Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask His Majesty's Government which beaches in England were designated as safe for swimming (1) in 2010, and (2) the most recent year for which a list is available.

The physical safety of swimmers and other water users at coastal or inland waters in England is a matter for the local management of the site. The Bathing Water Regulations 2013 are designed to protect water quality and public health relating to pollution and have no provision for physical safety. In 2010, there were 415 designated bathing waters in England. 2022 is the most recent list for designated bathing waters and can be found on GOV.UK. A copy is attached to this answer. Last year, there were 421 designated bathing waters.