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Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Environmental Outcomes Reports

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the press release entitled Ministers rip up consultation culture, published on 26 March 2026, what differences will exist between Environmental Impact Assessments and Environmental Outcomes Reports in terms of scope and scrutiny.

Answer

I refer the hon. Member to the Environmental Outcomes Reports: Roadmap to reform published on 13 March 2026, which can be found on gov.uk here, and the response to the previous government’s March 2023 consultation on Environmental Outcomes Reports, which can be found on gov.uk here.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
126090
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Environmental impact assessment Environmental outcomes reports
Link
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