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House of Commons · General Debate

Bathing Waters (Monitoring and Reporting)

14 May 2024 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Selaine Saxby Con North Devon

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At a glance

Selaine Saxby raised concerns about bathing waters (monitoring and reporting) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Proposes a Bill to improve monitoring and reporting of water quality in coastal bathing sites.
  • Highlights issues with current storm overflows and inaccurate data.
  • Emphasizes the need for better data and testing protocols outside summer seasons.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Selaine Saxby Con North Devon

Proposes a Bill to make provision about monitoring and reporting of water quality in bathing water sites in coastal areas, citing the current issues with storm overflows and lack of accurate data. The speaker highlights that despite improvements made by the Government, misinformation persists due to vague definitions and limited testing periods. She emphasises the need for better data and testing protocols during non-summer seasons, especially considering climate change impacts on rainfall and storm frequency.

Other contributors (1)
  • Selaine Saxby Con North Devon

    Argues that while efforts to reduce sewage overflows are ongoing, the current system lacks transparency regarding water quality post-overflow events. Proposes defining 'raw sewage' more accurately and testing what comes out of storm overflow pipes. Highlights discrepancies between official data and public perceptions due to inadequate real-time monitoring.

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