Minister Trudy Harrison congratulated Mr. Charles Walker for raising the issue of effective use and management of deer populations in the UK. She highlighted the importance of sustainable protein sources like venison, which is low-fat and high-protein, and praised the work of the Country Food Trust. The Minister acknowledged that England's wild deer are an integral part of biodiversity but pose significant risks to woodlands and other wildlife when their population is unsustainable. Harrison detailed Government initiatives such as the food strategy, trees action plan, and proposed deer management incentive payments aimed at promoting a sustainable venison supply chain and supporting land managers with economic losses caused by deer impacts. She concluded by emphasising the importance of working closely with various stakeholders to ensure healthy forestry and thriving native deer species while bringing nutritious deer meat onto plates.