§ Mr. HunterTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what powers are available to local authorities to impose crowd control and safety measures on the organisers of popular events which are held on private land; and what plans he has to strengthen them. [108114]
§ Mr. MeacherThe Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974 requires the organisers of popular events held on public land to control risks to workers or the public arising from work activities. These provisions are enforced by local authorities. There are no plans to strengthen these powers.