Research Briefing
Autumn and winter floods, 2019-20
This is a House of Commons Library briefing paper on the serious flooding that occurred in the UK during the autumn and winter of 2019-20.
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Research Briefing
Commons Library analysis of the Environment Bill 2019-20
A Commons Library analysis of the Environment Bill 2019-20. The Bill was given its first reading on 30 January 2020 and passed its second reading without division on 26 February 2020. Committee stage started on 10 March 2020 but was adjourned on 19 March due to the impact of Coronavirus. The Public Bill Committee is suspended until a time and date to be fixed by the Chair of the committee.
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Research Briefing
The UK-EU future relationship negotiations: process and issues
The UK and EU begin negotiations over their future relationship this week. This paper outlines the UK and EU's objectives, the main issues of contention and the process being followed in the negotiations
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Debate Pack
The UK oil and gas industry
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall at 9.30am on Tuesday 24 February 2020 on the UK oil and gas industry. The debate will be opened by Andrew Bowie MP.
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Insight
‘Flight shame’: Is it taking off?
In the UK, 297 million air passengers passed through UK airports in 2019.
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Research Briefing
Brexit: a reading list of post-EU Referendum publications by Parliament and the Devolved Assemblies
This reading list brings together briefings on Brexit by the Parliamentary libraries and the Devolved Assembly research services with reports by Parliamentary and Devolved Assembly committees following the result of the EU Referendum on 23 June 2016.
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Research Briefing
Brexit statements
This paper provides links to a selection of statements both written and oral that have referenced Brexit in the title or in the statement since the EU referendum. This paper will be updated periodically.
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Research Briefing
Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) Bill 2019-20
This briefing sets out the policy background to and provisions in the Direct Payment to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) Bill (2019-20). The Bill received Royal Assent on 30 January 2020. The Act provides powers to Ministers to allow farm support direct payments to continue in 2020 after the UK left the EU. The briefing summarises Parliamentary scrutiny stages of the Bill.
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Insight
Brexit next steps: Fisheries
Fisheries will play an important role in UK trade negotiations with the EU. What happens to fisheries policy during the transition period? And what will happen in 2021 and beyond? This Insight explains.
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Insight
Food security: What is it and how is it measured?
Food security is a global issue, but for many people it is also a very immediate concern. How do we define and measure food security?
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Debate Pack
Waste incineration facilities
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall at 9.30am on Tuesday 11 February 2020 on waste incineration facilities. The debate will be opened by Sharon Hodgson MP.
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Debate Pack
Climate justice
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall at 2.30pm on Tuesday 4 February 2020 on climate justice. The debate will be opened by Nadia Whittome MP.
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Debate Pack
Net zero targets and decarbonising transport
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Net zero targets and decarbonising transport’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 4 February 2020 from 9.30-11.00am. The debate has been initiated by Damian Hinds MP.
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Insight
Brexit next steps: Farm funding in 2020
When the UK leaves the EU it will leave the Common Agricultural Policy. The Agriculture Bill contains long-term proposals for farm funding starting from 2021. This Insight looks at the farm payments policy for 2020.
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Insight
Affordable insurance for flood-risk properties: Flood Re
How can the insurance industry ensure people affected by flooding can get affordable household cover?
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