James MacCleary MP: written questions
4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress
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Written questions
South East Asia: Marine EnvironmentDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the national security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security, whether the UK is providing support to South East Asian states
Answer: The UK’s Blue Planet Fund supports partners in South East Asia to protect their corals reefs and mangroves by providing funding for locally-led solutions, technical assistance, and to catalyse additional finance. The UK is the largest donor to the Global ...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordFood: ProductionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26334More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the vulnerability of UK food production to biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation, through (a) depleted soils, (b) loss of pollinators,
Answer: The Nature Security Assessment on Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse and National Security was published 20 January 2026. It is a cross-government strategic assessment, developed by analysts and subject matter experts across Government. The Asse...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVegetable Oils and Fertilisers: ImportsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26333More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans she has to reduce the UK's reliance on imported (a) soy, (b) palm oil and (c) phosphorus fertiliser, with reference to the national security assessment on global biodiversit
Answer: This Government is committed to improving the resilience of the UK's food system and supply chains in the face of environmental and geopolitical risks. With reference to the findings of the UK's National Security Assessment on global ecosystem degradation...
Answered 18 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Food SupplyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26332More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the UK's exposure to a simultaneous collapse of production in two or more global breadbasket regions.
Answer: In the National security assessment on Global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security published earlier this year, it says “collapse of production in two or more breadbasket regions would almost certainly significantly drive up global ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordFood SupplyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26331More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to increase UK food system and supply chain resilience, with reference to the national security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem co
Answer: The UK’s Nature Security Assessment examined how global biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation could affect the UK’s national security, resilience and prosperity, including potential disruptions to food systems. To boost domestic food and supply chai...
Answered 18 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordForests: ConservationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26330More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what support the Government is providing for boreal-like forest protection in the UK, with reference to the national security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse
Answer: The UK Forestry Standard and regulatory frameworks for forestry that apply in all UK administrations ensure that sustainable forest management is practised in all woodlands, with detailed requirements for the protection of biodiversity.
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCoral Reefs: ConservationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26329More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what support the Government is providing for coral reef protection in the UK, with reference to the national security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and nat
Answer: The UK is home to cold-water corals domestically and significant tropical reefs in its Overseas Territories. In England, our deep-water coral habitats, situated within The Canyons Marine Conservation Zone, are protected by the Marine Management Organisati...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEnvironment Protection: National SecurityDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26328More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which Government departments and agencies contributed to the national security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security.
Answer: The Nature Security Assessment on Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse and National Security was published 20 January 2026. It is a cross-government strategic assessment, developed by analysts and subject matter experts across Government. The Asse...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEnvironment Protection: National SecurityDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26327More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what forum exists to coordinate the Government's response to the cascading national security risks identified in the national security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem
Answer: The Government's response is being taken forward through the respective departments' responsibilities. Additionally, the Government has established the Taskforce on the National Security and Resilience Risks of a Changing Climate and Nature Loss, bringing...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEnvironment Protection: National SecurityDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26325More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the status of the national security assessment is on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security within the National Security Risk Assessment framework.
Answer: The Nature Security Assessment is a forward-looking assessment that is designed to support preparedness and resilience planning. It helps our understanding of the nature-related risks across the country. It sits within the framework of risks set out in th...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEnvironment Protection: National SecurityDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26324More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which departments and agencies were consulted in the preparation of the national security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security.
Answer: The Nature Security Assessment on Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse and National Security was published 20 January 2026. It is a cross-government strategic assessment, developed by analysts and subject matter experts across Government. The Asse...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEnvironment Protection: National SecurityDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26323More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what role the Joint Intelligence Committee played in the production of the national security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security.
Answer: The Nature Security Assessment on Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse and National Security is a cross-government strategic assessment, developed by analysts and subject matter experts across Government. It was not produced by a single department...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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