Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s role in tackling global malnutrition’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 8 December 2020 from 9.30am to 11.00am. The debate will be led by David Linden MP and David Mundell MP
Research Briefing
The Agriculture Bill 2019-21 (originally HC Bill 7) was published on 16 January 2020. It received Royal Assent on 11 November 2020, becoming the Agriculture Act 2020.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper covers the passage of the Fisheries Bill 2019-21 [HL], which was first presented in the House of Lords on 29 January 2020, through Parliament. It is now the Fisheries Act 2020 and received Royal Assent on 23 November 2020.
Research Briefing
The report from Climate Assembly UK, The Path to Net Zero, will be debated in the House of Commons on 26 September 2020. Climate Assembly UK was jointly commissioned by six Parliamentary Select Committees in 2019 to answer the question of how the UK should meet its target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Debate Pack
A debate will be held in Westminster Hall at 4.30pm on Monday 19th October 2020 on two e-petitions concerning pet theft. The debate will be opened by Tom Hunt MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall Debate on "The Work of the Jet Zero Council" is scheduled for 2.30pm on Wednesday 14 October 2020.
Research Briefing
This paper provides an update on the UK-EU future relationship negotiations following intensified negotiations in June and July 2020. It explores the prospects for an agreement in time for the end of the post-Brexit transition period on 31 December
Insight
This Insight will examine the how the issue of air quality is tied up with Brexit negotiations and the coronavirus pandemic.
Insight
Climate Change Explainers is a series of Insights by the Commons Library about climate change.
Insight
An overview of the basic concepts underlying greenhouse gas emissions, global warming and climate change, with references to further information and underlying research.
Insight
A short introduction to the history of climate change as an intergovernmental political issue, touching on key international treaties and agreements reached along the way.
Insight
This Insight explains the role of MPs in driving and scrutinising policy change, including how the landmark Climate Change Act 2008 came into force.
Insight
This Insight examines changes in public attitudes towards climate change and whether climate change activism is also changing.
Insight
This Insight gives an overview of the EU’s approach to climate change, including its global commitments, major policies and possible future direction. It also notes the status of the UK-EU future relationship negotiations in these areas.
Insight
In the UK, health has been identified as one of the six priority areas in need of climate change adaptation policies, but also one of the sectors with “no plans” for long-term climate change. This Insight provides a short introduction to UK adaptation policy, with a spotlight on health.
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