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Written question asked by Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 18 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 April 2024 (named day). It was answered by Stuart Andrew (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 April 2024 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Water Sports: E. coli

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department has taken to support water sports clubs that have been impacted by high levels of e. coli in (a) rivers and (b) other bodies of water.

Answer

In our Sport Strategy, ‘Get Active’, we set out our unapologetic ambition to build a more active nation and our vision to ensure the sector can thrive in the years ahead. Outdoor recreation on our nation’s coastline and in our rivers, lakes and canals are vital to the participation landscape.

We recognise the need for water sport participants to have access to consistent and up-to-date data about bathing water quality. DCMS is working with relevant water based National Governing Bodies and the Outdoors For All Coalition to understand the barriers to accessing and participating in green and blue spaces.

Designated bathing waters and water quality monitoring in England remain the responsibility of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Environment Agency (EA). DEFRA is a permanent member of the National Physical Activity Taskforce, which ensures that we deliver coordinated policy in this area.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
22600
Session
2023-24
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Water sports E. coli
Link
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