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

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the CareMoor for Exmoor crowdfunder launched by the Exmoor National Park Authority, what assessment her Department has made of the implications for its policies of the projected shortfall in National Park Authority budgets for 2023-24; and what information her Department holds on the Authority's target for fundraising for core services via public appeals for donation.

We recognise the economic challenges facing National Park Authorities and that they are considering options to manage current inflationary pressures. The Government remains committed to supporting our National Park Authorities and are working with them to generate more income from a range of sources including commercial revenue. As National Park Authorities are responsible for balancing their budgets, DEFRA does not hold information related to individual parks fundraising targets.