Question

To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, what steps the Commission is taking to ensure the protection of peregrine falcons nesting in the Palace of Westminster.

Parliament complies with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, working through the Schedule 1 licence holder for peregrine falcons in close liaison with Natural England to ensure adherence to legal requirements relating to breeding and disturbance. The licence holder also works with those undertaking building activity across the Parliamentary Estate.

All works have been reviewed by the licence holder and Natural England and, where required, mitigation measures have been implemented to prevent disturbance.