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Nature Conservation

Asked by Mr Lee DillonLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 16 June 2026UIN 7973

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Government plans to review licensing arrangements for the reintroduction of native species, including beavers and lynx.

Answered by Mary Creagh

There are no plans to review licensing arrangements for the reintroduction of native species.

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