Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat), on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 14 members in total.

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Water monitoring at Windermere

That this House is deeply concerned about the current bathing-water monitoring system at Windermere; understands that year-round sampling and inclusion of public health factors such as blue–green algae are essential; recognises the importance of real-time data rather than multi-year averages, improved spatial coverage across the lake, and clearer public communication using a simple traffic-light system; further recognises that lake ecosystems require distinct consideration due to their unique response times; and calls on the Government to give urgent attention to strengthening monitoring, expanding designated sites, and ensuring transparent, accessible information to protect public health and Windermere’s environment.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

2321 

Session

2024-26

Other sponsors

Cat Smith

Jim Shannon

Ellie Chowns

Danny Chambers

Clive Jones

Subjects

Environment protection Monitoring Standards Water Swimming Lake Windermere

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk