HC Deb 21 June 1961 vol 642 c135W
58. Mr. Fisher

asked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the increase in the numbers of people using small boats on rivers and around the coast, he will arrange for the issue of a waterway code similar to the Highway Code.

Vice-Admiral Hughes Hallett

I am glad to have this opportunity to draw attention to a booklet "Safety Afloat" which has recently been published by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. This was produced with the co-operation of my Department and other interested organisations, and should receive the same careful study by amateur sailors as the Highway Code by road users.

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