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Rights of Way: Reform

Asked by Ian RoomeLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 15 May 2025UIN 50666

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he plans to implement reforms for rights of way included in the Deregulation Act 2015 to provide (a) clarity and (b) certainty for land managers.

Answered by Mary Creagh

We are reviewing the rights of way reform programme alongside our policies for delivering improved access to nature for all users.

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