Coming up in the Commons 28 April – 1 May
25 April 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 24 April 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 28 April
The House will sit from 2.30pm, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson.
The main business will be:
- Second reading of the Football Governance Bill [Lords].
Tuesday 29 April
The House will sit from 11.30am, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband.
The main business will be:
- Remaining stages of the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill.
Wednesday 30 April
The House will sit from 11.30am, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Wales, Jo Stevens.
Prime Minister’s Questions will take place at 12 midday.
The main business will be:
- Committee of the whole House and remaining stages of the Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-Sentence Reports) Bill.
- Motion to approve the draft Licensing Act 2003 (Victory in Europe Day Licensing Hours) Order 2025.
- Motion to approve a Money Resolution Relating to the Crime and Policing Bill.
Thursday 1 May
The House will sit from 9.30am, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds.
The main business will be:
- General debate on Parkinson’s Awareness Month
- General debate on prisoners of conscience
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
The House will rise for the Early May Bank Holiday at the conclusion of business on Thursday 1 May and will return on Tuesday 6 May.
All business is subject to change. More information about forthcoming Business in the House of Commons can be found in the Parliamentary Calendar.