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Surrey Hills National Landscape

Thursday 8 May 2025 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Sir Jeremy Hunt thanked the Minister for her response regarding Dunsfold aerodrome's historical significance.
  • The Minister confirmed that the expansion of the Surrey hills national landscape is under active consideration.
  • The Minister expressed willingness to meet with Sir Jeremy Hunt to discuss the matter further.

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Context

The Surrey Hills National Landscape boundary variation project, aimed at expanding the area of outstanding natural beauty to include villages such as Dunsfold, Tongham, Bramley, Wonersh, and Shamley Green in Sir Jeremy Hunt's constituency.

Question

On VE Day, I remember the role of Dunsfold aerodrome in my constituency, which played a vital role in the battle of Britain. I thank the Minister for her response. She knows that the proposed expansion of the Surrey hills national landscape will have a huge impact by improving biodiversity and natural protection in villages such as Dunsfold, Tongham, Bramley, Wonersh and Shamley Green in my constituency. Before she makes the final decision on whether to go ahead, will she spare the time to meet me so I can explain to her just how important the expansion is to my constituents?

Answer from The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Mary Creagh)

I am always happy to meet the right hon. Gentleman. This and the Yorkshire wolds are under active consideration, as I am sure he is aware. There is a legal process to be followed ahead of that, but I know his constituency and will be very happy to meet to discuss the matter further.

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