Research Briefing
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.
Debate Pack
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
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
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.
Research Briefing
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
A briefing on the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill 2022-23 following its completion of Committee Stage in the House of Commons.
Debate Pack
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
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
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.
Research Briefing
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
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.
Debate Pack
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
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.
Research Briefing
This briefing explains the background and main provisions of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill 2022-23.
Debate Pack
A debate on the National Food Strategy and food security has been scheduled for 27 October 2022. The debate will be opened by Esther McVey MP and Kerry MCarthy MP.
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