Ian Byrne MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Written questions

  • Climate Change: Nature ConservationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28411More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of nature-based solutions, including peatland restoration and reconnecting rivers with floodplains, on reducing flood, drought and

    Answer: Nature-based solutions play a key role in mitigating natural hazards. The Government continues to enhance the evidence base whilst enabling more, such as developing private markets for investment and investing £300m in natural flood management to 2036. Th...

    Answered 15 Sept 2026

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  • Food SupplyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27568More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of (a) increased public procurement of plant-rich foods, (b) expanded domestic horticulture production and (c) increased

    Answer: The Government is keen for public sector canteens and restaurants to offer a choice of nutritious and sustainable meal options, including plant-rich meals. However, specific menu decisions are best left to local canteen managers.The Government is working ...

    Answered 11 Sept 2026

    Original Parliament record
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4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality.

View as listCabinet Office: 3Cabinet Office3Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade: 4Department for Business, Innova…4Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: 2Department for Environment, Foo…2Department of Health and Social Care: 5Department of Health and Social…5Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: 12Ministry of Housing, Communitie…12Treasury: 2Treasury2
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Cabinet Office3
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade4
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs2
Department of Health and Social Care5
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government12
Treasury2

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