House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Land Use Consultation, January 2025
03 February 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Proposed by Steve Reed Lab Co-op Streatham and Croydon North
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- UK government launched a consultation on land use in England to support economic growth and food security.
- Consultation will run for 12 weeks, involving workshops and roundtables with experts and stakeholders.
- Aims to inform the development of a Land Use Framework to protect agricultural land and support nature recovery.
Issue summary
Last week, the UK government launched a consultation on land use in England to support economic growth, food security, and deliver on its Plan for Change.
Action requested
The consultation will run for 12 weeks, including workshops and roundtables with experts, industry groups, and stakeholders. It aims to inform the development of a Land Use Framework later this year, which will provide principles and tools for decision makers to protect agricultural land, boost food security, and support nature recovery.
Key facts
- Government launched a consultation on land use in England last week.
- The consultation runs for 12 weeks.
- The consultation aims to inform the development of a Land Use Framework later this year.
- The framework will provide principles and tools for decision makers to protect agricultural land, boost food security, and support nature recovery.