Inland Waterways
2026-06-03 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 6883 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help protect the health of people using inland waters for recreation.
Answer
The Government will bring forward legislation through the Clean Water Bill, announced in the King’s Speech on 13 May, to deliver major reforms to the water system. Public health will be at the heart of these reforms, alongside measures to strengthen regul...