Question follow-through · 5490

Rivers: Walking

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress his Department has made on the designation of new national river walks in England.

answeredDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Tabled
11 Sept 2024
Target answer date
7 Oct 2024
Answer
7 Oct 2024 · 26 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 11 Sept 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress his Department has made on the designation of new national river walks in England.

  2. 7 Oct 2024

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  3. 7 Oct 2024

    Answer published

    The Department is progressing plans to designate nine new National River Walks across England, one in each region, to enhance access to nature. This is a priority for us, and we are currently considering several delivery options, as well as reviewing wher...

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