HC Deb 17 July 1995 vol 263 cc944-5W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage how many accidents she is aware of that have been attributed to the sport of rollerblading in the latest available period. [34122]

Mr. Sproat

I am aware of only one fatal accident, which occurred last week in Hyde park.

Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what proposals she has to introduce controls over the sporting activity of rollerblading. [34124]

Mr. Sproat

The Government have no plans to introduce national controls on in-line skating. Local authorities in England and Wales are able to make byelaws to prohibit or regulate the use of roller skates and similar equipment in parks and open spaces and on footways and carriageways. My right hon. and learned Friend the Home Secretary is the confirming authority for such byelaws. In the royal parks, the agency has regulations prohibiting irresponsible and reckless behaviour by any park user.