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

LabourChesterfield

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 Creagh
The Government has stated its intention to review the definition of irreplaceable habitats in due course, to ensure it remains robust and supports decision making.
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