$4,070.12 that’s what I originally invested. As a single mom, I basically cleaned out my checking and savings account. And I just put that money out of my head. It wasn’t mine anymore. It was tribute for something much bigger than me.
Over the last fews years, that money was sitting in the back of my mind. As a person with a MS degree sitting in this bullshit economy where every month I’m spending more on just my standard bills than I was making. A degree that I took out tens of thousands of student loans to get. Trying to take side jobs here and there just so I could scrape by. Rent increased 7%, groceries seemingly skyrocketing, even my utilities were going up. Racking up tens of thousands in debt bc I had no other option while also being one of the “lucky ones” bc I got a 3% COL raise that didn’t even cover my rent increase. Sometimes I would think it might be worth it to take the giant fucking loss I would have experienced and sold my shares. But even then that money wouldn’t have scratched the surface. It would’ve been a month bandaid.
I think knowing that was how I would financially justify it in my head. In my heart, I knew I wasn’t gonna pull it. I’m still not gonna pull it. Not until WS and all those AHs experience even a fraction of the shit they’ve put us through for years.
The economy has been bad for us for decades, since the 70s, really. So the last few years isn’t new. It isn’t just them splitting pies while we fight over crumbs. CEOs, HFs, mega corps, the 1% have been baking whole ass new pies for themselves while we fight over crumbs from our parents’ generation. While they tell us we just need to stop buying in bulk, buy more lentils, budget better, save money even though we can’t pay our bills, don’t do anything that gives us an ounce of joy in this dystopian world bc “Nobody said this would be fun.”
I’m not going to be hyped until they lose their homes, yachts, vacation homes, all their property. Not until their bank accounts look like mine. I’ll pass these shares to my children in a will if that’s what it takes. I won’t be happy until we can pop bottles above them as they cry about losing their homes. I’ll contribute whatever I can to Eat The Rich™️.
https://x.com/opinion/status/1505292742993321993?s=46
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/billionaires-double-wealth-covid-pandemic/
https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2024/03/19/why-now-is-a-smart-time-to-build-emergency-savings.html
https://www.businessinsider.com/video-wall-streeters-mocking-protesters-champagne-2011-9?amp
https://www.epi.org/publication/charting-wage-stagnation/

To start off, I don’t know much about investment or much in this realm, so I’m trying to relay this info as well as I can:
So I recently received my VA disability payment, and part of it was a large sum of back pay that totaled to roughly 32K. I’ve been given some advice by family who worked in banking and other advice from people I don’t think would give great options.
One of the things was to potentially place it in a relatively short term CD, 6 months to a year, because my partner and I plan on using the VA home loan to get a home after our apartment lease is up (potentially before if possible/feasible) but we’re planning a year out.
Some advice I got was to place it into a CD, take out a secured CD loan against it using the initial CD as collateral. Using the loan to pay off my car and then allow the CD to double over time. Basically explained as I have the money in the CD, it stays there, then use the loan to pay off things and as I use the loan it is then “reimbursed” or goes back into the CD. It was told to me that I’m using my own money to pay off the loan while my money accrues interest as well. I don’t really get it and I don’t think it was accurate advice because it sounds made up.
Any advice really would be helpful, thank y’all

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Salary: $180k - $240k Crusoe Energy is on a mission to unlock value in stranded energy resources through the power of computation.
We aim to align the long term interests of the climate with the future of global computing infrastructure. As data centers consume an exponentially growing power footprint to deliver technology to all connected devices, we are inspired by making sure that the energy meeting that demand is sourced in an environmentally responsible fashion. Crusoe co-locates mobile data centers with stranded energy resources, like flare gas and underloaded renewables, to deliver low-cost, carbon-negative distributed computing solutions. Crusoe Cloud is a managed cloud services platform powered by stranded energy that enables climate-friendly innovation in computationally intensive fields including artificial intelligence, graphics rendering and computational biology.
About the Role: We are actively seeking Senior / Staff Software Engineers for our Bitcoin mining operations team to work on our cutting-edge distributed infrastructure and tooling. Your expertise will be instrumental in the design and scaling of our carbon-reducing operating model, as well as the management of critical hardware, software and network components.
You will be expected to be heavily involved in writing and reviewing code, proposals and architecture documents. In this role, you will drive the evaluation of tools and frameworks, carefully considering their impact on reliability, scalability, operational costs, and ease of adoption.
Your keen eye for optimization will be crucial in ensuring our digital currency mining operations are at the forefront of innovation and efficiency.
A Day In The Life:

Collaborate with product teams, engineers, and infrastructure to craft robust, scalable systems extending across our global data centers. Develop scalable, fault-tolerant patterns and practices to be adopted throughout the engineering team Champion and lead initiatives across the engineering organization such as tech talks, open source development and book clubs Work with cutting edge ASIC technology to maximize efficiency across our Bitcoin mining fleet Solve complicated orchestration problems dealing with dramatic weather and atmospheric conditions to fine-tune a worldwide mining fleet Play a pivotal role in shaping the roadmap for our mining products, guiding engineering endeavors towards revolutionary advancements. Mentor emerging engineers, fostering an environment of teamwork and continuous learning 

You Will Thrive In This Role If You Have:

5+ years of professional software development experience 5+ years of programming experience with at least one modern compiled language such as Go, Rust, Java, or C++ 5+ years of experience contributing to architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or 5-8+ years relevant work experience Familiarity with the Bitcoin protocol and BTC infrastructure a big plus Computer Science fundamentals in data structures and algorithm design Proven experience in building and maintaining scalable and highly available fault-tolerant distributed systems and application architectures Solid understanding of infrastructure design, including the operational trade-offs of various designs Familiarity with modern CI/CD practices and build systems, such as GitLab CI/CD, CircleCI, GitHub Actions Familiarity with modern infrastructure tools, such as Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Cloud Formation, Terraform Experience in concurrency, multi-threading and synchronization Experience with Unix/Linux environments Experience with TCP/IP and network programming Excellent communication skills Must be able to pass a background check Embody the Company values 

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule Industry competitive pay Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents Employer contributions to HSA accounts Paid Parental Leave Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability Teladoc Pet-friendly offices 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary Generous paid time off and holiday schedule Cell phone reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Subscription to the Calm app Company paid commuter benefit; $50 per pay period 

Compensation Range
Compensation will be paid in the range of $180k-$240k. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Crusoe Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
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So I filed a claim in December ish, and there was little to no correspondence from the VA until April 4th when they sent me a decision letter. All conditions denied on the basis that there was no evidence of a current disability. I did nothing about it as I was considering my next move, and about 2 weeks later I get a call from QTC to schedule a C&P exam. Well I just got done with the exam, (went great) and I called the VA to see what’s up with all this, and apparently there was some quality control issues with my local office and big VA or something picked up my case and opened up a new claim that only they can see, while they investigate my claim on there side rather than the local office side. Anyone been through this before? I don’t wanna get my hopes up but I’m struggling right now and the back pay from even a 10% increase would be life changing.

Since January 2024, I was without income. Prior to this, I was on short-term disability (SDI) after leaving a job that was causing my mental health to declined and that pushed me into deep deep depression due to the toxic environment of the workplace. Thankfully, I stumbled upon a doctor who took my mental health seriously and pulled me off of work for a year (another manifestation).
A few months before my SDI ended, I had begun looking for work. Although, this time, I was more competent about the law of assumption, Neville, and Florence S. Shinn, and was learning to hone my powers as a creator. Therefore, I was not willing to go back into another full-time job where I had to sit in a office full of people who would eventually make my life miserable.
Side note: As someone who has worked over 15 years, in various types of offices, I've noticed a trend in work culture that just drains me. I've always pushed through and have given each job 1-3+ years minimum. However, as I get older, I can no longer put myself in these draining environments; so, outside of working to build my own business (the long-term goal), I decided that I only want to work part-time and/or with a very flexible, WFH job.
Back to the story...
After months of applying to every WFH job I could find w/ no success, I loosened my restrictions, and decided to look for a part-time, in-person job. When I experienced difficulty securing this type of job, I eventually gave in and started applying to full-time, in-office jobs.
Still, through it all, since December, I had been "manifesting" my perfect job using scripting, affirming, and visualizing. Though, it wasn't until I got very specific, that I'd seen my desire manifest into my life.
In April, a few interview invites started to roll in after months of applying.
1st Job
This one was WFH but very strict about camera being on the whole time and remaining in your seat on a full-time basis - NO FLEXIBILITY whatsoever. The schedule also conflicted with the time I needed to drop off my kid at school. Regardless, I was willing to take the job (if offered) and basically stress myself out trying to make it work. But, just before the interview was expected to take place, I got an email saying that it was cancelled due to me living 10 miles too far from the required location.
2nd Job
I received an offer for this job. But I was forcing myself to be ok with it as it wasn't my preferred situation. It was full-time and in-office. I told myself that maybe this is what God wanted me to have and so I accepted their offer and was just happy to have a source of income again.
As soon as I left the zoom meeting whereby I accepted a verbal offer for job #2 - the third job appears - literally less than 5 mins later.
3rd Job
I get a phone call from a local number. Usually, I don't answer unsaved numbers but something told me to pick it up. When I did, the person on the other end said they received my resume two months prior but had chosen someone else. However, that person ended up leaving for a full-time, in-office job, as this was what they preferred and needed. The employer went on to say that they were always very impressed with my resume and held onto it in case other positions came up in the future. The gentleman asked if I was still in search of a job... I took a second to think about it and then said - "yes, in fact, I am." He went on to describe the position to me and, in doing so, he literally described my DREAM JOB to the "T"!! - i.e., Part-Time, flexible schedule, mainly WFH to do charting (as I am a social worker), the rest of the work would be meeting with my clients in various hospitals and their homes. What's more, the pay is Ahhh-MAZING!
Before ending this call, we set up a zoom meeting to do an official interview with the team.
The interview took place this morning. The team consisted of a small, yet amazing group of people who seem to be genuinely nice. Although, this won't matter much anyway, as I barely have to interact with them.
Less than an hour after the zoom interview - I was offered the job!!
Techniques used:
Scripting
I Scripted my intentions (only once) requesting for an easy interview w/out reference check, to secure the job before June 2024, to be the perfect candidate for the job, to have likeable and relateable colleagues and to have a flexible schedule whereby I can still spend time with family and take care of personal needs without asking for time off.
Affirmations
I affirmed daily (multiple-times per day) from the state of already having it. Some of the affirmations were: "I AM employed," "I got the job!," "My family was so happy when I told them the good news," "I love my new job, it's better than I imagined" "Thank you, God, for blessing me with such a wonderful job. It's perfect for me!," - just to name a few. However, I really just created them on the spot based on how I was feeling at the time.
Intermittent Visualizations (SATS)
I was honestly very inconsistent with my visualization. However, whenever I remembered, I would do my best to play out a scene at night before bed. I haven't fully honed my visualization skills so most times I'd just focus more on hearing myself tell a loved one that I got a job that is perfect for my personality and life. - Funny thing is, I've literally been saying this same thing to people since accepting the job offer.
I hope this story inspires someone to keep persisting and have faith in the law because IT WORKS!!

Hi I'm desperate and need advice.
An old service related injury of mine has made it difficult to walk and I've been out of the job for a week. I recently enrolled in the VA health care but it's a slog. Doctors misdiagnosed my knee injury after getting an MRI and are just recommending physical therapy. It's been 7 years with this injury and I had it diagnosed while in the service as an impinged fat pad, but turned down the medical discharge because I was an impatient 21 year old on the verge of ETS. New diagnosis as of today said it's just a bakers cyst but I can barely walk. It could take months before I get a surgery to fix it or a disability rating to pay my bills.
I just requested my medical records from the army but that could take a month. I couldn't get into the DAV office today to start making a claim. I'll try first thing tomorrow morning.
I have a family to support and I'm terrified of not being able to provide for them if I don't get a surgery or disability rating soon.
Tldr: Losing my job due to service related injury and taking weeks/months to get the VA to help me but I still have to pay my bills.

Tw: suicide, self-harm
32F living in VA, I have Medicaid and think I need inpatient/crisis care for anxiety, severe depression, ptsd, adhd, self-harm, etc. I believe these problems stem from not having the proper care and skills I need to live with autism, which was diagnosed over a year ago
I have no money (on food stamps), 1/8 tank of gas, live with parents but it’s not going well (they’re abusive), I am worried to leave my cat behind, who is my only real friend or sentient companion
I was on the phone with insurance and crisis lines for 6 hrs today. The only thing I learned was 1) the only help they have related to autism in my area is ABA related, which every autistic person I know strongly advocates against, and 2) I have a bill for over $500 that they won’t pay for when, I recently had a bad meltdown out of state and needed X-rays for resulting damage (someone misinformed me at the clinic that it was covered) (they told me about this outstanding balance while I was crying about needing psychiatric help)
I’ve been making these calls for weeks. My therapist knows I’m on the edge and cancelled our last few sessions due to emergency. I spiral harder each day
I am scared to go to a behavioral unit, I have been on over 25 meds including benzos, ssris that made me suicidal, which I begged various psychs not to give me that they insisted on trying anyway, also lithium (which destroys gray matter), other things I forget now, lots of stuff for mood disorders I don’t have… I am scared of the hospital, idk what I’ll be charged for and I have nothing to pay it and no means to acquire cash
I see a therapist 2x a week and it feels like a waste of time. He is my 16th health care provider in my life… I really try but they just say things I know and I ask “yes but how” and they don’t explain in a way I understand
I self-diagnosed in my 30s after burnout / losing a lucrative career in a major city, which led me to an official diagnosis. In that time, I tried hard getting healthy again, seeking jobs, and found a partner who it was going so well with that he wanted to marry me next month. That became a shitshow, he called it off, we hurt each other too much to even talk anymore. I’m in a bad place. I need help I’m begging for and it doesn’t seem to exist
Oh, and been rejected for both types of disability and tried to get a lawyer, he turned me down and told me to apply again first, which I haven’t yet because… well all this
Is there anything out here? Any help? I desperately need a job I can’t seem to find (even cleaning toilets), I just want to be better. It’s all I spend my time doing, and my call log today (or hearing the convos) I think would make anyone lose it
It’s been easier to find answers about ways to die than this, but don’t want to do that, I want help, I desperately want to be better
I chose this sub to post in because you all are the smartest and kindest I have seen on here. I don’t have much hope but I haven’t given up yet. I don’t want to leave my cat behind…
If you read this far, thank you
TLDR; help

So my mother (60) has always had a flair for dramatics and will convince herself of things that are just not true, and of course her brothers (my uncles) think it’s hilarious and will get her worked up even more, while making fun of her for being so gullible behind her back. I cut her out of my life 4 years ago. We are in Michigan. Someone I trust in the family came to me with concerns that my mother may lie to try to get conservatorship over me. Here is what I know. Her current belief is that I am an unemployed alcoholic living in my car and being taken advantage of by evil men from the political party that she hates. This is not true. I have a place, pay my bills and had a full-time job last time we spoke. I did leave that job but I also returned to school full time on GI Bill, which includes a stipend for living expenses, and found a sweet part-time job, in an air conditioned office, on campus. As far as I know she has no idea I am back in school and I haven’t told anyone in my family, even the ones I trust, what is going on in my life.
Problem is that she lost her job of over 20 years during a mass lay off sometime since we last spoke. These new coworkers haven’t known her long enough to recognize how she doesn’t keep her stories straight or how she flip-flops things around. Basically she has led everyone she works with to believe I am only in my early-mid 20’s and haven’t quite finished my “teenage rebellion phase”, and she is a good mommy who just wants to save her baby from the evil political party. They have all been “helping her with “research””, and believe because I have a disability rating from the VA, it means I am mentally incompetent. It does not at all mean that. Now I am positive that none of them actually understand how a VA disability rating actually works, my mother likely lied to them about it. Her new friends believe she can have me declared incompetent, force me to live with her for monitoring, and finally take control of my finances thus getting control of my disability payments. I have an 80 rating which is currently just under $2000 a month.
My concern isn’t that my mother could prove I am incompetent but it’s that she could use court precedings to get a hold of my address, school, or work place. I guess my question is about rules of discovery when it comes to conservatorship cases. Can my mother or any lawyer willing to take her case on actually get ahold of my personal info I don’t want her to have? If I provide courts with documents proving my competence and ability to care for myself, do I have the right to ask the court to seal or redact any information or documents with info I don’t want her getting? She sabataged me going to college around 20 years ago and I don’t want to go through that again. I am assuming that the first person I would ever have to deal with would be a social worker, and I want to know if I have any legal recourse to prevent the social worker from sharing my info with my mother?

