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Written question asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) on Friday, 17 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Aarhus Convention

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they had with the devolved governments about missing the 1 July deadline to submit an action plan setting out their response to the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee's recommendations.

Answer

This Government is committed to the effective implementation of all of its international obligations, including those under the Aarhus Convention. The UK continues to carefully consider decisions taken by the Parties to the Convention concerning the UK.

Defra works closely with the devolved governments on issues relating to the Aarhus Convention.

The UK is not required to provide a plan of action to the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee. As such, no deadline has been missed. We will continue to provide updates to the Committee on relevant developments. Updates from the UK are available on the UN website here.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2027
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Aarhus Convention
Link
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