To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of Rural England’s State of Rural Services 2025 report and what steps they are taking to improve access to services in rural areas.
Asked by
The Lord Bishop of NewcastleDate asked
3 Sep 2025
To
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Government welcomes the work of the Rural England CIC and Professor Martin Phillips on their fourth State of Rural Services report. This important research underlines the importance of our commitment to improve the provision of services for rural communities going forward, including healthcare and education.
Answered on 19 Sep 2025