[Written Question] Biodiversity: Property Development

UK Parliament Written Questions Friday 26 June 2026, 12:33 UTC By Baroness Willis of Summertown 1 min read

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Question by: Baroness Willis of Summertown Answering Body: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of proposed biodiversity net gain exemptions for brownfield residential development on communities with the least access to nature.

Baroness Willis (PERSON) Food and Rural Affairs (ORG)

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[Written Question] Biodiversity: Property Development

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