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Drownings

Commons · Question 19247 · Tabled 15 Jul 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 7 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Josh Fenton-Glynn

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.

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 7 Sep 2026

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,...