Global plastics treaty
A general debate on the global plastics treaty is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 17 July 2025. The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Documents to download
-
Commons Library debate pack - Interdependence of modern farming and the environment (271 KB , PDF)
A debate on the ‘Interdependence of modern farming and the environment’ has been scheduled for 2.30 pm on Tuesday 12 March 2019 in Westminster Hall. Colin Clark MP is the Member leading the debate.
A sustainable, productive farming sector is dependent on a healthy environment. Some 70% of the UK’s land is used for agriculture, and the way in which it is farmed can have environmental impacts – positive or negative. Modern technologies and methods can reduce air, water and land pollution and cut greenhouse gas emissions from farming. Government and farmers recognise the value to the sector of policies which harness new approaches to deliver fertile soils, thriving pollinator populations, clean air and water, and effective pest control.
This note provides some background to the issue, and compiles links to relevant Library briefings, Parliamentary debates and statements, and press coverage.
Documents to download
-
Commons Library debate pack - Interdependence of modern farming and the environment (271 KB , PDF)
Related posts
-
-
Rights of Way
This note covers rights of way issues in England and Wales, including how they are recorded and how their records can be modified. It explains how they can be used and responsibilities for maintaining them.
-
Future water resources
This briefing sets out the challenges for future water resources in England. It covers future water resource forecasts, policy and legislation, and planned actions to address the water supply deficit.
