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Written question asked by Lord Clark of Windermere (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 April 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 May 2018. It was answered by Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 May 2018 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Forestry

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions ministers have had with forestry stakeholders concerning forestry policy post-Brexit.

Answer

Ministers recognise the opportunities that leaving the EU offers a range of forestry stakeholders and have met a number of them. Defra officials have been working closely with forestry stakeholders, including through a recent event organised by the Forestry Commission, attended by more than 100 people representing a wide range of land owner and forestry interests.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7211
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Forestry Brexit
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk