Research Briefing
The European Economic Area
This briefing paper outlines the institutional structure of the EEA, its pros and cons and the debate over withdrawal from the EEA.
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Debate Pack
Traidcraft and the future of fair trade
There will be a general debate on Traidcraft and the future of fair trade in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 18 December at 9.30am. The debate is being led by Liz Twist MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on an e-petition relating to the sale of products containing palm oil
A debate will be held on an e-petition relating to the sale of products containing palm oil on Monday 10 December 2018 in Westminster Hall at 4.30pm.
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Research Briefing
Fisheries Management in the UK
The UK is in the process of negotiating its exit from the EU, and as part of that the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). This paper provides an overview of how fisheries are currently managed in the UK within the CFP.
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Research Briefing
The Political Declaration on the Framework for Future EU-UK Relations
This paper looks at the Political Declaration on the Framework for the Future Relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom, which was agreed by EU leaders on 25 November.
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Insight
Air quality: Cutting through the haze
The Government has called air pollution the “top environmental risk to human health in the UK” - what plans, legislation and policies on air quality are expected in the coming months?
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Debate Pack
Extreme weather events related to climate change
A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on extreme weather events related to climate change on Tuesday 13 November 2018 at 9.30 am. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and it will be opened by Darren Jones MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on an e-petition on plastic-free packaging for fruit and vegetables
A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Monday 12 November at 4.30pm on e-petition 222715 relating to plastic-free packaging for fruit and vegetables. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Petitions Committee and it will be opened by Steve Double MP. The pack includes a general Library briefing on plastics and news items, press releases and statements relating specifically to plastic-free packaging for fruit and vegetables.
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Debate Pack
Beauty and the built environment
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 30 October at 2.30pm on beauty and the built environment. The debate will be opened by John Hayes MP.
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Research Briefing
The Agriculture Bill
Brexit requires the UK to have a new agriculture policy. The Agriculture Bill 2017-19 (HC Bill 266) was published on 12 September 2018. Second Reading of the Bill in the House of Commons is scheduled for Wednesday 10 October 2018.
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Debate Pack
Folic acid fortification
A General Debate will be held in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 25 October 2018 on folic acid fortification.
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Insight
Net zero emissions: A new UK climate change target?
What are 'net zero' emissions and how do they fit with the UK’s climate change targets?
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Debate Pack
e-petition debate on a new independent body for the protection of racehorses
A debate will take place in Westminster Hall at 4.30pm on an e-petition for a new independent body for the protection of racehorses. The debate will be opened by Mike Hill MP.
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Research Briefing
Brexit Unknowns (update)
What do we still not know about the Brexit process or the withdrawal agreement with the EU that is currently being negotiated? This paper looks at some of the main unknowns.
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Research Briefing
Household recycling in the UK
This Commons Library Briefing Paper discusses UK trends in recycling and the applicable legislation at both EU and UK level. It provides an overview of the EU circular economy proposals and explains recycling policy across the UK. It also includes information on common barriers to recycling and local authority approaches to overcoming these barriers. A section on Brexit is also included.
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