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Written question asked by Andrew Bowie (Conservative) on Monday, 28 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 October 2024. It was answered by Daniel Zeichner (Labour) on Monday, 4 November 2024 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Environment Protection: Shopping

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the environmental impact of consumers shopping locally; and what assessment he has made of the potential impact on net zero targets if consumers are unable to shop locally.

Answer

The Secretary of State recognises the importance of consumers having access to local shops for environmental sustainability and for supporting net zero goals. The Secretary of State, Defra Ministers and officials meet regularly with retailers where discussions have included to understand initiatives to support efforts that enable consumers to shop locally.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11327
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Environment protection Carbon emissions Shopping
Link
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