Research Briefing
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-2025 had its First Reading in the House of Commons on 11 March 2025. Second Reading is scheduled for 24 March 2025. The Bill, and its Explanatory Notes, can be found on the Parliamentary website.
Research Briefing
The global nutrition for growth summit will be held in March. What is the state of global nutrition and what role does UK aid play?
Debate Pack
A debate has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber on 13 March on the future of farming. 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
A Westminster Hall debate on the role of water companies in new housing development planning has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 12 March. The debate will be opened by Helen Morgan MP.
Research Briefing
The Labour government hopes to reduce barriers to trade, such as by reducing border checks on goods, and to agree a UK–EU security pact
Research Briefing
The UK Government plans to reduce aviation's contribution to climate change through domestic policies and by working with international organisations.
Debate Pack
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall for 4.30pm on 4 March on bathing water regulations. The debate will be opened by Gideon Amos MP.
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on rural crime on 27 February 2025. The debate will be opened by Ben Maguire MP.
Research Briefing
The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024 received Royal Assent on 20 May 2024 (prior to the General Election). It makes it an offence to export livestock from or through Great Britain for slaughter outside the British Islands.
Research Briefing
The primary aim of the Crown Estate Bill (Bill 176 of 2024–25) is to remove limitations on the Crown Estate’s borrowing powers and the types of assets if can invest in. It originated in the Lords, where it was amended. The bill will have its remaining stages in the House of Commons on 24 February.
Research Briefing
The Climate and Nature Bill 2024-25 was introduced in the House of Commons on 16 October 2024, and its second reading took place on 24 January 2025. This Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and background information.
Insight
On 28 to 30 January 2025, the EU and the UK will take part in an arbitration hearing in The Hague in a dispute over the UK ban on sandeel fishing in its waters.
Research Briefing
The Water (Special Measures) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 4 September 2024, and was amended at committee stage and report stage. It was introduced in the House of Commons on 27 November 2024 and was amended at committee stage. Both report stage and third reading are scheduled for 28 January 2025. The bill is intended to address poor performance from water companies.
Debate Pack
A debate has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber on 20 January on the impact of food and diet on obesity. The subject for this debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Dr Simon Opher MP.
Debate Pack
A motion to approve regulations to establish a deposit return scheme for drinks containers in England and Northern Ireland is scheduled for 16 January 2025.
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