Environmental protection
Environmental protection news from UK Parliament.
How have funding cuts affected the work of Natural England?
Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 Committee takes evidence on 5 December at 11.05am
05 December 2017
Ministers questioned on improving air quality
Committees hold Ministers to account over the Government's latest plans to reduce nitrogen dioxide
30 November 2017
How can we improve environmental policy after Brexit?
Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 Committee takes evidence on 28 November at 11.05am
28 November 2017
Mayor of London questioned on air quality
The four Committees also hear from local government representatives and legal and health experts
23 November 2017
Climate change experts questioned on clean growth strategy and COP23
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee hears from environment organisations on Brexit impact
22 November 2017
Environment Agency flood and environment work scrutinised
Committee examines activities on environmental protection, including waste and flood risk management
21 November 2017
Countryside access considered by Committee
Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 Committee takes evidence on 21 November at 11.05am
21 November 2017
Committee questions UK fishing industry representatives
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee examines the main challenges and opportunities for UK fisheries after withdrawal from the EU
15 November 2017
Sustainability in the Ministry of Justice examined
Environmental Audit Committee questions officials on NAO report on the Ministry's estate and sustainability issues
14 November 2017
Are rural communities being left behind by Government?
Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 Committee takes evidence on 14 November at 11.05am
10 November 2017
How do we get more affordable housing in rural areas?
Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 Committee takes evidence on 7 November at 11.05am
07 November 2017
Minister questioned on environmental policy
Environmental Audit Committee questions Michael Gove on policy areas covered by the Committee
31 October 2017
Minister questioned on disposable packaging waste
Environmental Audit Committee examines the Governments commitments to waste prevention and recycling
31 October 2017
Does the Government have an adequate biodiversity policy?
Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 Committee takes evidence on 31 October at 11.05am
31 October 2017
Committee considers issues including farming and natural capital
Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 Committee takes evidence on 24 October at 11.05am
24 October 2017