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Research Briefing

Key Issues 2017

Monday, 26 June, 2017

Key Issues 2017 is a series of short briefings on the topics that will take centre stage in UK and international politics in the new Parliament. Written by impartial Commons Library specialists, these articles are designed to help the reader get up to speed quickly on issues such as; Brexit, the housing crisis, the future of devolution and much more.
Insight

Fishing, farming and UK consumers after Brexit

Friday, 23 June, 2017
Debate Pack

Animal Welfare

Wednesday, 29 March, 2017

This Commons Library Debate Pack has been prepared ahead of the Backbench Business Committee debate in the Commons Chamber on animal welfare on Thursday 30 March 2017. The sponsoring Member is Neil Parish.
- Debate Pack
- Animals
Insight

Brexit, the London Convention and coastal fishing rights

Friday, 24 March, 2017
- Insight
- Brexit
Debate Pack

E-petition 165672 relating to badger culling

Wednesday, 22 March, 2017

This House of Commons Library Debate Pack has been prepared ahead of the Westminster Hall debate on E-petition 165672 on badger culling to be held on Monday 27 March at 4.30pm.
Research Briefing

Farrier’s (Registration) Bill 2016-2017

Tuesday, 14 March, 2017

This Commons Library briefing provides background to the Farrier’s (Registration) Bill 2016-2017. This is a Private Members Bill introduced by Byron Davies MP which has support from the Government. This page details the background and aims of the Bill.
- Research Briefing
- Animals
Debate Pack

Dog Fouling

Friday, 10 March, 2017

This Commons Library debate pack has been prepared ahead of the Westminster Hall debate, scheduled for Tuesday 14 March 2017 at 430-530pm. It provides background information on the legislation, guidance and attempts to tackle the issue of dog fouling in the UK.
Debate Pack

Proposed ban on microbeads

Thursday, 02 March, 2017

This House of Commons Library Debate Pack is prepared for MPs will participating in a Westminster Hall debate on the proposed ban on microbeads is scheduled for Wednesday 8 March 2017 from 2.30pm to 4pm. The Member in charge is Rebecca Pow MP.
Debate Pack

Seagulls in coastal towns and cities

Friday, 03 February, 2017

This Commons Library debate pack has been produced ahead of the debate on seagulls in coastal towns and cities. The debate will be in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 7 February 2017, 2.30-4pm. The Member in charge is Oliver Colvile MP. Debate packs are intended to provide useful information for Members, including press and parliamentary material, on issues relating to the debate.
Debate Pack

Domestic Ivory Market in the UK

Tuesday, 31 January, 2017

The Petitions Committee have scheduled a debate in Westminster Hall on Monday 6 February 2017 at 4.30pm on the motion “That this House has considered e-petition 165905 relating to the domestic ivory market in the UK”. Luke Hall MP, a member of the Petitions Committee, will lead the debate. Petition to Parliament and Government Response from DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs): https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/165905
Debate Pack

Animal welfare standards in farming after the UK leaves the EU

Thursday, 19 January, 2017

This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate on Animal Welfare Standards in Farming after the UK leaves the EU (Brexit), to be held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 24 January 2017 430-530pm. The Member in charge of this debate is the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP.
Research Briefing

Microbeads and microplastics in cosmetic and personal care products

Wednesday, 04 January, 2017

This Commons Library briefing paper examines the use of microplastics and microbeads and plans to ban their use in the UK. It also discusses their possible impacts on the environment and human health.
- Research Briefing
- Environment
Debate Pack

Future of the UK Fishing Industry

Wednesday, 30 November, 2016

This is a Backbench Business Committee Debate, scheduled to take place in the Chamber on Thursday 1 December, following a representation from Melanie Onn. This debate takes place ahead of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting, where decisions over quota allocations for 2017 to Member States will be taken.
- Debate Pack
- Farming and fishing
Debate Pack

CCTV in equine slaughterhouses

Wednesday, 23 November, 2016

This debate pack has been prepared ahead of the debate on CCTV in equine slaughterhouses, to be held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 29 November 2016 at 2.30pm. The Member in charge of the debate is Liz Saville Roberts MP.
- Debate Pack
- Animals
Debate Pack

Debate on an e-petition relating to protection of police dogs and horses

Thursday, 10 November, 2016

On Monday 14 November 2016, a Westminster Hall debate is being held in response to an e-Petition on the status of police dogs and horses. The e-Petition followed the stabbing of a police dog named Finn who was chasing a suspect.

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