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    November 17, 2015

    Reactions to the Defra announcement on spending cuts

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    Defra spending 

    Economists at RSPB & The Wildlife Trusts say Defra is being hit with the biggest cuts http://www.rspb.org.uk/news/409659-rspb-and-the-wildlife-trusts-criticise-decision-to-cut-funding-for-environment-by-up-to-40?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=News 

    ADAS – research collaborations being cut https://www.fginsight.com/news/defra-starts-pulling-the-plug-on-research-projects-as-spending-cuts-bite-7783

    The Environmental Audit Committee has commissioned the National Audit Office to audit the Treasury’s Spending Review process for its environmental impact. 

    Statement from the Chair

    Environmental Audit Committee Chair, Huw Irranca-Davies MP said:

    “Addressing environmental risks sooner rather than later can bring significant benefits for businesses, the economy and citizens. It is crucial that the Government’s spending decisions do not saddle future taxpayers with higher costs as a result of avoidable damage to human health or the environment.

    “We have asked the National Audit Office to assess whether the Spending Review process is informed by the best available evidence on the environmental impact of Government policies and fully takes into account the UK’s legal commitments on air quality, biodiversity and climate change.”

    http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/environmental-audit-committee/news-parliament-2015/spending-review-to-be-audited-by-nao-for-environmental-impact/

    Tagged: Cuts, DEFRA, Spending Review

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