Research Briefing
Brexit debates 2018
This paper provides links to a selection of debates that have referenced Brexit in the title or during a debate in 2018. This paper will be updated periodically.
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Research Briefing
The European Economic Area
This briefing paper outlines the institutional structure of the EEA, its pros and cons and the debate over withdrawal from the EEA.
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Insight
The decline of ATMs?
How successful has the industry been in maintaining provision of free cash across the country, including areas with high deprivation?
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Debate Pack
Traidcraft and the future of fair trade
There will be a general debate on Traidcraft and the future of fair trade in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 18 December at 9.30am. The debate is being led by Liz Twist MP.
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Debate Pack
Fuel poverty
This pack has been produced ahead of the general debate on Tuesday 11 December 2018 on fuel poverty. It covers fuel poverty statistics and policy for the regions of the UK.
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Debate Pack
Debate on an e-petition relating to the sale of products containing palm oil
A debate will be held on an e-petition relating to the sale of products containing palm oil on Monday 10 December 2018 in Westminster Hall at 4.30pm.
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Research Briefing
Fisheries Management in the UK
The UK is in the process of negotiating its exit from the EU, and as part of that the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). This paper provides an overview of how fisheries are currently managed in the UK within the CFP.
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Research Briefing
The Political Declaration on the Framework for Future EU-UK Relations
This paper looks at the Political Declaration on the Framework for the Future Relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom, which was agreed by EU leaders on 25 November.
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Insight
Air quality: Cutting through the haze
The Government has called air pollution the “top environmental risk to human health in the UK” - what plans, legislation and policies on air quality are expected in the coming months?
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Debate Pack
Extreme weather events related to climate change
A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on extreme weather events related to climate change on Tuesday 13 November 2018 at 9.30 am. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and it will be opened by Darren Jones MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on an e-petition on plastic-free packaging for fruit and vegetables
A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Monday 12 November at 4.30pm on e-petition 222715 relating to plastic-free packaging for fruit and vegetables. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Petitions Committee and it will be opened by Steve Double MP. The pack includes a general Library briefing on plastics and news items, press releases and statements relating specifically to plastic-free packaging for fruit and vegetables.
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Debate Pack
Beauty and the built environment
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 30 October at 2.30pm on beauty and the built environment. The debate will be opened by John Hayes MP.
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Research Briefing
The Agriculture Bill
Brexit requires the UK to have a new agriculture policy. The Agriculture Bill 2017-19 (HC Bill 266) was published on 12 September 2018. Second Reading of the Bill in the House of Commons is scheduled for Wednesday 10 October 2018.
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Debate Pack
Folic acid fortification
A General Debate will be held in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 25 October 2018 on folic acid fortification.
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Research Briefing
Energy imports and exports
After spending most of the previous 25 years as a net exporter of energy the UK became a net importer in 2004. The gap between imports and exports has increased since 2004 and this looks set to continue to increase in the future. This, alongside higher fuel prices and increased concern over the security of energy supply has increased the attention on energy imports and exports.
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