Environmental protection
Environmental protection news from UK Parliament.
Government responds to report by Lords Select Committee on the Rural Economy
The House of Lords Select Committee on the Rural Economy receives the Government response to its report.
03 July 2019
Kew Gardens Bill: Lords third reading
Bill empowers government grants for Royal Botanic Gardens land leases
12 June 2019
Minister questioned on sustainable fishing efforts
Committee takes evidence from Robert Goodwill MP on sustainable fishing laws
05 June 2019
Ministers face questions over use of toxic chemicals in everyday life
Environmental Audit Committee holds the final hearing of its inquiry into Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Life
03 June 2019
MPs assess invasive species threat with Cambridge University outreach event
Environmental Audit Committee holds public meeting in Cambridge for invasive species inquiry
24 May 2019
Lords debates Rivers Authorities and Land Drainage Bill
Peers discuss key purpose and principles
16 May 2019
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss vaccinations, grooming gangs and salmon stocks
15 May 2019
Lords EU exit regulations: 8 May
Agriculture and firearms trade in spotlight
09 May 2019
Lords debates climate change
Members discuss government duty to reduce emissions
03 May 2019
"The most important issue of our time," Opposition calls to declare climate emergency
Subject for debate chosen by the Labour Party
01 May 2019
Has the EU's fish discard ban worked? Lords' Committee questions the fishing industry
The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee takes evidence from fishing organisations and the British Ports Association on the impact of the EU landing obligation
30 April 2019
Climate action and Extinction Rebellion: Milliband questions government
Urgent question after a week of disruption by environmental activists
23 April 2019
“We should be talking about hope, not fear” statement on climate change
Claire Perry, Minister of State for Energy and Clean Growth updates MPs
23 April 2019
Lords debates National Policy Statement for Water Resources Infrastructure
Peers consider 2018 government plan
12 April 2019
Lords EU exit regulations: 11 April
Members discuss trade in torture products
12 April 2019