PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(15 July 2026)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will have discussions with the Prime Minister on appointing a minister responsible for drowning prevention.
Asked by:
Josh Fenton-Glynn (Labour)
Asked by:
Josh Fenton-Glynn (Labour)
Answer
Water safety and drowning prevention are of critical importance and involve a range of organisations and government departments. Defra works with navigation authorities, regulators, water companies and other government departments to improve coordination, information sharing and preparedness.
In July, I convened a cross-government roundtable to discuss water safety and ensure departments and key partners are working together to reinforce the importance of water safety and strengthen collaboration to help keep people safe around water.
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