Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 53669

Natural England: Conflict of Interests

Tabled: 20 May 2025
Answered: 2 June 2025
Named Day

Question

Robbie Moore

ConservativeKeighley and Ilkley

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to prevent Natural England having a conflict of interest as (a) regulator and (b) service provider in the nutrient credit market.

Answer

Mary Creagh
Natural England has robust internal processes in place to ensure the integrity of their advice to Local Planning Authorities and others - including with respect to nutrient neutrality and nutrient mitigation standards and services. While Natural England p...

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