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Science, environment and technology

  • Debate Pack

    Permit variation processes for waste incineration facilities

    Wednesday, 30 November, 2022

    A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall for 1.30pm on Thursday 1 December on permit variation processes for waste incineration facilities. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Elliot Colburn MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Environment
  • Debate Pack

    Avian influenza outbreak

    Tuesday, 29 November, 2022

    A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall from 9.30-11am on Wednesday 30 November on the avian influenza outbreak. The debate will be opened by Sir John Whittingdale MP.

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

    Avian influenza

    Tuesday, 29 November, 2022

    In 2021-22, the UK has seen its worst ever outbreak of avian influenza as 'bird flu' spread rapidly through many species of wild birds and kept birds. The most serious type of avian influenza can cause sudden death in birds. Poultry flocks where disease is confirmed must be culled. This briefing explains the scale of the problem and Government policies to tackle it.

    • Research Briefing
    • Animals
    • Diseases
    • Environment
    • Farming and fishing
  • Debate Pack

    Environmental impact of disposable vapes

    Monday, 28 November, 2022

    A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall for 4.30pm on Tuesday 29 November. The debate will be opened by Kirsten Oswald MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Environment
    • Health
  • Debate Pack

    Future of the UK’s canals and waterways

    Friday, 18 November, 2022

    There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Future of the UK's canals and waterways' on 22 November 2022 9.30-11am. The debate will be led by Michael Fabricant MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Environment
    • Transport
  • Debate Pack

    Support for British farming

    Tuesday, 15 November, 2022

    A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Wednesday 23 November from 2.30-4pm on support for British farming. The debate will be opened by Simon Jupp MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Farming and fishing
  • Research Briefing

    COP27: The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference

    Thursday, 10 November, 2022

    The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) will be held from 6 to 18 November 2022 in Sharm El Sheikh. This briefing covers the main themes of COP27 and some of the geo-political issues surrounding the build-up to the conference.

    • Research Briefing
    • Climate change
    • Institutions
  • Research Briefing

    Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill 2022/23: Progress of the Bill

    Wednesday, 09 November, 2022

    A briefing on the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill 2022-23 following its completion of Committee Stage in the House of Commons.

    • Research Briefing
    • Devolution
    • Economic policy
    • Environment
    • Local government
    • Planning
    • Roads
  • Debate Pack

    Local consent for fracking

    Wednesday, 09 November, 2022

    A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Tuesday 15 November at 9.30am on local consent for fracking. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Helen Morgan MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Energy
    • Planning
  • Debate Pack

    Government support for a nature and climate declaration

    Tuesday, 08 November, 2022

    A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on Wednesday 9 November on government support for a nature and climate declaration. The debate will be opened by Derek Thomas MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Climate change
    • Environment
  • Debate Pack

    Levelling Up Rural Britain

    Tuesday, 08 November, 2022

    A debate has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber for 9 November 2022 on "Levelling Up Rural Britain." The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee.

    • Debate Pack
    • Farming and fishing
    • Planning
  • Research Briefing

    Oil Prices

    Monday, 07 November, 2022

    Oil prices jumped after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and continued to rise through early March. Prices reached $127 a barrel on 8 March. The latest price is $98 a barrel. The price in Sterling set a new record in mid-June of £103 a barrel.

    • Research Briefing
    • Energy
    • Middle East
    • Roads
  • Research Briefing

    The UK and EU programmes: participation delayed

    Friday, 04 November, 2022

    The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement provided for UK participation in EU programmes. However, this has still not been finalised. This briefing paper explains the arrangements for UK participation, and the background to the delay.

    • Research Briefing
    • EU law and treaties
    • Europe
    • Sciences
    • Brexit
  • Debate Pack

    Climate change and human security

    Tuesday, 01 November, 2022

    On Thursday 3 November, there will be a Westminster Hall debate on the subject of climate change and human security. The debate will be led by Wera Hobhouse MP and Stewart McDonald MP. This page provides information on the potential impact of climate change on global security, the UK Government strategy, and links to further reading.

    • Debate Pack
    • Climate change
    • Institutions
  • Debate Pack

    Public ownership of energy companies

    Friday, 28 October, 2022

    On Monday 31 October 2022 there will be a Westminster Hall debate on e-petition 608056 relating to the public ownership of energy companies. The debate will be opened by Martyn Day MP on behalf of the Petitions Committee.

    • Debate Pack
    • Business
    • Economic policy
    • Energy

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