Written question asked by Anna Gelderd (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 June 2026. It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Thursday, 16 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Common Land: Dartmoor
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will hold discussions with Natural England on the implementation of the Fursdon Review Recommendation 27 on Dartmoor commons.
- Answer
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The Government recognises the important role that Dartmoor ponies play in the landscape, biodiversity and cultural heritage of Dartmoor. There are no plans under this Government to reduce the number of Dartmoor ponies, and we are working closely with Natural England and other stakeholders to support a thriving pony population alongside the recovery of Dartmoor's protected habitats.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 12368
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Common land Horses Dartmoor Natural England
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- 2026-07-16 13:56:31 +0100
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