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Written question asked by Robbie Moore (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Monday, 13 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Natural England: Environment Protection

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps Natural England is taking to recover the costs of its nutrient mitigation scheme against its commitment that the scheme would be cost neutral to the public purse; and if he will publish the most recent figures for the scheme's total costs and income to date.

Answer

The pricing of nutrient credits is set in line with Managing Public Money to achieve full cost recovery. Natural England publishes financial statements in line with statutory requirements in its annual report and accounts. The annual report and accounts for the year-ending 31 March 2025 will be published once they have been certified by the Comptroller & Auditor General.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
123788
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Costs Environment protection Planning Natural England Eutrophication
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk