Lucy Powell

Twenty-one today, Mr Speaker. The business for the week commencing 14 October includes: Monday 14 October—Second Reading of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill. Tuesday 15 October—Second Reading of the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill. Wednesday 16 October—Opposition day (3rd allotted day). Debate on a motion in the name of the Liberal Democrats. Subject to be announced. Thursday 17 October—General debate on the international investment summit. Friday 18 October—The House will not be sitting. The provisional business for the week commencing 21 October will include: Monday 21 October—Second Reading of the Employment Rights Bill. Tuesday 22 October—Second Reading of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [Lords]. Wednesday 23 October—Motion to approve the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations 2024, followed by motion to approve the Iran (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024. Thursday 24 October—General debate on Black History Month. Friday 25 October—The House will not be sitting. Additionally, the House may wish to know that I have tabled a motion under future business confirming the upcoming dates for sitting Fridays. Subject to the agreement of the House, the first sitting Friday to consider private Member’s Bills will be 29 November.