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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Public Consultation

Lords · Question HL11425 · 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 what is the status of the next DEFRA stakeholder engagement survey; whether it will cover access to nature and outdoor recreation; and if not, why not.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 4 Nov 2025

The annual stakeholder engagement survey is now closed, and the results are currently being reviewed. The survey covers issues across the Defra brief, including nature and outdoor recreation.