Coming up in the Commons 17-21 March
14 March 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 13 March 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 17 March
The House will sit from 2.30pm, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Liz Kendall.
The main business will be:
- Remaining stages of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (Day 1).
Tuesday 18 March
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 Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (Day 2).
Wednesday 19 March
The House will sit from 11.30am, starting with questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities, Bridget Phillipson.
Prime Minister’s Questions will take place at 12 midday.
The main business will be:
- Consideration of Lords amendments to the National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill.
- Opposition Day debate (subject to be announced).
Thursday 20 March
The House will sit from 9.30am, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed.
The main business will be general debates on:
- Knife crime amongst children and young people.
- Coastal communities.
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Friday 21 March
The House will not be sitting Friday 21 March.
All business is subject to change. More information about forthcoming Business in the House of Commons can be found in the Parliamentary Calendar.