HC Deb 14 July 1989 vol 156 cc677-8W
Mr. John Greenway

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the regulations covering the construction of children's playgrounds.

Mr. Moynihan

[holding answer 13 July 1989]: The construction of childrens' playgrounds is not subject to regulation. However, British Standard BS 5696 recommends specifications for construction and performance of play equipment intended for permanent installation out of doors, and a code of practice for its installation and maintenance. The code of practice is currently under revision. Furthermore, a new British Standard BS 7188, which will specify methods of test for impact-absorbing playground surfaces, is to be published later this year.

Venue Date
Manchester United v Charlton Athletic 1 January 1988
Luton Town v Derby County 16 January 1988
Charlton Athletic v Liverpool 23 January 1988
Hartlepool United v Crewe Alexandra 27 February 1988
Derby County v Arsenal 26 March 1988
Charlton Athletic v Newcastle United 23 April 1988
Millwall v Newcastle United 19 November 1988
Charlton Athletic v Luton Town 14 January 1989
Charlton Athletic v Kettering Town 28 January 1989
Millwall v Liverpool 29 January 1989
Fulham v Bristol City 18 February 1989
Brentford v Bury 25 February 1989
Charlton Athletic v Manchester United 22 April 1989

I have also attended the FA Cup and Littlewoods Cup finals in 1988 and 1989 as well as attending international matches.

In addition I have visited the grounds of Reading FC, Liverpool FC and Aston Villa FC on non-match days.

I understand that my hon. and learned Friend the Minister for Water and Planning and my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State, the hon. Member for Southampton Itchen (Mr. Chope), have also attended matches.