The Commons is sitting again after the half term break and the following is the diary for debates and meetings affecting wildlife, nature and the environment.
For me the day to look out for next week is Tuesday with a couple of interesting meetings in The Thatcher Room. There’s a morning meeting looking at bioenergy (much more reliable and efficient than wind or solar and pretty close to market) and in the afternoon a meeting about policies to protect the Arctic environment. Both meetings can be watched live on Parliament TV on the internet.
This week the House of Lords are having a break from their responsibilities.
House of Commons:
Monday 20th February 2012.
2.30 pm @ Main Chamber. Adjournment: Future of biomass – Graham Stringer.
Tuesday 21st Febrauary 2012.
9.30 am – 11.00 am @ Westminster Hall. High street bank branch closures in rural areas – Roger Williams.
1.00 pm – 1.30 pm @ Westminster Hall. Sustainability of the London Olympics – Barry Gardiner.
1.30 pm – 2.00 pm @ Westminster Hall. Flood defence funding – Nicola Blackwood
10.15 am @ The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House. Energy and Climate Change Select Committee. Subject: Bioenergy.
2.15 pm @ The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House. Environmental Audit Select Committee. Subject: Protecting the Arctic.
Wednesday 22nd February 2012.
11.00 am – 11.30 am @ Westminster Hall. Flood defences in Exeter – Mr Ben Bradshaw.
4.00 pm – 4.30 pm @ Westminster Hall. Fishing quotas and the case of Paul Gilson – Mr David Amess.
4.30 pm – 5.00 pm @ Westminster Hall. Cost of fuel duties in Northern Ireland – Ms Margaret Ritchie.
9.15 am @ The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House. Science and Technology Select Committee. Subject: Science and international development.
3.00 pm @ Committee Room 16, Palace of Westminster. Environment Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee. Subject: Water White Paper.
Thursday 23rd February 2012.
2.30 pm – 5.30 pm @ Westminster Hall. Cycling.
Watch the debates on Parliament TV.
Most of the debates can be viewed or listened to live through the streaming servers at Parliament TV.
