Environmental protection
Environmental protection news from UK Parliament.
Rural tourism in England inquiry launched
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee launches inquiry into role of tourism
08 July 2016
L'Oréal, Unilever, and P&G questioned on microplastics environmental impact
Environmental Audit Committee questions businesses on the environmental impact of microplastics
29 June 2016
DEFRA questioned on the environmental impact of microplastics
Environmental Audit Committee hears Government's position on microbeads and microplastic pollution
14 June 2016
EU energy governance report debated by Lords
Lords EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee report debated on 13 June 2016
09 June 2016
Proactive approach to flood management needed
Environmental Audit Committee publishes report on flooding: Cooperation across Government
09 June 2016
Pollution in the marine environment examined
Environmental Audit Committee examines the environmental impact of microplastics
07 June 2016
Environmental impact of microplastics examined
Environmental Audit Committee take evidence from conservationists and the British Plastics Federation
24 May 2016
Environmental impact of microplastics examined with academics
Environmental Audit Committee hears from academics on wide range of issues regarding microplastics
05 May 2016
Cancelled: Environmental impact of microplastics examined with academics
The Environmental Audit Committee evidence session on Tuesday 3 May 2016 has been cancelled
28 April 2016
Soil health examined with environment representatives
Environmental Audit Committee takes evidence on the state of the UK's soil
02 March 2016
Westminster Hall debate on offshore oil and gas industry
Backbench Business debate on offshore oil and gas industry on 3 March in Westminster Hall.
24 February 2016
Engineers and policy chiefs discuss infrastructure resilience to flooding
Environmental Audit Committee holds roundtable discussion on Government's work on flood resilience
24 February 2016
Local action to cut air pollution explored
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee looks at local action to cut air pollution
14 January 2016
Prime Minister questioned by Liaison Committee
Liaison Committee holds evidence session with the Prime Minister, David Cameron
18 December 2015
Minister questioned on outcomes of Paris climate change talks
Energy and Climate Change Committee takes evidence on outcomes of Paris COP 21
11 December 2015