Research Briefing
Nuisance complaints
This House of Commons Library briefing paper provides an overview of options for dealing with nuisance together with Government guidance and relevant legislation on various types of nuisance.
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Debate Pack
Cornwall’s dark sky status
This pack has been produced ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 29 November 2017 from 4.30-5.30 on Cornwall's dark sky status. The debate will be opened by Sheryll Murray MP.
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Debate Pack
Future of the rural economy in Wales
MPs will debate the Future of the rural economy in Wales, led by Ben Lake, on Tuesday 28 November at 4.30pm, in Westminster Hall. This House of Commons Library briefing provides a summary of the issues, statistics and background information for the debate.
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Debate Pack
Roll-out of broadband to rural communities in Scotland
MPs will debate the Roll-out of broadband to rural communities in Scotland, on Wednesday 22 November 2017, at 9.30am, in Westminster Hall. John Lamont MP will open the debate.
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Debate Pack
World Antibiotics Awareness Week
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Thursday 16 November 2016 from 1.30-3.30pm on World Antibiotics Awareness Week. The subject for the debate has been selected by the Backbench Business Committee and the debate will be opened by Julian Sturdy MP.
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Debate Pack
UK’s role in degradation of the marine environment
MPs will debate the UK's role in degradation of the marine environment from 2.30 to 4pm on Tuesday 14 November 2017. The debate will take place in Westminster Hall and be led by Barry Sheerman MP.
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Debate Pack
The UK bee population
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 14 November 2017 from 4.30-5.30pm on the UK bee population. The debate will be opened by Alex Chalk MP.
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Debate Pack
Puppy smuggling
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 1 November 2017 from 4.30-5.30pm on puppy smuggling. The debate will be opened by Nigel Huddleston MP.
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Debate Pack
Carbon Capture and Storage
A Westminster Hall debate on the "Carbon Capture and Storage" is scheduled for Thursday 19 October 2017 at 1.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Simon Clarke MP.
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Research Briefing
Bovine Tuberculosis Statistics: Great Britain
This briefing paper presents statistics on the incidence of bovine TB in Great Britain. In 2018, there were 4,395 new herd incidents and 44,656 animals were slaughtered due to bovine TB.
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Debate Pack
Energy in Wales
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Thursday 14 September 2017 from 1.30-3pm on energy in Wales. The debate will be opened by Albert Owen MP.
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Research Briefing
Glyphosate: Controversy surrounding the EU’s re-approval of the pesticide
Glyphosate was re-approved for use in the EU in November 2017 and the legal act enabling this was adopted in December 2017. This approval was subject to delay as a range of scientific evidence was considered regarding potential health risks with fierce debate over a number of years.
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Research Briefing
Litter: key trends, policy and legislation
A House of Commons Library Briefing Paper examining trends in litter and the policy and legislation in place to address litter problems in England. Information for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland is also included.
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