Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 94941

National Parks

Tabled: 26 November 2025
Answered: 4 December 2025

Question

Richard Foord

Liberal DemocratHoniton and Sidmouth

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

Answer

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 opera...

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