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Bathing water quality improvement plans - John Penrose responds

DCMS response to public enquiries.

• From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and John Penrose
• Published: 28 May 2010

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

John Penrose, Minister for Tourism and Heritage, today welcomed Environment Agency news that 98 per cent of UK bathing waters passed mandatory EU water quality checks last year, and the commitment to continue to raise standards.

Mr Penrose said: “Tourism is a fantastically important part of the UK’s economy and will play a key role in our recovery. An important part of our tourist offer is, of course, seaside holidays. 

“For millions of us, they are not just a wonderful holiday destination but a very real part of our cultural heritage. 

“So I’m delighted that the importance of this is fully recognised in the forward investment plans that the water industry has agreed with the Environment Agency.”

Published 28 May 2010