Research Briefing
This Library briefing provides an explanation of the introduction of the UK's net zero by 2050 legislative target. It provides the context for the emissions reduction target; a brief overview of relevant commentary and analysis of the Government's proposals; and any key announcements and commitments made since.
Research Briefing
This Library Paper has been published for the second reading of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL] 2019-20.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the 'Proposed reinstatement of the Colne to Skipton railway link’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 29 October 2019 from 9.30-11.00 am. The debate has been initiated by Graham P Jones MP.
Research Briefing
The Environment Bill 2019 was announced in the Queen’s Speech on 14 October 2019. First Reading was on 15 October 2019. This briefing paper sets out the background to the Bill, reaction to it and its main provisions. This Bill fell at dissolution prior to the General Election in 2019 and is no longer current.
Research Briefing
Several industry groups have expressed their concern that Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) for newly registered motorhomes increased on 1 September 2019. This Commons Library Briefing Paper provides an overview of how and why these changes will take effect.
Research Briefing
The Government has been reminding retailers to inform customers that e-scooters aren’t road-legal.
Insight
The Government has been reminding retailers to inform customers that e-scooters aren’t road-legal.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Active travel and local walking and cycling infrastructure plans’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 9 July 2019 from 9.30-11.00am. The debate has been initiated by Robert Courts MP and Stephen Morgan MP.
Debate Pack
A debate on a motion to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans will be held in the Commons Chamber on 4 July 2019. This debate is sponsored by the Backbench Business Committee.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing provides an overview of the potential UK wave and tidal resource and the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon project.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library Briefing Paper provides an overview of the introduction of a Carbon Floor Price and the Government's freeze of Carbon Price Support until 2021. The Government confirmed the price support would continue until coal was phased out.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing provides an overview of the new Control for Low Carbon Levies, and the Levy Control Framework, which it replaced.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the "Carbon Capture and Storage" is scheduled for Thursday 19 October 2017 at 1.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Simon Clarke MP.
Debate Pack
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Thursday 14 September 2017 from 1.30-3pm on energy in Wales. The debate will be opened by Albert Owen MP.
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