Research Briefing
Energy Prices Bill 2022-23
This briefing provides analysis of the Energy Prices Bill which includes provisions to reduce energy costs for consumers by capping energy bills and reducing wholesale electricity prices.
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Debate Pack
Delivery of floating offshore wind projects
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Tuesday 18 October 2022 from 9.30-11am on delivery of floating offshore wind projects. The debate will be opened by Stephen Crabb MP.
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Debate Pack
Post-Brexit fisheries management
A Westminster Hall debate on post-Brexit fisheries management has been scheduled for 1.30pm on Thursday 13 October 2022. The subject for this debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Alistair Carmichael MP.
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Research Briefing
UK Fisheries Statistics
Key statistics and trends in the UK fishing industry, including economic output, landings, employment, fleet size, and trade.
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Constituency casework
Unsightly and derelict housing in England
An outline of powers and responsibilities when dealing with unsightly or derelict housing
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Debate Pack
Impact of new developments on Green Belt land
A debate on the impact of new developments on Green Belt land has been scheduled for Westminster Hall for Wednesday 12 October 2022. The debate will be opened by Taiwo Owatemi MP.
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Debate Pack
Energy costs in Wales
A Westminster Hall debate on Energy costs in Wales is scheduled for Tuesday 11 October 2022, from 4.30 - 6pm. The debate will be led by Anna McMorrin MP.
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Research Briefing
Q&A: Storm overflows discharge reduction plan
On 26 August 2022, the Government published its storm overflows discharge reduction plan as a legal commitment under the Environment Act 2021. This briefing paper provides background information and statistics on storm overflows, outlines the main elements in the plan and provides answers to some frequently asked questions on the subject.
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Research Briefing
Powers and protections for trees and hedges in the community
A briefing on powers to deal with issues caused by trees and hedges in the community and measures to protect them
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Debate Pack
UK energy costs
A general debate on UK energy costs will take place in the Chamber on Thursday 8 September 2022.
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Research Briefing
Detection of poliovirus in London sewage samples
Between February and June 2022, multiple vaccine-like-type-2 poliovirus isolates were collected from the London Beckton Sewage Treatment Works. This briefing paper sets out information about polio disease and the response of the UK Government and the UK Health Security Agency.
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Debate Pack
Debate on supporting local food infrastructure
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall at 1.50pm on Thursday 8 September 2022 on supporting local food infrastructure. The subject for the debate has been selected by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Peter Aldous MP.
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Research Briefing
Energy bills and the price cap
This briefing provides background on energy bills and the price cap, further information on recent reforms to the cap methodology, and proposals for different approaches to price regulation.
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Insight
What is the Government’s plan to reduce sewage discharges?
By 2035, water companies have to improve all storm overflows sending sewage into bathing waters in England.
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Research Briefing
Energy Bills Support Scheme: Government policy and FAQs
The Government’s Energy Bills Support Scheme will provide a £400 discount on electricity bills to help households with the rising cost of energy. This briefing summarises the policy, first announced in February and updated in May and July 2022, as well as the reaction to it. It also provides information on eligibility for the scheme and answers to frequently asked questions.
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