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Agriculture: Forests

Asked by Seamus LoganScottish National PartyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 3 June 2026UIN 5047

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what safeguards will apply to protect smallholder farmers’ ownership and control of geolocation data collected for compliance with the Forest Risk Commodities regime.

Answered by Mary Creagh

The Government recognises the urgency of taking action to ensure that UK consumption of forest risk commodities is not driving deforestation. We will set out our approach to addressing UK consumption of forest risk commodities as soon as possible.

We understand the importance of ensuring that measures do not disadvantage smallholder farmers and will continue to work with international partners to support sustainable production and inclusive supply chains.

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