So I have been out of the military for about 4 years now and I have never used the VA once. I didn't have any disabilities coming out so never really felt the need. I keep seeing post about using the VA for transitioning though and was wondering how I would go about that. I've been using planned parenthood up to his point but if the VA will pay for things that would be a huge help.

Asking for some guidance. We've got the final contract signed and closing May 30. The REA is asking for a document to show where my backpay came from even though we've provided a bank statement which CLEARLY says it's from the VA. It's my inclination to tell her to pound sand. I can tailor a letter thru MyVA which shows I've got one or more service connected disabilities...Any guidance/advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you ALL for this great resource about benefits!!!

Each season during the excitement of big annual events such as Draft Lotto day, Habs often sees a major uptick in the number of duplicated/low-effort/dead-horse discussion threads (PLD/Zegras/DraftTradeProposal#95207/etc). It's not particularly out of the ordinary, and most of the time the bulk of them are quickly reported and removed. That said, some always wind up finding their way through despite best efforts.
u/Hab27 suggested that the community automatically disable self/discussion posts and allow only link submissions for a period of 24 hours before and after (as well as during) major season events such as Draft day, Lotto day, and potentially others depending on the gravity of it. It would likely drastically reduce repetitive clutter-threads, but also with the caveat of restricting any new discussion threads from being created for a buffer of time when something big is happening with the Habs. Links, OC, tweets, videos, images and articles would all still be permitted, and commenting would still be fully functional for all posts.
We want the community to vote on it, and if successful we will try it out beginning with Draft day this summer to test the results.
Thanks for your attention, please feel free to raise any questions or concerns in the comments. The mod team wants to make sure Habs remains a great community and your feedback is important.

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Chaque saison, lors de l'effervescence des grands événements annuels comme la journée du tirage de la loterie, le sous-reddit voit souvent une forte augmentation du nombre de fils de discussion dupliqués/peu elaborées/discutés à mort (genre PLD/Zegras/proposition d'échange de repêchage, etc.). C’est pas particulièrement inhabituel, et la plupart du temps la majorité sont rapidement signalés et supprimés. Par contre, certains finissent toujours par se faufiler malgré nos meilleurs efforts.
u/Hab27 a suggéré que la communauté désactive automatiquement les publications self discussions et n'autorise que les soumissions de liens pendant une période de 24 heures avant, pendant et après les événements majeurs de la saison tels que la journée du repêchage, la journée de la loterie et éventuellement d'autres tout dépendamment de leur gravité. Avec la nouvelle restriction de restreindre toute nouvelle publication pendant un laps de temps lorsque ce sont des discussions qui ont lien avec un gros événement qui vient de se passer avec le CH, on espère que ça éliminerait considérablement les publications répétitifs. Par contre, des liens, des contenus originaux, des tweets, des vidéos, des images et des articles seront toujours autorisés.
On veut que cette communauté vote à ce sujet, et si la majorité de vous vote pour OUI, on va le tester à partir de la journée du repêchage cet été pour voir les résultats.
N'hésitez pas à poser des questions ou à exprimer vos opinions sur ce sujet dans les commentaires. On veut ce qu'il y a de mieux pour la communauté de Habs, alors vos commentaires sont super importants pour nous.
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I'm not technically TDIU. I'm 100% P&T but soley for PTSD. Thus, I fall under the work limitations and income restrictions of those who are TDIU. I have already confirmed this with the VA, my income limit is my state's poverty line (about $1,200/ month).
I don't disagree that I'm unemployable. I was an Infantryman from 2003 to 2011 and I had some pretty rough deployments. Since I got out, I couldn't hold a job for longer than six months, I've put 2 people in the hospital while on the job, and everyone I know is scared of me.
Since I've become P&T I've been isolating. I've tried hypnotherapy, ketamine therapy, and the VA's truama recovery program. Nothing really feels like it's helping. But I don't want to be useless. I want to contribute again.
I understand there's a self employment option through VR&E, and I wanted to utilize that benefit to perhaps own my own gunsmithing business. I was a sniper and an armorer, and I think I could enjoy helping people with their long range weapons. And for the most part, working on guns can be at my own pace and away from the public.
But I'm worried that if I use VR&E for self employment, my disability will be downgraded. I've heard that once it's downgraded, it's near impossible to get 100% p&t again. If I can make a living without the VA, I'd do it in a heart beat. But I guess I have a fear of failure, considering that I've failed everything after the Army; college, the security industry, being a husband and a father, my health, you name it, I've fucked it up. I don't want to mess up then be left financially worse than when I started.
My questions are, will applying for VR&E trigger a reevaluation of my rating? Will owning my own business trigger a reevaluation? Can my own business be considered a sheltered / protected workplace? Would dividends of the company's profit be ignored by the VA when they see my tax filings? Or would they consider that income for all intents and purposes when considering my disability rating?
Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

