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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 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, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of (a) remaining in and (b) leaving the Aarhus Convention.

Answer

The Government remains committed to the effective implementation of its international obligations and to the three pillars of the Aarhus Convention of access to environmental information, participation in environmental decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters.

We remain committed to working with the Convention's mechanisms to ensure it functions effectively and upholds these principles.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
85783
Session
2024-26
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Aarhus Convention
Link
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