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Bathing Waters (Monitoring and Reporting)
14 May 2024
Lead MP
Selaine Saxby
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
ClimateAgriculture & Rural Affairs
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Selaine Saxby raised concerns about bathing waters (monitoring and reporting) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
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.
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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