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Written question asked by Alicia Kearns (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 February 2025. It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 February 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Aarhus Convention: Local Government

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance his Department issues to local authorities on the Aarhus Convention.

Answer

The Aarhus Convention concerns access by the public to environmental information, to participation in environmental decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters. Defra does not issue specific guidance to local authorities on the Convention.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
27603
Session
2024-26
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Local government Aarhus Convention
Link
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