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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Contingency Fund Advance – Office for Environmental Protection

21 July 2020 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Proposed by George Eustice Con Camborne and Redruth

Environment

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) needs to be established before the Royal Assent of the Environment Bill.
  • Defra requests a 215,000 repayable cash advance from the Contingencies Fund.
  • The funds will cover essential setup costs for the OEP.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the need to establish the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) in advance of the Royal Assent of the Environment Bill.

Action requested

Defra seeks a £215,000 repayable cash advance from the Contingencies Fund to cover essential setup costs and ensure that the OEP can begin operations promptly after Royal Assent.

Key facts

  • Defra has sought a £215,000 repayable cash advance from the Contingencies Fund.
  • The advance is required to proceed with setting up the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP).
  • Expenditure needs to be incurred now due to timelines associated with recruitment and procurement processes.
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