To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs whether his Department funds projects to encourage people from ethnic minority groups to visit national parks. (107512)

The Department does not fund such projects directly. However, National Park Authorities will use part of the National Park Grant, which they receive from DEFRA, to take forward this work. In addition, Natural England have previously assisted the Council for National Parks Mosaic Project which aims to open up opportunities for ethnic minority communities to enjoy National Parks.