Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 47128
Forests: Commodities
Tabled: 22 April 2025
Answered: 30 April 2025
Question
Paul Davies
Labour — Colne Valley
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions his Department has had with industry stakeholders on the Forest Risk Commodities regulations.
Answer
Mary CreaghWe recognise the need to take action to prevent UK consumption of forest risk commodities driving deforestation and to consult industry stakeholders.We will set out our approach to addressing deforestation in the UK’s supply chains in due course.