Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 15655

Forests: Environment Protection

Tabled: 2 July 2026
Answered: 10 July 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' press release entitled Government steps up action to tackle illegal deforestation, published on 23 June 2026,

Answer

Mary Creagh
The Government will consult businesses, trade bodies and other interested parties on the proposed due diligence requirements and will carefully consider the evidence and consultation responses when developing the final legislation. A full Impact Assessmen...
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