Research Briefing
Local government air quality responsibilities
Local authorities must monitor and improve air quality to meet objectives. This briefing gives an overview of the local air quality management regime.
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Research Briefing
Plastic bags – the single use carrier bag charge
This Commons Library briefing paper provides information on the single use carrier bag charge in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, examines the legal basis for the charge, the exemptions and what will be done with the proceeds of the charge. It also examines the impact of the charges to date.
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Research Briefing
High Speed Rail 2 – an overview
An overview of High Speed Rail 2 (HS2): an ambitious, controversial project for a high-speed rail line connecting some of the country's largest cities.
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Insight
Creosote and telegraph poles
Creosote wood preservative is permitted for some industrial uses like telegraph poles, but this is under review and a consultation on it closed in November 2024.
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Research Briefing
What was agreed at COP29?
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) was held from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This briefing covers new developments from the conference and their reception.
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Debate Pack
Debate on family farming in Devon
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall for 2.30pm on 3 December on family farming in Devon. The debate will be opened by Sir Geoffrey Cox MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on biosecurity
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on 4 December on biosecurity. The debate will be opened by Ben Goldsborough MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on domestic production of critical minerals
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall for 9.30am on 3 December on domestic production of critical minerals. The debate will be opened by Perran Moon MP.
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Debate Pack
The fishing industry
MPs will debate the fishing industry in Westminster Hall on the 28 November 2024.
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Debate Pack
Delivery of electricity grid upgrades
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on Delivery of electricity grid upgrades on 26 November 2024. The debate will be opened by Sir Bernard Jenkin MP.
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Debate Pack
General debate on rural affairs
A general debate on rural affairs has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber for 11 November.
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Debate Pack
Debate on a Motion to approve the Draft Environmental Protection (Single-Use Vapes) (England) Regulations 2024
A debate on a Motion to approve the Draft Environmental Protection (Single-Use Vapes) (England) Regulations 2024 has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber for 13 November 2024.
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Research Briefing
Flood risk management and funding
This briefing paper provides an overview of flood and coastal risk management in the UK, including which bodies manage risk, current policy on flood risk management, and how flood funding works.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the future of fishing after 2026
A debate on the future of fishing after 2026 introduced by Robert Lowe MP is due to take place on 5 November 2024 in Westminster Hall.
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Research Briefing
Great British Energy Bill 2024-25
The Great British Energy Bill 2024-25 was introduced to the Commons on 25 July 2024. The second reading of the bill took place on 5 September 2024 and the committee stage of the bill took place between 8 and 15 October 2024. The report stage and third reading of the bill is scheduled for 29 October 2024. The bill would create a new, publicly owned company, Great British Energy, designed to invest in and develop clean energy.
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