Research Briefing
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
This briefing explains what sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are, as well as government policy and stakeholder views.
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Research Briefing
Research and development funding policy, 2019-2024
This Commons Library briefing provides an overview of the research and development funding landscape in the UK between 2019 and 2024.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the Animals in Science Regulation Unit annual report 2024
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 4.30pm on 3 February on the Animals in Science Regulation Unit annual report 2024. The debate will be opened by Seamus Logan MP.
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Research Briefing
Antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant threat to public health. This briefing provides information on the causes and implications of the development and spread of AMR and UK action to address it.
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Debate Pack
Debate on protecting and restoring river habitats
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 3pm on 29 January on protecting and restoring river habitats. The subject for this debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Lloyd Hatton MP.
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Insight
What is ‘water bankruptcy’?
The United Nations published a landmark report warning of ‘water bankruptcy’ in January 2026. Find out what this means for the UK and the world.
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Debate Pack
Debate on a petition to introduce licensing and regulation for dog and cat rescues
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 6pm on 26 January on a petition calling for licensing and regulation of dog and cat rescues. The debate will be opened by Irene Campbell MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on government support for the fishing industry
A debate has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber on 22 January on government support for the fishing industry. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Alistair Carmichael MP.
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Debate Pack
The impact of import standards on the agricultural sector
A General Debate on the impact of import standards on the agricultural sector is scheduled for Thursday 22 January 2026. This Backbench Business Committee debate in the House of Commons chamber will be led by Sam Carling MP.
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Insight
Water reform: “A new vision for water”
The government published its water white paper in January 2026, setting out its plans for the water sector. Find out more about these plans and the next steps.
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Research Briefing
AI content labelling
This Library briefing paper provides an overview of what AI content labelling is, why it is being used and how it works.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the Animal Welfare Strategy for England
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on 21 January on the Animal Welfare Strategy for England. The debate will be opened by Samantha Niblett MP.
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Debate Pack
The impact of food inflation on the cost of living
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of food inflation on the cost of living at 1:30pm on Thursday 15th January 2026.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the impact of Science and Discovery Centres on national science and technology priorities
A debate in Westminster Hall has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 14 January 2026 on the impact of Science and Discovery Centres on national science and technology priorities. The debate will be opened by Steve Witherden MP.
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Research Briefing
Rural mobile coverage in the UK: Not-spots and partial not-spots
This briefing looks at mobile coverage in the UK with a focus on rural 4G mobile coverage. It covers government targets and policies to tackle partial not-spots and total not-spots, such as the Shared Rural Network.
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