Research Briefing
A Commons Library analysis of the Environment Bill 2019-20. The Bill was given its first reading on 30 January 2020 and passed its second reading without division on 26 February 2020. Committee stage started on 10 March 2020 but was adjourned on 19 March due to the impact of Coronavirus. The Public Bill Committee is suspended until a time and date to be fixed by the Chair of the committee.
Debate Pack
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 4 March 2020 at 9.30am on the security implications of including Huawei in 5G. The debate will be opened by Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP.
Research Briefing
The UK and EU begin negotiations over their future relationship this week. This paper outlines the UK and EU's objectives, the main issues of contention and the process being followed in the negotiations
Debate Pack
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall at 9.30am on Tuesday 24 February 2020 on the UK oil and gas industry. The debate will be opened by Andrew Bowie MP.
Insight
In the UK, 297 million air passengers passed through UK airports in 2019.
Research Briefing
This reading list brings together briefings on Brexit by the Parliamentary libraries and the Devolved Assembly research services with reports by Parliamentary and Devolved Assembly committees following the result of the EU Referendum on 23 June 2016.
Research Briefing
This paper provides links to a selection of statements both written and oral that have referenced Brexit in the title or in the statement since the EU referendum. This paper will be updated periodically.
Research Briefing
This briefing sets out the policy background to and provisions in the Direct Payment to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) Bill (2019-20). The Bill received Royal Assent on 30 January 2020. The Act provides powers to Ministers to allow farm support direct payments to continue in 2020 after the UK left the EU. The briefing summarises Parliamentary scrutiny stages of the Bill.
Insight
Fisheries will play an important role in UK trade negotiations with the EU. What happens to fisheries policy during the transition period? And what will happen in 2021 and beyond? This Insight explains.
Insight
Food security is a global issue, but for many people it is also a very immediate concern. How do we define and measure food security?
Research Briefing
This Commons briefing paper attempts to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about solar panels.
Debate Pack
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall at 9.30am on Tuesday 11 February 2020 on waste incineration facilities. The debate will be opened by Sharon Hodgson MP.
Debate Pack
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall at 2.30pm on Tuesday 4 February 2020 on climate justice. The debate will be opened by Nadia Whittome MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Net zero targets and decarbonising transport’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 4 February 2020 from 9.30-11.00am. The debate has been initiated by Damian Hinds MP.
Insight
When the UK leaves the EU it will leave the Common Agricultural Policy. The Agriculture Bill contains long-term proposals for farm funding starting from 2021. This Insight looks at the farm payments policy for 2020.
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