Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 18482

Houseboats

Tabled: 9 December 2024

Answered: 16 December 2024

Question

John McDonnell

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to prevent boat dwellers without a permanent mooring from (a) having their homes seized and (b) being financially penalised in enforcement action by (i) the Canal

Answer

Emma Hardy

All navigation authorities in England and Wales are responsible for operational matters on their waterways, including setting fees and charges for those using them and the use of corresponding enforcement powers, under the relevant statutory provisions. T...

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