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Planning: Nature Conservation

Asked by Shaun DaviesLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 12 January 2026UIN 100622

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to strengthen protections for nature through the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 94311 on 4 December 2025.

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