Hi, I'm writing this because I never got any sort of debrief or moment to decompress from a job I quit in February of 2018. I worked for an agency that dealt with issues related to non-human intelligence. Sometimes these were referred to as EBE's, or as a friend lovingly called them, "Ayyys".
I can't divulge what I did specifically, most of the information I'm going to discuss is anecdotal information I found out about from colleagues. This is because it would be easy to identify me from what my role was, as the information I can say about what I did specifically would be personally identifying. Feel free to dismiss my post as a hoax entirely, I know the right people will believe me. I'm posting this for myself, to make peace with the gravity (no pun intended) of the situation. I tried VA and independent therapy, but divulging this sort of information to a hipster trained in active listening probably wouldn't go well. Posting here is a last resort, but I hope I'm welcome to discuss what I can.
I'll first talk about my career history, what working for the agency is like, how it functions, and then my general thoughts. If my post makes it past moderation, I'll answer as many questions as I can. I'm unwilling to post an ID privately to moderators or otherwise. People who did that faced consequences. I don't think those people were reddit leakers specifically, but any act to talk about the information in any meaningful way outside of the chain of command ends badly. I'd rather be accused of making things up than risk that, because I simply don't care what people think of me. Hopefully my post will clear up why.
I'm currently a university professor (not at the university my username would lead you to believe). I was inspired to write this post when one of my students referred to me as, verbatim "a dude who has to know about aliens". If only he knew that wasn't even the start of it.
I graduated from college in the early 90s with a degree in something I'm passionate about but never used. I started my career as an assistant for a mechanical engineer at an aerospace contractor I got after working some connections I had. Entry-level contractor jobs are easier to get than you may think (well, maybe not if you've posted here). I eventually was a project manager overseeing a small team working on experimental aircraft. Over the course of my career in aviation I worked at 3 different contractors. I was on some of the teams working in autonomous flight in Nevada, among other places.
I'll share two major things I noticed that, looking back, could be related to NHI research.
It was a sort of open secret I was let in on at some point in the late 90s that if a large-scale invasion or threat to the mainland US were to materialize, the US had an "ultimate trump-card" of sorts that would render everything we were working on as completely obsolete. Jokes like "well, work smarter not harder on 'x' because if it were to come down to it, we wouldn't use that technology anyway." weren't uncommon. I assumed this was referring to nukes.
Later, I spent time doing inspections at various secret facilities due to my standing in particular agencies. If I'm identified, I will definitely lose that standing, so there's that. This was not as exciting as it sounds, it was very technical and boring. I was mostly just a glorified HVAC inspector. I visited a handful of facilities, but two of them in particular stood out as there were areas within them I wasn't allowed to access. At the first facility, the scope of my job was to inspect the entire location. One area had its own security, who, after a long discussion, basically told me to kick rocks. My boss wasn't authorized to let me through either. I wrote a scathing report about this incident in my overall assessment of the facility and my boss erased it from the document entirely. The situation at the second facility was similar. I'll admit, I was what I guess the my students call a "Karen" about it. I knew that whoever was operating these areas was working completely outside of congressional regulation, which, while it does happen in certain sectors, is really not a good look. Once I got the job I'm talking about, I was able to confirm the second facility was related to NHI research. I was never able to confirm the first was.
After a teaching stint, I was offered an interview for a position in my project management roots again near where I was living at the time. I wasn't told what I would be working on, which isn't uncommon. I was excited to get back to work because I had been working on goal-oriented drone swarms in my free time and assumed that's what the interview would be for.
The interview took place in a SCIF in someone's house. Looking back, this was most likely a house that wasn't lived in, but just used for the purpose of interviewing potential hires without giving away the location. It's also likely this was the location because this agency doesn't exist in any official capacity. Yes, it has a name, it gets sort-of-kind-of funding. Saying the name would get me killed. I wish I were exaggerating, I was told the name at the start of the interview, and I had never heard of it before. I've never even said the name out loud. Paradoxically, even though the agency "doesn't exist" if someone knew the name, it's likely a paper trail exists through publicly available documents. A lot of the information isn't classified because the agency is so secretive going through the process to classify it in the first place would reveal it to too many people.
In past interviews, particularly for the inspection job, I could refer to specific colleagues, facilities I worked at, or contractors I was in good standing with to play the usual interview game. In this interview, I was treated like a brand new hire. While I was already offended about how I was being treated, the interviewer started grilling me about my love for Star Trek (?) and said that "theatrics" wouldn't fly in the position I was being interviewed for. Looking back, I should've never accepted the job, but the allure of working on swarms was too great.
The first office I worked at was an office building that didn't stand out in any way at all. I believe our neighbors in the office park were a fashion studio and a dentist, among others. The difference was our building had 24/7 armed security. The first few days were heavy paperwork and on-boarding. One of my old bosses called me on an office phone to talk to me before I was officially on-boarded. As a management nerd, the biggest challenge of working for this "agency" is that it's a paperless office. It has its own highly sophisticated intranet with hundreds of archival documents. The implication was, that unless it absolutely had to be saved, to never, ever write anything down. I remember an early colleague telling me "a gantt chart is a great way to get fired". This was a challenge at first, remembering all of the information with no documentation is not something I'm particularly built for, especially when the information is about NHI.
Later, I worked in a facility within-a-facility just like the one I had tried to inspect. It stored a craft. Being near the craft for extended periods of time is extremely dangerous, especially if it is being experimented on with power. I didn't observe any injuries to anyone while I was there, but all sorts of long-term nasty injuries were relayed to me through rumors and warnings. The craft was shaped like a dreidel without the handle. There was a large exterior piece that went missing when it was recovered. The theory is it acted as a stabilizer, although some argue it was a crude weapon. It sat in a custom hydraulic rig that could be used to rotate it into all sorts of different positions, kind of like those aerotrim astronaut training balls where they spin you around. I wasn't on the team that got to use the rotation rig. The rig was so large and extensive I spent a few weeks thinking it was part of the craft before someone told me otherwise. Typically, the craft would held on its side in the rig for easier storage. Its weight just naturally sat it that way, although it was intended to be flown vertically.
The shape was directly informed by its purpose. Every shape is custom molded in a metallic material that would revolutionize the way we travel if we had it. In following the topic as much as I can manage to, I've seen some other people mention the material. There were some material scientists that had been working there for decades. I never got to go inside the craft. It was guarded 24/7. Boy, did I want to look.
The agency goes out of its way to hire individuals who have little interest in working in this space at all. They recruit particularly out of BYU, although you have to have a contractor or government career for around a decade to be considered for an interview. Published papers don't hurt. When I worked at the second facility the sorts of people that were there were frustrating to interact with because my initial reaction to working in the that facility was extreme excitement, and it wasn't shared. I believe this is partially responsible for the stagnation, high turnover rate, and compartmentalization. I quickly learned who to trust, and gained some enormous that helped my work. Part of why I'm being secretive about my ID is because the turnover rate results in a sort of "summer camp" work environment. It's easy to point to "classes" of people in various non-leadership positions that all were hired, fired, or quit at similar times. If I said when I started, ended, and where I worked I'd be easily identifiable because there are so few people that match my description. Leadership has been there forever. No, not literally.
The agency is divided up into several "wings", not unlike the executive, legislative and judicial branches. I'm not insinuating they're a shadow government, but the wings check and balance each other in a way a government is at least... designed to. These wings include mechanical engineering, biologic research, weapons research, computer science, tracking, what I'll call anthropology, what I'll call crash recovery because that's what colleagues who are planning to come forward will call it, and security. I'll list some information about each. There are definitely more wings that I don't know about.
What's unique is these sub-groups exist all as part of different parent government organizations and are HQ'd where their parent agencies are. For example, the tracking wing is sort-of-kind-of embedded as R&D at NORAD. This is a simplification of the actual "paperwork" involved, it's honestly complicated and I don't know much about how it works. I do know that this is how they maintain funding even when the parent agency goes completely dark for stretches of time. It's worth mentioning that these departments employ, at most, 50 people each. It's typically much lower than that. This is why we're all pushing for whistleblower protection. It's not hard to identify us because there are so few of us in the first place.
Mechanical engineering is exactly what it sounds like. It's the most extensive, the oldest, and the most compartmentalized. We have crashed craft in various states of complete. We had a recovered craft that worked almost perfectly that was shot down by ourselves. I saw this coming, and it's part of why I quit. There's a lot of information about this wing in the public sphere. Part of their job is to determine what each shape of craft is used for. This is an important job beacuse we're unsure of NHI's intentions. If we discover the designs are intended to hurt us, action will have to be taken. I don't know what that means in practice, but it's what the engineers mostly study. Consider this lecture around the 10 minute mark about the differing characteristics of an F22 versus a passenger plane. Now imagine figuring out the purpose of the passenger plane versus the F22. Since we're humans, and those are human designs, eventually a team could figure it out. It's not as easy when the designs aren't for us, or purposes we fully understand. Triangles are the most impressive design, and we don't have one. It's likely China does, leadership is mad about that. This team discovered, a long time ago, that the reason why craft appear so bright to us humans is because it's not really "light" but rather the product of the crazy amounts of power these craft require. Sort of like smoke coming out of an exhaust pipe.
Biology is something I personally suck at, even at the high school level. I can say the NHI look like the aliens from close encounters. As far as I know, we never had one alive. My source who told this was unsure if it was true or not. I didn't learn much about this wing, it's the most secretive. I do know its HQ is hidden in almost plain sight. I still feel like the guy who told me where it is had to be lying, because it was just too obvious. There are bodies stored in other locations apart from their main HQ.
Weapons research is a large wing, and is fairly new. It was absorbed by the Space Force when it the SF was created. Frustration with the SF as a whole is part of why I left shortly before it started. I don't know much about it. It has a high turnover rate and is dangerous to work in. People were injured and compensated by a large private aerospace contractor instead of the USG. Its main job is to strap a nuke to a reverse-engineered craft and just see what the hell happens.
Computer science is (or, was, it may have moved after I left) hq'd at a facility in my home state. This is rare, because most of the other wings are within a stones throw of DC, or Nevada. This is mostly based around researching the crafts navigation system. The navigation in every craft is the same. The craft use a system that originally befuddled generations of researchers, but it's essentially a 3D dijkstra algorithm. It finds points around the craft, and chooses the most efficient possible route through space time to get to that point. Some of the parameters it uses to gauge efficiency are totally unknown to us and are a serious point of contention. It's not autonomy, but rather obstacle avoidance not unlike what you would see in a self-driving car. But, the self driving car could go through air, space and water without worrying about what medium its in. Additionally, the algo accounts for the crafts place in time. I don't think this means that the craft time travel in the way we think they can, but rather go so fast that they experience dilation and can hit objects in the future, and, potentially, past at their target destination. It's possible they do this on purpose sometimes. I don't know much about the internal programming of the computer or how it actually does any of this. There are a few senior scientists that hold that information dear. One of them jokingly refers to it as "Ayyyy C", as in, C for NHI. I know that he doesn't work with a computer, only a pad of paper and pen.
Although the algo is extremely effective, Nuclear explosions and experiments somehow interfere with this navigation. Craft particularly avoid Diablo Canyon, even if we put something they really want there. They mostly avoid previous crash sites as well. More on crashes later.
Speaking of avoidance, tracking, like I mentioned, is (or was) part of NORAD. The NHI deploy craft of various shapes and sizes all the time. I don't want to claim that they have advanced cloaking techniques, but from what I heard, the tracking department basically is in an eternal game of cat-and-mouse. They don't have adequate technology to track the transmedium craft. All I would say on a record is NHI know we can track them, and know how to avoid us. They usually avoid detection by going underwater, especially in the case of particularly large (by human measurement, enormous) craft. It's interesting that historical UFO designs mimic the design of buildings and vehicles of that time period. Whether this was just humans not being able to reference what the designs look like, or a form of mimicry is anyones guess. Someone in leadership knows the answer, I don't.
It's important to note not everyone at NORAD was part of the tracking team, but the tracking team is embedded in NORAD and interfaces with them on a minute to minute basis. This leads to scenarios where NORAD will report an object, and the tracking team will silently acknowledge, but give no explanation. This lead to a catastrophic incident that happened after I left but knew about from a colleague. Supposedly, tracking is being moved to the Space Force to clear up these miscommunications. If I were working there, I would probably be working on that onboarding process. NORAD was moved to Cheyenne not only to protect from a foreign adversary, but also because the facility is uniquely equipped to track NHI craft.
The wing I called "Anthropology" is the weirdest one by far. It focuses on a few different things. They originally studied NHIs intentions and "culture" if it's possible to call it that. The reports I read from this early research changed the way I see the world.
Anthropology and Computer Science were at one point decompartmentalized to study how the NHI interact with the craft. The NHI are linked to their craft in a way that borders on biological. The actual way they interface with the components of the craft is not as sophisticated. Take this video. Although it's an immature video, the way he interfaces with a piston that moves the gas pedal is similar, albeit much simpler than the way NHI interact with their craft. They send signals using their body to systems that control the craft. It's hypothesized that they can and prefer to control craft remotely, but I'm not sure if we were really researching this.
Take note that if the driver of the jerry-rigged death trap in the video panics, the car would accelerate due to heightened brain activity. When people wonder how a superintelligent being can crash, this is part of the answer, in conjunction with the navigation system malfunctioning. I personally don't think the NHI feel "stress" as we do, but if they heightened their activity and overrode the pathfinding system instead of letting it do its job, there could be an accident.
A smaller subset of this wing focuses on how humans can interface with craft that are currently in the sky. If you see an image of a large disc above a gas station in the snow, it was someone in this department "summoning" a craft not unlike how cheap RC car controllers can interfere with each other when used at the same time. Some people are better suited to interfere with NHI craft than others. We're not sure why.
On somewhat comedic note, one colleague was harshly punished for using this research to encounter NHI craft at a party. There was an outdoor bonfire, alcohol, and questions about what she did for work. She wasn't killed or anything, just called a dumbass and told to never, ever do that again.
Some people in this department are BYU graduates who believe they are directly interfacing with what were recorded in the bible as angels. There is an even smaller subset of this wing that focused on NHI communicating with humans. All I know about them is that they did that work at some juncture, but probably have other jobs now.
Crash Recovery probably has the most people involved. It's split up among several parent orgs, but funding is funnelled away from it and into other departments when there's little activity. This is common among the entire agency, as funding and staff get balanced between the different wings based on progress or lack thereof. Most of the crash recovery staff are staff from tracking and security that are involved in Crash Recovery. It's also made up of members of all of our favorite three letter organizations. Crash Recovery's overall structure was referred to as a volunteer fire department. It's typically some people playing pool and watching movies, but when the need arises, all hands on deck from the current staff, and on-call members.
Crashes are exceedingly rare. The number of crashes goes down exponentially because they learn to avoid the cause of the crash. When they crash, they make no effort to retrieve the debris, save for one instance. I personally believe some crashes weren't "crashes" but were NHI parking a vehicle for us, because there were no bodies recovered and the craft was in perfect shape.
Security, to put it mildly, are terrifying. Imagine the very best of the SEALS, NSA and Secret Service all working together. They are short-staffed, but that staff is not only elite, but dedicated. Their numero uno rule is people that mention the agency name are killed. It's not a question, and it happened during my time. You'll hear more about them as news about the retaliation Dave comes out. I wasn't directly interviewed by him, but I know several people who were. The security team figured it out quickly and, you could say they aren't his fans. They constantly monitor all discussions about the topic, but rarely act in real life unless absoloutely necessary. They staff facilities like the second one I worked at. This team also actively engages in disinformation, gaslighting and other similar campaigns. Their goal is to keep the US's secrets about this tech, secret, because other countries are close to breakthroughs. They also conduct counter intel on what other countries know, and counter-counter intel about what they know about what we know. Not to sound crazy, but, the security team will see this at some point or another, so, a friendly hello to them. Can't touch this ;p (I sure hope!)
I have a hunch that the current public facing task forces are actually their own wing within security. A friend of mine texted me once, "Sean Kirkpatrick, you can get your ass kicked". Ha. Don't confuse these public facing task forces with the work Dave & co. are doing. Dave is the real deal.
I should mention that Leadership is kind of its own "wing". It's not on paper, but they operate above all of the other departments. Leadership is made up of managers who pay close attention to each wing, they discuss info they know, and bring up contradictions to upper managers. I don't know how far this chain goes up. I reported to someone who reported to someone. I believe it goes higher than that. I have no idea who is at the top or what their credentials are. I suspect they're in the private sector, with their bankroll disguised as R&D for government contracts. Leadership, honestly, made the right choices with the information they had, at least when I was there. Some bad people started to get in charge and change the way things worked among the middle managers and individual teams. This pissed people off and led to multiple catastrophes. As far as I know they faced no discipline.
So, that was exhaustive. Those are the wings of the agency that I knew about during my time there. It feels good to get this off my chest. I've been sort-of keeping up to date on the topics coverage in mainstream media and want to give some of my thoughts on this.
If the US comes out directly and says "We have craft, we have bodies", it means we are on the verge of a serious global conflict like we've never seen before. They will only reveal this to the public if absolutely necessary. The way the information is going to come out is through people like Dave and further probing from congress. Not all of it should be public information, but I believe the technology that is just sitting... somewhere would completely revolutionize the way we live. I don't think anything significant will happen in my lifetime. It was a frustrating job, because everything was so stagnant and had so, so much potential. We're talking about technology so advanced it could render every single current global issue obsolete. If we solved two major issues with the craft and were able to manufacture them, we wouldn't know what to do with ourselves. The technology being incorporated into our technical revolution is a hoax. I heard one theory from a guy at a bar that the transistors at Bell Labs were inspired by technology at Area 51. This is a joke, the technology makes transistors look like sticks and stones.
I believe multiple species of NHI is misinformation spun up by the security team. There are mystery wings of the agency I didn't get to learn about during my time. It's possible one of these researches other species, but I doubt that.
NHI potentially experiment on us, and definitely experiment on animals. We have no idea why. The main reason you'll never see organized disclosure is because nobody can agree on what to say. We simply don't know enough. Namely, the NHIs intentions (sort-of, we have a good theory) and where they are from. The Anthropology wing believes the NHI are controlled by an intelligence that is beyond our current understanding of how life works. The biology reports conflict with this, which is why things can't be compartmentalized. If the government were to disclose info, they'd have to get the story straight. We also have no idea where they are from. "We" as in everyone I worked with. It's possible someone in high up in leadership knows. I don't think the answer is as simple as another planet or caves on earth.
The reason why specific facility locations are kept from the public is because some of them are sensitive and also not entirely NHI-researched based. It would be possible for some tiktokers and hippies to storm the first office I worked at if they were careful. Every place where the agency works is also home to other operations, which is why it's so hard to identify where they are. Lower leadership is hq'd in DC, and the upper management is split between Nevada, Australia and another foreign country. Security are everywhere and potentially even work remotely without an HQ.
I was contacted by a documentary filmaker when some of my friends were, but I turned it down due to my specific involvement and how easy it would be to track me down if I gave particularly juicy info. I believe the story will come out soon.
I no longer work in the field and teach full-time.
After a quick proofread, that's my post. I'm not tuned in to discussions other than what major outlets have to say, but I hope some of my information is interesting. It felt good to type, even if my post doesn't get accepted. I feel tempted to sign off with my first name how I always do in emails, but I have a feeling that would end badly. I'm currently on a camping trip with my family, but I'll be around to answer questions at various times. Please don't DM me anything too weird. Thanks for giving me an opportunity to talk, I've never done anything like this before. I'm sorry I couldn't provide information that proves who I am, I like not being paralyzed or dead. I'm sure you'll see others make the same claims in due time.
EDIT: Well, this is a lot. I checked on my post earlier this morning and didn't see anything. I'll try to respond to what I can. I'm recovering from a back injury and will be up for a while.

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The Criminal Justice Bill makes a return to the Commons this week.
It's reportedly been in limbo amid backlash from Tory MPs over the part that would 'criminalise' homelessness. Former ministers are among those who have tabled amendments to counter this part of the bill.
Elsewhere, Rishi Sunak will make his pitch to voters ahead of the next election.
He'll say the UK "stands at a crossroads" ahead of "some of the most dangerous years".
And Friday brings private members' bills.
It's a long list, but as ever only a small handful will be heard in the time alotted.

MONDAY 13 MAY

No votes scheduled

TUESDAY 14 MAY

Bathing Waters (Monitoring and Reporting) Bill Requires local authorities to test the quality of bathing waters all year round. Currently they only have to test between May and September. Ten minute rule motion presented by Selaine Saxby.

WEDNESDAY 15 MAY

Child Sexual Abuse Material (Digital Devices) Bill Requires people to grant access to their digital devices when entering the UK where there is a reasonable suspicion that the device may contain child sexual abuse material. Ten minute rule motion presented by Pauline Latham.
Criminal Justice Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland (part), Northern Ireland (part) A wide-ranging bill giving the police more powers and introducing tougher sentencing for sexual and violent criminals. Among other things, it creates a new criminal offence of possessing a bladed article with the intent to cause harm, allows police to drug test more suspects on arrest, and tackles nuisance begging and rough sleeping. Draft bill (PDF)

