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Written question asked by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 December 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 January 2023 (named day). It was answered by Dehenna Davison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 January 2023 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.


Lakes: Safety

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, in the context of the Babbs Mill tragedy in December and the death at Bedford Lakes in August, what steps he is taking to help ensure safety in and around lakes.

Answer

There is ongoing work across government to ensure that appropriate lessons are learned from this terrible tragedy. Owners and operators of water assets are responsible for safety on their inland waterways.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
114678
Session
2022-23
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Death Safety Lakes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk