Written questions

Recreation Spaces

Lords · Question HL1290 · Tabled 24 Jun 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 3 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Baroness Scott of Needham Market

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to fulfil commitment 87 in the Environmental Improvement Plan 2025 to reduce physical barriers to accessing green and blue spaces.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 3 Jul 2026

This Government is committed to reducing physical and intangible barriers to accessing nature and ensuring everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a green or blue space. As set out in the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP), progress towards meeting th...