Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of sewage pollution on the health of people using inland waters for recreation.

The Public Health Water Taskforce brings together senior leaders with expertise in public health and water to provide independent advice to Government on risks associated with drinking and recreational water quality, and opportunities to mitigate those risks. The Taskforce aims to publish its final report and recommendations in 2027.