Sir Ed Davey goes kayaking during Lib Dem conference

The video discusses the importance of addressing pollution in seas and rivers. It highlights a campaign aimed at cleaning up these water bodies, emphasizing the urgency and significance for people involved in water sports, swimming, and families. The speaker advocates for measures like imposing a sewage tax on water companies and stricter regulations. The video concludes with a call to action to clean up the water industry.

What initial observation does the speaker make about the water temperature?

• It's too hot to enter.

• It's exactly as expected.

• It's colder than expected.

• It's warmer than expected.

Why does the speaker believe cleaning up rivers and seas is urgent?

• For the benefit of water sports enthusiasts and families.

• To enhance tourism.

• To improve fishing conditions.

• To increase property values.

What is the speaker's view on the current state of water pollution?

• It's only a problem in certain areas.

• It's in a bad state and needs urgent attention.

• It's improving steadily.

• It's not a significant issue.

What is one of the proposed measures to tackle water pollution?

• Building more dams.

• Encouraging private water ownership.

• Reducing water usage.

• Imposing a sewage tax on water companies.

What regulatory change does the speaker suggest for water companies?

• Reducing their taxes.

• Making them public service companies.

• Allowing them to self-regulate.

• Privatizing them further.