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Air Quality
An overview of air pollution, the current levels in the UK, the legal position post Brexit, and the political debate that is frequently associated with this issue. Read More

Animal Welfare
An overview of the animal welfare debate in the United Kingdom, its history, the current legal framework and protections, and the main areas of active political debate around animal welfare.Read More

Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA)
ADBA is the trade association for the UK anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas industry. Our vision is to see the full potential of the UK AD industry realised so it can help the UK achieve its emissions targets and other policy goals, creating a truly circular economy. AD is a technology by which organic matter...Read More

Affordable housing
An overview of the political issue of affordable housing, its history, international comparisons, and the current policy debate around the issue in the United Kingdom.Read More

Anderson, Stuart
Conservative MP for Wolverhampton South West. Assistant Government Whip. Elected in 2019. Former soldier who previously set up a close protection business. One time Herefordshire County Councillor. Christian.Read More

Sandbach, Antoinette
Antoinette Sandbach, Conservative MP for EddisburyRead More

Alasdair McDonnell
Alasdair McDonnell, Social Democratic & Labour Party MP for Belfast SouthRead More

Anna Turley
Anna Turley, Labour MP for Redcar Read More

Airport expansion – London
London airports have seen continued passenger growth since the end of 2008 and London's three largest airports (Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted) are all expected to be at capacity by 2030. This predicted growth in demand has prompted a national debate on how best to provide more capacity in the future for London and the South East.Read More

Aviation expansion
The aviation industry experienced massive growth in the 1980s and 1990s. The UK was one of the principal beneficiaries of this growth, and today, it has an aviation sector that is second only to that of the USA.Read More

Action Programmes (Europe)
Upon appointment, the EU Commission issues a five-year action programme, stating broadly the actions and legislation it intends to pursue. A more specific version of this is issued each year. In addition, action programmes for particular policy areas are issued that do not necessarily coincide with the Commission's term of office. This action programme is...Read More

Adoption and Fostering
Adoption is the term given for the permanent transfer of legal rights in relation to the parental responsibility of a child.
Foster care describes the temporary acquisition of guardianship rights in relation to a child. Foster care is often used when a child is waiting to be adopted or the courts are considering an adoption order.
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All Party Groups
All Party Groups provide an opportunity for parliamentarians to engage with individuals and organisations outside Parliament who share an interest in the subject matter of their Group. They focus either on countries or particular topics.Read More

Adjournment Debates
A debate on a motion for the adjournment of the House (an adjournment debate) allows for an issue to be debated before the House of Commons then adjourns for the day.Read More

Andrew Turner
Andrew Turner, Conservative MP for Isle of WightRead More

Andrew Griffiths
Andrew Griffiths, Conservative MP for BurtonRead More

Anas Sarwar
Glasgow Central, LabourRead More