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Asked by David SimmondsConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 4 September 2025UIN 69684

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to her Department's guidance entitled Summary: Planning and Infrastructure Bill, Government Amendments to Part 3 (Lords Committee Stage), published on 17 July 2025

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill tabled on 17 July do not constitute a substantive change to the way the Nature Restoration Fund will operate and so a formal Impact Assessment is not necessary.

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