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National Parks: Construction

Asked by Katie WhiteLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 4 September 2025UIN 73287

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to create more national parks.

Answered by Mary Creagh

Natural England have the statutory responsibility for identifying areas for new National Park designations. The Government is committed to supporting our existing Protected Landscapes to become greener, wilder and more accessible.

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