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Public Access to Nature

Proceeding contribution from Caroline Lucas (Green Party) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 18 May 2023. It occurred during Backbench debate on Public Access to Nature.

The hon. Member will not be surprised to know that I agree entirely with her points. Indeed, I will come to them a little later.

In my introductory remarks to the debate, I will set out the many benefits of increasing access to nature, identify where the Government could amend and update existing legislation to achieve that, and, indeed, make the case for a new comprehensive right of responsible access in England. Before I do so, I pay tribute to the many organisations and individuals who have done so much to promote that idea, and I single out Marion Shoard in particular, who I believe is watching us from the Gallery today. Marion has done more than perhaps any other individual to push land on to the agenda in Britain, and to advance cogently and fearlessly the case for a right to roam.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
732 c983 
Session
2022-23
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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