THURSDAY 16 MAY

No votes scheduled

FRIDAY 17 MAY

Licensing Hours Extensions Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England and Wales Makes it easier for pubs and bars to extend their opening hours during national events like the World Cup by allowing the government to grant a temporary easing of restrictions. Usually this would be done by Parliament but can't happen if Parliament is in recess. Private members' bill presented by Emma Lewell-Buck. Draft bill (PDF)
Pensions (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland The Pension Protection Fund and The Financial Assistance Scheme are two bodies that provide financial help to members who lose some or all of their defined benefit pension, incuding people who are terminally ill. This bill extends the definition of terminally ill to people with a life expectency of 12 months, up from six months. Private members' bill presented by Laurence Robertson. Draft bill (PDF) / Commons Library briefing
Special Envoy for International Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Requires the government to appoint a Special Envoy for International Freedom of Religion or Belief. Private members' bill presented by Fiona Bruce. Draft bill (PDF)
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales Requires dog owners to pay full compensation to farmers if livestock are killed in dog attacks. Currently a convicted dog owner can only be fined £1,000. Also requires police to record dog attacks on livestock, and allows them to obtain DNA from suspect dogs. Private members' bill presented by Therese Coffey. Draft bill (PDF) / Commons Library briefing
Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales Enables local authorities to run secure 16 to 19 Academies – institutions principally concerned with the education of young people above compulsory school age and below 19 – and prevents them from being run for profit. Private members' bill presented by Caroline Johnson. Draft bill (PDF)
School Attendance (Duties of Local Authorities and Proprietors of Schools) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales Requires schools and local authorities to follow best practice guidelines to support families and help get persistently absent children back into the classroom. Private members' bill presented by Vicky Ford. Draft bill (PDF)
Space Industry (Indemnities) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Requires spaceflight licences to include details of the holder's indemnity limit – the maximum amount their insurer will pay out on a claim. Private members' bill presented by Jonathan Lord. Draft bill (PDF)
Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill – 2nd reading Regulates the import of dogs, cats, and ferrets, aiming to ensure their health and safety during transportation and deter illegal trade practices. Private members' bill presented by Selaine Saxby. Bill not yet published
Benefit Sanctions (Warnings) Bill – 2nd reading Requires benefit claimants to be given warnings before they are sanctioned. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Arm’s-Length Bodies (Accountability to Parliament) Bill – 2nd reading Makes arm’s-length bodies (ALBs) directly accountable to Parliament. ALBs include executive agencies like the Met Office, non-departmental public bodies like the Environment Agency, and non-ministerial departments like HMRC. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Anonymity of Suspects Bill – 2nd reading Creates an offence of disclosing the identity of a person who is the subject of an investigation. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Government of Wales (Referendum on Devolution) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: Wales Legislates for a referendum on devolution in Wales. Provides that another such referendum can't happend for another 25 years. Private members' bill presented by Rob Roberts. Draft bill (PDF)
Immigration and Nationality Fees (Exemption for NHS Clinical Staff) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Exempts NHS clinical staff from paying fees related to immigration, such as applying for indefinite leave to remain. Private members' bill presented by Rob Roberts. Draft bill (PDF)
Welfare Benefits (Adequacy, Debt and Deductions) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report to Parliament on the potential benefits of banning deductions on certain benefits in the first six months, restricting deductions where a claimant is at risk of hardship, reducing the maximum amount of a claim that can be deducted, and changing the priority order in which debt repayments are recovered by deductions. Private members’ bill presented by David Linden. Bill not yet published
Public Sector Websites (Data Charges) Bill – 2nd reading Requires providers of electronic communications networks to allow customers to access certain public sector websites for free. Private members' bill presented by Simon Lightwood. Bill not yet published
Pets (Microchips) Bill – 2nd reading Requires local authorities to scan a deceased cat's microchip and try to return it to its owner before disposing of it. Requires vets to confirm the person presenting a healthy animal to be euthanised is its registered owner. They must also check the microchip for details of previous owners and offer the animal to them before proceeding. Also known as Gizmo's law and Tuk's law. Private members' bill presented by James Daly. Bill not yet published
Climate and Nature Bill – 2nd reading Requires the UK to achieve climate and nature targets. The government must implement a strategy with help from a new Climate and Nature Assembly. Private members' bill presented by Alex Sobel. Bill not yet published
Disposal of Waste (Advertising and Penalty Provision) Bill – 2nd reading Requires social media and other advertising platforms to ensure waste collection companies posting adverts are registered with the Environment Agency. Requires councils to fine or prosecute anyone who fly tips or uses a rogue trader who fly tips. Private members' bill presented by Paul Bristow. Bill not yet published
Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity (Ratification of Treaty) Bill – 2nd reading Concerns the UK’s ratification of the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Private members’ bill presented by Kevin Foster. More information not currently available. Bill not yet published
State Pension Age (Compensation) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to publish proposals for a compensation scheme for 'WASPI women' – those born between 6 April 1950 and 5 April 1960 who have been affected by increases in the state pension age. Private members' bill presented by Alan Brown. Bill not yet published
Arms Trade (Inquiry and Suspension) Bill – 2nd reading Starts an inquiry into how arms sold to foreign states are used, to determine whether they have been used to break international law. Suspends the sale of arms to foreign states where it can't be shown that those arms won't be used to break international law. Private members' bill presented by Zarah Sultana. Bill not yet published
Off-Road Vehicles (Registration) Bill – 2nd reading Requires off-road vehicles like quadbikes to be registered and have a registration plate. Private members' bill presented by Anne McLaughlin. Bill not yet published
Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill – 2nd reading Bans the sale of horticultural peat in England by the end of 2024. This would follow through on a long-standing government commitment, because of the environmental impact of peat mining. Private members' bill presented by Theresa Villiers Bill not yet published
Workers (Rights and Definition) Bill – 2nd reading Establishes a legal definition of employment, which includes zero-hours contracts and agency workers. The aim is to prevent abuse of people working under these arrangements. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Health and Safety at Work Bill – 2nd reading Amend the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 to make provision about civil liability for breaches of health and safety duties. More information not yet available. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Asylum Seekers (Accommodation Eviction Procedures) Bill – 2nd reading Allows asylum seekers to challenge a proposed eviction in an independent court or tribunal. Establishes asylum seeker accommodation eviction procedures for public authorities. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (Powers) Bill – 2nd reading Allows the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman to identify and investigate systemic problems in the benefits system and make relevant recommendations to the government. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens.
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Grants asylum seekers permission to work if they have waited six months for a decision on their asylum application. Private members' bill presented by Carol Monaghan. Draft bill (PDF)
Corporate Homicide Bill – 2nd reading Makes changes to the criminal offence of corporate homicide. More information not yet published. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens.
Deductions from Universal Credit (Report) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report to Parliament on the impact of deductions from Universal Credit on the levels of destitution among claimants. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to prevent the evictions of Universal Credit claimants who are behind on rent. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Food Poverty Strategy Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to publish a strategy for ending the need for food banks by 2030. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Under-Occupancy Penalty (Report) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report on the merits of repealing the so-called "bedroom tax" (a cut in benefits for those living in a council or housing association property deemed to have one or more spare bedrooms). Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: Scotland Devolves employment matters in Scotland. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Draft bill (PDF)
Social Security Benefits (Healthy Eating) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to publish annual calculations of the benefit and tax credit rates needed for a representative household to afford to buy meals in accordance with the Eatwell Guide to eating healthily. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Universal Credit Sanctions (Zero Hours Contracts) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland Prevents a Universal Credit claimant from being sanctioned for refusing work on a zero-hours contract. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Draft bill
Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Amends the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 to change the law around parliamentary scrutiny of lockdowns. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope.
BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill – 2nd reading Decriminalises non-payment of the licence fee by over-75s. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope.
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill - 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Caps exit payments made to outgoing employees of public sector organisations. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill
Green Belt (Protection) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England and Wales Establishes a national register of green belt land in England. Restricts the ability of local authorities to de-designate green belt land. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill
Greater London Low Emission Zone Charging (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Reverses the expansion of London's ultra-low emission zone (Ulez), the tax on driving more polluting vehicles that was expanded to all London boroughs in August 2023. Private members' bill presented by Gareth Johnson. Bill not yet published
Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Limits the legal defences available to highway authorities when they're sued for non-repair of a highway. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Requires the government to improve the diagnosis and treatment of people who have suffered ill effects from Covid-19 vaccines. Provides for financial assistance to people who have become disabled after receiving a Covid-19 vaccine, and to the next of kin of people who have died shortly after, among other things. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill (PDF)
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Allows MPs or Lords to amend most statutory instruments – secondary legislation that is used to make changes to existing laws – before they are approved. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Extends the offence of having a dog dangerously out of control to cover private property as well as public places. Private members' bill presented by Angela Smith. Draft bill
Exemption from Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill – 2nd reading Exempts goods or services from VAT if they are beneficial to the environment, health and safety, education, or for charitable purposes. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Covid-19 Vaccine Diagnosis and Treatment Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to improve the diagnosis and treatment of people who have suffered ill effects from Covid-19 vaccines. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Caravan Site Licensing (Exemption of Motor Homes) Bill – 2nd reading Exempts motor homes from caravan site licensing requirements. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales Gives patients access to alternative non-NHS England treatment if they've waited for more than one year for hospital treatment. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Draft bill (PDF)
British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill – 2nd reading Privatises the BBC and distributes shares in the corporation to all licence fee payers. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill – 2nd reading Expands the definition of children's clothing, including school uniforms, so more of it is VAT exempt. Currently clothes and shoes for "young children" are VAT exempt, but there is no legal definition of that term. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill – 2nd reading Requires a Regulatory Impact Assessment (a specific method for analysing policy) to be published for all primary and secondary legislation introduced by the government. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Barnett Formula (Replacement) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report on proposals to replace the Barnett Formula (the formula used to decide how much public money is given to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) with a scheme based on an assessment of relative needs. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill – 2nd reading Requires public authorities to investigate breaches of the law, and take enforcement action. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill – 2nd reading Creates new offences for people who have entered the UK illegally, or have overstayed their visas. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill – 2nd reading Extends co-payment (paying for treatment at the point of service like going to the dentist) to more NHS services in England. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Caravan Sites Bill – 2nd reading Removes the requirement for planning permission when applying for a caravan site licence. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Removes VAT on domestic electricity and oil and gas. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill (PDF)
Child Criminal Exploitation Bill – 2nd reading Makes involvement in child criminal exploitation an aggravating factor in sentencing for some drugs money launding offences, among other things. Private members' bill presented by Paul Beresford. Bill not yet published
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The Criminal Justice Bill makes a return to the Commons this week.
It's reportedly been in limbo amid backlash from Tory MPs over the part that would 'criminalise' homelessness. Former ministers are among those who have tabled amendments to counter this part of the bill.
Elsewhere, Rishi Sunak will make his pitch to voters ahead of the next election.
He'll say the UK "stands at a crossroads" ahead of "some of the most dangerous years".
And Friday brings private members' bills.
It's a long list, but as ever only a small handful will be heard in the time alotted.

MONDAY 13 MAY

No votes scheduled

TUESDAY 14 MAY

Bathing Waters (Monitoring and Reporting) Bill Requires local authorities to test the quality of bathing waters all year round. Currently they only have to test between May and September. Ten minute rule motion presented by Selaine Saxby.

WEDNESDAY 15 MAY

Child Sexual Abuse Material (Digital Devices) Bill Requires people to grant access to their digital devices when entering the UK where there is a reasonable suspicion that the device may contain child sexual abuse material. Ten minute rule motion presented by Pauline Latham.
Criminal Justice Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland (part), Northern Ireland (part) A wide-ranging bill giving the police more powers and introducing tougher sentencing for sexual and violent criminals. Among other things, it creates a new criminal offence of possessing a bladed article with the intent to cause harm, allows police to drug test more suspects on arrest, and tackles nuisance begging and rough sleeping. Draft bill (PDF)

THURSDAY 16 MAY

No votes scheduled

FRIDAY 17 MAY

Licensing Hours Extensions Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England and Wales Makes it easier for pubs and bars to extend their opening hours during national events like the World Cup by allowing the government to grant a temporary easing of restrictions. Usually this would be done by Parliament but can't happen if Parliament is in recess. Private members' bill presented by Emma Lewell-Buck. Draft bill (PDF)
Pensions (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland The Pension Protection Fund and The Financial Assistance Scheme are two bodies that provide financial help to members who lose some or all of their defined benefit pension, incuding people who are terminally ill. This bill extends the definition of terminally ill to people with a life expectency of 12 months, up from six months. Private members' bill presented by Laurence Robertson. Draft bill (PDF) / Commons Library briefing
Special Envoy for International Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Requires the government to appoint a Special Envoy for International Freedom of Religion or Belief. Private members' bill presented by Fiona Bruce. Draft bill (PDF)
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales Requires dog owners to pay full compensation to farmers if livestock are killed in dog attacks. Currently a convicted dog owner can only be fined £1,000. Also requires police to record dog attacks on livestock, and allows them to obtain DNA from suspect dogs. Private members' bill presented by Therese Coffey. Draft bill (PDF) / Commons Library briefing
Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales Enables local authorities to run secure 16 to 19 Academies – institutions principally concerned with the education of young people above compulsory school age and below 19 – and prevents them from being run for profit. Private members' bill presented by Caroline Johnson. Draft bill (PDF)
School Attendance (Duties of Local Authorities and Proprietors of Schools) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales Requires schools and local authorities to follow best practice guidelines to support families and help get persistently absent children back into the classroom. Private members' bill presented by Vicky Ford. Draft bill (PDF)
Space Industry (Indemnities) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Requires spaceflight licences to include details of the holder's indemnity limit – the maximum amount their insurer will pay out on a claim. Private members' bill presented by Jonathan Lord. Draft bill (PDF)
Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill – 2nd reading Regulates the import of dogs, cats, and ferrets, aiming to ensure their health and safety during transportation and deter illegal trade practices. Private members' bill presented by Selaine Saxby. Bill not yet published
Benefit Sanctions (Warnings) Bill – 2nd reading Requires benefit claimants to be given warnings before they are sanctioned. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Arm’s-Length Bodies (Accountability to Parliament) Bill – 2nd reading Makes arm’s-length bodies (ALBs) directly accountable to Parliament. ALBs include executive agencies like the Met Office, non-departmental public bodies like the Environment Agency, and non-ministerial departments like HMRC. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Anonymity of Suspects Bill – 2nd reading Creates an offence of disclosing the identity of a person who is the subject of an investigation. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Government of Wales (Referendum on Devolution) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: Wales Legislates for a referendum on devolution in Wales. Provides that another such referendum can't happend for another 25 years. Private members' bill presented by Rob Roberts. Draft bill (PDF)
Immigration and Nationality Fees (Exemption for NHS Clinical Staff) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Exempts NHS clinical staff from paying fees related to immigration, such as applying for indefinite leave to remain. Private members' bill presented by Rob Roberts. Draft bill (PDF)
Welfare Benefits (Adequacy, Debt and Deductions) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report to Parliament on the potential benefits of banning deductions on certain benefits in the first six months, restricting deductions where a claimant is at risk of hardship, reducing the maximum amount of a claim that can be deducted, and changing the priority order in which debt repayments are recovered by deductions. Private members’ bill presented by David Linden. Bill not yet published
Public Sector Websites (Data Charges) Bill – 2nd reading Requires providers of electronic communications networks to allow customers to access certain public sector websites for free. Private members' bill presented by Simon Lightwood. Bill not yet published
Pets (Microchips) Bill – 2nd reading Requires local authorities to scan a deceased cat's microchip and try to return it to its owner before disposing of it. Requires vets to confirm the person presenting a healthy animal to be euthanised is its registered owner. They must also check the microchip for details of previous owners and offer the animal to them before proceeding. Also known as Gizmo's law and Tuk's law. Private members' bill presented by James Daly. Bill not yet published
Climate and Nature Bill – 2nd reading Requires the UK to achieve climate and nature targets. The government must implement a strategy with help from a new Climate and Nature Assembly. Private members' bill presented by Alex Sobel. Bill not yet published
Disposal of Waste (Advertising and Penalty Provision) Bill – 2nd reading Requires social media and other advertising platforms to ensure waste collection companies posting adverts are registered with the Environment Agency. Requires councils to fine or prosecute anyone who fly tips or uses a rogue trader who fly tips. Private members' bill presented by Paul Bristow. Bill not yet published
Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity (Ratification of Treaty) Bill – 2nd reading Concerns the UK’s ratification of the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Private members’ bill presented by Kevin Foster. More information not currently available. Bill not yet published
State Pension Age (Compensation) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to publish proposals for a compensation scheme for 'WASPI women' – those born between 6 April 1950 and 5 April 1960 who have been affected by increases in the state pension age. Private members' bill presented by Alan Brown. Bill not yet published
Arms Trade (Inquiry and Suspension) Bill – 2nd reading Starts an inquiry into how arms sold to foreign states are used, to determine whether they have been used to break international law. Suspends the sale of arms to foreign states where it can't be shown that those arms won't be used to break international law. Private members' bill presented by Zarah Sultana. Bill not yet published
Off-Road Vehicles (Registration) Bill – 2nd reading Requires off-road vehicles like quadbikes to be registered and have a registration plate. Private members' bill presented by Anne McLaughlin. Bill not yet published
Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill – 2nd reading Bans the sale of horticultural peat in England by the end of 2024. This would follow through on a long-standing government commitment, because of the environmental impact of peat mining. Private members' bill presented by Theresa Villiers Bill not yet published
Workers (Rights and Definition) Bill – 2nd reading Establishes a legal definition of employment, which includes zero-hours contracts and agency workers. The aim is to prevent abuse of people working under these arrangements. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Health and Safety at Work Bill – 2nd reading Amend the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 to make provision about civil liability for breaches of health and safety duties. More information not yet available. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Asylum Seekers (Accommodation Eviction Procedures) Bill – 2nd reading Allows asylum seekers to challenge a proposed eviction in an independent court or tribunal. Establishes asylum seeker accommodation eviction procedures for public authorities. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (Powers) Bill – 2nd reading Allows the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman to identify and investigate systemic problems in the benefits system and make relevant recommendations to the government. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens.
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Grants asylum seekers permission to work if they have waited six months for a decision on their asylum application. Private members' bill presented by Carol Monaghan. Draft bill (PDF)
Corporate Homicide Bill – 2nd reading Makes changes to the criminal offence of corporate homicide. More information not yet published. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens.
Deductions from Universal Credit (Report) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report to Parliament on the impact of deductions from Universal Credit on the levels of destitution among claimants. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to prevent the evictions of Universal Credit claimants who are behind on rent. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Food Poverty Strategy Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to publish a strategy for ending the need for food banks by 2030. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Under-Occupancy Penalty (Report) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report on the merits of repealing the so-called "bedroom tax" (a cut in benefits for those living in a council or housing association property deemed to have one or more spare bedrooms). Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: Scotland Devolves employment matters in Scotland. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Draft bill (PDF)
Social Security Benefits (Healthy Eating) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to publish annual calculations of the benefit and tax credit rates needed for a representative household to afford to buy meals in accordance with the Eatwell Guide to eating healthily. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Universal Credit Sanctions (Zero Hours Contracts) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland Prevents a Universal Credit claimant from being sanctioned for refusing work on a zero-hours contract. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Draft bill
Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Amends the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 to change the law around parliamentary scrutiny of lockdowns. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope.
BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill – 2nd reading Decriminalises non-payment of the licence fee by over-75s. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope.
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill - 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Caps exit payments made to outgoing employees of public sector organisations. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill
Green Belt (Protection) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England and Wales Establishes a national register of green belt land in England. Restricts the ability of local authorities to de-designate green belt land. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill
Greater London Low Emission Zone Charging (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Reverses the expansion of London's ultra-low emission zone (Ulez), the tax on driving more polluting vehicles that was expanded to all London boroughs in August 2023. Private members' bill presented by Gareth Johnson. Bill not yet published
Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Limits the legal defences available to highway authorities when they're sued for non-repair of a highway. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Requires the government to improve the diagnosis and treatment of people who have suffered ill effects from Covid-19 vaccines. Provides for financial assistance to people who have become disabled after receiving a Covid-19 vaccine, and to the next of kin of people who have died shortly after, among other things. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill (PDF)
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Allows MPs or Lords to amend most statutory instruments – secondary legislation that is used to make changes to existing laws – before they are approved. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Extends the offence of having a dog dangerously out of control to cover private property as well as public places. Private members' bill presented by Angela Smith. Draft bill
Exemption from Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill – 2nd reading Exempts goods or services from VAT if they are beneficial to the environment, health and safety, education, or for charitable purposes. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Covid-19 Vaccine Diagnosis and Treatment Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to improve the diagnosis and treatment of people who have suffered ill effects from Covid-19 vaccines. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Caravan Site Licensing (Exemption of Motor Homes) Bill – 2nd reading Exempts motor homes from caravan site licensing requirements. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales Gives patients access to alternative non-NHS England treatment if they've waited for more than one year for hospital treatment. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Draft bill (PDF)
British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill – 2nd reading Privatises the BBC and distributes shares in the corporation to all licence fee payers. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill – 2nd reading Expands the definition of children's clothing, including school uniforms, so more of it is VAT exempt. Currently clothes and shoes for "young children" are VAT exempt, but there is no legal definition of that term. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill – 2nd reading Requires a Regulatory Impact Assessment (a specific method for analysing policy) to be published for all primary and secondary legislation introduced by the government. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Barnett Formula (Replacement) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report on proposals to replace the Barnett Formula (the formula used to decide how much public money is given to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) with a scheme based on an assessment of relative needs. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill – 2nd reading Requires public authorities to investigate breaches of the law, and take enforcement action. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill – 2nd reading Creates new offences for people who have entered the UK illegally, or have overstayed their visas. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill – 2nd reading Extends co-payment (paying for treatment at the point of service like going to the dentist) to more NHS services in England. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Caravan Sites Bill – 2nd reading Removes the requirement for planning permission when applying for a caravan site licence. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Removes VAT on domestic electricity and oil and gas. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill (PDF)
Child Criminal Exploitation Bill – 2nd reading Makes involvement in child criminal exploitation an aggravating factor in sentencing for some drugs money launding offences, among other things. Private members' bill presented by Paul Beresford. Bill not yet published
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The Criminal Justice Bill makes a return to the Commons this week.
It's reportedly been in limbo amid backlash from Tory MPs over the part that would 'criminalise' homelessness. Former ministers are among those who have tabled amendments to counter this part of the bill.
Elsewhere, Rishi Sunak will make his pitch to voters ahead of the next election.
He'll say the UK "stands at a crossroads" ahead of "some of the most dangerous years".
And Friday brings private members' bills.
It's a long list, but as ever only a small handful will be heard in the time alotted.

