River Thames: Boats
Commons · Question 58883 · Tabled 10 Jun 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Question
Asked by Freddie van Mierlo
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he plans to take to ensure the (a) safe and (b) smooth passage of vessels along the Thames during (i) Henley Royal Regatta week and (ii) other events which attract internati
Answer
Answered by Emma Hardy, 13 Jun 2025
As the navigation authority for the non-tidal River Thames, the Environment Agency (EA) plays a key role in supporting the safe and successful delivery of over 200 river-based events each year. These events contribute significantly to the cultural heritag...