Drownings
Lords · Question HL16647 · Tabled 21 Apr 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Storey
To ask His Majesty's Government whether drowning prevention is included in the terms of reference of the Public Health Water Taskforce chaired by the Chief Medical Officer.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 28 Apr 2026
Health and safety risks unrelated to water quality, including physical risks such as drowning, are outside of the Public Health Water Taskforce remit. The full terms of reference will be published shortly on the GOV.UK website.