Public Footpaths: Inland Waterways and Rivers
Lords · Question HL461 · Tabled 1 Jun 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Lord German
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the economic case for improving access along (1) National River Walks, and (2) other waterways.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 4 Jun 2026
This Government committed in its manifesto and the Environmental Improvement Plan 2025 to create nine new National River Walks, one in each region of England, as part of our plans to improve responsible access to nature. In May 2026, this Government launc...