Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 5374
Inland Waterways
Tabled: 11 September 2024
Answered: 7 October 2024
Question
Dr Luke Evans
Conservative — Hinckley and Bosworth
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of ensuring a structurally-robust canal network on levels of biodiversity in communities.
Answer
Emma HardyThe Government recognises that inland waterways provide many public benefits, including health and wellbeing effects, leisure and recreation uses, and industrial heritage attractions. They are also important for the natural environment by providing green ...
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