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Written question asked by Baroness Scott of Needham Market (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Rights of Way: Maps

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the review of maps in England required under section 9A of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 is completed by the deadline of 1 January 2031.

Answer

The Department is working with Natural England to prepare for the review of the conclusive maps of open access land required under section 9A of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.

Planning for this work is ongoing, including consideration of the arrangements needed to meet the statutory deadline of 1 January 2031. Further details will be announced in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1292
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Maps Rights of way
Legislation
Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000
Link
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