Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 105019
Inland Waterways: Boats
Tabled: 12 January 2026
Answered: 15 January 2026
Named DayQuestion
Helen Morgan
Liberal Democrat — North Shropshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to protect watercraft operating on the canal network.
Answer
Emma HardyResponsibility for the safety of watercraft operating on the canal network rests with the navigation authorities concerned. Requirements for insurance and compliance with the Boat Safety Scheme standards form part of the conditions set by the navigation a...
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