Information between 15th February 2026 - 7th March 2026
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Wednesday 25th February 2026 Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) Urgent question - Main Chamber Subject: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department to make a statement on the impact of the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation rules on British citizens who are also dual nationals View calendar - Add to calendar |
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23 Feb 2026 - Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - View Vote Context Manuela Perteghella voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 73 Noes - 286 |
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23 Feb 2026 - Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - View Vote Context Manuela Perteghella voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 53 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 361 Noes - 84 |
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23 Feb 2026 - Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill - View Vote Context Manuela Perteghella voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 51 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 280 |
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23 Feb 2026 - Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill - View Vote Context Manuela Perteghella voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 156 Noes - 273 |
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23 Feb 2026 - Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill - View Vote Context Manuela Perteghella voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 51 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 161 Noes - 272 |
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24 Feb 2026 - Online Harm: Child Protection - View Vote Context Manuela Perteghella voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 56 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 69 Noes - 279 |
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2 Mar 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context Manuela Perteghella voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 410 |
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Manuela Perteghella speeches from: Spring Forecast
Manuela Perteghella contributed 1 speech (82 words) Tuesday 3rd March 2026 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury |
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Manuela Perteghella speeches from: Representation of the People Bill
Manuela Perteghella contributed 1 speech (385 words) 2nd reading Monday 2nd March 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Manuela Perteghella speeches from: Electronic Travel Authorisation: Dual Nationals
Manuela Perteghella contributed 2 speeches (309 words) Wednesday 25th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Home Office |
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Manuela Perteghella speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Manuela Perteghella contributed 1 speech (89 words) Monday 23rd February 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Manuela Perteghella speeches from: Schools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving
Manuela Perteghella contributed 1 speech (64 words) Monday 23rd February 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for International Development |
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Manuela Perteghella speeches from: Firearms Licensing
Manuela Perteghella contributed 1 speech (70 words) Monday 23rd February 2026 - Westminster Hall Home Office |
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Roads: Repairs and Maintenance
Asked by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) Monday 23rd February 2026 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what mechanisms are in place to hold local highway authorities accountable when roads are left unrepaired for extended periods despite being reported as hazardous. Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) Under Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 local highway authorities themselves are responsible for maintaining their network and for the delivery of maintenance works. The Act does not set out specific standards of maintenance, as it is for each individual local highway authority to assess which parts of its network need repair and what standards should be applied, based upon their local knowledge and circumstances. Local authorities are accountable to the public for these decisions, as they are democratically elected bodies.
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Foie Gras: Imports
Asked by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) Monday 23rd February 2026 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she plans to publish a timetable for introducing a ban on the import of foie gras. Answered by Angela Eagle - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) The Government shares the British public's high regard for animal welfare and has made clear that the production of foie gras from ducks or geese using force feeding raises serious welfare concerns.
Foie gras production using force feeding has been banned in the UK for nearly 20 years as it is not compatible with our animal welfare legislation.
Defra is continuing to consider the evidence and options in relation to foie gras. |
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Foie Gras: Imports
Asked by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) Monday 23rd February 2026 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if her Department will introduce a ban on the importation of foie gras into the UK during this Parliament. Answered by Angela Eagle - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) The Government shares the British public's high regard for animal welfare and has made clear that the production of foie gras from ducks or geese using force feeding raises serious welfare concerns.
Foie gras production using force feeding has been banned in the UK for nearly 20 years as it is not compatible with our animal welfare legislation.
Defra is continuing to consider the evidence and options in relation to foie gras. |
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Roads: Repairs and Maintenance
Asked by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) Monday 23rd February 2026 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average response time is for repairing Category 1 road defects; and what steps her Department is taking to ensure compliance with (i) statutory and (ii) recommended repair times. Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) The Department does not collect or hold data on local authority response times for repairing Category 1 defects nor are there any statutory or recommended repair times. Local highway authorities are responsible for maintaining their networks under Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980. The Act leaves maintenance standards, including when and how quickly to respond Category 1 repairs, to each authority’s judgement. The Code of Practice for Well Managed Highway Infrastructure advocates a risk-based approach and for authorities to take into account local conditions, traffic volumes and safety considerations when making decisions on maintenance programmes and repairs. The Government has confirmed a record investment of £7.3 billion for local highways maintenance over the next four years, with a portion linked to demonstrating best practice. The Department has also introduced a new rating system for local highway authorities. Under this system, all local highway authorities in England received a red, amber or green rating based on road condition, spending and use of best practice. The system encourages preventative maintenance and helps the Department target support, which is being offered to help councils improve their ratings and road conditions. |
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Musical Instruments: Customs
Asked by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) Wednesday 25th February 2026 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance is available to musicians to ensure compliance with CITES Appendix I and II species rules when travelling for performances. Answered by Mary Creagh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Guidance to assist touring musicians in complying with CITES requirements is available at www.gov.uk/guidance/cites-imports-and-exports. Specific queries can be directed to the APHA CITES team Wildlife Licensing mailbox (wildlife.licensing@apha.gov.uk) or by calling the APHA enquiries line (03000 200 301).
