HC Deb 02 June 1992 vol 208 c519W
Mr. Barry Field

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will publish the composition and objectives of the passenger boat regulations committee.

Mr. Norris

A proposed steering committee for small passenger boats will include three marine directorate district chief surveyors and representatives of the small passenger boat operators' associations. The committee will discuss the effect of future safety legislation on the United Kingdom small passenger boat industry, the problems of implementing current legislation, and general safety matters relating to the small passenger boat industry.