Written question asked by Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 1 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 June 2026. It was answered by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Water: Safety

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has had discussions with social media companies regarding the promotion of public water safety awareness campaigns.

Answer: While the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has not held specific discussions with social media companies on this matter, the Government takes public water safety extremely seriously. Water safety is a cross-government priority, with lead responsibilities sitting with departments including the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Health and Safety Executive. These departments and their partner agencies routinely utilise social media platforms to amplify vital water safety awareness campaigns and ensure these messages reach the public.

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