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Environment

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    Debate on the impact of food and diet on obesity

    Thursday, 16 January, 2025

    A debate has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber on 20 January on the impact of food and diet on obesity. The subject for this debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Dr Simon Opher MP.

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    • Environment
    • Health
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    Motion to approve deposit return scheme regulations

    Wednesday, 15 January, 2025

    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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    • Environment
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    Debate on water quality in rivers, lakes and seas

    Friday, 10 January, 2025

    A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall for 9.30 on 15 January on water quality in rivers, lakes and seas. The debate will be opened by Catherine Fookes MP.

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    • Environment
  • Research Briefing

    Local government air quality responsibilities

    Wednesday, 08 January, 2025

    Local authorities must monitor and improve air quality to meet objectives. This briefing gives an overview of the local air quality management regime.

    • Research Briefing
    • Environment
    • Local government
  • Research Briefing

    Plastic bags – the single use carrier bag charge

    Monday, 16 December, 2024

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Consumers
    • Environment
  • Research Briefing

    High Speed Rail 2 – an overview

    Thursday, 12 December, 2024

    An overview of High Speed Rail 2 (HS2): an ambitious, controversial project for a high-speed rail line connecting some of the country's largest cities.

    • Research Briefing
    • Climate change
    • Rail
  • Research Briefing

    Creosote and telegraph poles

    Monday, 09 December, 2024

    Creosote wood preservative is permitted for some industrial uses like telegraph poles, but this is under review and a consultation on it closed in November 2024.

    • Research Briefing
    • Farming and fishing
  • Insight

    Creosote and telegraph poles

    Monday, 09 December, 2024

    Creosote wood preservative is permitted for some industrial uses like telegraph poles, but this is under review and a consultation on it closed in November 2024.

    • Insight
    • Environment
    • Science, environment and technology
  • Research Briefing

    What was agreed at COP29?

    Thursday, 05 December, 2024

    The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) was held from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This briefing covers new developments from the conference and their reception.

    • Research Briefing
    • Climate change
    • Energy
    • International organisations
  • Debate Pack

    Debate on family farming in Devon

    Monday, 02 December, 2024

    A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall for 2.30pm on 3 December on family farming in Devon. The debate will be opened by Sir Geoffrey Cox MP.

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    • Environment
    • Farming and fishing
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    Debate on biosecurity

    Friday, 29 November, 2024

    A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on 4 December on biosecurity. The debate will be opened by Ben Goldsborough MP.

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    • Animals
    • Environment
    • Farming and fishing
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    The fishing industry

    Wednesday, 27 November, 2024

    MPs will debate the fishing industry in Westminster Hall on the 28 November 2024.

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    • Farming and fishing
    • The EU
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    Delivery of electricity grid upgrades

    Friday, 22 November, 2024

    There will be a Westminster Hall debate on Delivery of electricity grid upgrades on 26 November 2024. The debate will be opened by Sir Bernard Jenkin MP.

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    • Energy
    • Environment
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    General debate on rural affairs

    Friday, 08 November, 2024

    A general debate on rural affairs has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber for 11 November.

    • Debate Pack
    • Demography
    • Environment
    • Farming and fishing
    • Housing and planning
    • Technology
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    Debate on a Motion to approve the Draft Environmental Protection (Single-Use Vapes) (England) Regulations 2024

    Wednesday, 06 November, 2024

    A debate on a Motion to approve the Draft Environmental Protection (Single-Use Vapes) (England) Regulations 2024 has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber for 13 November 2024.

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    • Environment
    • Health services

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