MONDAY 13 MAY

No votes scheduled

TUESDAY 14 MAY

Bathing Waters (Monitoring and Reporting) Bill Requires local authorities to test the quality of bathing waters all year round. Currently they only have to test between May and September. Ten minute rule motion presented by Selaine Saxby.

WEDNESDAY 15 MAY

Child Sexual Abuse Material (Digital Devices) Bill Requires people to grant access to their digital devices when entering the UK where there is a reasonable suspicion that the device may contain child sexual abuse material. Ten minute rule motion presented by Pauline Latham.
Criminal Justice Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland (part), Northern Ireland (part) A wide-ranging bill giving the police more powers and introducing tougher sentencing for sexual and violent criminals. Among other things, it creates a new criminal offence of possessing a bladed article with the intent to cause harm, allows police to drug test more suspects on arrest, and tackles nuisance begging and rough sleeping. Draft bill (PDF)

THURSDAY 16 MAY

No votes scheduled

FRIDAY 17 MAY

Licensing Hours Extensions Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England and Wales Makes it easier for pubs and bars to extend their opening hours during national events like the World Cup by allowing the government to grant a temporary easing of restrictions. Usually this would be done by Parliament but can't happen if Parliament is in recess. Private members' bill presented by Emma Lewell-Buck. Draft bill (PDF)
Pensions (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland The Pension Protection Fund and The Financial Assistance Scheme are two bodies that provide financial help to members who lose some or all of their defined benefit pension, incuding people who are terminally ill. This bill extends the definition of terminally ill to people with a life expectency of 12 months, up from six months. Private members' bill presented by Laurence Robertson. Draft bill (PDF) / Commons Library briefing
Special Envoy for International Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Requires the government to appoint a Special Envoy for International Freedom of Religion or Belief. Private members' bill presented by Fiona Bruce. Draft bill (PDF)
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales Requires dog owners to pay full compensation to farmers if livestock are killed in dog attacks. Currently a convicted dog owner can only be fined £1,000. Also requires police to record dog attacks on livestock, and allows them to obtain DNA from suspect dogs. Private members' bill presented by Therese Coffey. Draft bill (PDF) / Commons Library briefing
Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales Enables local authorities to run secure 16 to 19 Academies – institutions principally concerned with the education of young people above compulsory school age and below 19 – and prevents them from being run for profit. Private members' bill presented by Caroline Johnson. Draft bill (PDF)
School Attendance (Duties of Local Authorities and Proprietors of Schools) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales Requires schools and local authorities to follow best practice guidelines to support families and help get persistently absent children back into the classroom. Private members' bill presented by Vicky Ford. Draft bill (PDF)
Space Industry (Indemnities) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Requires spaceflight licences to include details of the holder's indemnity limit – the maximum amount their insurer will pay out on a claim. Private members' bill presented by Jonathan Lord. Draft bill (PDF)
Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill – 2nd reading Regulates the import of dogs, cats, and ferrets, aiming to ensure their health and safety during transportation and deter illegal trade practices. Private members' bill presented by Selaine Saxby. Bill not yet published
Benefit Sanctions (Warnings) Bill – 2nd reading Requires benefit claimants to be given warnings before they are sanctioned. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Arm’s-Length Bodies (Accountability to Parliament) Bill – 2nd reading Makes arm’s-length bodies (ALBs) directly accountable to Parliament. ALBs include executive agencies like the Met Office, non-departmental public bodies like the Environment Agency, and non-ministerial departments like HMRC. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Anonymity of Suspects Bill – 2nd reading Creates an offence of disclosing the identity of a person who is the subject of an investigation. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Government of Wales (Referendum on Devolution) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: Wales Legislates for a referendum on devolution in Wales. Provides that another such referendum can't happend for another 25 years. Private members' bill presented by Rob Roberts. Draft bill (PDF)
Immigration and Nationality Fees (Exemption for NHS Clinical Staff) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Exempts NHS clinical staff from paying fees related to immigration, such as applying for indefinite leave to remain. Private members' bill presented by Rob Roberts. Draft bill (PDF)
Welfare Benefits (Adequacy, Debt and Deductions) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report to Parliament on the potential benefits of banning deductions on certain benefits in the first six months, restricting deductions where a claimant is at risk of hardship, reducing the maximum amount of a claim that can be deducted, and changing the priority order in which debt repayments are recovered by deductions. Private members’ bill presented by David Linden. Bill not yet published
Public Sector Websites (Data Charges) Bill – 2nd reading Requires providers of electronic communications networks to allow customers to access certain public sector websites for free. Private members' bill presented by Simon Lightwood. Bill not yet published
Pets (Microchips) Bill – 2nd reading Requires local authorities to scan a deceased cat's microchip and try to return it to its owner before disposing of it. Requires vets to confirm the person presenting a healthy animal to be euthanised is its registered owner. They must also check the microchip for details of previous owners and offer the animal to them before proceeding. Also known as Gizmo's law and Tuk's law. Private members' bill presented by James Daly. Bill not yet published
Climate and Nature Bill – 2nd reading Requires the UK to achieve climate and nature targets. The government must implement a strategy with help from a new Climate and Nature Assembly. Private members' bill presented by Alex Sobel. Bill not yet published
Disposal of Waste (Advertising and Penalty Provision) Bill – 2nd reading Requires social media and other advertising platforms to ensure waste collection companies posting adverts are registered with the Environment Agency. Requires councils to fine or prosecute anyone who fly tips or uses a rogue trader who fly tips. Private members' bill presented by Paul Bristow. Bill not yet published
Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity (Ratification of Treaty) Bill – 2nd reading Concerns the UK’s ratification of the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Private members’ bill presented by Kevin Foster. More information not currently available. Bill not yet published
State Pension Age (Compensation) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to publish proposals for a compensation scheme for 'WASPI women' – those born between 6 April 1950 and 5 April 1960 who have been affected by increases in the state pension age. Private members' bill presented by Alan Brown. Bill not yet published
Arms Trade (Inquiry and Suspension) Bill – 2nd reading Starts an inquiry into how arms sold to foreign states are used, to determine whether they have been used to break international law. Suspends the sale of arms to foreign states where it can't be shown that those arms won't be used to break international law. Private members' bill presented by Zarah Sultana. Bill not yet published
Off-Road Vehicles (Registration) Bill – 2nd reading Requires off-road vehicles like quadbikes to be registered and have a registration plate. Private members' bill presented by Anne McLaughlin. Bill not yet published
Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill – 2nd reading Bans the sale of horticultural peat in England by the end of 2024. This would follow through on a long-standing government commitment, because of the environmental impact of peat mining. Private members' bill presented by Theresa Villiers Bill not yet published
Workers (Rights and Definition) Bill – 2nd reading Establishes a legal definition of employment, which includes zero-hours contracts and agency workers. The aim is to prevent abuse of people working under these arrangements. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Health and Safety at Work Bill – 2nd reading Amend the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 to make provision about civil liability for breaches of health and safety duties. More information not yet available. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Asylum Seekers (Accommodation Eviction Procedures) Bill – 2nd reading Allows asylum seekers to challenge a proposed eviction in an independent court or tribunal. Establishes asylum seeker accommodation eviction procedures for public authorities. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (Powers) Bill – 2nd reading Allows the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman to identify and investigate systemic problems in the benefits system and make relevant recommendations to the government. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens.
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Grants asylum seekers permission to work if they have waited six months for a decision on their asylum application. Private members' bill presented by Carol Monaghan. Draft bill (PDF)
Corporate Homicide Bill – 2nd reading Makes changes to the criminal offence of corporate homicide. More information not yet published. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens.
Deductions from Universal Credit (Report) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report to Parliament on the impact of deductions from Universal Credit on the levels of destitution among claimants. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to prevent the evictions of Universal Credit claimants who are behind on rent. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Food Poverty Strategy Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to publish a strategy for ending the need for food banks by 2030. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Under-Occupancy Penalty (Report) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report on the merits of repealing the so-called "bedroom tax" (a cut in benefits for those living in a council or housing association property deemed to have one or more spare bedrooms). Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: Scotland Devolves employment matters in Scotland. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Draft bill (PDF)
Social Security Benefits (Healthy Eating) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to publish annual calculations of the benefit and tax credit rates needed for a representative household to afford to buy meals in accordance with the Eatwell Guide to eating healthily. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Universal Credit Sanctions (Zero Hours Contracts) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland Prevents a Universal Credit claimant from being sanctioned for refusing work on a zero-hours contract. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Draft bill
Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Amends the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 to change the law around parliamentary scrutiny of lockdowns. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope.
BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill – 2nd reading Decriminalises non-payment of the licence fee by over-75s. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope.
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill - 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Caps exit payments made to outgoing employees of public sector organisations. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill
Green Belt (Protection) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England and Wales Establishes a national register of green belt land in England. Restricts the ability of local authorities to de-designate green belt land. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill
Greater London Low Emission Zone Charging (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Reverses the expansion of London's ultra-low emission zone (Ulez), the tax on driving more polluting vehicles that was expanded to all London boroughs in August 2023. Private members' bill presented by Gareth Johnson. Bill not yet published
Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Limits the legal defences available to highway authorities when they're sued for non-repair of a highway. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Requires the government to improve the diagnosis and treatment of people who have suffered ill effects from Covid-19 vaccines. Provides for financial assistance to people who have become disabled after receiving a Covid-19 vaccine, and to the next of kin of people who have died shortly after, among other things. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill (PDF)
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Allows MPs or Lords to amend most statutory instruments – secondary legislation that is used to make changes to existing laws – before they are approved. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Extends the offence of having a dog dangerously out of control to cover private property as well as public places. Private members' bill presented by Angela Smith. Draft bill
Exemption from Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill – 2nd reading Exempts goods or services from VAT if they are beneficial to the environment, health and safety, education, or for charitable purposes. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Covid-19 Vaccine Diagnosis and Treatment Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to improve the diagnosis and treatment of people who have suffered ill effects from Covid-19 vaccines. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Caravan Site Licensing (Exemption of Motor Homes) Bill – 2nd reading Exempts motor homes from caravan site licensing requirements. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales Gives patients access to alternative non-NHS England treatment if they've waited for more than one year for hospital treatment. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Draft bill (PDF)
British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill – 2nd reading Privatises the BBC and distributes shares in the corporation to all licence fee payers. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill – 2nd reading Expands the definition of children's clothing, including school uniforms, so more of it is VAT exempt. Currently clothes and shoes for "young children" are VAT exempt, but there is no legal definition of that term. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill – 2nd reading Requires a Regulatory Impact Assessment (a specific method for analysing policy) to be published for all primary and secondary legislation introduced by the government. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Barnett Formula (Replacement) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report on proposals to replace the Barnett Formula (the formula used to decide how much public money is given to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) with a scheme based on an assessment of relative needs. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill – 2nd reading Requires public authorities to investigate breaches of the law, and take enforcement action. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill – 2nd reading Creates new offences for people who have entered the UK illegally, or have overstayed their visas. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill – 2nd reading Extends co-payment (paying for treatment at the point of service like going to the dentist) to more NHS services in England. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Caravan Sites Bill – 2nd reading Removes the requirement for planning permission when applying for a caravan site licence. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Removes VAT on domestic electricity and oil and gas. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill (PDF)
Child Criminal Exploitation Bill – 2nd reading Makes involvement in child criminal exploitation an aggravating factor in sentencing for some drugs money launding offences, among other things. Private members' bill presented by Paul Beresford. Bill not yet published
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The Criminal Justice Bill makes a return to the Commons this week.
It's reportedly been in limbo amid backlash from Tory MPs over the part that would 'criminalise' homelessness. Former ministers are among those who have tabled amendments to counter this part of the bill.
Elsewhere, Rishi Sunak will make his pitch to voters ahead of the next election.
He'll say the UK "stands at a crossroads" ahead of "some of the most dangerous years".
And Friday brings private members' bills.
It's a long list, but as ever only a small handful will be heard in the time alotted.

MONDAY 13 MAY

No votes scheduled

TUESDAY 14 MAY

Bathing Waters (Monitoring and Reporting) Bill Requires local authorities to test the quality of bathing waters all year round. Currently they only have to test between May and September. Ten minute rule motion presented by Selaine Saxby.

