Debates announced for 17 October

• Debate on a motion relating to defence reforms (Members in charge: John Baron, Jim Dobbin, David Nuttall, Mr Jim Cunningham and Mrs Mary Glindon)
• Debate on a motion relating to funding support for deaf children and young people (Members in charge: Sir Malcolm Bruce, Mr Stephen Lloyd)

At its public meeting on Tuesday 8th October, the Committee heard the two bids outlined above.

E-petitions

The Committee can consider any subject for debate, including those raised in e-petitions or national campaigns but an MP must go before the Committee to make the case for their consideration.

Backbench Business Committee – meeting time

The next Backbench Business Committee meeting will take place on Tuesday 15th October at 3pmm.