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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Update on the progress of Environment Act Targets

28 October 2022 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Proposed by Thérèse Coffey Con Suffolk Coastal

Environment

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At a glance

Key points

  • Update on the progress towards setting environmental targets under the Environment Act 2021 is provided by Dr Thrse Coffey
  • The government will not meet the October deadline for publishing targets due to the volume and complexity of responses
  • The government commits to laying draft statutory instruments as soon as practicable

Issue summary

Dr Thérèse Coffey is providing an update on the progress towards setting environmental targets under the Environment Act 2021.

Action requested

The minister announces that due to the volume and complexity of responses received during the consultation, the government will not meet the October deadline for publishing targets. However, they commit to laying draft statutory instruments as soon as practicable.

Key facts

  • The Government launched a consultation on Environment Act targets in March 2022.
  • Over 180,000 responses were received by 27th June when the consultation closed.
  • Draft statutory instruments will be laid as soon as practicable despite missing the 31st October deadline.
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