In the Lords

The authorisation that has been provided is for a specific and limited period of time, covering one season, and there are no plans to extend

The ability to consider this emergency authorisation comes from EU legislation.

Pollinators have an almost unimaginable and incalculable importance.

I can commit to conveying that request to the department.

The noble Lord makes an extremely important point.

In the 25 Year Environment Plan, we committed to publishing an England Peat Strategy to create and deliver a new ambitious framework for pea

Our Clean Air Strategy sets out an ambitious programme of action to reduce air pollution from a wide range of sources in our towns and citie

My Lords, the Government recognise the importance of tackling wildlife crime and animal cruelty.

The Government support increasing the maximum custodial sentence for animal cruelty offences from six months to five years.

In 2018, the UK hosted the biggest ever illegal wildlife trade conference, and 65 countries signed up to the London declaration, which commi