Written question asked by Nick Timothy (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 December 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 December 2024. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 December 2024 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Water: Standards

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he is taking steps to consult (a) angling clubs and (b) fishery owners on reforms to the Bathing Water Regulations 2013.

Answer: Defra and the Welsh Government are currently running a six-week consultation on proposed reforms to the Bathing Water Regulations 2013, which closes on 23 December. We encourage all interested parties to respond to the consultation. Both Defra Minsters and officials have engaged with stakeholders before and following the launch of the public consultation. We have engaged with fishery stakeholders including the angling community and fishery conservation organisations in public forums and correspondence. We will continue to work closely with stakeholders as we progress with any proposed changes.

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