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National Parks

Asked by Richard FoordLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 4 December 2025UIN 94941

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to amend the Protected Landscapes Duty.

Answered by Mary Creagh

Whilst the Government does not intend to repeal the duty, we acknowledge that decision makers may need support in applying the duty appropriately. The department has already published guidance on the Protected Landscapes duty to ensure public bodies operating in these areas deliver better environmental outcomes working together with Protected Landscape organisations and will consider what further support we can offer to ensure the duty is appropriately applied.

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