The government proposes that, in future, if an MP receives a custodial sentence of 12 months or less, their constituents will be petitioned - and if 10% support the idea there will be a by-election.

BBC: Ditch plans for power to sack MPs, government urged

Raising the matter at Home Office questions on 12 December 2011 Conservative MP Craig Whittaker asked the minister if he agreed that "the time has now come for legislation to clamp down on rogue metal dealers".

BBC: Government plans legislation to tackle metal theft

The Sustainable Livestock Bill was introduced on 12 November 2010 by Labour MP Robert Flello, after coming second in this year's private members' bill ballot.

BBC: Sustainable Livestock Bill

At 11.00 am Labour's former cabinet minister Hazel Blears leads a debate on the mental health of veterans and at 12.30 the Conservative MP Caroline Dinenage opens a debate on the proposal for an Arctic Convoy Veterans Medal.

BBC: Viewing guide: The pick of the week ahead in Parliament

Under current rules, if an MP receives a prison sentence of more than 12 months, they automatically lose their seat.

BBC: Ditch plans for power to sack MPs, government urged

The Home Affairs Committee (1100) continues its look at the roots of violent radicalisation - the Committee spoke to Abu Hamza and other inmates at Belmarsh Prison - this session will hear from academic experts, then from David Anderson QC, Independent Reviewer of Terrorist Legislation and finally (at 12.15pm) from James Brokenshire MP, Minister for Crime and Security at the Home Office.

BBC: Viewing guide: The pick of the week ahead in Parliament