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Biofuels: Sustainable Development

Asked by Adrian RamsayGreen PartyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 3 July 2026UIN 12953

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the proposed Common Biomass Sustainability Framework will require imported forest biomass to originate from countries that are Parties to the Paris Agreement.

Answered by Michael Shanks

The Government has consulted on proposals to develop the Common Biomass Sustainability Framework and is analysing responses received.

The final design of the framework, will be informed by the evidence and views gathered through the consultation.

Common biomass sustainability framework: consultation document (accessible webpage) - GOV.UK

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