WEDNESDAY 15 MAY

Child Sexual Abuse Material (Digital Devices) Bill Requires people to grant access to their digital devices when entering the UK where there is a reasonable suspicion that the device may contain child sexual abuse material. Ten minute rule motion presented by Pauline Latham.
Criminal Justice Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland (part), Northern Ireland (part) A wide-ranging bill giving the police more powers and introducing tougher sentencing for sexual and violent criminals. Among other things, it creates a new criminal offence of possessing a bladed article with the intent to cause harm, allows police to drug test more suspects on arrest, and tackles nuisance begging and rough sleeping. Draft bill (PDF)

THURSDAY 16 MAY

No votes scheduled

FRIDAY 17 MAY

Licensing Hours Extensions Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England and Wales Makes it easier for pubs and bars to extend their opening hours during national events like the World Cup by allowing the government to grant a temporary easing of restrictions. Usually this would be done by Parliament but can't happen if Parliament is in recess. Private members' bill presented by Emma Lewell-Buck. Draft bill (PDF)
Pensions (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland The Pension Protection Fund and The Financial Assistance Scheme are two bodies that provide financial help to members who lose some or all of their defined benefit pension, incuding people who are terminally ill. This bill extends the definition of terminally ill to people with a life expectency of 12 months, up from six months. Private members' bill presented by Laurence Robertson. Draft bill (PDF) / Commons Library briefing
Special Envoy for International Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Requires the government to appoint a Special Envoy for International Freedom of Religion or Belief. Private members' bill presented by Fiona Bruce. Draft bill (PDF)
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales Requires dog owners to pay full compensation to farmers if livestock are killed in dog attacks. Currently a convicted dog owner can only be fined £1,000. Also requires police to record dog attacks on livestock, and allows them to obtain DNA from suspect dogs. Private members' bill presented by Therese Coffey. Draft bill (PDF) / Commons Library briefing
Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales Enables local authorities to run secure 16 to 19 Academies – institutions principally concerned with the education of young people above compulsory school age and below 19 – and prevents them from being run for profit. Private members' bill presented by Caroline Johnson. Draft bill (PDF)
School Attendance (Duties of Local Authorities and Proprietors of Schools) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales Requires schools and local authorities to follow best practice guidelines to support families and help get persistently absent children back into the classroom. Private members' bill presented by Vicky Ford. Draft bill (PDF)
Space Industry (Indemnities) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Requires spaceflight licences to include details of the holder's indemnity limit – the maximum amount their insurer will pay out on a claim. Private members' bill presented by Jonathan Lord. Draft bill (PDF)
Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill – 2nd reading Regulates the import of dogs, cats, and ferrets, aiming to ensure their health and safety during transportation and deter illegal trade practices. Private members' bill presented by Selaine Saxby. Bill not yet published
Benefit Sanctions (Warnings) Bill – 2nd reading Requires benefit claimants to be given warnings before they are sanctioned. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Arm’s-Length Bodies (Accountability to Parliament) Bill – 2nd reading Makes arm’s-length bodies (ALBs) directly accountable to Parliament. ALBs include executive agencies like the Met Office, non-departmental public bodies like the Environment Agency, and non-ministerial departments like HMRC. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Anonymity of Suspects Bill – 2nd reading Creates an offence of disclosing the identity of a person who is the subject of an investigation. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Government of Wales (Referendum on Devolution) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: Wales Legislates for a referendum on devolution in Wales. Provides that another such referendum can't happend for another 25 years. Private members' bill presented by Rob Roberts. Draft bill (PDF)
Immigration and Nationality Fees (Exemption for NHS Clinical Staff) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Exempts NHS clinical staff from paying fees related to immigration, such as applying for indefinite leave to remain. Private members' bill presented by Rob Roberts. Draft bill (PDF)
Welfare Benefits (Adequacy, Debt and Deductions) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report to Parliament on the potential benefits of banning deductions on certain benefits in the first six months, restricting deductions where a claimant is at risk of hardship, reducing the maximum amount of a claim that can be deducted, and changing the priority order in which debt repayments are recovered by deductions. Private members’ bill presented by David Linden. Bill not yet published
Public Sector Websites (Data Charges) Bill – 2nd reading Requires providers of electronic communications networks to allow customers to access certain public sector websites for free. Private members' bill presented by Simon Lightwood. Bill not yet published
Pets (Microchips) Bill – 2nd reading Requires local authorities to scan a deceased cat's microchip and try to return it to its owner before disposing of it. Requires vets to confirm the person presenting a healthy animal to be euthanised is its registered owner. They must also check the microchip for details of previous owners and offer the animal to them before proceeding. Also known as Gizmo's law and Tuk's law. Private members' bill presented by James Daly. Bill not yet published
Climate and Nature Bill – 2nd reading Requires the UK to achieve climate and nature targets. The government must implement a strategy with help from a new Climate and Nature Assembly. Private members' bill presented by Alex Sobel. Bill not yet published
Disposal of Waste (Advertising and Penalty Provision) Bill – 2nd reading Requires social media and other advertising platforms to ensure waste collection companies posting adverts are registered with the Environment Agency. Requires councils to fine or prosecute anyone who fly tips or uses a rogue trader who fly tips. Private members' bill presented by Paul Bristow. Bill not yet published
Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity (Ratification of Treaty) Bill – 2nd reading Concerns the UK’s ratification of the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Private members’ bill presented by Kevin Foster. More information not currently available. Bill not yet published
State Pension Age (Compensation) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to publish proposals for a compensation scheme for 'WASPI women' – those born between 6 April 1950 and 5 April 1960 who have been affected by increases in the state pension age. Private members' bill presented by Alan Brown. Bill not yet published
Arms Trade (Inquiry and Suspension) Bill – 2nd reading Starts an inquiry into how arms sold to foreign states are used, to determine whether they have been used to break international law. Suspends the sale of arms to foreign states where it can't be shown that those arms won't be used to break international law. Private members' bill presented by Zarah Sultana. Bill not yet published
Off-Road Vehicles (Registration) Bill – 2nd reading Requires off-road vehicles like quadbikes to be registered and have a registration plate. Private members' bill presented by Anne McLaughlin. Bill not yet published
Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill – 2nd reading Bans the sale of horticultural peat in England by the end of 2024. This would follow through on a long-standing government commitment, because of the environmental impact of peat mining. Private members' bill presented by Theresa Villiers Bill not yet published
Workers (Rights and Definition) Bill – 2nd reading Establishes a legal definition of employment, which includes zero-hours contracts and agency workers. The aim is to prevent abuse of people working under these arrangements. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Health and Safety at Work Bill – 2nd reading Amend the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 to make provision about civil liability for breaches of health and safety duties. More information not yet available. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Asylum Seekers (Accommodation Eviction Procedures) Bill – 2nd reading Allows asylum seekers to challenge a proposed eviction in an independent court or tribunal. Establishes asylum seeker accommodation eviction procedures for public authorities. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (Powers) Bill – 2nd reading Allows the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman to identify and investigate systemic problems in the benefits system and make relevant recommendations to the government. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens.
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Grants asylum seekers permission to work if they have waited six months for a decision on their asylum application. Private members' bill presented by Carol Monaghan. Draft bill (PDF)
Corporate Homicide Bill – 2nd reading Makes changes to the criminal offence of corporate homicide. More information not yet published. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens.
Deductions from Universal Credit (Report) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report to Parliament on the impact of deductions from Universal Credit on the levels of destitution among claimants. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to prevent the evictions of Universal Credit claimants who are behind on rent. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Food Poverty Strategy Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to publish a strategy for ending the need for food banks by 2030. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Under-Occupancy Penalty (Report) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report on the merits of repealing the so-called "bedroom tax" (a cut in benefits for those living in a council or housing association property deemed to have one or more spare bedrooms). Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: Scotland Devolves employment matters in Scotland. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Draft bill (PDF)
Social Security Benefits (Healthy Eating) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to publish annual calculations of the benefit and tax credit rates needed for a representative household to afford to buy meals in accordance with the Eatwell Guide to eating healthily. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Universal Credit Sanctions (Zero Hours Contracts) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland Prevents a Universal Credit claimant from being sanctioned for refusing work on a zero-hours contract. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Draft bill
Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Amends the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 to change the law around parliamentary scrutiny of lockdowns. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope.
BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill – 2nd reading Decriminalises non-payment of the licence fee by over-75s. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope.
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill - 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Caps exit payments made to outgoing employees of public sector organisations. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill
Green Belt (Protection) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England and Wales Establishes a national register of green belt land in England. Restricts the ability of local authorities to de-designate green belt land. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill
Greater London Low Emission Zone Charging (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Reverses the expansion of London's ultra-low emission zone (Ulez), the tax on driving more polluting vehicles that was expanded to all London boroughs in August 2023. Private members' bill presented by Gareth Johnson. Bill not yet published
Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Limits the legal defences available to highway authorities when they're sued for non-repair of a highway. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Requires the government to improve the diagnosis and treatment of people who have suffered ill effects from Covid-19 vaccines. Provides for financial assistance to people who have become disabled after receiving a Covid-19 vaccine, and to the next of kin of people who have died shortly after, among other things. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill (PDF)
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Allows MPs or Lords to amend most statutory instruments – secondary legislation that is used to make changes to existing laws – before they are approved. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Extends the offence of having a dog dangerously out of control to cover private property as well as public places. Private members' bill presented by Angela Smith. Draft bill
Exemption from Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill – 2nd reading Exempts goods or services from VAT if they are beneficial to the environment, health and safety, education, or for charitable purposes. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Covid-19 Vaccine Diagnosis and Treatment Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to improve the diagnosis and treatment of people who have suffered ill effects from Covid-19 vaccines. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Caravan Site Licensing (Exemption of Motor Homes) Bill – 2nd reading Exempts motor homes from caravan site licensing requirements. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales Gives patients access to alternative non-NHS England treatment if they've waited for more than one year for hospital treatment. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Draft bill (PDF)
British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill – 2nd reading Privatises the BBC and distributes shares in the corporation to all licence fee payers. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill – 2nd reading Expands the definition of children's clothing, including school uniforms, so more of it is VAT exempt. Currently clothes and shoes for "young children" are VAT exempt, but there is no legal definition of that term. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill – 2nd reading Requires a Regulatory Impact Assessment (a specific method for analysing policy) to be published for all primary and secondary legislation introduced by the government. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Barnett Formula (Replacement) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report on proposals to replace the Barnett Formula (the formula used to decide how much public money is given to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) with a scheme based on an assessment of relative needs. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill – 2nd reading Requires public authorities to investigate breaches of the law, and take enforcement action. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill – 2nd reading Creates new offences for people who have entered the UK illegally, or have overstayed their visas. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill – 2nd reading Extends co-payment (paying for treatment at the point of service like going to the dentist) to more NHS services in England. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Caravan Sites Bill – 2nd reading Removes the requirement for planning permission when applying for a caravan site licence. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Removes VAT on domestic electricity and oil and gas. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill (PDF)
Child Criminal Exploitation Bill – 2nd reading Makes involvement in child criminal exploitation an aggravating factor in sentencing for some drugs money launding offences, among other things. Private members' bill presented by Paul Beresford. Bill not yet published
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The Criminal Justice Bill makes a return to the Commons this week.
It's reportedly been in limbo amid backlash from Tory MPs over the part that would 'criminalise' homelessness. Former ministers are among those who have tabled amendments to counter this part of the bill.
Elsewhere, Rishi Sunak will make his pitch to voters ahead of the next election.
He'll say the UK "stands at a crossroads" ahead of "some of the most dangerous years".
And Friday brings private members' bills.
It's a long list, but as ever only a small handful will be heard in the time alotted.

MONDAY 13 MAY

No votes scheduled

TUESDAY 14 MAY

Bathing Waters (Monitoring and Reporting) Bill Requires local authorities to test the quality of bathing waters all year round. Currently they only have to test between May and September. Ten minute rule motion presented by Selaine Saxby.

WEDNESDAY 15 MAY

Child Sexual Abuse Material (Digital Devices) Bill Requires people to grant access to their digital devices when entering the UK where there is a reasonable suspicion that the device may contain child sexual abuse material. Ten minute rule motion presented by Pauline Latham.
Criminal Justice Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland (part), Northern Ireland (part) A wide-ranging bill giving the police more powers and introducing tougher sentencing for sexual and violent criminals. Among other things, it creates a new criminal offence of possessing a bladed article with the intent to cause harm, allows police to drug test more suspects on arrest, and tackles nuisance begging and rough sleeping. Draft bill (PDF)

