Policy Threads

Environment Act Targets Delivery

Defra is implementing and monitoring delivery of environmental targets established under the Environment Act 2021, including air quality, water quality, and protected sites objectives. The department faces challenges in providing clear regulatory frameworks and performance metrics to multiple regulators (Natural England, Environment Agency) operating across overlapping responsibilities with inconsistent approaches.

28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to set targets for improving the climate resilience of the UK food system.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her planned timetable is for steps following the recent consultation on F gas Regulation in Great Britain.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the government transparency data, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for government’s most important contracts,

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the government transparency data, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for government’s most important contracts, Data for October to December 2025 for all departments,

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15 Oct 2024 | Committee report Context · primary home: Environmental Targets (Public… linked

Environmental Targets (Public Authorities) Bill [HL] — Select Committee report: Second Report of the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee

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↓ DPRRC 2nd Report.pdf