Closed petition Increase awareness of the dangers of swimming in lakes and rivers
We want the Government to require schools to specifically teach students about the dangers of swimming in rivers and lakes, as part of teaching curriculum content on swimming and water safety. We also want to see a public awareness campaign, including television adverts, highlighting these risks.
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Unfortunately we lost our son aged 16 due yo drowning in a lake, and deaths of teenagers in rivers and lakes is all too common
I as a mother of such tragedy believe there is not enough being done to prevent this happening again and again.
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Water safety and drowning prevention debated by MPs
MPs debated water safety and drowning prevention on Thursday 13 July in the main House of Commons chamber. During the debate MPs discussed how to reduce cases of death by drowning, including by increasing education on water safety in schools. This was an Adjournment debate led by Rob Butler MP.
During this debate MPs talk about a case of death by drowning, which you might find distressing.
What are Adjournment debates?
Adjournment debates are general debates which do not end in a vote. They give a backbench MP the opportunity to raise an issue and receive a response from a government minister.
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