Written questions

Environment Protection

Lords · Question HL1000 · Tabled 11 Sep 2024 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 23 Sep 2024

Question

Asked by Baroness Scott of Needham Market

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they intend to retain goals to improve access to and engagement with nature as part of the rapid review of the current Environmental Improvement Plan, announced on 30 July; and whether they intend to engage with sta

Answer

Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 23 Sep 2024

The Government is committed to enhancing public access to nature, as evidenced by our manifesto commitment to create nine new national river walks and three new national forests. We are currently considering how best to continue to drive forward our goals...