Environmental protection
Environmental protection news from UK Parliament.
Comment: Unlimited fines for pollution events
Philip Dunne MP reacts to the Government’s announcement today that new laws will end the cap on civil penalties for environmental offences
12 July 2023
Minke whale’s rare activity off constituency of MP launching new mammal report
Minke whale’s rare activity off constituency of MP launching new mammal report
27 June 2023
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss prisons and probation, grey squirrels, British Overseas Territories and assistive technology in education. Catch up
26 May 2023
MPs’ inquiry commits to support “vital role" of tenant farmers
The vital role played by tenant farmers in England will be scrutinised in an inquiry
24 May 2023
Applications open for schools to take part in the next youth engagement programme
The Environment and Climate Change Committee is offering secondary schools, sixth form colleges, and further education colleges the opportunity to work with the Committee by applying for its youth engagement programme for 14-18 year olds.
19 May 2023
Comment: Government’s Plan for Water
Philip Dunne MP comments on the Government’s policy paper, Plan for Water
04 April 2023
Insect decline and UK food security to be examined by MPs
Science and Technology Committee launch inquiry on insect decline and UK food security
20 March 2023
Water companies and regulators questioned on water quality in Wales
Welsh Affairs Committee examines sewage discharges and pollution
09 March 2023
Where does nuclear energy in Wales go from here? MPs quiz UK Government ministers and experts
Welsh Affairs Committee explores the future of nuclear energy in Wales
20 February 2023
MPs to debate brownfield development and protecting the green- belt
MPs to debate brownfield development and protecting the green belt
06 February 2023
Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee visit Octopus Energy
The Environment and Climate Change Committee visited the Octopus Energy training centre in Slough as part of its Boiler Upgrade Scheme inquiry.
27 January 2023
Environment Agency, Natural England and Office for Environmental Protection to appear before MPs
Environment Agency, Natural England and Office for Environmental Protection to appear before MPs
27 January 2023
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss COP15, mortality rates, Oak National Academy, and Zimbabwe. Catch up
12 January 2023
National ‘war effort’ mobilisation needed to improve energy efficiency, install solar panels on new developments and set clear date to end oil and gas licensing
Environmental Audit Committee sets out how the UK can accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels
05 January 2023
Foreign Affairs Committee launches inquiry into critical minerals
Foreign Affairs Committee launches inquiry into critical minerals
20 December 2022