Written questions

Recreation Spaces: Access

Commons · Question 19872 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 3 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of improved access to nature on the health and wellbeing of local communities.

Answer

Answered by Jenny Riddell-Carpenter, 3 Sep 2026

The Government recognises the important role that access to nature plays in supporting physical health, mental wellbeing and wider quality of life. As set out in the Environmental Improvement Plan 2025, we are committed to improving access to nature throu...