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Environment

  • Debate Pack

    Debate on protecting and restoring river habitats

    Tuesday, 27 January, 2026

    A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 3pm on 29 January on protecting and restoring river habitats. The subject for this debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Lloyd Hatton MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Animals
    • Environment
  • Insight

    What is ‘water bankruptcy’?

    Monday, 26 January, 2026

    The United Nations published a landmark report warning of ‘water bankruptcy’ in January 2026. Find out what this means for the UK and the world.

    • Insight
    • Environment
  • Debate Pack

    Debate on a petition to introduce licensing and regulation for dog and cat rescues

    Thursday, 22 January, 2026

    A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 6pm on 26 January on a petition calling for licensing and regulation of dog and cat rescues. The debate will be opened by Irene Campbell MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Animals
  • Debate Pack

    Debate on government support for the fishing industry

    Wednesday, 21 January, 2026

    A debate has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber on 22 January on government support for the fishing industry. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Alistair Carmichael MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Environment
    • Farming and fishing
  • Debate Pack

    The impact of import standards on the agricultural sector

    Wednesday, 21 January, 2026

    A General Debate on the impact of import standards on the agricultural sector is scheduled for Thursday 22 January 2026. This Backbench Business Committee debate in the House of Commons chamber will be led by Sam Carling MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Farming and fishing
  • Research Briefing

    Economic regulation of the water industry

    Tuesday, 20 January, 2026

    The water industry is privatised, with regional monopoly companies, in England and Wales. Regulation includes a price review that sets bills for customers.

    • Research Briefing
    • Environment
    • Industry
  • Insight

    Water reform: “A new vision for water”

    Tuesday, 20 January, 2026

    The government published its water white paper in January 2026, setting out its plans for the water sector. Find out more about these plans and the next steps.

    • Insight
    • Environment
  • Debate Pack

    Debate on the Animal Welfare Strategy for England

    Tuesday, 20 January, 2026

    A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on 21 January on the Animal Welfare Strategy for England. The debate will be opened by Samantha Niblett MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Animals
    • Farming and fishing
  • Debate Pack

    The impact of food inflation on the cost of living

    Wednesday, 14 January, 2026

    There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of food inflation on the cost of living at 1:30pm on Thursday 15th January 2026.

    • Debate Pack
    • Economic situation
    • Environment
    • Work and incomes
  • Debate Pack

    Debate on the cumulative impact of housing development

    Tuesday, 16 December, 2025

    A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 17 December on the cumulative impact of housing development. The debate will be opened by Damian Hinds MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Environment
    • Housing and planning
    • Planning
  • Debate Pack

    Planning policy for quarries

    Monday, 15 December, 2025

    A Westminster Hall debate on Planning policy for quarries has been scheduled for 16 December 2025 from 9:30am until 11:00am. The debate has been initiated by Alberto Costa and Matt Western MPs.

    • Debate Pack
    • Environment
    • Planning
  • Debate Pack

    Debate on water scarcity

    Friday, 05 December, 2025

    A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 9 December on water scarcity. The debate will be opened by John Milne MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Energy
    • Environment
    • Industry
  • Research Briefing

    What was agreed at COP30?

    Wednesday, 03 December, 2025

    The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) was held from 10 to 21 November 2025 in Belém, Brazil. This briefing covers new developments from the conference and their reception.

    • Research Briefing
    • Climate change
    • International organisations
  • Debate Pack

    Impact of land use change on food security

    Friday, 14 November, 2025

    A debate pack produced for the Westminster Hall debate "Impact of land use change on food security", scheduled for 18th November 2025.

    • Debate Pack
    • Energy
    • Environment
    • Farming and fishing
  • Research Briefing

    Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 – Consideration of Lords amendments

    Tuesday, 11 November, 2025

    Lords amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 are scheduled to be debated in the Commons on 13 November 2025.

    • Research Briefing
    • Environment
    • Housing and planning
    • Planning

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