Coming up in the Commons 7-8 April
4 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 3 April. 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 7 April
The House will sit from 2.30pm, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Angela Rayner.
The main business will be:
- General debate on road maintenance.
- General debate on neighbourhood policing and tackling town centre crime.
Tuesday 8 April
The House will sit from 11.30am, starting with questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves.
The main business will be two Backbench Business debates:
- Potential merits of awarding a posthumous Victoria Cross to Blair Mayne.
- Matters to be raised before the forthcoming Adjournment
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
The House will rise for recess at the conclusion of business on Tuesday 8 April and will return Tuesday 22 April.
All business is subject to change. More information about forthcoming Business in the House of Commons can be found in the Parliamentary Calendar.