Debate Pack
Debate on water quality in Kent
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall on 29 April 2026 to consider water quality in Kent. The debate will be opened by Tony Vaughan MP.
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Research Briefing
Testing on animals
An e-petition calling on the government to “end testing on dogs and other animals for development of products for human use” will be debated on 27 April 2026.
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Research Briefing
The green economy
The green economy is an important area of policy. It sits at the centre of the government’s plans to support economic growth and to meet the UK’s commitment to reach net zero by 2050.
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Research Briefing
Windfarm development on protected peatland
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 21 April on windfarm development on protected peatland. The debate will be opened by Robbie Moore MP.
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Research Briefing
Energy efficiency of UK homes
Improving energy efficiency can help reduce energy bills, cut carbon emissions and improve energy security. How is the UK doing with efforts to increase energy efficiency?
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Research Briefing
Alternatives to ground mounted solar panels
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 4.30pm on 14 April on Alternatives to ground mounted solar panels. The debate will be opened by Lincoln Jopp MP.
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Research Briefing
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
This briefing outlines the purpose of a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the UK Government plans for a UK CBAM, the impact of the EU CBAM, and international trade considerations. It also sets out commentary on a need for global cooperation, and further reading.
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Research Briefing
Changes to agricultural and business property reliefs for inheritance tax
From April 2026, inheritance tax relief available for agricultural and business property became restricted. There has been significant debate over how many farms and other businesses this measure would affect.
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Research Briefing
Nature based solutions for climate change
Nature-based solutions are actions to protect, conserve and restore the natural world while simultaneously benefitting and society. This paper examines how nature based solutions harness nature to address issues such as climate change, and how they can also contribute to improvements in health and wellbeing, development, and infrastructure.
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Research Briefing
Rights of Rivers
This briefing outlines the concept of the rights of rivers, and explores the implications of affording such rights through a series of case study examples. It also sets out developments in England, as well as stakeholder and Parliamentary commentary.
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Research Briefing
Sewage discharges
This briefing sets out information on sewage discharges. It focuses on England. It covers what sewage discharges are, why these happen, legislation and targets, and an overview of progress.
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Research Briefing
Fly-tipping: The illegal dumping of waste
Fly-tipping rose 9% from 2023/24 to 2024/25. The government is proposing various measures to reduce the problem.
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Research Briefing
British Summer Time
British Summer Time is the UK's seasonal clock change. Find out when and why the clocks change in the spring and autumn, calls for change, and evidence about the effects of daylight saving measures.
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Research Briefing
Debate on the import and sale of fur and related products
Fur imports and sales are already strictly controlled by legislation in the UK; a parliamentary debate on 10 March 2026 will revisit the issue.
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Research Briefing
Controls on domestic wood-burning and solid fuel use in England
The government is consulting on how to reduce emissions from solid fuel fires. These account for a fifth of the UK’s particulate matter emissions.
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