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Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017

Asked by David SimmondsConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 5 August 2024UIN 1986

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department will disapply the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017.

Answered by Mary Creagh

A healthy natural environment is critical to a strong economy. This government is committed to delivering for nature and will work with stakeholders, including nature conservation organisations, to develop an approach that both restores nature and enables economic growth. We will only legislate where we can confirm to Parliament that the steps we are taking will deliver positive environmental outcomes.

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