Written questions

Rights of Way

Commons · Question 50039 · Tabled 2 May 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 13 May 2025

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when his Department plans to publish the consultation on access reform; and whether it will include provisions for enhancing public rights of way.

Answer

Answered by Mary Creagh, 13 May 2025

The Government recognises the importance of access to nature for health and wellbeing and is committed to ensuring it is safe, inclusive, and appropriate. We’re delivering on our ambitious manifesto commitment to create nine new national river walks and t...