Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 115102
Common Land: Biodiversity
Tabled: 23 February 2026
Answered: 5 March 2026
Question
Martin Wrigley
Liberal Democrat — Newton Abbot
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of stewardship payments in delivering measurable biodiversity outcomes on upland commons.
Answer
Dame Angela EagleStewardship payments through Environmental and Countryside Stewardship help support restoration of nature and ensure habitats are resilient including on upland commons. Through the recently published Environmental Improvement Plan, the Government is commi...
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