David Hirst Archives

Debate Pack

Sentencing for Animal Cruelty

Friday, 04 November, 2016

This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate on Sentencing for Animal Cruelty, to be held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 8 November 2016 at 4.30-5.30pm. The Member in charge of the debate is Anna Turley MP. Ms Turley is the sponsor of a Private Members Bill, Animal Cruelty (Sentencing) Bill 2016-17, which would “increase the maximum sentences available to the court for specified offences related to animal cruelty; and for connected purposes”. The Bill is scheduled to have its second reading on Friday 24 February 2017.
- Debate Pack
- Animals
- Crime
- Justice
Research Briefing

The Paris Climate Change Conference

Tuesday, 27 September, 2016

The Paris Climate Conference in December 2015 reached agreement, to be implemented in 2020, to keep global increases in temperature well below 2 °C. The UK has signed the Agreement, and momentum is increasing for ratification in 2016.
Research Briefing

UK and European sea bass conservation measures

Wednesday, 10 February, 2016

Seabass - an important fish species for commercial fishermen and recreational anglers. This note addresses issues around seabass Minimum Landing Size, stock management and current Government policy, and the emergency conservation measures in 2015/16
Debate Pack

Protecting ancient woodlands and trees

Wednesday, 09 December, 2015

This pack has been produced ahead of the debate on protecting ancient woodland and trees to be held in Westminster Hall on Thursday 10 December 2015 at 1.30pm.
- Debate Pack
- Environment
Research Briefing

Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill: progress

Thursday, 03 December, 2015

This Commons Library briefing provides details of the progress of the Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill through Parliament, including a note on some amendments tabled at Report stage.
Debate Pack

Fisheries policy

Tuesday, 01 December, 2015

This Debate Pack has been compiled ahead of the debate on fisheries policy to be held in Westminster Hall on Thursday 3 December at 1.30pm. The subject for this debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee. This debate pack provides an overview of the fishing industry, fisheries policy and management and details some of the key concerns fishermen may have in 2016 (and beyond) in addition to conservation groups.
- Debate Pack
- Farming and fishing
Insight

Paris Climate Conference: greenhouse gas emissions

Thursday, 26 November, 2015
Insight

The Paris Climate Conference: Taking stock of greenhouse gas emissions

Thursday, 26 November, 2015
Insight

Driving up cybersecurity standards: Is TalkTalk just the latest in a litany of data breaches?

Friday, 30 October, 2015
- Insight
- Technology
Insight

Superfast Broadband roll-out: Reaching the final 5% ‘hardest to reach properties’

Thursday, 08 October, 2015
Debate Pack

Debate Pack: Superfast Broadband Rollout

Wednesday, 07 October, 2015

This debate pack has been compiled ahead of the debate on Superfast Broadband Rollout to be held on Monday 12 October 2015 at 3pm in the Commons Chamber. This is a Backbench Business Committee debate. Debate packs are produced quickly after the announcement of parliamentary business. They are intended to provide a summary or overview of the issue being debated and identify relevant briefings and useful documents, including press and parliamentary material. More detailed briefing can be prepared for MPs on request to the Library.
Debate Pack

Debate Pack: Reform of Common Fisheries Policy

Tuesday, 08 September, 2015

This debate pack has been compiled ahead of the debate on Reform of the Common Fisheries Policy to be held on Thursday 10 September 2015 at 3pm in Westminster Hall. The Member in charge of the debate is Rt. Hon. Mr Alistair Carmichael MP. Debate packs are produced quickly after the announcement of parliamentary business. They are intended to provide a summary or overview of the issue being debated and identify relevant briefings and useful documents, including press and parliamentary material. More detailed briefing can be prepared for MPs on request to the Library.
Insight

Mind the gap: The digital divide and digital inclusion

Tuesday, 01 September, 2015
Research Briefing

Reform of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), 2014-2020

Monday, 17 August, 2015

A reformed Common fisheries Policy took effect from 1 January 2014 following on from several years of negotiation. The key reforms to the CFP, include a phased in ban on discarding fish (effective as of 1 January 2015); a legally binding commitment to fishing at sustainable levels; and increasingly decentralised decision making, taking place at regional rather than pan-European level. This note covers the proposals for reform of the EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), negotiations and decisions implementing the reforms.
- Research Briefing
- Farming and fishing
Research Briefing

The UK 4G spectrum auction and mobile coverage

Monday, 20 July, 2015

Ofcom auctioned radio spectrum needed for 4G mobile devices in 2013, raising £2.34 billion (less than Treasury forecasts). This briefing summarises the details of the auction, potential interference with digital television and future plans for the 700 MHz lot of spectrum.

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