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Oliver Bennett

  • 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

    • Research Briefing
    • Culture, media and sport
    • Environment
    • Farming and fishing
  • Research Briefing

    Marine Conservation Zones in England

    Friday, 17 July, 2015

    Marine Conservation Zones are being introduced to protect nationally important marine environments. 127 sites were put forward by regional stakeholder groups, and the Government designated 27 sites in 2013. The Government consulted on a second tranche of MCZs early in 2015. It is expected that the Government will announce a third tranche of candidate MCZ sites in 2016.

    • Research Briefing
    • Animals
    • Environment
    • Farming and fishing
  • Research Briefing

    Septic tanks: new regulations

    Thursday, 18 December, 2014

    This note explains the legislation relating to septic tanks in England.

    • Research Briefing
    • Animals
    • Environment
    • Farming and fishing
  • Research Briefing

    The Forestry Commission and the sale of public forests in England

    Monday, 01 December, 2014

    This note sets out information on the sale of public forests managed by the Forestry Commission

    • Research Briefing
    • Animals
    • Environment
    • Farming and fishing
    • Housing and planning
  • Research Briefing

    Flood defence spending in England

    Monday, 17 November, 2014

    A House of Commons Library Paper on Flood defence spending in England as at 2014.

    • Research Briefing
    • Environment
    • Farming and fishing
  • Insight

    House of Commons Library project to establish a research service in the Burmese Parliament

    Friday, 22 August, 2014

    • Insight
    • Asia Pacific
    • Parliament
  • Research Briefing

    EU bibliographies: Proposed reform of the Common Fisheries Policy

    Wednesday, 21 May, 2014

    This Note brings together documents relevant to the proposals to reform the Common Fisheries Policy and its scrutiny in the UK and EU. It is not an attempt to define policy in this area. For information on policy developments contact Oliver Bennett on extn 2263.

    • Research Briefing
    • EU law and treaties
    • Farming and fishing
  • Research Briefing

    Water Bill: Committee Stage Report

    Thursday, 02 January, 2014

    This briefing describes key areas of debate during the Water Bill’s Committee Stage. The briefing does not cover all amendments or discussions.

    • Research Briefing
    • Environment
    • Industry
  • Insight

    The Water Bill and water affordability

    Monday, 25 November, 2013

    • Insight
    • Business
    • Communities
  • Research Briefing

    Water Bill

    Thursday, 21 November, 2013

    This briefing is prepared for MPs and their staff to aid in their scrutiny of the Water Bill 2013 at its Second Reading on 25 November 2013. It provides briefing on key issues; additional briefing is available to MPs and their staff upon request.

    • Research Briefing
    • Energy
    • Environment
    • Industry
  • Research Briefing

    Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill

    Tuesday, 04 June, 2013

    This Bill, which is wide-ranging, will receive its second reading in the House of Commons on 10 June 2013. Amongst other changes, it would reform the “tool kit” of remedies for anti-social behaviour; amend the law on dangerous dogs; introduce new firearms offences; criminalise forced marriage; give powers to the new College of Policing; implement some of the Winsor report’s recommendations on police remuneration; provide new powers for the Independent Police Complaints Commission; and make changes to compensation for miscarriage of justice.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Criminal law
    • Police
  • Research Briefing

    Water bills and rateable values

    Friday, 24 May, 2013

    Members of the public often contact their water company or MP complaining that their water bill is much higher than their neighbour’s because of differences to the rateable value of the properties. However, rateable values cannot be changed. Opting for a water meter might be the best option for households seeking to reduce their water bill.

    • Research Briefing
    • Consumers
    • Environment
    • Industry
  • Research Briefing

    Water bills in the south-west

    Friday, 17 May, 2013

    This note provides information on water bills in the south-west, which are significantly higher than in other parts of England. It describes the Government’s solution to the problem: a payment allowing a £50 reduction of South West Water customer bills from April 2013.

    • Research Briefing
    • Environment
    • Industry
  • Research Briefing

    The Water Bill

    Wednesday, 15 May, 2013

    The Government plans to introduce a Water Bill in this parliamentary session. It will probably focus on increasing competition in the water sector, and it will also aim to deliver other objectives including the provision of flood insurance, the better management of water supplies and more sustainable water abstraction.

    • Research Briefing
    • Environment
    • Industry
  • Research Briefing

    Bin collection – Alternate weekly collection

    Tuesday, 05 February, 2013

    Waste collection can be a contentious issue, particularly when local authorities decide to move away from weekly bin collection to alternate weekly collection (AWC). This note describes the reasons why authorities have chosen to do this, and related issues including the recently announced Weekly Collections Support Scheme.

    • Research Briefing
    • Environment
    • Farming and fishing
    • Local government

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