On Tuesday 30 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending and priorities on sports and youth services of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

On Tuesday 30 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending and priorities on sports and youth services of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

On Tuesday 30 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending of the Department of Work and Pensions, in so far as it relates to spending priorities and performance. The debate will be opened by Debbie Abrahams MP.

On Tuesday 30 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending of the Department of Work and Pensions, in so far as it relates to spending priorities and performance. The debate will be opened by Debbie Abrahams MP.

On Monday 29 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending and priorities of the Cabinet Office, in so far as it relates to security and resilience. The debate will be opened by Matt Western MP.

On Monday 29 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending and priorities of the Cabinet Office, in so far as it relates to security and resilience. The debate will be opened by Matt Western MP.

On Monday 29 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending and priorities of the Ministry of Justice and the Home Office, in so far as it relates to criminal justice. The debate will be opened by Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP, Dame Karen Bradley MP, and Andy Slaughter MP.

On Monday 29 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending and priorities of the Ministry of Justice and the Home Office, in so far as it relates to criminal justice. The debate will be opened by Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP, Dame Karen Bradley MP, and Andy...

On Tuesday 30 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending of the Department of Health and Social Care relating to pharmaceutical procurement.

On Tuesday 30 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending of the Department of Health and Social Care relating to pharmaceutical procurement.

An Estimates Day debate has been scheduled for 29 June on the spending of the Northern Ireland Office.

An Estimates Day debate has been scheduled for 29 June on the spending of the Northern Ireland Office.

Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 152J), That this House agrees with the Report of the Backbench Business Committee of 16 June: (1) That a day not later than 5 August be allotted for the consideration of the following Estimates for the financial year 2026-27: Cabinet Office, in so far as it relates to security and resilience; Northern Ireland Office; and Home Office and Ministry of Justice, in so far as they relate to criminal justice; and (2) That a further day not later than 5 August be allotted for consideration of the following Estimates for the financial year 2026-27: Department for Culture, Media and Sport, in so far as it relates to sport and youth services; Department of Health and Social Care, in so far as it relates to pharmaceutical procurement; and Department for Work and Pensions, in so far as it relates to spending priorities and performance. Agreed to on question.

Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 152J), That this House agrees with the Report of the Backbench Business Committee of 16 June: (1) That a day not later than 5 August be allotted for the consideration of the following Estimates for the financial year 2026-27: Cabinet Office,...

Bob Blackman reported, (1) Estimates Days: That the Backbench Business Committee recommendation for the allocation of time for the consideration of Estimates on the first and second allotted days in the present Session (Standing Order No. 152J) is as follows: That a day not later than 5 August be allotted for the consideration of the following Estimates for financial year 2026–27: Cabinet Office (on the application of Matt Western); Northern Ireland Office (on the application of Tonia Antoniazzi); and Ministry of Justice and Home Office (on the application of Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown). That a further day not later than 5 August be allotted for consideration of the following Estimates for the financial year 2026-27: Department for Culture, Media and Sport (on the application of Dame Caroline Dinenage); Department of Health and Social Care (on the application of Layla Moran); and Department for Work and Pensions (on the application of Debbie Abrahams).

Bob Blackman reported, (1) Estimates Days: That the Backbench Business Committee recommendation for the allocation of time for the consideration of Estimates on the first and second allotted days in the present Session (Standing Order No. 152J) is as follows: That a day not later than 5 August be allotted...

The Liaison Committee has held oral evidence sessions with the Prime Minister since 2002.

The Liaison Committee has held oral evidence sessions with the Prime Minister since 2002.

Responsibility for determining the subjects of Estimate Day debates transferred to the Backbench Business Committee from the Liaison Committee in February 2026.

Responsibility for determining the subjects of Estimate Day debates transferred to the Backbench Business Committee from the Liaison Committee in February 2026.

There will be a debate on 4 March 2026 to approve the spending of the Ministry of Defence for 2025/26.

There will be a debate on 4 March 2026 to approve the spending of the Ministry of Defence for 2025/26.

On Wednesday 4 March 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending and priorities of the Department for Business and Trade.

On Wednesday 4 March 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending and priorities of the Department for Business and Trade.

Motion that this House agrees with the Report of the Backbench Business Committee of 24 February: That a day not later than 18 March be allotted for the consideration of the following Estimates for the financial year 2025-26: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; Ministry of Defence; and Department for Business and Trade. Agreed to on question.

Motion that this House agrees with the Report of the Backbench Business Committee of 24 February: That a day not later than 18 March be allotted for the consideration of the following Estimates for the financial year 2025-26: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; Ministry of Defence; and Department for Business...

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.

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...

Votes to approve the Supplementary Estimates for 2025/26 will take place on 4 March 2026. These will cover the Government's revised spending plans for this year.

Votes to approve the Supplementary Estimates for 2025/26 will take place on 4 March 2026. These will cover the Government's revised spending plans for this year.

As you will know, Mr Speaker, reform occasionally moves very slowly in this House, so I thank the Leader of the House for confirming that the experiment on dealing with estimates day debates, which started in 2018, will now be confirmed going forward. I would be grateful if he could...

As you will know, Mr Speaker, reform occasionally moves very slowly in this House, so I thank the Leader of the House for confirming that the experiment on dealing with estimates day debates, which started in 2018, will now be confirmed going forward. I would be grateful if he could...

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his update and for the work of his Committee. I will confirm the estimates days as soon as I can, and I have heard his request for more time. As he knows, we endeavour to comply with such requests as best we can.

On the...

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his update and for the work of his Committee. I will confirm the estimates days as soon as I can, and I have heard his request for more time. As he knows, we endeavour to comply with such requests as best we can.

On the...