Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 55653

Public Consultation: Rural Areas

Tabled: 30 May 2025
Answered: 10 June 2025

Question

Sarah Bool

ConservativeSouth Northamptonshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to engage with rural communities in the development of nationwide policies.

Answer

Daniel Zeichner
The Government believes that it is important that rural communities have the opportunity to help shape decisions that affect them. As rural affairs lead, Defra continues to encourage all Government Departments to rural proof their policies, including enga...

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