Environmental protection
Environmental protection news from UK Parliament.
Ministry of Justice failing to meet key environmental standards
Environmental Audit Committee publishes report on the Ministry of Justice's environmental sustainability
02 February 2018
Minister questioned on Chinese waste import ban
Environmental Audit Committee examines the Government's awareness and preparations for the ban
31 January 2018
China's restrictions on foreign waste imports explored
Environmental Audit Committee questions local authorities
30 January 2018
MPs call for "latte levy" on coffee cups
Environmental Audit Committee publishes report on disposable coffee cups
05 January 2018
Committee questions Minister on Brexit impact on trade in waste
EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 10 January at 10.00am
03 January 2018
The UK needs a deposit return scheme for plastic bottles
Environmental Audit Committee publishes report on plastic pollution
22 December 2017
Minister questioned on UK progress on reducing F-Gas emissions
Environmental Audit Committee examines issues including options facing the UK after it leaves the EU
12 December 2017
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