§ 33. Mr. G. Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware that the continued prohibition of the use of boats on the great majority of the Norfolk Broads and rivers is depriving numbers of individuals 1434 in need of recreation of the most convenient district where such recreation can be obtained; that the prohibition has caused considerable hardship to persons whose sole means of livelihood is obtained through the use of these broads and rivers; and whether, in view of the changed military situation, he will now consider the restoration of free access to this district and the free use of its waterways?
§ The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Mr. Herbert Morrison)The restrictions to which my hon. Friend refers prohibit the mooring of pleasure vessels in certain reaches of rivers and the Broads. I regret that I do not see my way to authorise any relaxation of them at the present time.