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Division Votes
23 Feb 2026 - Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael 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
23 Feb 2026 - Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael 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
23 Feb 2026 - Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael 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
23 Feb 2026 - Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael 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
23 Feb 2026 - Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael 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
24 Feb 2026 - Online Harm: Child Protection - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael 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
2 Mar 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael 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
10 Mar 2026 - Courts and Tribunals Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 203 Noes - 311
10 Mar 2026 - Courts and Tribunals Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 304 Noes - 203
9 Mar 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 304 Noes - 177
9 Mar 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 171
9 Mar 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 307 Noes - 173
9 Mar 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 306 Noes - 182
9 Mar 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 315 Noes - 163
9 Mar 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 309 Noes - 181

Speeches
Alistair Carmichael speeches from: Digital ID: Public Consultation Alistair Carmichael contributed 1 speech (55 words) Tuesday 10th March 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office
Alistair Carmichael speeches from: Type 1 Diabetes: Infant Testing Alistair Carmichael contributed 1 speech (290 words) Monday 9th March 2026 - Westminster Hall Department of Health and Social Care
Alistair Carmichael speeches from: Middle East Alistair Carmichael contributed 1 speech (132 words) Monday 2nd March 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office
Alistair Carmichael speeches from: Representation of the People Bill Alistair Carmichael contributed 1 speech (80 words) 2nd reading Monday 2nd March 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Alistair Carmichael speeches from: Energy Developers Levy Alistair Carmichael contributed 2 speeches (143 words) Wednesday 25th February 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Business and Trade
Alistair Carmichael speeches from: Firearms Licensing Alistair Carmichael contributed 1 speech (108 words) Monday 23rd February 2026 - Westminster Hall Home Office

Written Answers
Water: Public Consultation Asked by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) Thursday 12th March 2026 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to his Department's White Paper entitled A New Vision for Water, published on 20 January 2026, if she will set out what (a) working groups were established to consult on that paper and (b) which organisations were included in each working group. Answered by Emma Hardy - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) A wide range of stakeholders were consulted on reforms through the Independent Water Commission’s Call for Evidence, which received over 50,000 responses. Whilst there was not a formal working group for the White Paper, ahead of publication we engaged with stakeholders across the water system, including investors, water companies, consumer groups, regulators and environmental groups. We will continue to work constructively with interested parties on reforms and consult on specific measures as needed.
Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund Asked by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) Thursday 12th March 2026 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much of the total value of the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund will be allocated to England in the 2026-27 financial year. Answered by Angela Eagle - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) The total investment announced in the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund was £360m over 12 years. The fund has been devolved with funding allocated using the Barnett formula. In the 2026-27 financial year, £22.6 million is allocated to England.
Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund Asked by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) Friday 13th March 2026 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will set out when her Department's timetable for when (a) the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund will open for applications; and (b) details of the (i) eligibility, (ii) application process and (iii) assessment for that Fund will be published. Answered by Angela Eagle - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) In its first year the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund will be delivered in England through the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme. We expect the scheme to open in April and will publish details on eligibility, application and assessment processes at the time of launch. Future updates to the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme will be published on https://www.gov.uk/guidance/fisheries-and-seafood-scheme.

Written Answers

Water: Public Consultation
Asked by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
Thursday 12th March 2026

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to his Department's White Paper entitled A New Vision for Water, published on 20 January 2026, if she will set out what (a) working groups were established to consult on that paper and (b) which organisations were included in each working group.

Answered by Emma Hardy - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

A wide range of stakeholders were consulted on reforms through the Independent Water Commission’s Call for Evidence, which received over 50,000 responses.

Whilst there was not a formal working group for the White Paper, ahead of publication we engaged with stakeholders across the water system, including investors, water companies, consumer groups, regulators and environmental groups.

We will continue to work constructively with interested parties on reforms and consult on specific measures as needed.

Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund
Asked by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
Thursday 12th March 2026

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much of the total value of the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund will be allocated to England in the 2026-27 financial year.

Answered by Angela Eagle - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

The total investment announced in the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund was £360m over 12 years. The fund has been devolved with funding allocated using the Barnett formula. In the 2026-27 financial year, £22.6 million is allocated to England.

Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund
Asked by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
Friday 13th March 2026

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will set out when her Department's timetable for when (a) the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund will open for applications; and (b) details of the (i) eligibility, (ii) application process and (iii) assessment for that Fund will be published.

Answered by Angela Eagle - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

In its first year the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund will be delivered in England through the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme. We expect the scheme to open in April and will publish details on eligibility, application and assessment processes at the time of launch. Future updates to the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme will be published on https://www.gov.uk/guidance/fisheries-and-seafood-scheme.

Early Day Motions Signed
Wednesday 25th March Alistair Carmichael signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th March 2026 Visa concessions for sheep shearers (No. 2) 6 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House welcomes the Home Office's decision to retain the visa concession for work as sheep shearers this year; recognises the vital role that the exchange of sheep shearers between the UK, and Australia and New Zealand plays in fulfilling workforce demands and ensuring timely shearing for animal welfare; …
Wednesday 11th March Alistair Carmichael signed this EDM on Thursday 12th March 2026 Heating oil prices 58 signatures (Most recent: 25 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 …
Tuesday 3rd February Alistair Carmichael signed this EDM on Monday 2nd March 2026 New US sanctions on Cuba 109 signatures (Most recent: 25 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 …
Monday 2nd February Alistair Carmichael signed this EDM on Monday 2nd March 2026 90th anniversary of the Spitfire 58 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House commemorates the 90th anniversary of the maiden flight of the Spitfire, which first took to the skies from Eastleigh Airfield on 5 March 1936; notes that the K5054, a Supermarine Type 300, the prototype of the Spitfire, piloted on that day by Captain Joseph Mutt Summers, marked …

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2 Mar 2026, 4:12 p.m. - House of Commons " Alistair Carmichael you will recall that in 2003, this. House recall that in 2003, this. House voted to support George Bush's war in Iraq and that ten years later, " Rt Hon Alistair Carmichael MP (Orkney and Shetland, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript

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Thursday 26th March 2026 9:30 a.m. Department for Transport Oral questions - Main Chamber Subject: Transport (including Topical Questions) Emma Foody: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Peter Prinsley: What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the renationalisation of the railways on rail users in the East of England. Meg Hillier: What steps her Department is taking to improve accessibility at train stations. Calvin Bailey: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Brian Mathew: What steps she is taking to help reduce waiting times for driving tests. Perran Moon: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Bob Blackman: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Melanie Ward: What steps she is taking to improve rail station accessibility. Sally Jameson: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Clive Jones: What assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of Government funding for repairing potholes. Douglas McAllister: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Bell Ribeiro-Addy: What steps she is taking to improve passenger rail services. Helen Hayes: What steps she is taking to improve road safety. Cameron Thomas: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Juliet Campbell: What steps she is taking with local authorities to help improve local bus services. Lorraine Beavers: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Callum Anderson: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Harriet Cross: What recent steps her Department has taken to support motorists. Ben Obese-Jecty: Whether she has reviewed with Cabinet colleagues the status of land used for environmental mitigation along the A14 in Huntingdon constituency. Alistair Carmichael: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Gagan Mohindra: What steps she is taking to help improve local bus services. Charlie Dewhirst: What recent steps her Department has taken to support motorists. Elsie Blundell: What recent discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on funding for bus services in mayoral strategic authorities. Alistair Carmichael: What recent discussions she has had with the aviation industry on the potential merits of the UK rejoining the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service. Graham Stuart: Whether her Department is taking steps to ensure that open access rail services continue to be available in Beverley and Holderness constituency. Sonia Kumar: What steps she is taking to improve transport connectivity in Dudley. Lloyd Hatton: What steps she is taking to improve the reliability of the London Waterloo to Weymouth train service. Sarah Olney: What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the process for funding repairs to critical transport infrastructure owned by local authorities. Sarah Smith: What steps she is taking to repair potholes on the strategic road network. Jo White: Whether her Department is taking steps to ensure that open access rail services continue to be available in Bassetlaw constituency. Lisa Smart: If she will take steps to align compensation available to people affected by roadworks with other forms of transport. Richard Quigley: Whether she has made an assessment with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero of the potential impact of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme maritime rules on the cost of Isle of Wight ferry services. Claire Young: What recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of bus services. Kenneth Stevenson: What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support people to use electric vehicles. Alistair Strathern: What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the reliability of train services in the East of England. View calendar - Add to calendar

