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 Hardy
The 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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