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

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they plan to make their decision on the future boundaries of the Lake District and West Yorkshire national parks before the forthcoming general election.

Following the public enquiry into Natural England’s proposals to extend the boundaries of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, the inspector’s report has been submitted to Defra and is now being considered. The Secretary of State will issue her decisions in due course.