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

To ask His Majesty's Government what legislation they will use to deliver their commitment, as set out in the Environmental Impact Plan 2025, to repeal the deadline for recording historic rights of way.

This Government remains committed to repealing the cut-off date for recording historic rights of way. This will save hundreds of miles of unregistered historic rights of way from the threat of extinguishment in 2031, ensuring that they can continue to be enjoyed by the public for years to come.

Defra is reviewing the rights of way reform programme alongside wider policies to improve access to nature for all users and, as part of that work, are considering the most appropriate legislative vehicle to deliver this commitment. Further details will be set out in due course.