Debate Pack
Planning policy for quarries
A Westminster Hall debate on Planning policy for quarries has been scheduled for 16 December 2025 from 9:30am until 11:00am. The debate has been initiated by Alberto Costa and Matt Western MPs.
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Research Briefing
Trade, supply chains and workers’ rights
A briefing on trade, supply chains and workers' rights, prepared for a breakout session of the sixth UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (PPA) meeting.
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Debate on a petition on bovine TB control and badger culling
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall on 13 October on an e-petition on bovine TB control and badger culling. The debate will be opened by Irene Campbell MP.
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Global plastics treaty
A general debate on the global plastics treaty is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 17 July 2025. The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
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Research Briefing
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill 2024-25
A private member’s bill sponsored by Aphra Brandreth MP to extend the offence of livestock worrying by dogs to include more livestock and new locations.
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Debate Pack
Debate on an e-petition relating to the use of cages and crates for farmed animals
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 16 June on an e-petition relating to the use of cages and crates for farmed animals. The debate will be opened by Irene Campbell MP.
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Impact of extended producer responsibility for packaging on glass packaging producers
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall for Wednesday 14 May from 2:30pm until 4:00pm on the Impact of extended producer responsibility for packaging on glass packaging producers. The debate will be led by Sarah Champion MP (Labour).
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Debate Pack
Debate on an e-petition relating to the use of dogs in scientific and regulatory procedures
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall for 28 April on an e-petition relating to the use of dogs in scientific and regulatory procedures.
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Research Briefing
Incineration of waste in England
Waste incineration continues to be a controversial form of waste management. This briefing sets out regulation of it and forthcoming policy changes.
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Debate Pack
Rural crime
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on rural crime on 27 February 2025. The debate will be opened by Ben Maguire MP.
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Research Briefing
Crown Estate Bill [HL] 2024-25
The primary aim of the Crown Estate Bill (Bill 176 of 2024–25) is to remove limitations on the Crown Estate’s borrowing powers and the types of assets if can invest in. It originated in the Lords, where it was amended. The bill will have its remaining stages in the House of Commons on 24 February.
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Debate Pack
Motion to approve deposit return scheme regulations
A motion to approve regulations to establish a deposit return scheme for drinks containers in England and Northern Ireland is scheduled for 16 January 2025.
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Research Briefing
Local government air quality responsibilities
Local authorities must monitor and improve air quality to meet objectives. This briefing gives an overview of the local air quality management regime.
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Research Briefing
Plastic bags – the single use carrier bag charge
This Commons Library briefing paper provides information on the single use carrier bag charge in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, examines the legal basis for the charge, the exemptions and what will be done with the proceeds of the charge. It also examines the impact of the charges to date.
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Debate Pack
The fishing industry
MPs will debate the fishing industry in Westminster Hall on the 28 November 2024.
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