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Written question asked by Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 7 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 July 2025. It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Friday, 11 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Grasslands: Conservation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has had discussions with the Scottish Government on the inclusion of species-rich meadows in the list of irreplaceable habitats in Scotland.

Answer

Planning is a devolved matter. The National Planning Policy Framework sets out the Government’s planning policies for England and how these should be applied, including policy on the protection of irreplaceable habitat.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
65527
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Conservation Scottish Government Scotland Grasslands
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk