Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the guidance entitled Green Belt, published on 27 February 2025, whether an environmental principles assessment was prepared in relation to the new guidance.

I refer the right hon. Member to the answer to Question UIN 26508 on 5 February 2025 and Question UIN 37174 on 11 March 2025.