Non-legislative formal proceeding on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, in the House of Commons, led by Bob Blackman.

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Estimates Days

Bob Blackman reported reported, that the Backbench Business Committee recommendation for the allocation of time for the consideration of Estimates on the fourth allotted day in the present Session (Order of 10 February and Standing Order No. 152J as amended by the Order of 2 February) is as follows: That a day not later than 18 March be allotted for the consideration of the following Estimates for financial year 2025–26:Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (on the applications of Sarah Champion and Dame Emily Thornberry);Ministry of Defence (on the application of Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi); and Department for Business and Trade (on the application of Liam Byrne). Transcript of representations made on Tuesday 24 February, to be published.