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Thursday 26th March 2026 9:30 a.m.
Department for Transport

Oral questions - Main Chamber
Subject: Transport (including Topical Questions)
Emma Foody: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Peter Prinsley: What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the renationalisation of the railways on rail users in the East of England.
Meg Hillier: What steps her Department is taking to improve accessibility at train stations.
Calvin Bailey: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Brian Mathew: What steps she is taking to help reduce waiting times for driving tests.
Perran Moon: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Bob Blackman: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Melanie Ward: What steps she is taking to improve rail station accessibility.
Sally Jameson: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Clive Jones: What assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of Government funding for repairing potholes.
Douglas McAllister: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Bell Ribeiro-Addy: What steps she is taking to improve passenger rail services.
Helen Hayes: What steps she is taking to improve road safety.
Cameron Thomas: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Juliet Campbell: What steps she is taking with local authorities to help improve local bus services.
Lorraine Beavers: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Callum Anderson: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Harriet Cross: What recent steps her Department has taken to support motorists.
Ben Obese-Jecty: Whether she has reviewed with Cabinet colleagues the status of land used for environmental mitigation along the A14 in Huntingdon constituency.
Alistair Carmichael: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Gagan Mohindra: What steps she is taking to help improve local bus services.
Charlie Dewhirst: What recent steps her Department has taken to support motorists.
Elsie Blundell: What recent discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on funding for bus services in mayoral strategic authorities.
Alistair Carmichael: What recent discussions she has had with the aviation industry on the potential merits of the UK rejoining the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service.
Graham Stuart: Whether her Department is taking steps to ensure that open access rail services continue to be available in Beverley and Holderness constituency.
Sonia Kumar: What steps she is taking to improve transport connectivity in Dudley.
Lloyd Hatton: What steps she is taking to improve the reliability of the London Waterloo to Weymouth train service.
Sarah Olney: What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the process for funding repairs to critical transport infrastructure owned by local authorities.
Sarah Smith: What steps she is taking to repair potholes on the strategic road network.
Jo White: Whether her Department is taking steps to ensure that open access rail services continue to be available in Bassetlaw constituency.
Lisa Smart: If she will take steps to align compensation available to people affected by roadworks with other forms of transport.
Richard Quigley: Whether she has made an assessment with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero of the potential impact of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme maritime rules on the cost of Isle of Wight ferry services.
Claire Young: What recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of bus services.
Kenneth Stevenson: What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support people to use electric vehicles.
Alistair Strathern: What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the reliability of train services in the East of England.
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Select Committee Documents
Tuesday 10th March 2026 Oral Evidence - Natural England, and Natural England Work of the Department and its Arm's Length Bodies - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Alistair Carmichael (Chair); Sarah Bool; Juliet Campbell; Charlie
Tuesday 10th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Dame Angela Eagle, Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs, following the fisheries evidence session on 28 January, dated 2 March 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Found: : +44 (0) 3459 335577 E: correspondence.section@defra.gov.uk W: gov.uk/defra Alistair Carmichael
Friday 6th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Anglian Water regarding debt collection practices, dated 19 December 2025 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Found: Huntingdon PE29 6XU Tel 01480 323000 www.anglianwater.co.uk From the Chief Executive Rt Hon Alistair Carmichael
Friday 6th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Northumbrian Water regarding debt collection practices, dated 23 December 2025 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Found: Wales No 4760441 Registered office: Northumbria House, Abbey Road, Pity Me, Durham, DH1 5FJ Alistair Carmichael
Friday 6th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from South West Water regarding debt collection practices, dated 22 December 2025 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Found: Peninsula House, Rydon Lane, Exeter, EX2 7HR T: 01392 443381 www.pennon-group.co.uk Alistair Carmichael
Friday 6th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Southern Water regarding debt collection practices, dated 26 January 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Found: House, Yeoman Road, Worthing BN13 3NX Registered in England No. 2366670 Page 1 of 3 Rt Hon Alistair Carmichael
Friday 6th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Southern Water regarding debt collection practices, dated 6 January 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Found: Office: Southern House, Yeoman Road, Worthing BN13 3NX Registered in England No. 2366670 Alistair Carmichael
Friday 6th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Welsh Water regarding debt collection practices, dated 9 December 2025 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Found: wedi’i gofrestu yng Nghymru: Linea, Fortran Road, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0LT Rt Hon Alistair Carmichael
Friday 6th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from United Utilities regarding debt collection practices, dated 5 January 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Found: Park, Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP 5 January 2026 Rt Hon Mr Alistair Carmichael
Friday 6th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Yorkshire Water regarding debt collection practices, dated 5 January 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Found: The Rt Hon Alistair Carmichael MP Chair Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee House of
Friday 6th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Thames Water regarding debt collection practices, dated 23 December 2025 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Found: number: GB 537-4569-15 Highly Confidential Chris Weston Chief Executive Officer R t Hon Alistair Carmichael
Friday 6th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Wessex Water regarding debt collection practices, dated 18 December 2025 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Found: Alistair Carmichael, Chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, responds to an inquiry
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Written Evidence - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee FOF0016 - The future of farming The future of farming - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Found: : Tuesday 3 February 2025 Location: NFU Offices, London At tendees EFRA Committee • Mr Alistair Carmichael
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Oral Evidence - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, and Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs Work of the Department and its Arm's Length Bodies - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Alistair Carmichael (Chair); Juliet Campbell; Charlie Dewhirst; Terry
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations relating to skilled workers visas, dated 20 February 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Found: Email: nffo@nffo.org.uk \| Web: www.nffo.org.uk Our ref: NFFO/3910/MC/jl 20th February 2026 Alistair Carmichael
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from National Sheep Association relating to seasonal workers visas, dated 20 February 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Found: Alistair Carmichael MP Chair, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee By email
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from British Wool relating to seasonal workers visas, dated 15 February 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Found: 15th February 2026 Alistair Carmichael MP Chair, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from The Crown Estate following the evidence session on Fisheries and the Marine Environment on 28 January, dated 23 February 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Found: Commons London SW1A 0AA BY EMAIL ONLY: efracom@parliament.uk 23 February 2026 Dear Rt Hon Alistair Carmichael
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Seafish following the evidence session on Fisheries and the Marine Environment on 28 January, dated 23 February 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Found: This letter from Colin Faulkner of Seafish, dated 23 February 2026, is a response to Rt Hon Alistair Carmichael
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Dame Angela Eagle, Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs relating to her appearance before the Committee, dated 16 February 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Found: Security and Rural Affairs Seacole Building 2 Marsham Street London SW1P 4DF 1 Alistair Carmichael
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Marine Management Organisation following the evidence session on Fisheries and the Marine Environment on 28 January, dated 25 February 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Found: 1032 www.gov.uk/mmo By email only: EFRACOM@parliament.uk 25th February 2026 Dear Alistair Carmichael
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence received from Marcus Rink, Chief Inspector of drinking water, Drinking Water Inspectorate in relation to his appearance in front of the Committee on 6 January , dated 13 February 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Found: 041 6501 Email: dwi.enquiries@defra.gov.uk DWI Website: www.dwi.gov.uk 13 February 2026 Alistair Carmichael

