Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 73287

National Parks: Construction

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 4 September 2025

Question

Katie White

LabourLeeds North West

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to create more national parks.

Answer

Mary Creagh
Natural England have the statutory responsibility for identifying areas for new National Park designations. The Government is committed to supporting our existing Protected Landscapes to become greener, wilder and more accessible.