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Written question asked by Adrian Ramsay (Green Party) on Monday, 27 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 October 2025. It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 November 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Aarhus Convention

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Aarhus Convention’s Compliance Committee finding that the UK is non-compliant with the Convention on the Government’s environmental targets.

Answer

The United Kingdom Government recognises the important role played by the Compliance Committee in making recommendations to promote compliance with the Aarhus Convention. The UK is considering the Committee's recommendations in the run up to the Aarhus Convention Meeting of the Parties in November.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
85626
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Environment protection Aarhus Convention
Link
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