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Bathing Waters (Monitoring and Reporting)

14 May 2024

Lead MP

Selaine Saxby

Debate Type

General Debate

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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.

How the Debate Unfolded

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.
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