Section 30

The OEP must give advice to a Minister of the Crown about— on which the Minister requires it to give advice. any proposed change to environmental law, or any other matter relating to the natural environment, The Minister may specify matters which the OEP is to take into account in giving the required advice. The OEP may give advice to a Minister of the Crown about any changes to environmental law proposed by a Minister of the Crown. Advice under this section is to be given in writing to the Minister concerned. The OEP must publish— its advice, and if the advice is given under subsection (1), a statement of the matter on which it was required to give advice and any matters specified under subsection (2). The Minister concerned may, if the Minister thinks fit, lay before Parliament— the advice, and any response the Minister may make to the advice.

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-07-30