Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 15928

Water: Sutton Park

Tabled: 6 July 2026
Answered: 10 July 2026

Question

Sir Andrew Mitchell

ConservativeSutton Coldfield

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions her Department has had with Birmingham City Council on improving water safety at Sutton Park.

Answer

Emma Hardy
Responsibility for water safety and drowning prevention is shared across a range of organisations, including local authorities, emergency services, regulators, education partners and landowners. Defra's role primarily relates to the water environment and ...

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