Written questions

Forests: Public Consultation

2026-06-22 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 12421 · Official question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she plans to launch the consultation on the proposed deforestation policy.

Answer

We will launch a consultation later this year on the approach to deforestation in Great Britain. We will seek views from businesses, civil society and international partners on our proposed policy. We aim to achieve consistency in due diligence requiremen...