Meeting of the Parliament 05 March 2026 [Draft]
I pay tribute to Monica Lennon for the work that she has done on the bill. I understand that the committee decided not to proceed to stage 2 consideration, which is a matter for the committee.
The issues that Monica Lennon raises about nature loss, biodiversity and climate change are sustained, important priority issues that cannot be avoided. That is why the Government is committed to our policy agenda. Should the Government be re-elected, it will consider the issues that Monica Lennon has raised with me. We all have to recognise that there is now a much more divided debate on the issue. It is important that leadership is deployed to ensure that we address the necessity for climate action and restore nature loss. That is what I am committed to doing in the programme of my Government.