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Nature Conservation

Asked by Mr Toby PerkinsLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 9 September 2025UIN 70387

The question

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.

Answered by 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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