UK CITES Authorities also hold regular forums for CITES stakeholders including music industry representatives and unions, to provide them with support and guidance on sector-specific queries. |
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Musical Instruments: Certification
Asked by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) Wednesday 25th February 2026 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Government plans to review the operation of Musical Instrument Certificates for touring musicians following recent feedback from the sector. Answered by Mary Creagh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) The Government recently undertook a public consultation on potential reforms to the UK CITES regulatory framework and the music industry’s feedback was considered in detail as part of the Government’s response. There are currently no further plans to review the operation of Musical Instrument Certificates.
The rules governing the use of Musical Instrument Certificates are set internationally under CITES and the UK will continue to advocate for rules to be updated as appropriate to reflect the needs of touring musicians. |
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Musical Instruments: Customs
Asked by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) Wednesday 25th February 2026 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of CITES regulations on musicians travelling internationally with instruments containing protected materials. Answered by Mary Creagh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) No recent assessment has been made of the potential impact of CITES regulations on musicians travelling internationally with instruments containing protected materials. However, Defra and its agencies regularly engage with representatives of the music sector on the implementation of CITES requirements. |
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School Milk
Asked by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) Thursday 26th February 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether the Government plans to extend free school milk provision in 2026 to the additional 500,000 children newly eligible for free school meals. Answered by Olivia Bailey - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Education) (Equalities) I refer the hon. Member for Stratford-on-Avon to the answer of 2 February 2026 to Question 108822. |
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Recycling
Asked by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) Thursday 5th March 2026 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has provided guidance to Local Authorities on the forthcoming changes to Simpler Recycling for households. Answered by Mary Creagh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) I refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Cannock Chase on 25 April 2025, PQ UIN 47856. |
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Wednesday 11th March Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM on Monday 16th March 2026 56 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes with concern the sudden and severe rise in heating oil prices as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with prices almost trebling in a week; recognises that around a third of rural households rely on oil-fired heating and already face higher levels … |
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Wednesday 11th March Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM on Monday 16th March 2026 32 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House celebrates the place of the great outdoors in a child's education; recognises the contributions of the outdoor learning sector leaders highlighting equity of access, links to mental health, and youth-led adventure initiatives; welcomes continued collaboration across education, health and community organisations; and calls for Parliament's sustained attention … |
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Monday 23rd February Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM on Monday 9th March 2026 Government response to Israel’s West Bank annexation plan 70 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) That this House notes the Israeli Government’s 15 February approval of a plan to register land in the Occupied Palestinian Territory of the West Bank as Israeli state property; strongly condemns this illegal plan to seize yet more Palestinian land; further notes the statement backed by 85 UN Member States, … |
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Wednesday 25th February Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM on Thursday 26th February 2026 Dual nationals without British passports 31 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House notes with concern the impact of the new immigration requirements effective from 25 February 2026 on dual British nationals, who will be required to present either a valid British passport or a Certificate of Entitlement attached to their non-UK passport to avoid delays at the UK border; … |
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Tuesday 24th February Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM on Thursday 26th February 2026 Dual nationals and new UK entry documentation requirements 26 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East) That this House expresses its concern regarding the changes to entry requirements for British dual nationals due to come into force on 25 February 2026; notes that these changes will require British dual nationals to present either a valid British passport or a certificate of entitlement in order to return … |
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Wednesday 11th February Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th February 2026 25 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire) That this House celebrates the value of local community spaces, such as clubhouses, village halls and community centres for residents; recognises their vital role as safe hubs to foster healthy living, community relationships and wellbeing; notes that such spaces must be prioritised and protected where development proposals arise; acknowledges the … |