THURSDAY 16 MAY

No votes scheduled

FRIDAY 17 MAY

Licensing Hours Extensions Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England and Wales Makes it easier for pubs and bars to extend their opening hours during national events like the World Cup by allowing the government to grant a temporary easing of restrictions. Usually this would be done by Parliament but can't happen if Parliament is in recess. Private members' bill presented by Emma Lewell-Buck. Draft bill (PDF)
Pensions (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland The Pension Protection Fund and The Financial Assistance Scheme are two bodies that provide financial help to members who lose some or all of their defined benefit pension, incuding people who are terminally ill. This bill extends the definition of terminally ill to people with a life expectency of 12 months, up from six months. Private members' bill presented by Laurence Robertson. Draft bill (PDF) / Commons Library briefing
Special Envoy for International Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Requires the government to appoint a Special Envoy for International Freedom of Religion or Belief. Private members' bill presented by Fiona Bruce. Draft bill (PDF)
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales Requires dog owners to pay full compensation to farmers if livestock are killed in dog attacks. Currently a convicted dog owner can only be fined £1,000. Also requires police to record dog attacks on livestock, and allows them to obtain DNA from suspect dogs. Private members' bill presented by Therese Coffey. Draft bill (PDF) / Commons Library briefing
Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales Enables local authorities to run secure 16 to 19 Academies – institutions principally concerned with the education of young people above compulsory school age and below 19 – and prevents them from being run for profit. Private members' bill presented by Caroline Johnson. Draft bill (PDF)
School Attendance (Duties of Local Authorities and Proprietors of Schools) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales Requires schools and local authorities to follow best practice guidelines to support families and help get persistently absent children back into the classroom. Private members' bill presented by Vicky Ford. Draft bill (PDF)
Space Industry (Indemnities) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Requires spaceflight licences to include details of the holder's indemnity limit – the maximum amount their insurer will pay out on a claim. Private members' bill presented by Jonathan Lord. Draft bill (PDF)
Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill – 2nd reading Regulates the import of dogs, cats, and ferrets, aiming to ensure their health and safety during transportation and deter illegal trade practices. Private members' bill presented by Selaine Saxby. Bill not yet published
Benefit Sanctions (Warnings) Bill – 2nd reading Requires benefit claimants to be given warnings before they are sanctioned. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Arm’s-Length Bodies (Accountability to Parliament) Bill – 2nd reading Makes arm’s-length bodies (ALBs) directly accountable to Parliament. ALBs include executive agencies like the Met Office, non-departmental public bodies like the Environment Agency, and non-ministerial departments like HMRC. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Anonymity of Suspects Bill – 2nd reading Creates an offence of disclosing the identity of a person who is the subject of an investigation. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Government of Wales (Referendum on Devolution) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: Wales Legislates for a referendum on devolution in Wales. Provides that another such referendum can't happend for another 25 years. Private members' bill presented by Rob Roberts. Draft bill (PDF)
Immigration and Nationality Fees (Exemption for NHS Clinical Staff) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Exempts NHS clinical staff from paying fees related to immigration, such as applying for indefinite leave to remain. Private members' bill presented by Rob Roberts. Draft bill (PDF)
Welfare Benefits (Adequacy, Debt and Deductions) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report to Parliament on the potential benefits of banning deductions on certain benefits in the first six months, restricting deductions where a claimant is at risk of hardship, reducing the maximum amount of a claim that can be deducted, and changing the priority order in which debt repayments are recovered by deductions. Private members’ bill presented by David Linden. Bill not yet published
Public Sector Websites (Data Charges) Bill – 2nd reading Requires providers of electronic communications networks to allow customers to access certain public sector websites for free. Private members' bill presented by Simon Lightwood. Bill not yet published
Pets (Microchips) Bill – 2nd reading Requires local authorities to scan a deceased cat's microchip and try to return it to its owner before disposing of it. Requires vets to confirm the person presenting a healthy animal to be euthanised is its registered owner. They must also check the microchip for details of previous owners and offer the animal to them before proceeding. Also known as Gizmo's law and Tuk's law. Private members' bill presented by James Daly. Bill not yet published
Climate and Nature Bill – 2nd reading Requires the UK to achieve climate and nature targets. The government must implement a strategy with help from a new Climate and Nature Assembly. Private members' bill presented by Alex Sobel. Bill not yet published
Disposal of Waste (Advertising and Penalty Provision) Bill – 2nd reading Requires social media and other advertising platforms to ensure waste collection companies posting adverts are registered with the Environment Agency. Requires councils to fine or prosecute anyone who fly tips or uses a rogue trader who fly tips. Private members' bill presented by Paul Bristow. Bill not yet published
Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity (Ratification of Treaty) Bill – 2nd reading Concerns the UK’s ratification of the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Private members’ bill presented by Kevin Foster. More information not currently available. Bill not yet published
State Pension Age (Compensation) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to publish proposals for a compensation scheme for 'WASPI women' – those born between 6 April 1950 and 5 April 1960 who have been affected by increases in the state pension age. Private members' bill presented by Alan Brown. Bill not yet published
Arms Trade (Inquiry and Suspension) Bill – 2nd reading Starts an inquiry into how arms sold to foreign states are used, to determine whether they have been used to break international law. Suspends the sale of arms to foreign states where it can't be shown that those arms won't be used to break international law. Private members' bill presented by Zarah Sultana. Bill not yet published
Off-Road Vehicles (Registration) Bill – 2nd reading Requires off-road vehicles like quadbikes to be registered and have a registration plate. Private members' bill presented by Anne McLaughlin. Bill not yet published
Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill – 2nd reading Bans the sale of horticultural peat in England by the end of 2024. This would follow through on a long-standing government commitment, because of the environmental impact of peat mining. Private members' bill presented by Theresa Villiers Bill not yet published
Workers (Rights and Definition) Bill – 2nd reading Establishes a legal definition of employment, which includes zero-hours contracts and agency workers. The aim is to prevent abuse of people working under these arrangements. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Health and Safety at Work Bill – 2nd reading Amend the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 to make provision about civil liability for breaches of health and safety duties. More information not yet available. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Asylum Seekers (Accommodation Eviction Procedures) Bill – 2nd reading Allows asylum seekers to challenge a proposed eviction in an independent court or tribunal. Establishes asylum seeker accommodation eviction procedures for public authorities. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (Powers) Bill – 2nd reading Allows the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman to identify and investigate systemic problems in the benefits system and make relevant recommendations to the government. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens.
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Grants asylum seekers permission to work if they have waited six months for a decision on their asylum application. Private members' bill presented by Carol Monaghan. Draft bill (PDF)
Corporate Homicide Bill – 2nd reading Makes changes to the criminal offence of corporate homicide. More information not yet published. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens.
Deductions from Universal Credit (Report) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report to Parliament on the impact of deductions from Universal Credit on the levels of destitution among claimants. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to prevent the evictions of Universal Credit claimants who are behind on rent. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Food Poverty Strategy Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to publish a strategy for ending the need for food banks by 2030. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Under-Occupancy Penalty (Report) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report on the merits of repealing the so-called "bedroom tax" (a cut in benefits for those living in a council or housing association property deemed to have one or more spare bedrooms). Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: Scotland Devolves employment matters in Scotland. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Draft bill (PDF)
Social Security Benefits (Healthy Eating) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to publish annual calculations of the benefit and tax credit rates needed for a representative household to afford to buy meals in accordance with the Eatwell Guide to eating healthily. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Universal Credit Sanctions (Zero Hours Contracts) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland Prevents a Universal Credit claimant from being sanctioned for refusing work on a zero-hours contract. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Draft bill
Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Amends the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 to change the law around parliamentary scrutiny of lockdowns. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope.
BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill – 2nd reading Decriminalises non-payment of the licence fee by over-75s. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope.
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill - 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Caps exit payments made to outgoing employees of public sector organisations. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill
Green Belt (Protection) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England and Wales Establishes a national register of green belt land in England. Restricts the ability of local authorities to de-designate green belt land. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill
Greater London Low Emission Zone Charging (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Reverses the expansion of London's ultra-low emission zone (Ulez), the tax on driving more polluting vehicles that was expanded to all London boroughs in August 2023. Private members' bill presented by Gareth Johnson. Bill not yet published
Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Limits the legal defences available to highway authorities when they're sued for non-repair of a highway. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Requires the government to improve the diagnosis and treatment of people who have suffered ill effects from Covid-19 vaccines. Provides for financial assistance to people who have become disabled after receiving a Covid-19 vaccine, and to the next of kin of people who have died shortly after, among other things. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill (PDF)
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Allows MPs or Lords to amend most statutory instruments – secondary legislation that is used to make changes to existing laws – before they are approved. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Extends the offence of having a dog dangerously out of control to cover private property as well as public places. Private members' bill presented by Angela Smith. Draft bill
Exemption from Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill – 2nd reading Exempts goods or services from VAT if they are beneficial to the environment, health and safety, education, or for charitable purposes. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Covid-19 Vaccine Diagnosis and Treatment Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to improve the diagnosis and treatment of people who have suffered ill effects from Covid-19 vaccines. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Caravan Site Licensing (Exemption of Motor Homes) Bill – 2nd reading Exempts motor homes from caravan site licensing requirements. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales Gives patients access to alternative non-NHS England treatment if they've waited for more than one year for hospital treatment. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Draft bill (PDF)
British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill – 2nd reading Privatises the BBC and distributes shares in the corporation to all licence fee payers. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill – 2nd reading Expands the definition of children's clothing, including school uniforms, so more of it is VAT exempt. Currently clothes and shoes for "young children" are VAT exempt, but there is no legal definition of that term. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill – 2nd reading Requires a Regulatory Impact Assessment (a specific method for analysing policy) to be published for all primary and secondary legislation introduced by the government. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Barnett Formula (Replacement) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report on proposals to replace the Barnett Formula (the formula used to decide how much public money is given to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) with a scheme based on an assessment of relative needs. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill – 2nd reading Requires public authorities to investigate breaches of the law, and take enforcement action. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill – 2nd reading Creates new offences for people who have entered the UK illegally, or have overstayed their visas. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill – 2nd reading Extends co-payment (paying for treatment at the point of service like going to the dentist) to more NHS services in England. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Caravan Sites Bill – 2nd reading Removes the requirement for planning permission when applying for a caravan site licence. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Removes VAT on domestic electricity and oil and gas. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill (PDF)
Child Criminal Exploitation Bill – 2nd reading Makes involvement in child criminal exploitation an aggravating factor in sentencing for some drugs money launding offences, among other things. Private members' bill presented by Paul Beresford. Bill not yet published
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The Criminal Justice Bill makes a return to the Commons this week.
It's reportedly been in limbo amid backlash from Tory MPs over the part that would 'criminalise' homelessness. Former ministers are among those who have tabled amendments to counter this part of the bill.
Elsewhere, Rishi Sunak will make his pitch to voters ahead of the next election.
He'll say the UK "stands at a crossroads" ahead of "some of the most dangerous years".
And Friday brings private members' bills.
It's a long list, but as ever only a small handful will be heard in the time alotted.

MONDAY 13 MAY

No votes scheduled

TUESDAY 14 MAY

Bathing Waters (Monitoring and Reporting) Bill Requires local authorities to test the quality of bathing waters all year round. Currently they only have to test between May and September. Ten minute rule motion presented by Selaine Saxby.

WEDNESDAY 15 MAY

Child Sexual Abuse Material (Digital Devices) Bill Requires people to grant access to their digital devices when entering the UK where there is a reasonable suspicion that the device may contain child sexual abuse material. Ten minute rule motion presented by Pauline Latham.
Criminal Justice Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland (part), Northern Ireland (part) A wide-ranging bill giving the police more powers and introducing tougher sentencing for sexual and violent criminals. Among other things, it creates a new criminal offence of possessing a bladed article with the intent to cause harm, allows police to drug test more suspects on arrest, and tackles nuisance begging and rough sleeping. Draft bill (PDF)

THURSDAY 16 MAY

No votes scheduled

FRIDAY 17 MAY

Licensing Hours Extensions Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England and Wales Makes it easier for pubs and bars to extend their opening hours during national events like the World Cup by allowing the government to grant a temporary easing of restrictions. Usually this would be done by Parliament but can't happen if Parliament is in recess. Private members' bill presented by Emma Lewell-Buck. Draft bill (PDF)
Pensions (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland The Pension Protection Fund and The Financial Assistance Scheme are two bodies that provide financial help to members who lose some or all of their defined benefit pension, incuding people who are terminally ill. This bill extends the definition of terminally ill to people with a life expectency of 12 months, up from six months. Private members' bill presented by Laurence Robertson. Draft bill (PDF) / Commons Library briefing
Special Envoy for International Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Requires the government to appoint a Special Envoy for International Freedom of Religion or Belief. Private members' bill presented by Fiona Bruce. Draft bill (PDF)
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales Requires dog owners to pay full compensation to farmers if livestock are killed in dog attacks. Currently a convicted dog owner can only be fined £1,000. Also requires police to record dog attacks on livestock, and allows them to obtain DNA from suspect dogs. Private members' bill presented by Therese Coffey. Draft bill (PDF) / Commons Library briefing
Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales Enables local authorities to run secure 16 to 19 Academies – institutions principally concerned with the education of young people above compulsory school age and below 19 – and prevents them from being run for profit. Private members' bill presented by Caroline Johnson. Draft bill (PDF)
School Attendance (Duties of Local Authorities and Proprietors of Schools) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales Requires schools and local authorities to follow best practice guidelines to support families and help get persistently absent children back into the classroom. Private members' bill presented by Vicky Ford. Draft bill (PDF)
Space Industry (Indemnities) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Requires spaceflight licences to include details of the holder's indemnity limit – the maximum amount their insurer will pay out on a claim. Private members' bill presented by Jonathan Lord. Draft bill (PDF)
Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill – 2nd reading Regulates the import of dogs, cats, and ferrets, aiming to ensure their health and safety during transportation and deter illegal trade practices. Private members' bill presented by Selaine Saxby. Bill not yet published
Benefit Sanctions (Warnings) Bill – 2nd reading Requires benefit claimants to be given warnings before they are sanctioned. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Arm’s-Length Bodies (Accountability to Parliament) Bill – 2nd reading Makes arm’s-length bodies (ALBs) directly accountable to Parliament. ALBs include executive agencies like the Met Office, non-departmental public bodies like the Environment Agency, and non-ministerial departments like HMRC. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Anonymity of Suspects Bill – 2nd reading Creates an offence of disclosing the identity of a person who is the subject of an investigation. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Government of Wales (Referendum on Devolution) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: Wales Legislates for a referendum on devolution in Wales. Provides that another such referendum can't happend for another 25 years. Private members' bill presented by Rob Roberts. Draft bill (PDF)
Immigration and Nationality Fees (Exemption for NHS Clinical Staff) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Exempts NHS clinical staff from paying fees related to immigration, such as applying for indefinite leave to remain. Private members' bill presented by Rob Roberts. Draft bill (PDF)
Welfare Benefits (Adequacy, Debt and Deductions) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report to Parliament on the potential benefits of banning deductions on certain benefits in the first six months, restricting deductions where a claimant is at risk of hardship, reducing the maximum amount of a claim that can be deducted, and changing the priority order in which debt repayments are recovered by deductions. Private members’ bill presented by David Linden. Bill not yet published
Public Sector Websites (Data Charges) Bill – 2nd reading Requires providers of electronic communications networks to allow customers to access certain public sector websites for free. Private members' bill presented by Simon Lightwood. Bill not yet published
Pets (Microchips) Bill – 2nd reading Requires local authorities to scan a deceased cat's microchip and try to return it to its owner before disposing of it. Requires vets to confirm the person presenting a healthy animal to be euthanised is its registered owner. They must also check the microchip for details of previous owners and offer the animal to them before proceeding. Also known as Gizmo's law and Tuk's law. Private members' bill presented by James Daly. Bill not yet published
Climate and Nature Bill – 2nd reading Requires the UK to achieve climate and nature targets. The government must implement a strategy with help from a new Climate and Nature Assembly. Private members' bill presented by Alex Sobel. Bill not yet published
Disposal of Waste (Advertising and Penalty Provision) Bill – 2nd reading Requires social media and other advertising platforms to ensure waste collection companies posting adverts are registered with the Environment Agency. Requires councils to fine or prosecute anyone who fly tips or uses a rogue trader who fly tips. Private members' bill presented by Paul Bristow. Bill not yet published
Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity (Ratification of Treaty) Bill – 2nd reading Concerns the UK’s ratification of the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Private members’ bill presented by Kevin Foster. More information not currently available. Bill not yet published
State Pension Age (Compensation) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to publish proposals for a compensation scheme for 'WASPI women' – those born between 6 April 1950 and 5 April 1960 who have been affected by increases in the state pension age. Private members' bill presented by Alan Brown. Bill not yet published
Arms Trade (Inquiry and Suspension) Bill – 2nd reading Starts an inquiry into how arms sold to foreign states are used, to determine whether they have been used to break international law. Suspends the sale of arms to foreign states where it can't be shown that those arms won't be used to break international law. Private members' bill presented by Zarah Sultana. Bill not yet published
Off-Road Vehicles (Registration) Bill – 2nd reading Requires off-road vehicles like quadbikes to be registered and have a registration plate. Private members' bill presented by Anne McLaughlin. Bill not yet published
Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill – 2nd reading Bans the sale of horticultural peat in England by the end of 2024. This would follow through on a long-standing government commitment, because of the environmental impact of peat mining. Private members' bill presented by Theresa Villiers Bill not yet published
Workers (Rights and Definition) Bill – 2nd reading Establishes a legal definition of employment, which includes zero-hours contracts and agency workers. The aim is to prevent abuse of people working under these arrangements. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Health and Safety at Work Bill – 2nd reading Amend the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 to make provision about civil liability for breaches of health and safety duties. More information not yet available. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Asylum Seekers (Accommodation Eviction Procedures) Bill – 2nd reading Allows asylum seekers to challenge a proposed eviction in an independent court or tribunal. Establishes asylum seeker accommodation eviction procedures for public authorities. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (Powers) Bill – 2nd reading Allows the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman to identify and investigate systemic problems in the benefits system and make relevant recommendations to the government. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens.
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Grants asylum seekers permission to work if they have waited six months for a decision on their asylum application. Private members' bill presented by Carol Monaghan. Draft bill (PDF)
Corporate Homicide Bill – 2nd reading Makes changes to the criminal offence of corporate homicide. More information not yet published. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens.
Deductions from Universal Credit (Report) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report to Parliament on the impact of deductions from Universal Credit on the levels of destitution among claimants. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to prevent the evictions of Universal Credit claimants who are behind on rent. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Food Poverty Strategy Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to publish a strategy for ending the need for food banks by 2030. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Under-Occupancy Penalty (Report) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report on the merits of repealing the so-called "bedroom tax" (a cut in benefits for those living in a council or housing association property deemed to have one or more spare bedrooms). Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: Scotland Devolves employment matters in Scotland. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Draft bill (PDF)
Social Security Benefits (Healthy Eating) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to publish annual calculations of the benefit and tax credit rates needed for a representative household to afford to buy meals in accordance with the Eatwell Guide to eating healthily. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Universal Credit Sanctions (Zero Hours Contracts) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland Prevents a Universal Credit claimant from being sanctioned for refusing work on a zero-hours contract. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Draft bill
Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Amends the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 to change the law around parliamentary scrutiny of lockdowns. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope.
BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill – 2nd reading Decriminalises non-payment of the licence fee by over-75s. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope.
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill - 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Caps exit payments made to outgoing employees of public sector organisations. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill
Green Belt (Protection) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England and Wales Establishes a national register of green belt land in England. Restricts the ability of local authorities to de-designate green belt land. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill
Greater London Low Emission Zone Charging (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Reverses the expansion of London's ultra-low emission zone (Ulez), the tax on driving more polluting vehicles that was expanded to all London boroughs in August 2023. Private members' bill presented by Gareth Johnson. Bill not yet published
Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Limits the legal defences available to highway authorities when they're sued for non-repair of a highway. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Requires the government to improve the diagnosis and treatment of people who have suffered ill effects from Covid-19 vaccines. Provides for financial assistance to people who have become disabled after receiving a Covid-19 vaccine, and to the next of kin of people who have died shortly after, among other things. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill (PDF)
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Allows MPs or Lords to amend most statutory instruments – secondary legislation that is used to make changes to existing laws – before they are approved. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Extends the offence of having a dog dangerously out of control to cover private property as well as public places. Private members' bill presented by Angela Smith. Draft bill
Exemption from Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill – 2nd reading Exempts goods or services from VAT if they are beneficial to the environment, health and safety, education, or for charitable purposes. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Covid-19 Vaccine Diagnosis and Treatment Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to improve the diagnosis and treatment of people who have suffered ill effects from Covid-19 vaccines. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Caravan Site Licensing (Exemption of Motor Homes) Bill – 2nd reading Exempts motor homes from caravan site licensing requirements. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales Gives patients access to alternative non-NHS England treatment if they've waited for more than one year for hospital treatment. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Draft bill (PDF)
British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill – 2nd reading Privatises the BBC and distributes shares in the corporation to all licence fee payers. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill – 2nd reading Expands the definition of children's clothing, including school uniforms, so more of it is VAT exempt. Currently clothes and shoes for "young children" are VAT exempt, but there is no legal definition of that term. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill – 2nd reading Requires a Regulatory Impact Assessment (a specific method for analysing policy) to be published for all primary and secondary legislation introduced by the government. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Barnett Formula (Replacement) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report on proposals to replace the Barnett Formula (the formula used to decide how much public money is given to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) with a scheme based on an assessment of relative needs. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill – 2nd reading Requires public authorities to investigate breaches of the law, and take enforcement action. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill – 2nd reading Creates new offences for people who have entered the UK illegally, or have overstayed their visas. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill – 2nd reading Extends co-payment (paying for treatment at the point of service like going to the dentist) to more NHS services in England. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Caravan Sites Bill – 2nd reading Removes the requirement for planning permission when applying for a caravan site licence. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Removes VAT on domestic electricity and oil and gas. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill (PDF)
Child Criminal Exploitation Bill – 2nd reading Makes involvement in child criminal exploitation an aggravating factor in sentencing for some drugs money launding offences, among other things. Private members' bill presented by Paul Beresford. Bill not yet published
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The Criminal Justice Bill makes a return to the Commons this week.
It's reportedly been in limbo amid backlash from Tory MPs over the part that would 'criminalise' homelessness. Former ministers are among those who have tabled amendments to counter this part of the bill.
Elsewhere, Rishi Sunak will make his pitch to voters ahead of the next election.
He'll say the UK "stands at a crossroads" ahead of "some of the most dangerous years".
And Friday brings private members' bills.
It's a long list, but as ever only a small handful will be heard in the time alotted.

