Inland Waterways: Boats
Commons · Question 105019 · Tabled 12 Jan 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Helen Morgan
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to protect watercraft operating on the canal network.
Answer
Answered by Emma Hardy, 15 Jan 2026
Responsibility for the safety of watercraft operating on the canal network rests with the navigation authorities concerned. Requirements for insurance and compliance with the Boat Safety Scheme standards form part of the conditions set by the navigation a...