Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of including National Trails in the ongoing review of National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Significant portions of existing national trails fall within boundaries of existing national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty. These important assets can expect to receive attention through the Glover Review, which will enable all stakeholders to express their views on the future of these places.