Forests: Environment Protection
2026-07-01 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 15655 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' press release entitled Government steps up action to tackle illegal deforestation, published on 23 June 2026,
Answer
The Government will consult businesses, trade bodies and other interested parties on the proposed due diligence requirements and will carefully consider the evidence and consultation responses when developing the final legislation. A full Impact Assessmen...