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Natural England: Environment Protection

Asked by Robbie MooreConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 13 April 2026UIN 123788

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps Natural England is taking to recover the costs of its nutrient mitigation scheme against its commitment that the scheme would be cost neutral to the public purse; and if he will publish the most recent figures for the scheme's total costs and income to date.

Answered by Mary Creagh

The pricing of nutrient credits is set in line with Managing Public Money to achieve full cost recovery. Natural England publishes financial statements in line with statutory requirements in its annual report and accounts. The annual report and accounts for the year-ending 31 March 2025 will be published once they have been certified by the Comptroller & Auditor General.

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