Research Briefing
Hedgerow Netting Petition
A parliamentary petition calling on the Government to make 'netting' hedgerows to prevent birds from nesting a criminal offence had over 350,000 signatures by 2 May 2019.
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Debate Pack
Climate and the environment
This pack has been prepared ahead of the Opposition Day debate to be held in the Commons Chamber on Wednesday 1 May 2019 on climate and the environment.
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Research Briefing
The Fisheries Bill 2017-19
Committee stage of the Fisheries Bill 2017-19 in the House of Commons was completed on 17 December 2018. The Bill will allow the UK to manage fisheries within its territorial waters once it has left the Commons Fisheries Policy. There is no date set for Report.
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Research Briefing
Puppy Smuggling
There are ongoing animal health and welfare concerns about puppy smuggling into the UK using the EU Pets Travel Scheme as a cover for importing puppies of desirable breeds, often underage and bred in poor conditions.
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Debate Pack
Consumption of dog meat in the UK
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Thursday 21 February 2019 on the consumption of dog meat in the UK. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Jim Shannon MP.
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Research Briefing
What if there’s no Brexit deal?
What could happen if the EU and UK negotiators don't agree a withdrawal agreement in time and the UK has to leave the EU on 29 March 2019 without one - and with no framework for future relations either? This paper looks at how such a situation might come about, the constitutional implications for the UK and in some cases for the devolved administrations, and what the impact might be in a range of policy areas.
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Research Briefing
Fisheries Management in the UK
The UK is in the process of negotiating its exit from the EU, and as part of that the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). This paper provides an overview of how fisheries are currently managed in the UK within the CFP.
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Research Briefing
The Political Declaration on the Framework for Future EU-UK Relations
This paper looks at the Political Declaration on the Framework for the Future Relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom, which was agreed by EU leaders on 25 November.
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Debate Pack
e-petition debate on a new independent body for the protection of racehorses
A debate will take place in Westminster Hall at 4.30pm on an e-petition for a new independent body for the protection of racehorses. The debate will be opened by Mike Hill MP.
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Research Briefing
Brexit Unknowns (update)
What do we still not know about the Brexit process or the withdrawal agreement with the EU that is currently being negotiated? This paper looks at some of the main unknowns.
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Research Briefing
The Ivory Bill
This Commons Briefing Paper on the Ivory Bill covers the Government proposal to ban the commercial use of elephant ivory, with some exceptions. It also include background information on the ivory trade, its impact on wild elephant populations and international efforts to address this. The Bill has its Report Stage in the House of Commons on 4 July 2018.
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Debate Pack
e-petition debate relating to pet theft
A petition, 'Reclassify the theft of a pet to a specific crime in its own right', is open for signatures until 8 August 2018. It has received over 100,000 signatures and is due for debate in Westminster Hall on 2nd July at 4.30pm.
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Research Briefing
Heathrow Airport
This paper provides information on Heathrow Airport, including who owns it, how it is regulated, how it deals with noise and uses its runways and its plans to expand capacity with a third runway.
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Debate Pack
Petition to ban the sale of fur in the UK
A debate will take place in Westminster Hall on 4 June 2018 on a petition calling for a ban on the sale of animal fur in the UK.
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Debate Pack
A Ban on the Commercial Third Party Sale of Puppies
A debate will take place in Westminster Hall on 21 May 2018 on a petition calling for a ban on third party sales of puppies in England.The Government has issued a call for evidence on a proposed ban, which closed 2 May 2018
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