Consultation outcome

Environmental principles: draft policy statement

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 10 March 2021
• Last updated: 12 May 2022 — See all updates

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

This consultation has concluded

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Summary of responses and government response

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Detail of outcome

We received a total of 216 responses to the consultation.

We’ve listened to consultation feedback and prepared an improved draft environmental principles policy statement.

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Original consultation

Summary

Seeking views on our draft environmental principles policy statement. The statement brings environmental principles into government policy making, as set out in the Environment Bill.

This consultation was held on another website.

This consultation ran from
9:30am on 10 March 2021 to 11:45pm on 2 June 2021

Consultation description

We want to know what you think about the draft environmental principles policy statement. The policy statement will ensure that environmental protection and sustainable development are included in government policy making.

The consultation asks if the statement provides enough information and guidance for policymakers to apply the principles correctly. Your views will help us to develop the final policy statement and as a result contribute to the protection of the environment.

Published 10 March 2021
Last updated 12 May 2022 + show all updates

1. 12 May 2022

   We've published the summary of consultation responses and government response.

2. 10 March 2021

   First published.