Written question asked by Seamus Logan (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 29 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Agriculture: Forests
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what safeguards will apply to protect smallholder farmers’ ownership and control of geolocation data collected for compliance with the Forest Risk Commodities regime.
- Answer
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The Government recognises the urgency of taking action to ensure that UK consumption of forest risk commodities is not driving deforestation. We will set out our approach to addressing UK consumption of forest risk commodities as soon as possible.
We understand the importance of ensuring that measures do not disadvantage smallholder farmers and will continue to work with international partners to support sustainable production and inclusive supply chains.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 5047
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Data protection Agriculture Forests Commodities
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- 2026-06-03 18:11:29 +0100
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