Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 70387
Nature Conservation
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 9 September 2025
Question
Mr Toby Perkins
Labour — Chesterfield
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will review the definition of irreplaceable habitats to ensure it is (a) robust and (b) comprehensive to support decision makers.
Answer
Mary CreaghThe Government has stated its intention to review the definition of irreplaceable habitats in due course, to ensure it remains robust and supports decision making.