Sustainable development
Sustainable development news from UK Parliament.
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss human rights sanctions, housing developments on flood plains, Official Development Assistance and the Child Maintenance Service. Learn more
25 June 2021
Lords debates housing
Members discuss the case for setting out a long-term housing strategy in a debate put forward by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Learn more
25 March 2021
Local government representatives questioned on the Spending Review
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee looks at the additional challenges created by the Covid-19 pandemic and the quality of support provided by central government
10 November 2020
How is climate change affecting developing countries and what actions should the government take?
The External Affairs Sub-Committee takes evidence on 12 March 2020 at 10.05am
12 March 2020
Lords debates residential construction sector
Peers discuss steps to boost housing supply
25 April 2019
MP's look into how Modern Methods of Construction boosts housing supply
Committee questions academics and industry representatives on how Modern Methods of Construction can boost housing supply
04 March 2019
Traders questioned on challenges facing retail and hospitality sectors
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee consider the future of the high street
22 October 2018
Government Response on UK's response to hurricanes in Overseas Territories published
Government accepts the Committee's recommendations on the need for improvements to national, regional and international preparedness for natural disasters
24 May 2018
Lords debate National Policy for the Built Environment report
House of Lords debates Built Environment Committee's report on Tuesday 24 January at 3:30pm
19 January 2017
Sustainable Development Goals examined with Oliver Letwin
International Development Committee questions the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
22 April 2016
Housing Minister and HM Treasury face questions on housing crisis
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 22 March at 3.30pm
22 March 2016
Short-sighted Government housing policy will not meet objectives
Built Environment Committee publishes report on Friday 19 February
19 February 2016
Minister for Housing and Planning gives evidence on built environment
Built Environment Committee takes evidence on Thursday 17 December at 10.15am
16 December 2015
Professor Danny Dorling gives evidence on the UK housing market
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 15 December at 3.35pm
15 December 2015
Can we build enough new houses without risking further floods?
Built Environment Committee takes evidence on Thursday 10 December at 10.10am
08 December 2015