Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 51403

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Environment Protection

Tabled: 12 May 2025
Answered: 19 May 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, on what topics her Department has produced an environmental principles assessment since 4 July 2024.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
The Environment Act 2021 requires Ministers to have ‘due regard’ to the policy statement on environmental principles when making policy. This is to ensure that environmental considerations are at the heart of policymaking across government. Since this dut...
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