Question follow-through · 25601

Forests and Rivers

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he has taken to establish the (a) nine new river walks and (b) three new national forests.

answeredDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Tabled
21 Jan 2025
Target answer date
23 Jan 2025
Answer
18 Feb 2025 · 28 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 21 Jan 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he has taken to establish the (a) nine new river walks and (b) three new national forests.

  2. 23 Jan 2025

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  3. 18 Feb 2025

    Answer published

    The Government is continuing to progress plans to designate nine new National River Walks across England and is considering delivery options to ensure the new river walks will have the most benefits for local communities. Further details will be provided ...

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