7 current inquiries
Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.
Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
Opened 10 April 2025
Airport expansion and climate and nature targets
Opened 28 March 2025
Governing the marine environment
Report:
Published
On 5 June 2025
Govt. response:
Due by
On 5 August 2025
Opened 16 December 2024
Flood resilience in England
Opened 10 December 2024
The UK and the Antarctic environment [revived]
Report:
Published
On 9 June 2025
Govt. response:
Due by
On 9 August 2025
Opened 5 December 2024
Environmental sustainability and housing growth
Opened 18 November 2024
The role of natural capital in the green economy [revived]
Report:
Published
On 7 May 2025
Govt. response:
Due by
On 7 July 2025
Opened 13 November 2024
Non-inquiry work
Non-inquiry sessions
Non-inquiry sessions are brief packages of work that will not necessarily result in a report. They may be used to revisit previous inquiry topics or take evidence on a topical matter.
Pre-appointment hearings
People nominated to certain public offices may be examined by a committee to assess their suitability and plans for the role.
Latest news
EAC Chair comment: flooding investment sign that Government is taking flooding seriously
The Chair of the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee has responded to news that the Government will invest £7.9bn in flood defences over the next decade.
16 June 2025
Government agrees to publish faster response to OEP assessment, after Committee pressure
The Government has agreed to accelerate publishing its response to the Office for Environmental Protection’s (OEP) annual assessment report, following pressure from the Environmental Audit Committee.
12 June 2025
Bottom trawling ban: EAC Chair comments
9 June 2025
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