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.

MPs will debate the potential extinction of the red squirrel on Wednesday 3 July at 9.30am in Westminster Hall. This House of Commons Library debate pack contains background information and press and parliamentary coverage.
Potential red squirrel extinction (261 KB , PDF)
A debate on potential red squirrel extinction is scheduled for Wednesday 3 July from 9.30 to 11.00am in Westminster Hall. The debate will be led by Trudy Harrison MP.
There are two species of squirrel in the UK: the Red Squirrel and the Grey Squirrel. The red squirrel is native to Britain, but its population has declined since the middle of the last century as the American grey squirrel expanded its range across the mainland. The grey squirrel is widely accepted as the main reason for the decline of the red squirrel over the past century. This is because:
Grey squirrels are also responsible for damage to broadleaf woodlands by stripping bark in the areas they inhabit.
Policy on wildlife is devolved, and this briefing concentrates on policy relating to squirrels in England.
Potential red squirrel extinction (261 KB , PDF)
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.
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.
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.