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Contingency Fund Advance – Office for Environmental Protection

21 July 2020

Proposing MP
George Eustice Con
Camborne and Redruth
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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At a Glance

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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