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Debate on an e-petition on plastic-free packaging for fruit and vegetables

Friday, 09 November, 2018

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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- Environment
Debate Pack

Beauty and the built environment

Friday, 26 October, 2018

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.
Research Briefing

The Agriculture Bill

Thursday, 25 October, 2018

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.
Debate Pack

Folic acid fortification

Wednesday, 24 October, 2018

A General Debate will be held in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 25 October 2018 on folic acid fortification.
Research Briefing

Energy imports and exports

Friday, 19 October, 2018

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.
Insight

Net zero emissions: A new UK climate change target?

Friday, 19 October, 2018

What are 'net zero' emissions and how do they fit with the UK’s climate change targets?
- Insight
- Climate change
Debate Pack

Home Energy and Lifestyle Management Systems and the Green Deal

Thursday, 18 October, 2018

There will be a debate in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 23 October 2018 at 9.30 am on Home Energy and Lifestyle Management Systems and the Green Deal. The debate will be opened by Gavin Newlands MP.
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- Business
- Consumers
- Energy
Debate Pack

e-petition debate on a new independent body for the protection of racehorses

Friday, 12 October, 2018

A debate will take place in Westminster Hall at 4.30pm on an e-petition for a new independent body for the protection of racehorses. The debate will be opened by Mike Hill MP.
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- Animals
Debate Pack

Future of the UK oil and gas industry

Friday, 05 October, 2018

A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 9 October 2018 at 11.30am on the future of the UK oil and gas industry. The debate will be opened by John McNally MP. This paper provides a brief overview of the industry and relevant issues, recent parliamentary comment and other press releases and articles.
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- Energy
Research Briefing

Brexit Unknowns (update)

Wednesday, 26 September, 2018

What do we still not know about the Brexit process or the withdrawal agreement with the EU that is currently being negotiated? This paper looks at some of the main unknowns.
Research Briefing

Household recycling in the UK

Wednesday, 12 September, 2018

This Commons Library Briefing Paper discusses UK trends in recycling and the applicable legislation at both EU and UK level. It provides an overview of the EU circular economy proposals and explains recycling policy across the UK. It also includes information on common barriers to recycling and local authority approaches to overcoming these barriers. A section on Brexit is also included.
Research Briefing

Brexit: UK agriculture policy

Tuesday, 11 September, 2018

Brexit requires the UK to have a new agriculture policy. The UK Government and devolved legislatures have set out proposals for supporting farmers whilst enhancing the environment. This Commons Library briefing has been updated ahead of publication of an Agriculture Bill in order to set out the policy context. The Library will provide distinct briefing on the Bill ahead of its Second Reading.
Research Briefing

The Brexit White Paper on future relations and alternative proposals

Tuesday, 28 August, 2018

The Government published its White Paper on future relations between the UK and the EU on 12 July. It envisages a 'common rulebook' to facilitate 'frictionless' trade, and among other things, UK cooperation in security matters, a commitment to maintain high environmental, data and consumer protection standards, UK participation in some EU agencies and solutions to the Irish border issues - all underpinned by a new governance structure that will pay "due regard" to the EU Court. Would the White Paper proposals work and do they respect both UK sovereignty and the indivisibility of the EU Single Market? David Davis's 'alternative' white paper proposes a somewhat different future relationship. This paper looks at proposals in both documents.
Research Briefing

Smart Meters Act 2018

Friday, 17 August, 2018

This Commons Library briefing contains background information on smart meters and the roll out, discussion on the clauses of the Smart Meters Bill, and comment on the Bill. The Bill received Royal Assent on 23 May 2018 without amendment, becoming the Smart Meters Act 2018.
- Research Briefing
- Energy
Research Briefing

The Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018

Friday, 17 August, 2018

The Tariff Cap Act 2018 requires the regulator Ofgem to impose a temporary, absolute cap on the price of standard variable and default electricity and gas tariffs.

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