Sir Alan Campbell

The business for the week commencing 8 December will include: Monday 8 December—Consideration of Lords message to the Employment Rights Bill, followed by consideration of Lords message to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, followed by consideration of Lords message to the Mental Health Bill [Lords]. Tuesday 9 December—Second Reading of the Railways Bill. Wednesday 10 December—Opposition day (14th allotted day). Debate on a motion in the name of the official Opposition. Subject to be announced. Thursday 11 December—General debate on St Andrew’s day and Scottish affairs, followed by general debate on the impact of foreign interference on security, trade and democracy. The subjects of these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee. Friday 12 December—The House will not be sitting. The provisional business for the week commencing 15 December will include: Monday 15 December—Second Reading of the Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill. Tuesday 16 December—Second Reading of the Finance (No. 2) Bill. Wednesday 17 December—Second Reading of the National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill. Thursday 18 December—General debate on matters to be raised before the Christmas Adjournment. The subject of this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee. The House will rise for the Christmas recess at the conclusion of business on Thursday 18 December 2025 and return on Monday 5 January 2026.