§ Mr. Gordon MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will make available alternative facilities for powerboat users following the Lake District National Parks Authority decision to introduce a 10 mph speed limit on Lake Windermere. [137848]
§ Mr. CabornDuring the inquiry into the implementation of the Byelaws at Lake Windermere, Sport England along with the British Water Ski Federation considered the issue of the displacement of motorised watersports from the Lake. Sport England and the British Water Ski Federation continue to work together with those affected by the Byelaws to negotiate access to suitable areas of water for the continuation of these sports.
The Government would not seek to impose specific alternative venues on those affected by the Navigation Byelaws on Lake Windermere. We believe it is for individuals to find convenient sites that will enable them to pursue water skiing and the other motorised water sports that will be affected by the Byelaws.