Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing fiscal incentives to support wildlife restoration and habitat creation.

The Government is committing more than £2.7 billion per year in sustainable farming and nature recovery from 2026‑27 until 2028‑29. This includes increasing support for nature-friendly farming through Environmental Land Management schemes from £800 million in 2023-24 to £2 billion by 2028-29. This will contribute to the Environment Act targets, including through improving the quality of water, air, and spaces for wildlife so biodiversity can thrive.