Coming up in the Commons 24-28 March
21 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 20 March. 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 24 March
The House will sit from 2.30pm, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Defence, John Healy.
The main business will be:
- Second reading of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Tuesday 25 March
The House will sit from 11.30am, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting.
The main business will be:
- If necessary, consideration of Lords amendments to the Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill.
- Consideration of Lords amendments to the Great British Energy Bill.
- Consideration of Lords amendments to the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill.
- Motion to approve the draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2025.
Wednesday 26 March
The House will sit from 11.30am, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Peter Kyle.
Prime Minister’s Questions will take place at 12 midday.
The main business will be:
- Spring Statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves.
- Remaining stages of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
Thursday 27 March
The House will sit from 9.30am, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander.
The main business will be general debates on:
- St Patrick's Day and Northern Irish affairs.
- The tenth anniversary of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Friday 28 March
The House will sit from 9.30am, and the main business will be Private Members’ Bills.
All business is subject to change. More information about forthcoming Business in the House of Commons can be found in the Parliamentary Calendar.