Alistair Carmichael - Select Committee Information

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Tuesday 3rd March 2026 9:30 a.m. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Work of the Department and its arm’s-length bodies At 10:00am: Oral evidence Paul Kissack - Permanent Secretary at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs David Hill - Director General for Strategy and Water at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Iain King - Chief Financial Officer at Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs Emma Bourne - Director General for EU Reset and Trade at Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs View calendar - Add to calendar
Tuesday 10th March 2026 9:30 a.m. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Work of the Department and its arm’s-length bodies At 10:00am: Oral evidence Dr Tony Juniper CBE - Chair at Natural England Marian Spain - Chief Executive at Natural England View calendar - Add to calendar
Tuesday 17th March 2026 11 a.m. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar
Monday 23rd March 2026 2 p.m. Liaison Committee (Commons) - Oral evidence Subject: The work of the Prime Minister At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP - (Prime Minister) View calendar - Add to calendar
Tuesday 24th March 2026 9:30 a.m. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Preventing waste and enabling a circular economy At 10:00am: Oral evidence Mary Creagh MP - Minister for Nature at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Sally Randall - Director General for Environment at Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs Reverend James A Cruddas OBE MCMI FRSA - Deputy Director Waste and Recycling at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs View calendar - Add to calendar

Select Committee Documents
Friday 6th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Hafren Dyfrdwy regarding debt collection practices, dated 29 December 2025 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Friday 6th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Anglian Water regarding debt collection practices, dated 19 December 2025 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Friday 6th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Northumbrian Water regarding debt collection practices, dated 23 December 2025 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Friday 6th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Severn Trent regarding debt collection practices, dated 29 December 2025 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Friday 6th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from South West Water regarding debt collection practices, dated 22 December 2025 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Friday 6th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Southern Water regarding debt collection practices, dated 26 January 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Friday 6th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Southern Water regarding debt collection practices, dated 6 January 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Friday 6th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Welsh Water regarding debt collection practices, dated 9 December 2025 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Friday 6th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from United Utilities regarding debt collection practices, dated 5 January 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Friday 6th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Yorkshire Water regarding debt collection practices, dated 5 January 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Friday 6th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Thames Water regarding debt collection practices, dated 23 December 2025 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Friday 6th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Wessex Water regarding debt collection practices, dated 18 December 2025 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Written Evidence - HERU Technologies PWC0052 - Preventing waste and enabling a circular economy Preventing waste and enabling a circular economy - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Written Evidence - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee FOF0016 - The future of farming The future of farming - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Written Evidence - Ann Skinner FOF0015 - The future of farming The future of farming - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Written Evidence - Nathaniel Burrowes RWS0048 - Reforming the water sector Reforming the water sector - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Written Evidence - Independent Age RWS0047 - Reforming the water sector Reforming the water sector - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Written Evidence - The Seasonal Worker Interest Group FFS0033 - Fairness in the food supply chain Fairness in the food supply chain - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Written Evidence - Hop to Save Rabbits APH0270 - Animal and plant health Animal and plant health - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Written Evidence - Hop to Save Rabbits APH0269 - Animal and plant health Animal and plant health - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations relating to skilled workers visas, dated 20 February 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from National Sheep Association relating to seasonal workers visas, dated 20 February 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Scottish Fishermen's Federation relating to skilled workers visas, dated 20 February 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from British Wool relating to seasonal workers visas, dated 15 February 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from The Crown Estate following the evidence session on Fisheries and the Marine Environment on 28 January, dated 23 February 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from the National Pig Association relating to skilled workers visas, dated 23 February 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Seafish following the evidence session on Fisheries and the Marine Environment on 28 January, dated 23 February 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Dame Angela Eagle, Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs relating to her appearance before the Committee, dated 16 February 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Marine Management Organisation following the evidence session on Fisheries and the Marine Environment on 28 January, dated 25 February 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence received from Marcus Rink, Chief Inspector of drinking water, Drinking Water Inspectorate in relation to his appearance in front of the Committee on 6 January , dated 13 February 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Wednesday 4th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Defra regarding Sevington Non-Attendance Data Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Wednesday 4th March 2026 Written Evidence - Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs APH0271 - Animal and plant health Animal and plant health - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Friday 6th March 2026 Written Evidence - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee RWS0049 - Reforming the water sector Reforming the water sector - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Oral Evidence - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, and Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs Work of the Department and its Arm's Length Bodies - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Dame Angela Eagle, Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs, following the fisheries evidence session on 28 January, dated 2 March 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026 Written Evidence - Helen Clay-Chapman RWS0046 - Reforming the water sector Reforming the water sector - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 10th March 2026 Oral Evidence - Natural England, and Natural England Work of the Department and its Arm's Length Bodies - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 17th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Baroness Hayman, Minister for Biosecurity, Borders and Animal Welfare, regarding SPS update, dated 9 March 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 17th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Paul Kissack, Permanent Secretary, Defra, re update on Defra's engagement on Home Office visa concession for sheep shearers, dated 10 March 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 17th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Dogs Trust regarding changes to the Companion Club, date 12 March 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 17th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Climate Vision Regarding the Debate: “Extreme Climate and Weather Events: National Resilience”, dated 11 March 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 17th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence to Ashford Port Health Authority relating to non-attendance of commercial consignments at Sevington BCP, dated 17 March 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 17th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence to the Secretary of State relating to the implications of the conflict in Iran on food security and rural communities, dated 17 March 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 17th March 2026 Written Evidence - Ann Skinner FOF0017 - The future of farming The future of farming - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Friday 20th March 2026 Report - 6th Report - Erosion of trust: the impact of coastal erosion on communities Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 17th March 2026 Oral Evidence - SRUC Veterinary School, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, Harper and Keele Veterinary School, and British Veterinary Association Animal and plant health - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Monday 23rd March 2026 Oral Evidence - Sir Keir Starmer Liaison Committee (Commons)
Tuesday 24th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Consumer Council for Water regarding debt collection practices, dated 18 March 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 24th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Secretary of State, Defra, to the Chair regarding the Land Use Framework for England, dated 18 March 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 24th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Marsha De Cordova MP in her capacity as Leader and Co-Chair of the UK Delegation to the UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly on the Seventh Plenary Session, dated 20 March 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 24th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from Citizens Advice regarding water bailiffs, dated 6 March 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 24th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Animal Sentience Committee regarding their two new reports on the restrictions of lead in ammunition and the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022, dated 13 March 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 24th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence to the Permanent Secretary, Defra, following the evidence session on 3 March, dated 24 March 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 24th March 2026 Attendance statistics - Members' attendance 2024-26 (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee) as at 13 February 2026 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 24th March 2026 Oral Evidence - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, and Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs Land use and nature - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Tuesday 24th March 2026 Oral Evidence - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Preventing waste and enabling a circular economy - Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee

