Environment

Regulation of the use of euthanasia in dog and animal shelters

A Westminster Hall debate on whether dog and animal shelters should face new rules governing when and how they use euthanasia. The debate will examine the current lack of standardised regulation, animal welfare concerns, and whether tighter controls or guidelines are needed to reduce unnecessary culling while balancing shelter capacity and resources.

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee: Reviewing the electricity market

The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee will take oral evidence on how the UK's electricity market operates and performs. The review examines whether current market rules deliver secure, affordable power supplies and support the transition to net-zero emissions. This is a fact-gathering exercise ahead of potential future policy changes or legislation.

Debate on motions to approve the Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026, the Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and Shipping) Regulations 2026 and the Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026

Parliament will debate three related motions to approve carbon budgets and climate regulations for 2026. The motions cover the overall carbon budget limit for the UK's sixth carbon budget period, rules for counting emissions from international aviation and shipping, and a technical order adjusting credit allowances. Together, these set legally binding constraints on UK greenhouse gas emissions and determine how the country will meet its climate targets.

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee: Climate adaptation and emergency response

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee will take oral evidence on how the UK can adapt to climate impacts and strengthen emergency response systems. This inquiry examines the readiness of farming, food production, and rural communities to handle climate-related shocks—from floods and droughts to extreme weather—and whether government preparedness matches the scale of future risks.

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee: International climate policy

The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee will hear oral evidence on international climate policy. This inquiry examines how the UK engages with global climate negotiations, commitments under international agreements, and coordination with other nations on net-zero targets. The session will explore the intersection of Britain's domestic climate goals and its diplomatic role in shaping worldwide climate action.

UK-Indonesia collaboration on environmental sustainability

This Westminster Hall debate examines UK-Indonesia bilateral collaboration on environmental sustainability. Kerry McCarthy, Labour MP for Bristol East, is raising the partnership to highlight shared climate and conservation priorities between the two countries, likely covering areas such as deforestation, renewable energy, biodiversity protection, and the economic opportunities within green sectors. The debate will explore how closer environmental cooperation can support both nations' net-zero commitments and create sustainable employment.

Third Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Climate Change Agreements (Administration, Energy-intensive Installations and Eligible Facilities) (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2026

Parliament will examine regulations that revise and partially dismantle the Climate Change Agreements scheme, which gives energy-intensive industrial facilities a tax discount in exchange for meeting energy efficiency targets. The 2026 amendments alter how the scheme is administered and which installations remain eligible, affecting manufacturers, refineries, and chemical plants across the UK that currently benefit from the relief.

Fly-tipping in residential areas and associated impacts

A Westminster Hall debate on fly-tipping in residential areas and its associated impacts. Melanie Onn is raising this issue to examine the problem of illegal waste dumping in neighbourhoods, its environmental consequences, public health risks, and the effectiveness of enforcement and local authority responses.

Potential merits of a full ban on fracking

A backbench debate on whether the UK should implement a full ban on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for oil and gas extraction. Claire Young MP will lead discussion on the potential benefits of such a ban, likely covering environmental, health, and climate impacts. This is an exploratory debate rather than a government proposal, allowing MPs to air arguments for a comprehensive fracking prohibition.

Sewage pollution and the River Otter

Richard Foord raises sewage pollution affecting the River Otter in his Devon constituency during an adjournment debate. The debate allows him to press the government—likely the Environment Agency and water companies—on water quality failures and what action will be taken to prevent further contamination of this river.

Environmental Audit Committee: HM Treasury and the economics of climate and nature

The Environmental Audit Committee will take oral evidence from HM Treasury on how the government values and accounts for climate change and natural capital in economic policymaking. The session examines whether Treasury decisions on spending, tax, and investment properly weigh the financial risks and opportunities of the climate and nature crises.

Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026

This committee will scrutinise draft regulations that make technical changes to law across government in consequence of the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. Delegated Legislation Committees review secondary legislation (statutory instruments) to ensure they properly implement parent Acts and do not exceed their powers. The committee will examine whether these consequential amendments correctly align existing rules with the new planning framework.

