Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the proposed Common Biomass Sustainability Framework will require imported forest biomass to originate from countries that are Parties to the Paris Agreement.

The Government has consulted on proposals to develop the Common Biomass Sustainability Framework and is analysing responses received.

The final design of the framework, will be informed by the evidence and views gathered through the consultation.

Common biomass sustainability framework: consultation document (accessible webpage) - GOV.UK