Written questions

Countryside: Access

Lords · Question HL11424 · Tabled 28 Oct 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 4 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Baroness Scott of Needham Market

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will publish detailed allocations for public access funding for 2025-26 and subsequent financial years; and how these will support delivery of commitments to expand public enjoyment of the natural environment.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 4 Nov 2025

The Government recognises the importance of providing access to the outdoors for people’s health and wellbeing and is working to ensure that this access is safe and appropriate. We are committed to increasing access to nature and have already set out seve...