Sir Alan Campbell

The business for the week commencing 23 March will include: Monday 13 April—Debate on a motion on SEND provision and reform. The subject of this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee. Tuesday 14 April—Consideration of Lords amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill. Wednesday 15 April—Consideration of Lords amendments to the Pension Schemes Bill, followed by consideration of Lords message to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. Thursday 16 April—General debate on the Modernisation Committee’s first report of the 2024-26 session on “Access to the House of Commons and its procedures” and the House Administration’s response. Friday 17 April—The House will not be sitting. The provisional business for the week commencing 20 April includes: Monday 20 April—If necessary, consideration of a Lords message to the Victims and Courts Bill, followed by, if necessary, consideration of a Lords message to the Crime and Policing Bill. Tuesday 21 April—Consideration of Lords amendments to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. I can also announce to the House that the state opening of Parliament will take place on Wednesday 13 May 2026. As is usual, the current Session of Parliament will be prorogued ahead of the King’s Speech and this time will be used to enable logistical and security preparations for the state opening of Parliament. The date of Prorogation will be confirmed in due course.