Nitrate Vulnerable Zones

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This note discusses the stricter rules on farming practices and the use of nitrates resulting from belated implementation of an EU Directive

Depopulation in rural areas

A debate on depopulation in rural areas will take place in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 11 September 2024. Torcuil Crichton, MP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, will open the debate.
- Demography
- Environment
Environmental standards for new housing

A Westminster Hall debate on Environmental standards for new housing is scheduled for 3 to 4.30 pm on Thursday 12 September. The debate will be opened by Ellie Chowns MP.
Food poverty: Households, food banks and free school meals

This paper provides statistics on household food insecurity, food bank usage and free school meals in the UK, and tracks the impact of rising living costs.