Mr Gove also made announcements on the introduction of an Environment protection Act

Michael Gove responds to the EAC – watch the video

The Environmental Audit Committee hears from the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, particularly on questions of oversight, governance, milestones and implementation. This session builds on what the Committee heard from the nature and environment charities, academics and lawyers at the previous hearing.

• Watch Parliamentary TV: the Government’s 25 Year Plan for the Environment
• Inquiry: Government’s 25 Year Plan for the Environment
• Read the House of Commons Library briefing: 25-year environment plan