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Written question asked by Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 9 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 October 2024. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Friday, 18 October 2024 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Boats: Henley-on-Thames

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will amend the criteria relating to bathing water designation to include the (a) use of (i) non-motorised boats and (ii) paddleboards and (b) holding of (i) the Royal Regatta, (ii) events organised by Swim Henley and (iii) other such events.

Answer

Ministers continue to consider possible changes to the Bathing water system. In light of this, applications for designations for the 2025 bathing season which were closed by the previous administration, remain closed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8377
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Boats Rivers Henley-on-Thames
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk