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  • Debate Pack

    Debate on an e-petition on banning non-compostable and non-recyclable packaging

    Friday, 20 January, 2017

    This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Monday 23 January 2017 at 4.30pm on e-petition 167596 to ban all non-recyclable and non-compostable packaging in the UK. The subject for the debate has been selected by the Petitions Committee and the debate will be opened by David Mackintosh MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Environment
  • Research Briefing

    Sewer Flooding

    Monday, 19 December, 2016

    This Commons Library Briefing Paper provides information on sewer flooding, including why it happens, responsibilities for addressing the problem and information on possible compensation. This note does not constitute legal advice. Information on longer term approaches to sewer flooding and sewer connections is also included.

    • Research Briefing
    • Energy
    • Environment
  • Debate Pack

    Broadband Universal Service Obligation

    Tuesday, 13 December, 2016

    This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 15 December 2016 on a Broadband Universal Service Obligation. The subject for the debate has been selected by the Backbench Business Committee and the debate will be opened by Matt Warman MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Technology
  • Debate Pack

    Tree planting in the UK

    Friday, 02 December, 2016

    This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 7 December 2016 at 9.30am. The debate will be opened by Chris Davies MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Environment
  • Research Briefing

    Increasing competition in the water industry

    Monday, 21 November, 2016

    This Commons Library Briefing Paper summarises the market reforms set out in the Water Act 2014 relating to increasing competition for the non-household retail market and the upstream market, including progress on implementation and background to the reform. It also summarises recent developments relating to increasing competition in the domestic retail market.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Energy
    • Industry
  • Debate Pack

    Release of the 700 MHz spectrum band for mobile data in 2020

    Monday, 14 November, 2016

    This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate on the Release of the 700 MHz spectrum band for mobile data in 2020, to be held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 15 November at 4.30pm. The Member in charge of the debate is Calum Kerr MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Press and media
    • Technology
  • Debate Pack

    Circular economy for leftover paint

    Friday, 11 November, 2016

    This Pack has been prepared ahead of the debate on the circular economy for leftover paint, to be held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 15 November 2016 at 2.30pm. The Member in charge of this debate is Angela Smith MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Environment
  • Research Briefing

    Wales Bill 2016-17: Committee Stage Report

    Friday, 09 September, 2016

    This paper covers the committee stage of the Wales Bill 2016-17 in the House of Commons.

    • Research Briefing
    • Devolution
  • Research Briefing

    Food Waste: key facts, policy and trends in the UK

    Tuesday, 30 August, 2016

    A House of Commons Library Briefing including some key food waste facts and trends; an explanation of the impacts of food waste; food waste policy and legislation; information on the UK voluntary initiatives in place to tackle food waste; and a summary of proposals for change.

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

    Brexit: impact across policy areas

    Friday, 26 August, 2016

    This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the situation in a range of policy areas and considers what impact Brexit might have. This will depend, among other things, on the Brexit negotiations, whether the UK stays in the European Economic Area and how the Government fills any policy gaps left by withdrawal.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Aviation
    • Business
    • Civil law
    • Climate change
    • Consumers
    • Criminal law
    • Culture, media and sport
    • Defence equipment and spending
    • Defence policy
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Economy
    • Education
    • Energy
    • Environment
    • EU institutions
    • EU law and treaties
    • Europe
    • Farming and fishing
    • Finance
    • Health
    • Health services
    • Higher education
    • Housing benefits
    • Immigration
    • Industry
    • Institutions
    • International development
    • International law
    • International organisations
    • International trade
    • Justice
    • Medicine
    • Nationality
    • Pensions
    • Press and media
    • Rail
    • Sciences
    • Security
    • Tax
    • The EU
    • Transport
    • Work and incomes
    • Brexit
  • Research Briefing

    Water bills: affordability and support for household customers

    Tuesday, 09 August, 2016

    This House of Commons Library Briefing Paper examines the issue of water affordability. It includes statistics and analysis of the cost of customer bills; discussion of affordability and vulnerability; and information on the help that is available for customers struggling to pay. It also discusses the economic regulation of the industry as well as actions of the UK Government since 2009.

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

    Planning and flood risk

    Monday, 29 February, 2016

    Government planning policy on flood risk and development, particularly for housing, has been called into question following recent flood events. Find out what the planning policy is, the Government's position and the comments on it in the Library briefing paper.

    • Research Briefing
    • Environment
    • Housing and planning
    • Planning
  • Research Briefing

    Winter floods 2015-16

    Thursday, 21 January, 2016

    A House of Commons Library Briefing Paper setting out the Government response to the winter floods 2015-16 and the support schemes announced; commentary and calls for action following the flooding; and information for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

    • Research Briefing
    • Environment
  • Research Briefing

    EU Circular Economy Package

    Monday, 21 December, 2015

    A House of Commons Library summary of the new EU Circular Economy Package, including key targets, timelines and proposals for recycling, food waste and landfill. Initial reactions to the new Circular Economy Package are also included.

    • Research Briefing
    • Environment
  • Debate Pack

    Opposition Day Debate: Climate change and flooding

    Tuesday, 15 December, 2015

    This pack has been produced ahead of the Opposition Day debate on Climate Change and Flooding which will take place in the Commons Chamber on Tuesday 15 December 2015. It has been updated to reflect the Opposition Motion published on 15 December.

    • Debate Pack
    • Climate change
    • Energy
    • Environment

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