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Written question asked by Antony Higginbotham (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 March 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 March 2020. It was answered by Rebecca Pow (Conservative) on Friday, 13 March 2020 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Bridleways

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans he has in place to improve access for (a) horse riders, (b) dog walkers and (c) runners on bridleways.

Answer

The Agriculture Bill currently before Parliament sets out how farmers and land managers in England will in future be rewarded with public money for public goods including improved access to the countryside. These improvements should benefit horse riders and pedestrians on bridleways and other paths.

Local highway authorities are also required to maintain a rights of way improvement plan which should consider the needs of multiple types of user.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25744
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Access Bridleways
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk