Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask Her Majesty's Government why Natural England has imposed up to a one year moratorium on developments for over 40 councils in England.

The Government has not imposed a moratorium on development. Further information regarding nutrient pollution impacts on protected sites and nutrient neutrality can be found at : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nutrient-pollution-reducing-the-impact-on-protected-sites/nutrient-pollution-reducing-the-impact-on-protected-sites (and attached to this answer).