§ 35. Mr. MUFFasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that on 26th April a boating accident took place at Sutton-on-Derwent, in Yorkshire, whereby two young men lost their lives by being swept over a dangerous weir; that no warning notices were displayed or a rope barrier erected; and will he take immediate steps to ensure that people boating at this place shall be warned of the danger?
§ Mr. RAMSBOTHAMI have seen in the Press an account of the boating accident to which the hon. Member refers. From the report of the inquest it is evident that the victims were warned by the boat owner to keep to the bank and so away from the weir. My right hon. Friend has no power to take the steps suggested, but he is in communication with the Yorkshire Ouse Catchment Board who, I have no doubt, will do anything in their power to prevent a recurrence of this type of accident.
§ Mr. LEACHDoes the hon. Member not know that the Ouse Catchment Board wants more money, and cannot get it?