Written question asked by Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 15 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 2025 (named day). It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 October 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
National Trust and Sites of Special Scientific Iterest: Fire Prevention
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether land that is (a) owned by the National Trust and (b) a Site of Specific Scientific Interest requires Secretary of State approval before implementing proactive fire prevention methods.
- Answer
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Consent from the Secretary of State is not required unless the SSSI concerned is also a common, in which case some actions like fencing may require Secretary of State consent as per the Commons Act 2006. The National Trust is an owner/occupier with the same legal rights and responsibilities as other owner/occupiers.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 77411
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Land Fire prevention National Trust Sites of special scientific interest
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- 2025-10-14 12:48:34 +0100
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