Waste management
Waste management news from UK Parliament.
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss Body Mass Index, alcohol harm, COVID-19-related evictions and biodiversity emergency
23 April 2021
Lords debates net zero emissions targets
Members debate case for integrated UK policy-making
22 April 2021
Here Comes The Summer: but are our waterways safe to be enjoyed recreationally?
The Committee will hear from leading academics and environmental campaigners as part of the inquiry considering the Water quality in rivers
19 April 2021
Packaging sector and experts questioned on the introduction of deposit return schemes
The Environmental Audit Committee examines the next steps for deposit return schemes
12 March 2021
Water Quality in Rivers inquiry launched
The Environmental Audit Committee wants to know how can water quality in UK rivers be improved and pollution minimised?
08 December 2020
Committee announce scrutiny of COP26 & publication of report
On Tuesday 1 December, the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee will hold an evidence hearing on the Government’s leadership and preparations for the COP26 climate conference.
26 November 2020
Lords accepts trade standards compromise
Members discuss new free trade agreements as Agriculture Bill scrutiny concludes
10 November 2020
Lords discusses green economy
Members debate investment to meet zero carbon targets
13 March 2020
Lords discusses net zero carbon emissions target
Members debate UK Fires report 'Absolute Zero'
07 February 2020
Lords EU exit regulations: 23 October
EU elections, plant health and movement of services under spotlight
24 October 2019
Fundamental shift away from single use packaging necessary, say MPs
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee publishes report on plastic food and drink packaging
12 September 2019
Lords debates National Policy Statement for Water Resources Infrastructure
Peers consider 2018 government plan
12 April 2019
Lords EU exit regulations: 27 February
Peers discuss waste shipments, veterinary medicines and animal trade
28 February 2019
Lords EU exit regulations: 13 February
Members discuss construction products and carbon capture
14 February 2019
Lords debates local authority services
Members discuss capacity to deliver services to communities
25 January 2019