Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 13942
Beaches: Rescue Services
Tabled: 12 November 2024
Answered: 3 December 2024
Named DayQuestion
Darren Paffey
Labour — Southampton Itchen
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy of lifeguard numbers on UK beaches; and whether he plans to improve beach safety.
Answer
Emma HardyWe have made no such assessment. However, the responsibility for lifeguards on beaches is usually a matter for local authorities or private beach owners.