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Dillon Judgment

Hilary Benn will make a ministerial statement to the Commons about the Dillon Judgment. The judgment's precise subject matter is not specified in the available details, but ministerial statements on court rulings typically address government response to legal decisions affecting policy or administration. This statement will likely outline how the government intends to comply with or respond to the court's findings.

Commons - Main Chamber

The State Opening of Parliament is a ceremonial event marking the formal start of a new Parliamentary session. The monarch outlines the government's legislative agenda through the Queen's (or King's) Speech, setting out the bills and priorities the government intends to pursue over the coming year.

Commons - Main Chamber

This is the formal Debate on the Address, a procedural Commons sitting that follows the State Opening of Parliament. MPs debate the Government's legislative agenda and priorities as set out in the Queen's Speech. The debate allows opposition parties and backbenchers to scrutinise the Government's programme and set out their own positions before business begins in earnest.

Business of the House (Today)

This is a procedural motion on the Business of the House, typically used to outline or confirm the upcoming parliamentary business for the day. Sir Alan Campbell, the Labour MP for Tynemouth and a senior Commons figure, is sponsoring this motion. It allows the House to agree on the order and content of today's business.

In-Person Banking Services

This is a procedural motion under Standing Order No. 23 to seek permission to introduce a Bill. The specific details of the proposed legislation are not yet provided. Alan Mak, Conservative MP for Havant, is sponsoring a Ten Minute Rule Motion to gain leave to bring forward a Bill, which will be outlined during the debate.

A Royal Commission is expected: any business scheduled after it has been received will not be proceeded with The Speaker will not adjourn the House until a Message has been received from the Lords Commissioners (if the Business of the House (Today) motion is agreed to).

This is a procedural notice that Parliament will be prorogued (dissolved). A Royal Commission message from the Lords Commissioners is expected, and once received, no further business will be conducted that day. The Speaker will keep the House in session until this formal message arrives, which formally ends the parliamentary session.

Local Area Energy Plans

This is a procedural Ten Minute Rule Motion by Labour MP James Naish seeking permission to introduce a new Bill under Standing Order No. 23. The specific details of the proposed Bill have not yet been provided, so the subject matter and policy intent cannot be determined from this notice alone.

Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill

Parliament is continuing detailed scrutiny of the Courts and Tribunals Bill in General Committee. This stage allows MPs to examine the Bill's clauses in depth, propose amendments, and debate specific provisions affecting the court and tribunal system.

Consequential amendments arising from the Backbench Business Committee motion

This is a procedural motion concerning consequential amendments arising from a previous Backbench Business Committee motion. Consequential amendments are technical changes made to existing legislation or parliamentary procedure to reflect or implement the effect of another measure. The item allows Parliament to make necessary adjustments following the backbench motion without requiring a separate full debate.

Business of the House (Today)

This is a routine procedural motion on the Business of the House for 28 April 2026, sponsored by Sir Alan Campbell (Labour, Tynemouth). It sets out the Commons' agenda and business items for that day, allowing the government to organize parliamentary time and priorities.

If necessary, Consideration of Lords messages

This is a procedural holding slot in the Commons parliamentary timetable for consideration of Lords messages, if needed on 28 April 2026. Lords messages typically relate to amendments made by the House of Lords to bills passed by the Commons, or requests for Commons reconsideration of Lords positions on legislation. The 'if necessary' designation means this business will only be scheduled if Lords messages requiring Commons consideration are formally transmitted.

Progress update on the Government's ongoing work to respond to the Humble Address motion

This is a ministerial statement providing a progress update on the Government's response to a Humble Address motion passed by Parliament. A Humble Address is a formal parliamentary request to the Government to take action or provide information on a matter of public concern. The statement will outline what steps have been taken to address the motion's requirements.

Consideration of a carry-over motion relating to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill

This is a procedural business item scheduled for the Commons on 27 April 2026. It provides time for consideration of any messages from the House of Lords, should they be necessary. Lords messages typically relate to amendments to bills or requests for further consideration of Commons decisions, and would be handled on an as-needed basis.

