Research Briefing
The Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill 2023-24 was introduced in the House of Commons on 8 November 2023. The Bill passed its Third Reading in the Commons unamended on 20 February 2024. It had its First Reading in the House of Lords on 21 February 2024 and the date of the Second Reading is yet to be scheduled.
Research Briefing
After a delay of over two and a half years, formal UK participation in two EU programmes will begin on 1 January 2024. This paper provides an overview of the programmes, rules for UK participation and the UK financial contribution
Research Briefing
The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill completed its stages in the House of Commons on 29 November 2023. It is scheduled to have its second reading in the House of Lords on 19 December 2023.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on coastal erosion in Suffok and Norfolk has been scheduled for 19 December. The debate will be opened by Peter Aldous MP.
Research Briefing
This briefing discusses green belt planning policy and some of the recent discussions around the green belt. It applies only to England.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on provision of broadband for rural communities has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 13 December. The debate will be opened by Chris Loder MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 4.30pm on 12 December on public sector food procurement and healthy eating. The debate will be opened by Anthony Mangnall MP.
Debate Pack
An Opposition Day debate has been scheduled for 5th December on bonuses for water company executives.
Research Briefing
This short research briefing examines the progress to date in reducing the infant mortality rate in England.
Insight
Different parts of the UK have different views on including glass in planned deposit return schemes, which could complicate the UK’s internal market.
Research Briefing
This briefing provides background on fisheries provisions in the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) and how these have been implemented since the UK left the EU.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 3pm on 23 November on energy social tariffs. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Marion Fellows MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 1.30pm on Thursday 16 November on floating offshore wind. The debate will be opened by Selaine Saxby MP.
Research Briefing
Emerging and disruptive technologies are changing the way the world operates. For defence, they present both challenge and opportunity.
Research Briefing
The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) is to be held from 30 November to 1 December 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). This briefing covers the main themes of COP28.
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