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Wednesday 11th February Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 British couple detained in Iran 68 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Tony Vaughan (Labour - Folkestone and Hythe) That this House expresses deep concern regarding the ongoing detention of two British citizens, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who have now been held in Iran for over a year without formal charges or sentencing; notes with dismay the escalating violence reported at Evin Prison and the significant risk this poses … |
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Thursday 12th February Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 Review of the student loan system 48 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House notes with concern the cumulative impact of successive changes to the terms and conditions of student loans in England including the decision to freeze loan repayment thresholds and the introduction of new loans with different repayment thresholds and write off periods; further notes that successive Governments have … |
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Tuesday 3rd February Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 88 signatures (Most recent: 20 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Steve Witherden (Labour - Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr) That this House expresses grave concern at the executive order signed on 29 January 2026 by US President Donald Trump, which unjustifiably declares Cuba as an “extraordinary threat” to the national security of the United States and authorises new sanctions against any country supplying oil to Cuba; notes that Cuba … |
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Monday 23rd February Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd February 2026 Securing the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme 43 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) That this House notes that, as the fourth anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches, many Ukrainians living in the United Kingdom continue to face uncertainty regarding their status and future security; recognises that Ukrainian families have become valued members of communities across the country, including in Newton … |
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Monday 23rd February Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd February 2026 NHS access to medical cannabis for children with drug-resistant epilepsy 33 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower) That this House notes the law change of 2018 which allows the prescription of medical cannabis under the direction of specialist doctors; recognises that this law change was in large part achieved by the campaigning efforts of Hannah Deacon on behalf of her then 6 year old son Alfie Dingley … |
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23 Feb 2026, 5:41 p.m. - House of Commons "available to them much more quickly, and through the consultation, we intend to do that. >> Manuela Perteghella. Thank you, " Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP, The Secretary of State for Education (Houghton and Sunderland South, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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25 Feb 2026, 1:25 p.m. - House of Commons "citizens who are also dual nationals. Manuela Perteghella to " Urgent question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department to make a statement on the impact of the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation rules on British citizens who are also dual nationals - View Video - View Transcript |
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25 Feb 2026, 1:29 p.m. - House of Commons " Manuela Perteghella. Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and I would like to begin by declaring my interest as a British dual national " Manuela Perteghella MP (Stratford-on-Avon, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Electronic Travel Authorisation: Dual Nationals
13 speeches (1,766 words) Thursday 26th February 2026 - Lords Chamber Home Office Mentions: 1: Baroness Ludford (LD - Life peer) what evidence to accept for entry, resulting in, as was said by my friend in the other place, Manuela Perteghella - Link to Speech |
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Electronic Travel Authorisation: Dual Nationals
34 speeches (4,175 words) Wednesday 25th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Home Office Mentions: 1: Will Forster (LD - Woking) Friend the Member for Stratford-on-Avon (Manuela Perteghella) for securing this urgent question. - Link to Speech |
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Wednesday 4th March 2026
Written Evidence - Environment Agency, and Environment Agency PFAS0134 - Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) - Environmental Audit Committee Found: additional information and clarification in relation to our answer to question Q264 from Manuela Perteghella |
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Wednesday 4th March 2026
Report - 8th Report - The Seventh Carbon Budget Environmental Audit Committee Found: Littlehampton) Chris Hinchliff (Labour; North East Hertfordshire) Sojan Joseph (Labour; Ashford) Manuela Perteghella |
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Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Oral Evidence - Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), British Dyslexia Association, The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), and (None) Reading for Pleasure - Education Committee Found: Helen Hayes (Chair); Sureena Brackenridge; Dr Caroline Johnson; Darren Paffey; Rebecca Paul; Manuela Perteghella |
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Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Oral Evidence - The National Literacy Trust, Booktrust, and The Reading Agency Reading for Pleasure - Education Committee Found: Helen Hayes (Chair); Sureena Brackenridge; Dr Caroline Johnson; Darren Paffey; Rebecca Paul; Manuela Perteghella |
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Tuesday 10th February 2026
Oral Evidence - Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS), UNISON, Early Years Alliance, National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare, and Ofsted Early Years: Improving support for children and parents - Education Committee Found: Manuela Perteghella: Yes. Mike Short: I support some elements. |
