§ 28. Mr. Leadbitterasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation to provide adequate safety for those enjoying sea and water sports and, in particular, to protect swimmers where speedboats, small craft and yachting leisure permits ate proliferating.
§ Mr. LaneLocal authorities already have power to make appropriate bye-laws. My right hon. Friend does not think that these powers are in general inadequate, but their efficacy will be reviewed by the working party on water safety whose appointment my right hon. Friend announced in reply to a Question by my hon. Friend the Member for Gloucester (Mrs. Sally Oppenheim) on 14th November.—[Vol. 864. c.175.]