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Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Thursday, 30 June 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 July 2022. It was answered by Baroness Prentis of Banbury (Conservative) on Monday, 11 July 2022 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Public Footpaths: Urban Areas

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what proportion of Natural England funding for national trails is allocated to urban areas.

Answer

It is not possible to proportion the amount of National Trail funding allocated to urban areas. Funding is allocated to National Trail Partnerships who spend their allocation in accordance with the priorities identified for individual trails to ensure the trail is maintained to national trail standards. Trails in urban areas are generally hard surfaces therefore tend to require less funding than in rural areas.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28420
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Finance Public footpaths Urban areas Natural England
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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