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Tuesday 3rd March 2026 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Reading for Pleasure At 10:00am: Oral evidence Jonathan Douglas - Chief Executive at The National Literacy Trust Annie Crombie - Co-Chief Executive at Booktrust Mrs Debbie Hicks - Creative Director at The Reading Agency At 11:00am: Oral evidence Luke Taylor - Senior Researcher at Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) Ellen Broomé - Chief Executive at British Dyslexia Association Ms Anjali Patel - Lead Advisory Teacher at The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) Onyinye Iwu - children's author, illustrator and art teacher at (None) View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 10th March 2026 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Historical Forced Adoption At 10:00am: Oral evidence Diana Defries - Chair at Movement for an Adoption Apology Ann Lloyd Keen - Trustee at Movement for an Adoption Apology Sally Ells - Co-Founder at Adult Adoptee Movement Debbie Iromlou - Co-Founder at Adult Adoptee Movement At 11:00am: Oral evidence Josh MacAlister MP - Minister for Children and Families at Department for Education View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 4th March 2026 2 p.m. Environmental Audit Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Peatlands: natural and environmental benefits and impacts At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Ms Sally Nex - Advocate at The Peat-free Partnership David Denny - Director of Research & Knowledge Transfer at Horticultural Trades Association Mr Andrew Gilruth - Chief Executive at Moorland Association At 3:30pm: Oral evidence Gabrielle Edwards - Deputy Director of Access, Landscape, Peatland and Soils at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Alan Law - Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer, Natural England at Natural England Craig Rockliff - Head of Biodiversity Data, Nature Regulation & Peatland at Environment Agency View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 10th March 2026 1:30 p.m. Environmental Audit Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Environmental protection policies of DEFRA At 1:45pm: Oral evidence Rt Hon Emma Reynolds MP - Secretary of State at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Sally Randall - Director General - Environment Group at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs David Hill - Director General for Strategy and Water at Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 11th March 2026 2 p.m. Environmental Audit Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Ancient woodlands At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Dr Keith Kirby - Visiting Researcher at University of Oxford Katharine Flach - Biodiversity Data Officer at Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre Nick Philips - Principal Policy Advocate for forestry at Woodland Trust At 3:30pm: Oral evidence Dr Andrew Weatherall - Fellow at Institute of Chartered Foresters Ian Tubby - Head of Policy and Advice at Forestry Commission Steve Knight - independent forester & ecologist consultant at Confederation of Forest Industries - Confor View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 18th March 2026 2 p.m. Environmental Audit Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Air Pollution in England At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Professor Martin Clift - Professor of Particle Toxicology and Advanced Human In Vitro Systems at Swansea University Medical School Sarah Legge CEnv, MIES, MIAQM - Vice Chair at Environmental Policy Implementation Community (EPIC) At 3:30pm: Oral evidence Larissa Lockwood - Director of Policy and Campaigns at Global Action Plan Matt Towner - Director of Programmes at Impact on Urban Health Ruth Chambers OBE - Senior Fellow at Green Alliance View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 24th March 2026 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Realising potential: Delivering the Child Poverty Strategy At 10:00am: Oral evidence Dame Rachel de Souza DBE - Children's Commissioner at Children's Commissioner for England At 10:45am: Oral evidence Thomas Cave - Head of Policy at Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) Laura Hutchinson - Head of Public Affairs at Citizens Advice Priya Edwards - Head of Policy, Research & Influencing at Save the Children UK Mr Henry Parkes - Principal economist and head of quantitative research at Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) View calendar - Add to calendar |
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24 Feb 2026
The use of Artificial Intelligence and EdTech in Education Education Committee (Select) Submit Evidence (by 10 Apr 2026) The Education Committee is looking to examine how artificial intelligence (AI) and EdTech are reshaping education across England, from early years settings to schools, colleges and universities. The Committee will explore the opportunities these technologies present for improving learning and teaching, as well as the risks they pose - including their potential impact on children’s digital rights, safeguarding, inequalities and assessment. The deadline for receiving written submissions is Friday 10 April at 23.59 |
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27 Feb 2026
Risks and opportunities to the sustainability of data centres in the UK Environmental Audit Committee (Select) Submit Evidence (by 6 Apr 2026) Data centres are regarded by ministers as being central to UK economic growth and were designated critical national infrastructure (CNI) in September 2024, offering them more legal protections. But their electricity consumption is expected to quadruple by 2030, according to the National Energy System Operator, raising concerns about their sustainability In their new inquiry, MPs will explore how growing AI use might accelerate the need for data centres and whether planning authorities will take account of their impact on the environment. They will also consider how new technologies could minimise their environmental impact and what lessons the UK could learn from other countries. Amongst the issues the Environmental Audit Committee’s new inquiry will examine will be how much energy and water data centres are likely to use, and how this could impact the Government’s net zero goals. Read the call for evidence for more information about this inquiry, and to find out how to submit written evidence through the Committee's online evidence submission portal. |