Sites of Special Scientific Interest
2026-06-17 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · HL1098 · Official question
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to minimise risks potentially leading to delays in implementing interim targets for (1) assessing, and (2) improving, the condition of England’s Sites of Special Scientific Interest.
Answer
Defra published a delivery plan for the interim protected sites target alongside the revised Environmental Improvement Plan published in December 2025. The delivery plan includes a wide range of actions, to 1) assess and 2) improve the condition of Sites ...