§ 129. Mr. Hugh Jenkinsasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware of the large amount of driftwood in the tidal waters of British rivers, which is a danger to users of rivers and is unsightly; and if he will seek power to impose and enforce penalties for putting or throwing waste timber into the tidal reaches of British rivers.
§ Mr. Tom FraserYes. Harbour authorities incur considerable expense in clearing driftwood from their harbours. Local harbour legislation already prescribes penalties and I do not consider that general legislation is called for.