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...