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National Parks

Asked by John WhitbyLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 5 January 2026UIN 101692

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when her Department intends to bring forward legislative proposals to implement the reforms to National Parks governance and purposes announced in December 2024.

Answered by Mary Creagh

The Government is committed to implementing the reforms announced in December 2024 as soon as parliamentary time allows.

As set out in the revised Environment Improvement Plan we will champion Protected Landscapes by refreshing our national vision for these special places, eliminating bureaucratic barriers and ensuring teams have the tools and resources to achieve our ambitions.

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