly. (b)...
(10) (a) Any further Message from the Lords on the Bill may be considered forthwith without any Question being put; and any proceedings interrupted for that purpose shall be suspended...
(12) Paragraphs (2) to (6) of Standing Order No. 83H (Programme orders: reasons committee) apply in relation to any committee to be appointed to draw up reasons after proceedings have been...
(13) Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to proceedings on the Bill. (14) Standing Order No. 82 (Business Committee) shall not apply in relation to any proceedings to which...
Second Reading
Considered in Committee (Order, this day) [Judith Cummins in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendment proposed: 9, page 3, line 3, after “are” insert “a British citizen or are”.—(Stuart Andrew.) This amendment would require British citizens to be...
Amendment proposed: 1, page 6, line 23, leave out from “on” to the end of line 24 and insert “the day on which it is passed”.—(Stuart Andrew.) This amendment would...
I am pleased to present this petition on behalf of Elisabeth Spain and the South Cambridgeshire Climate and Nature Group in my constituency. The petition states that peaceful environmental...
I present this petition on behalf of my constituents from Tillicoultry who have had nowhere to call home for two years now, and for those people from across the United Kingdom who have also had...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Deirdre Costigan.)
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And sometimes to shout at each other.
