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Written question asked by Toby Perkins (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2026. It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Publications

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department still produces Emerging Trends reports, which were bi-annual publications highlighting key developments and their implications produced by the Defra Futures Project.

Answer

Defra has no plans to publish a 5th Edition of the Global Megatrends report at present. We continue to routinely monitor both long-term and short-term emerging trends and risks, including through engagement of our expert committees.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18577
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Publications
Link
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