Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs written question – answered at on 9 December 2025.
John Whitby
Labour, Derbyshire Dales
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will take legislative steps to expand access rights for swimming and non-motorised craft on inland waters.
Emma Hardy
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Government recognises the importance of access to nature for people’s health and well-being, and is considering the best approach to improving that, including access onto unregulated inland waterways. We are committed to working with stakeholders as this develops.
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