Business of the House (Today)

This is a procedural motion setting out the business of the House for the day of 27 April 2026. It is sponsored by Sir Alan Campbell, the Labour MP for Tynemouth and a senior parliamentary figure. Such motions are routine governance items that formally notify MPs of the day's parliamentary agenda.

Business of the House (Today)

This is a procedural motion on the Business of the House for 22 April 2026, sponsored by Sir Alan Campbell (Labour, Tynemouth). Such motions are routine parliamentary business that set out the agenda and conduct of Commons proceedings for that day. This item does not relate to specific policy substantive content.

Criminal proceedings (juror absence)

This is a procedural motion to allow Sally Jameson (Labour MP for Doncaster Central) to introduce a new Bill under the Ten Minute Rule. The specific details of the proposed Bill have not yet been disclosed. The motion itself is a standard parliamentary procedure that, if agreed, permits the MP to present the Bill's objectives in a ten-minute speech before the Commons.

Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill

Parliament is continuing detailed scrutiny of the Courts and Tribunals Bill in General Committee, where MPs examine clauses and propose amendments. This stage focuses on the technical provisions governing how courts and tribunals operate, their administration, and potentially their reform.

Church Commissioners and Restoration and Renewal Client Board

This is a quarterly oral questions session in Parliament's Main Chamber where MPs can ask questions of five separate parliamentary bodies and commissions: the Church Commissioners, House of Commons Commission, Public Accounts Commission, Restoration and Renewal Client Board, and Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission. Topical questions allow MPs to raise urgent or current issues relating to these organisations' work.

Regulation of the marmalade market

This adjournment debate, sponsored by Liberal Democrat MP Tessa Munt, examines regulation of the UK marmalade market. The debate will explore how current regulatory frameworks affect marmalade producers and whether existing rules are appropriate for the sector's needs.

Scotland

This is a scheduled oral questions session where MPs will pose questions to the Scotland Office or relevant ministers about Scottish affairs. Oral questions allow backbenchers and opposition members to scrutinize government policy and decisions affecting Scotland, covering any current issues of concern.

First anniversary of the For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers ruling

A Westminster Hall debate marking the first anniversary of the For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers court ruling, which dealt with Scottish Government policies affecting women's rights and sex-based protections. Carla Lockhart (DUP) is sponsoring this debate to discuss the implications and implementation of the court's decision one year on.

Foreign Affairs Committee: Disinformation diplomacy: How malign actors are seeking to undermine democracy: follow-up

The Foreign Affairs Committee is conducting a follow-up inquiry into disinformation diplomacy—how hostile state and non-state actors use false information campaigns to destabilise democratic institutions and processes. This session gathers oral evidence from witnesses to examine evolving threats, vulnerabilities in UK institutions, and what countermeasures are needed.

Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill

Parliament will continue detailed scrutiny of the Courts and Tribunals Bill in General Committee. This stage allows MPs to examine specific clauses and amendments to reshape how courts and tribunal systems operate across England and Wales, covering everything from case management to judicial resources.

Backbench Business Committee: Proposals for backbench debates

The Backbench Business Committee is receiving oral evidence on proposals for future backbench debates. This is a procedural session where the Committee considers and gathers input on how to structure opportunities for non-frontbench MPs to initiate and lead debates on issues of their choosing, reflecting constituent concerns and parliamentary priorities.

Business of the House (Today)

This is a procedural motion on the Business of the House for 13 April 2026, sponsored by Sir Alan Campbell (Labour MP for Tynemouth). It sets out the Commons' scheduled business for that day. Such motions are routine parliamentary procedure used to organise the legislative agenda and debate timetable.

Report from the Independent Review into Countering Foreign Financial Influence and Interference in UK Politics

The government will present findings from an independent review into how foreign money and interference affects UK politics. The review examines vulnerabilities in the political system to foreign financial influence and will propose measures to strengthen defences against foreign interference in British democratic processes.