A general debate on farming has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber for 26 February.
Commons Library debate pack - General debate on farming (1 MB , PDF)
On 20 February 2024, the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gave a speech at the annual conference of the National Farmers’ Union. Agricultural policy is a devolved matter. This briefing provides statistics on farms in England and focuses on some of the Prime Minister’s key announcements.
Commons Library debate pack - General debate on farming (1 MB , PDF)
The Water (Special Measures) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 4 September 2024, and was amended at committee stage and report stage. It was introduced in the House of Commons on 27 November 2024, and its second reading is scheduled for 16 December 2024. The bill is intended to address poor performance from water companies.
Creosote wood preservative is permitted for some industrial uses like telegraph poles, but this is under review and a consultation on it closed in November 2024.
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall for 2.30pm on 3 December on family farming in Devon. The debate will be opened by Sir Geoffrey Cox MP.
