Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 26
26
Not Addressed
Paragraph: 124
Between 2013–14 to 2019–20 Natural England’s baseline funding reduced by 49 per cent.
Conclusion
Between 2013–14 to 2019–20 Natural England’s baseline funding reduced by 49 per cent. The body considers that it can no longer deliver its statutory duties to a good standard as a direct consequence of these cuts. The cuts have fallen disproportionately on Natural England’s budget for monitoring and information provision.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government's response discusses GDP limitations, the Bean Review, and funding for the ONS to improve natural capital estimates, but does not address the conclusion regarding Natural England's reduced funding and its impact on statutory duties.
Paragraph Reference:
124
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 30 September 2021. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