Agriculture and environment
Agriculture and environment news from UK Parliament.
Government's environmental principles and governance consultation examined
Environmental Audit Committee examines proposals to create environmental watchdog
12 June 2018
Secretary of State questioned on work of Department
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee examines Brexit progress, animal welfare, air quality and plastics
07 June 2018
Committee launch inquiry into nuclear waste disposal
Draft guidance on the determination of nuclear waste disposal planning applications examined
25 May 2018
Committee explore UK's resilience to heatwaves
Environmental Audit Committee examines the risks heatwaves pose to health and resilience of the UK transport sector
23 May 2018
Committee questions Minister on biosecurity and Brexit
EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 16 May at 10.30am
16 May 2018
Development of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles examined
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee questions witnesses on charging infrastructure
08 May 2018
Young farmers' views on agriculture after Brexit examined
Welsh Affairs Committee talk to members of the Wales Federation of Young Farmers Clubs
08 May 2018
Committee continues Brexit and biosecurity inquiry
EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 2 May at 10.30am
02 May 2018
Minister discusses agriculture post-Brexit
Welsh Affairs Committee examines Defra's proposals for the future of Welsh agriculture and trade
01 May 2018
Secretary of State questioned on Government's 25 Year Plan
Environmental Audit Committee examines the Government's 25 Year Plan for the Environment
18 April 2018
Ministers questioned on shortages in the labour market
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee hears from Home Office and Defra ministers
28 March 2018
Minister questioned on reducing nitrate pollution
Environmental Audit Committee takes evidence from Defra and the Environment Agency
21 March 2018
Minister questioned on fisheries and agriculture by Committee
EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 21 February at 10.30am
21 February 2018
The UK needs a deposit return scheme for plastic bottles
Environmental Audit Committee publishes report on plastic pollution
22 December 2017
Brexit impact on fisheries examined with industry experts
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee explores main challenges and opportunities for UK fisheries
13 December 2017