Agriculture and environment
Agriculture and environment news from UK Parliament.
Lords oral questions to government on 30 April
The virtual session focuses on Covid-19, and Syria
29 April 2020
Lords questions government in oral questions on 28 April
Virtual questions session relating to Covid-19, EU negotiations and the Olympics
27 April 2020
Lords discusses green economy
Members debate investment to meet zero carbon targets
13 March 2020
What is the relationship between food production and public health?
Food, Poverty, Health and the Environment Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 3 March at 10.40am
03 March 2020
How do we ensure a sustainable future for farming?
Select Committee on Food, Poverty, Health and the Environment takes evidence on Tuesday 25 February at 10.40am
25 February 2020
Lords debates threats to native trees
Members discuss dangers posed by pests and diseases
13 February 2020
Minister makes statement on flood response
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has updated the House on the Government's response to recent flooding
10 February 2020
Lords discusses net zero carbon emissions target
Members debate UK Fires report 'Absolute Zero'
07 February 2020
Have your say on the Agriculture Bill
Call for written evidence
04 February 2020
Lords EU exit regulations: 30 October
Animal welfare, agriculture, fisheries and rail safety on agenda
31 October 2019
Lords EU exit regulations: 23 October
EU elections, plant health and movement of services under spotlight
24 October 2019
Vegetarian food names are already clear, agreed Minister
Defra Minister Zac Goldsmith responds to the EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee's letter about naming vegetarian foods.
16 October 2019
Defra's no deal Brexit preparations: Minister to give evidence
The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 16 October at 10.00am
16 October 2019
Lords debates threats to native trees
Members discuss threat of pests and diseases to UK trees
04 September 2019
Kew Gardens Bill: Lords third reading
Bill empowers government grants for Royal Botanic Gardens land leases
12 June 2019