House of Lords Brexit round-up: Environment
On 29 March 2017 the prime minister notified the European Council of the UK's intention to withdraw from the European Union.
The House of Lords is looking at the work of the EU, the implications of leaving and the exit process. This page contains a round-up of some of the key reports, analysis and debates on Brexit from the Lords on the topic of the environment.
Reports and analysis
- EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee: UK unprepared for new fisheries conservation rules
- EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee: Brexit: food prices and availability report published by Committee
- EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee: Brexit: energy security report published
- EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee: Brexit: farm animal welfare - report published
- EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee: Brexit: agriculture report published
- EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee: Brexit: fisheries report
- EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee: Brexit: environment and climate change report published
Debates
During debates, members are able to put their real-world experience to good use, discussing current issues and drawing the government's attention to concerns.
- 4 April 2019: Lords debate Committee's report on Brexit and food prices
- 26 March 2019: Brexit: chemical regulation report to be debated by House of Lords
- 24 May 2018: Lords debate impact of Brexit on energy security
- 17 October 2017: Impact of Brexit on agriculture and farm animal welfare debated
- 23 March 2017: Brexit - environment and climate change report debated by Lords
- 16 January 2016: Brexit: fisheries report debated by Lords
- 20 October 2016: Environmental and climate change policy post-Brexit
Lords Library briefings
The House of Lords Library is producing a range of guides on Brexit, including the following environment related briefings:
- 15 June 2017: Leaving the European Union - UK Climate Change Policy
- 3 October 2016: Leaving the European Union - Environment and Climate Change
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