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Written question asked by Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2026. It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Countryside: Conservation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to ensure public authorities are aware of and comply with Section 245 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.

Answer

The Government has published guidance on the Protected Landscapes duty to ensure public bodies operating in these areas deliver better environmental outcomes working together with Protected Landscape organisations, and will consider what further support this Government can offer to ensure the duty is appropriately applied.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Conservation National landscapes National parks
Legislation
Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk