Written question asked by Baroness Coffey (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 January 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 February 2025. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 February 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Great British Energy: Biodiversity
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether they intend the duty to conserve and enhance biodiversity in the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 as amended by section 102 of the Environment Act 2021 to apply to the proposed Great British Energy company.
- Answer
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The biodiversity duty, set out in the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 as amended by section 102 of the Environment Act 2021 applies to public authorities. As Great British Energy is being established as a non-departmental public body, the company will be required to comply with the biodiversity duty.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL4294
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Biodiversity Great British Energy
- Legislation
- Environment Act 2021
- Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006
- Link
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- 2025-09-05 20:41:49 +0100
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