Coming up in the Commons 31 March – 4 April
28 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 27 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 31 March
The House will sit from 2.30pm, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department, Yvette Cooper.
The main business will be:
- Consideration of Lords Message to the Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill.
- Remaining stages of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords].
Tuesday 1 April
The House will sit from 11.30am, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, David Lammy.
The main business will be:
- If necessary, consideration of Lords messages.
- Second reading of the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords].
Wednesday 2 April
The House will sit from 11.30am, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn.
Prime Minister’s Questions will take place at 12 midday.
The main business will be:
- If necessary, consideration of Lords messages.
- Motion to approve the Draft Infrastructure Planning (Onshore Wind and Solar Generation) Order 2025.
- Motion to approve the Draft Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025.
- Motion to approve the Draft Whiplash Injury (Amendment) Regulations 2025.
Thursday 3 April
The House will sit from 9.30am, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy.
The main business will be:
- General debate on the impact of digital platforms on UK democracy.
- General debate on access to sport and P.E. in schools.
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Friday 4 April
The House will not be sitting Friday 4 April.
All business is subject to change. More information about forthcoming Business in the House of Commons can be found in the Parliamentary Calendar.