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Written question asked by Kerry McCarthy (Labour) on Thursday, 5 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Monday, 16 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Forests: Commodities

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what representations she has received from businesses on clarity on forest risk commodities regulation.

Answer

We recognise the urgency of taking action to ensure that UK consumption of forest risk commodities is not driving deforestation. We also recognise that this sense of urgency and need for clarity is shared by business.

This Government believes it is at its best when it works in partnership with business, civil society, trade unions, and communities.

We will set out our approach to address deforestation in the UK’s supply chains in due course and engage with stakeholders on this approach.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
118160
Session
2024-26
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Business Forests Regulation Commodities
Link
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