MONDAY 13 MAY

No votes scheduled

TUESDAY 14 MAY

Bathing Waters (Monitoring and Reporting) Bill Requires local authorities to test the quality of bathing waters all year round. Currently they only have to test between May and September. Ten minute rule motion presented by Selaine Saxby.

WEDNESDAY 15 MAY

Child Sexual Abuse Material (Digital Devices) Bill Requires people to grant access to their digital devices when entering the UK where there is a reasonable suspicion that the device may contain child sexual abuse material. Ten minute rule motion presented by Pauline Latham.
Criminal Justice Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland (part), Northern Ireland (part) A wide-ranging bill giving the police more powers and introducing tougher sentencing for sexual and violent criminals. Among other things, it creates a new criminal offence of possessing a bladed article with the intent to cause harm, allows police to drug test more suspects on arrest, and tackles nuisance begging and rough sleeping. Draft bill (PDF)

THURSDAY 16 MAY

No votes scheduled

FRIDAY 17 MAY

Licensing Hours Extensions Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England and Wales Makes it easier for pubs and bars to extend their opening hours during national events like the World Cup by allowing the government to grant a temporary easing of restrictions. Usually this would be done by Parliament but can't happen if Parliament is in recess. Private members' bill presented by Emma Lewell-Buck. Draft bill (PDF)
Pensions (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland The Pension Protection Fund and The Financial Assistance Scheme are two bodies that provide financial help to members who lose some or all of their defined benefit pension, incuding people who are terminally ill. This bill extends the definition of terminally ill to people with a life expectency of 12 months, up from six months. Private members' bill presented by Laurence Robertson. Draft bill (PDF) / Commons Library briefing
Special Envoy for International Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Requires the government to appoint a Special Envoy for International Freedom of Religion or Belief. Private members' bill presented by Fiona Bruce. Draft bill (PDF)
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales Requires dog owners to pay full compensation to farmers if livestock are killed in dog attacks. Currently a convicted dog owner can only be fined £1,000. Also requires police to record dog attacks on livestock, and allows them to obtain DNA from suspect dogs. Private members' bill presented by Therese Coffey. Draft bill (PDF) / Commons Library briefing
Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales Enables local authorities to run secure 16 to 19 Academies – institutions principally concerned with the education of young people above compulsory school age and below 19 – and prevents them from being run for profit. Private members' bill presented by Caroline Johnson. Draft bill (PDF)
School Attendance (Duties of Local Authorities and Proprietors of Schools) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales Requires schools and local authorities to follow best practice guidelines to support families and help get persistently absent children back into the classroom. Private members' bill presented by Vicky Ford. Draft bill (PDF)
Space Industry (Indemnities) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Requires spaceflight licences to include details of the holder's indemnity limit – the maximum amount their insurer will pay out on a claim. Private members' bill presented by Jonathan Lord. Draft bill (PDF)
Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill – 2nd reading Regulates the import of dogs, cats, and ferrets, aiming to ensure their health and safety during transportation and deter illegal trade practices. Private members' bill presented by Selaine Saxby. Bill not yet published
Benefit Sanctions (Warnings) Bill – 2nd reading Requires benefit claimants to be given warnings before they are sanctioned. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Arm’s-Length Bodies (Accountability to Parliament) Bill – 2nd reading Makes arm’s-length bodies (ALBs) directly accountable to Parliament. ALBs include executive agencies like the Met Office, non-departmental public bodies like the Environment Agency, and non-ministerial departments like HMRC. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Anonymity of Suspects Bill – 2nd reading Creates an offence of disclosing the identity of a person who is the subject of an investigation. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Government of Wales (Referendum on Devolution) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: Wales Legislates for a referendum on devolution in Wales. Provides that another such referendum can't happend for another 25 years. Private members' bill presented by Rob Roberts. Draft bill (PDF)
Immigration and Nationality Fees (Exemption for NHS Clinical Staff) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Exempts NHS clinical staff from paying fees related to immigration, such as applying for indefinite leave to remain. Private members' bill presented by Rob Roberts. Draft bill (PDF)
Welfare Benefits (Adequacy, Debt and Deductions) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report to Parliament on the potential benefits of banning deductions on certain benefits in the first six months, restricting deductions where a claimant is at risk of hardship, reducing the maximum amount of a claim that can be deducted, and changing the priority order in which debt repayments are recovered by deductions. Private members’ bill presented by David Linden. Bill not yet published
Public Sector Websites (Data Charges) Bill – 2nd reading Requires providers of electronic communications networks to allow customers to access certain public sector websites for free. Private members' bill presented by Simon Lightwood. Bill not yet published
Pets (Microchips) Bill – 2nd reading Requires local authorities to scan a deceased cat's microchip and try to return it to its owner before disposing of it. Requires vets to confirm the person presenting a healthy animal to be euthanised is its registered owner. They must also check the microchip for details of previous owners and offer the animal to them before proceeding. Also known as Gizmo's law and Tuk's law. Private members' bill presented by James Daly. Bill not yet published
Climate and Nature Bill – 2nd reading Requires the UK to achieve climate and nature targets. The government must implement a strategy with help from a new Climate and Nature Assembly. Private members' bill presented by Alex Sobel. Bill not yet published
Disposal of Waste (Advertising and Penalty Provision) Bill – 2nd reading Requires social media and other advertising platforms to ensure waste collection companies posting adverts are registered with the Environment Agency. Requires councils to fine or prosecute anyone who fly tips or uses a rogue trader who fly tips. Private members' bill presented by Paul Bristow. Bill not yet published
Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity (Ratification of Treaty) Bill – 2nd reading Concerns the UK’s ratification of the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Private members’ bill presented by Kevin Foster. More information not currently available. Bill not yet published
State Pension Age (Compensation) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to publish proposals for a compensation scheme for 'WASPI women' – those born between 6 April 1950 and 5 April 1960 who have been affected by increases in the state pension age. Private members' bill presented by Alan Brown. Bill not yet published
Arms Trade (Inquiry and Suspension) Bill – 2nd reading Starts an inquiry into how arms sold to foreign states are used, to determine whether they have been used to break international law. Suspends the sale of arms to foreign states where it can't be shown that those arms won't be used to break international law. Private members' bill presented by Zarah Sultana. Bill not yet published
Off-Road Vehicles (Registration) Bill – 2nd reading Requires off-road vehicles like quadbikes to be registered and have a registration plate. Private members' bill presented by Anne McLaughlin. Bill not yet published
Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill – 2nd reading Bans the sale of horticultural peat in England by the end of 2024. This would follow through on a long-standing government commitment, because of the environmental impact of peat mining. Private members' bill presented by Theresa Villiers Bill not yet published
Workers (Rights and Definition) Bill – 2nd reading Establishes a legal definition of employment, which includes zero-hours contracts and agency workers. The aim is to prevent abuse of people working under these arrangements. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Health and Safety at Work Bill – 2nd reading Amend the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 to make provision about civil liability for breaches of health and safety duties. More information not yet available. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Asylum Seekers (Accommodation Eviction Procedures) Bill – 2nd reading Allows asylum seekers to challenge a proposed eviction in an independent court or tribunal. Establishes asylum seeker accommodation eviction procedures for public authorities. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (Powers) Bill – 2nd reading Allows the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman to identify and investigate systemic problems in the benefits system and make relevant recommendations to the government. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens.
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Grants asylum seekers permission to work if they have waited six months for a decision on their asylum application. Private members' bill presented by Carol Monaghan. Draft bill (PDF)
Corporate Homicide Bill – 2nd reading Makes changes to the criminal offence of corporate homicide. More information not yet published. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens.
Deductions from Universal Credit (Report) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report to Parliament on the impact of deductions from Universal Credit on the levels of destitution among claimants. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to prevent the evictions of Universal Credit claimants who are behind on rent. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Food Poverty Strategy Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to publish a strategy for ending the need for food banks by 2030. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Under-Occupancy Penalty (Report) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report on the merits of repealing the so-called "bedroom tax" (a cut in benefits for those living in a council or housing association property deemed to have one or more spare bedrooms). Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: Scotland Devolves employment matters in Scotland. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Draft bill (PDF)
Social Security Benefits (Healthy Eating) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to publish annual calculations of the benefit and tax credit rates needed for a representative household to afford to buy meals in accordance with the Eatwell Guide to eating healthily. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Bill not yet published
Universal Credit Sanctions (Zero Hours Contracts) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland Prevents a Universal Credit claimant from being sanctioned for refusing work on a zero-hours contract. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Draft bill
Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Amends the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 to change the law around parliamentary scrutiny of lockdowns. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope.
BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill – 2nd reading Decriminalises non-payment of the licence fee by over-75s. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope.
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill - 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Caps exit payments made to outgoing employees of public sector organisations. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill
Green Belt (Protection) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England and Wales Establishes a national register of green belt land in England. Restricts the ability of local authorities to de-designate green belt land. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill
Greater London Low Emission Zone Charging (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Reverses the expansion of London's ultra-low emission zone (Ulez), the tax on driving more polluting vehicles that was expanded to all London boroughs in August 2023. Private members' bill presented by Gareth Johnson. Bill not yet published
Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Limits the legal defences available to highway authorities when they're sued for non-repair of a highway. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Requires the government to improve the diagnosis and treatment of people who have suffered ill effects from Covid-19 vaccines. Provides for financial assistance to people who have become disabled after receiving a Covid-19 vaccine, and to the next of kin of people who have died shortly after, among other things. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill (PDF)
Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Allows MPs or Lords to amend most statutory instruments – secondary legislation that is used to make changes to existing laws – before they are approved. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (Amendment) Bill – 2nd reading Extends the offence of having a dog dangerously out of control to cover private property as well as public places. Private members' bill presented by Angela Smith. Draft bill
Exemption from Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill – 2nd reading Exempts goods or services from VAT if they are beneficial to the environment, health and safety, education, or for charitable purposes. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Covid-19 Vaccine Diagnosis and Treatment Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to improve the diagnosis and treatment of people who have suffered ill effects from Covid-19 vaccines. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Caravan Site Licensing (Exemption of Motor Homes) Bill – 2nd reading Exempts motor homes from caravan site licensing requirements. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales Gives patients access to alternative non-NHS England treatment if they've waited for more than one year for hospital treatment. Private members' bill presented by Chris Stephens. Draft bill (PDF)
British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill – 2nd reading Privatises the BBC and distributes shares in the corporation to all licence fee payers. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill – 2nd reading Expands the definition of children's clothing, including school uniforms, so more of it is VAT exempt. Currently clothes and shoes for "young children" are VAT exempt, but there is no legal definition of that term. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill – 2nd reading Requires a Regulatory Impact Assessment (a specific method for analysing policy) to be published for all primary and secondary legislation introduced by the government. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Barnett Formula (Replacement) Bill – 2nd reading Requires the government to report on proposals to replace the Barnett Formula (the formula used to decide how much public money is given to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) with a scheme based on an assessment of relative needs. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill – 2nd reading Requires public authorities to investigate breaches of the law, and take enforcement action. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill – 2nd reading Creates new offences for people who have entered the UK illegally, or have overstayed their visas. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill – 2nd reading Extends co-payment (paying for treatment at the point of service like going to the dentist) to more NHS services in England. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Caravan Sites Bill – 2nd reading Removes the requirement for planning permission when applying for a caravan site licence. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Bill not yet published
Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill – 2nd reading Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Removes VAT on domestic electricity and oil and gas. Private members' bill presented by Christopher Chope. Draft bill (PDF)
Child Criminal Exploitation Bill – 2nd reading Makes involvement in child criminal exploitation an aggravating factor in sentencing for some drugs money launding offences, among other things. Private members' bill presented by Paul Beresford. Bill not yet published
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