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Written question asked by Josh Fenton-Glynn (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Monday, 7 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Yorkshire Water: Medical Equipment and Road Signs and Markings

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of Yorkshire Water’s policy of not providing information signage or lifesaving equipment near open water.

Answer

I convened a roundtable in July with ministers and representatives from across government to reinforce the importance of keeping people safe around water. I was clear that all organisations must keep working to reduce risks.

Following the roundtable, I wrote to water companies, Defra’s arm’s-length bodies and local authorities responsible for designated bathing waters, reiterating the importance of taking appropriate steps to keep people safe around water and seeking further information about their ongoing work.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19249
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Yorkshire Water Road signs and markings Medical devices
Link
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