Select Committee Inquiry
18 Mar 2026 Land use and nature Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (Select) Not accepting submissions The UK Government has set numerous goals related to habitat restoration under the Environmental Improvement Plan, much of which of hoped to be achieved through the Government’s Environmental Land Management Schemes. The Government has also set several ambitious targets through its housebuilding programme and plans for net zero energy generation. All of these priorities have implications for the use of land. Given that agriculture represents around 70% of England’s land use, it is farmers and growers that are most likely to be impacted by these priorities. Changes to land use will offer opportunities but also present risks, particularly given the pressures that the agricultural sector is already under. Access to nature is also important, with some areas and communities lacking access to quality green and blue spaces which are vital for physical and mental health. However, public access can also present challenges to landowners and the environment. This long-term thematic inquiry will consider these trade-offs and how the Government and other public bodies manage them. It will consider how the Government is looking to restore habitats and make progress towards international commitments to protect 30% of land by 2030. The Committee will call for evidence on a regular basis and produce iterative and focused reports throughout the inquiry. Topics for scrutiny may include, but are not limited to:  Restoration of different habitats, such as heathland, wetlands and forest Protected sites National parks and landscapes The design and implementation of the Land Use Framework Rights of way Urban green spaces Land use in the agricultural sector If you have information or evidence which may be of interest to the Committee, please contact: efracom@parliament.uk

Select Committee Inquiry

18 Mar 2026
Land use and nature
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

The UK Government has set numerous goals related to habitat restoration under the Environmental Improvement Plan, much of which of hoped to be achieved through the Government’s Environmental Land Management Schemes. The Government has also set several ambitious targets through its housebuilding programme and plans for net zero energy generation.

All of these priorities have implications for the use of land. Given that agriculture represents around 70% of England’s land use, it is farmers and growers that are most likely to be impacted by these priorities. Changes to land use will offer opportunities but also present risks, particularly given the pressures that the agricultural sector is already under.

Access to nature is also important, with some areas and communities lacking access to quality green and blue spaces which are vital for physical and mental health. However, public access can also present challenges to landowners and the environment.

This long-term thematic inquiry will consider these trade-offs and how the Government and other public bodies manage them. It will consider how the Government is looking to restore habitats and make progress towards international commitments to protect 30% of land by 2030. The Committee will call for evidence on a regular basis and produce iterative and focused reports throughout the inquiry.

Topics for scrutiny may include, but are not limited to: 

Restoration of different habitats, such as heathland, wetlands and forest

Protected sites

National parks and landscapes

The design and implementation of the Land Use Framework

Rights of way

Urban green spaces

Land use in the agricultural sector

If you have information or evidence which may be of interest to the Committee, please contact: efracom@parliament.uk