MPs debate the protection of ancient woodland and trees
3 December 2015
On Thursday 10 December MPs took part in a general debate on the protection of ancient woodland and trees in Westminster Hall. This debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee following a bid from Rebecca Pow.
This debate was opened by Rebecca Pow, Conservative Party MP for Taunton Deane.
- Watch Parliament TV: MPs debate the protection of ancient woodland and trees
- Read Commons Hansard: MPs debate the protection of ancient woodland and trees
Backbench Business Committee
The Backbench Business Committee meets weekly on Tuesdays to consider requests for debates from any backbench Members of Parliament on any subject.
The Committee then has to decide how to allocate the limited Parliamentary time it has at its disposal. The Committee's meetings are always conducted in public and can be watched on Parliament TV.
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