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee: Managing the future of UK oil and gas

The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee will examine how the UK should manage its oil and gas sector as it transitions toward net-zero emissions. The session will hear oral evidence from witnesses on the economic, industrial, and climate implications of decisions about future oil and gas production, investment, and regulation.

Second Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Digital Waste Tracking (England) Regulations 2026

Parliament will scrutinise draft regulations establishing a digital tracking system for waste across England. The regulations set technical standards and operational rules for businesses to record and monitor waste movements through a digital platform, replacing or supplementing paper-based waste documentation. The committee will examine whether the scheme strikes the right balance between environmental accountability and compliance burdens on waste producers, handlers, and recyclers.

Thames Water

Emma Reynolds will make a ministerial statement on Thames Water, the major water and sewerage company serving London and the South East. The statement will likely address operational issues, environmental performance, investment plans, or governance concerns affecting the company, which faces ongoing scrutiny over leaks, sewage discharges, and financial stability.

Impact of proposed carbon capture pipeline projects on communities in Cheshire

An adjournment debate on the impact of proposed carbon capture pipeline projects on communities in Cheshire. The debate will examine how these infrastructure projects affect residents and local areas, raising questions about community consultation, environmental trade-offs, and planning processes for net-zero energy infrastructure.

Environmental Audit Committee: Carbon Budget Seven follow-up

The Environmental Audit Committee will scrutinise government progress on Carbon Budget Seven, the fourth legally binding five-year carbon reduction target under the Climate Change Act. This follow-up hearing examines whether the government is on track to meet its commitment to cut emissions by the required percentage by 2030, and what policies are in place to achieve this. The committee will probe implementation challenges, funding, and departmental coordination across sectors like energy, transport, and industry.

Select Committee Statement on the First Report of the Scottish Affairs Committee, Clean Power by 2030: A fair deal for Scotland?, HC 164

The Scottish Affairs Committee is presenting its first report on whether Scotland will get a fair deal from the UK government's clean energy transition to 2030. The debate will examine how the shift to renewable power affects Scottish jobs, investment, and economic development, particularly in sectors dependent on traditional energy production.

Improving national resilience

An adjournment debate on national resilience, sponsored by Conservative MP David Reed. The debate allows Reed to raise concerns about how the UK prepares for and responds to major threats—whether natural disasters, security challenges, or infrastructure failures—and to press the government on its strategy for building resilience across the country. Adjournment debates do not lead to votes but give backbenchers a platform to scrutinise government policy and secure a ministerial response.

Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

This delegated legislation committee will examine proposed changes to the fees charged by the central services that manage Clean Air Zones across England. Clean Air Zones restrict vehicle access in town and city centres based on emissions standards, and this amendment adjusts the charges levied on local authorities or operators for running the scheme's back-office functions. The committee will scrutinise whether the fee structure remains appropriate and proportionate.

Environmental Audit Committee: Risks and opportunities to the sustainability of data centres in the UK

The Environmental Audit Committee is taking oral evidence on the sustainability risks and opportunities created by data centres in the UK. Data centres consume vast amounts of electricity and water, raising questions about their environmental footprint as demand surges with artificial intelligence and cloud computing. The inquiry will examine how to balance the economic benefits and technological necessity of data centres against their climate and resource impacts.

Third Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Marine Licensing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment etc.) Order 2026

Parliament will examine a draft order to amend and clarify the Marine Licensing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order, which governs licensing for activities in UK waters. The committee will scrutinise technical changes to marine licensing rules that affect operators undertaking works in the sea, such as renewable energy installations, dredging, and other marine construction projects. The order tunes existing marine management frameworks without introducing new policy.

Water safety

Darren Paffey is leading a Westminster Hall debate on water safety. This backbench forum allows MPs to raise concerns about water quality, supply reliability, contamination risks, or regulation of water companies without requiring government legislation. The debate will likely cover issues affecting his Southampton Itchen constituency and potentially broader water sector governance.

First Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft REACH (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026

Parliament's Delegated Legislation Committee will scrutinise the draft REACH (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026. REACH is the EU chemical safety framework that the UK retained after Brexit. This second amendment updates rules governing the registration, evaluation, authorisation, and restriction of chemicals used in manufacturing and commerce. The debate will examine whether the changes adequately protect public health and the environment while remaining proportionate for UK businesses.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will make a statement on the performance of the water sector

Labour MP Clive Lewis has tabled an urgent question calling on the Environment Secretary to explain water sector performance. The question signals concern about a major infrastructure sector affecting millions of households, likely touching on service quality, environmental compliance, leakage, bills, or recent regulatory action.

Environmental Audit Committee

This is a procedural motion to appoint or reappoint members to the Environmental Audit Committee, a select committee responsible for scrutinising environmental policy and holding the government to account on climate, nature, and sustainability issues. The motion, sponsored by Labour MP Jessica Morden, will be debated in the main chamber on 8 June 2026.

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (including Topical Questions)

MPs will question the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary on departmental priorities and current issues affecting farming, food security, and environmental policy. Topical questions allow backbenchers to raise urgent, time-sensitive matters without prior notice, so the agenda will depend on what MPs choose to ask on the day—likely covering rural livelihoods, agricultural support post-Brexit, food prices, or environmental regulation.

Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Parliament's Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee will scrutinise proposed amendments to the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. The regulations update rules governing animal research in laboratories, including standards for animal welfare, licensing requirements, and oversight of experiments. This is a statutory review to ensure the 40-year-old framework remains fit for modern scientific practice.

Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Control of Trade in Endangered Species (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2026

Parliament will review proposed changes to the rules governing trade in endangered species, including amendments and revocations to existing regulations. This committee debate examines how UK wildlife protections will be updated, likely reflecting post-Brexit changes to how Britain implements international conservation agreements independently of EU frameworks.

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee: Energy resilience

The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee will hear oral evidence on energy resilience — the UK's ability to maintain secure, reliable energy supplies while meeting climate commitments. Energy resilience covers how the power system handles disruption (extreme weather, equipment failure, cyber threats), whether generation capacity keeps pace with demand, and how supply chains for critical energy infrastructure remain stable. The inquiry will examine whether current policy and investment adequately protect Britain's energy independence and affordability.

Role of rail freight in the transport network

This Westminster Hall debate examines the role of rail freight in the UK transport network. The discussion will explore how freight moved by rail can support the wider economy, reduce road congestion, and lower carbon emissions compared to road haulage. The debate considers what barriers exist to greater use of rail freight and what policy or investment changes might help.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will make a statement on the disruption of water supplies to areas served by South East water during the Whitsun recess

An urgent question to the Environment Secretary about water supply failures affecting South East Water customers during the Whitsun recess. The question seeks clarification on what caused the disruption, how it was handled during the parliamentary break, and what steps the government is taking to prevent future incidents.

Environmental Audit Committee: Extreme weather: heat

The Environmental Audit Committee is holding oral evidence sessions on extreme heat weather. This inquiry will examine the causes, impacts, and policy responses to heat extremes—including risks to public health, infrastructure resilience, and adaptation measures. The committee will hear from expert witnesses to inform its findings and recommendations.

Energy Security and Net Zero (including Topical Questions)

MPs will question the Energy Security and Net Zero department on current policy priorities and emerging issues. Topical questions allow backbenchers to raise urgent or newsworthy matters within the department's remit, covering areas such as renewable energy deployment, grid modernisation, energy bills, decarbonisation targets, and domestic energy efficiency. This session provides MPs with the chance to hold ministers accountable on delivery against net-zero commitments and energy security objectives.

International Development Committee: The UK’s International Climate Finance

The International Development Committee will hear oral evidence on how the UK allocates and deploys its climate finance contributions to developing nations. The inquiry examines whether current spending levels, targeting, and effectiveness meet both international climate commitments and development priorities in partner countries.