Research Briefing
The Water Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 16 October 2024, and its second reading took place on 28 March 2025. The second reading debate was adjourned, and is scheduled to continue on 4 July 2025, if there is time in the sitting. The Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and background information.
Research Briefing
Typical household energy bills increased by 54% in April 2022 and 27% in October 2022. Lower wholesale prices have led to falls in prices, but current bills are still 43% above their winter 2021/22 levels.
Debate Pack
A debate has been scheduled for 1 July on regulatory powers over billing of energy supply to businesses. The subject has been chosen by the Back Bench Business Committee and the debate will be opened by Sarah Edwards MP.
Research Briefing
This briefing covers battery energy storage systems (BESS), concerns about their safety and barriers to their deployment.
Research Briefing
The UK's electric vehicle transition could help meet climate goals, and cut drivers’ running costs. Challenges include upfront prices and charging infrastructure.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 4.30pm on 23 June on an e-petition relating to geo-engineering and the environment. The debate will be opened by Dr Roz Savage MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the future of the gas grid has been scheduled for 18 June 2025. The debate was proposed by Josh Newbury MP.
Research Briefing
Report stage of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-25 will take place in the House of Commons on 9 and 10 June 2025.
Research Briefing
This briefing covers planning policy for solar farms in England and the devolved administrations and commentary on the use of agricultural land for solar farms.
Debate Pack
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall for Thursday 8 May at 1.30pm on cold and damp homes. The debate has been sponsored by Alex Sobel MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on 23 April on transitional support for North Sea oil and gas workers. The debate will be opened by Kirsty Blackman MP.
Research Briefing
Record energy prices in 2022 and 2023 led to concern that more families would be drawn deeper into fuel poverty. How has fuel poverty changed and how do levels and policies vary across the UK?
Research Briefing
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-2025 had its First Reading in the House of Commons on 11 March 2025. Second Reading is scheduled for 24 March 2025. The Bill, and its Explanatory Notes, can be found on the Parliamentary website.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 5 March on the Renewables Obligation Certificate Scheme. The debate will be opened by Terry Jermy MP.
Debate Pack
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall for 4.30pm on 4 March on bathing water regulations. The debate will be opened by Gideon Amos MP.
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