HC Deb 08 June 1972 vol 838 cc137-8W
61. Mrs. Sally Oppenheim

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will seek powers to make local authorities responsible for the regular and comprehensive inspection of fairground equipment; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lane

I would refer my hon. Friend to my answer to Questions by the hon. Member for Nuneaton (Mr. Leslie Huckfield) on 7th June. Local authorities already have powers to make and enforce bye-laws relating to the safety of fairground equipment.—[Vol. 838, c. 114–15.]

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