Written question asked by Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 April 1989. It was answered by Lord Forsyth of Drumlean (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 April 1989 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Untitled Written question

Question: To list those regulations which govern safety requirements in children's playgrounds belonging to local authorities; what requirements are imposed on local authorities to ensure that local authorities play areas have yielding ground surfaces below playground equipment including swings & climbing frames; what guidance has been given to local authorities regarding safety surfaces in local authority play areas; & what plans are there to introduce requirements to lay safety surfaces on local authority playgrounds.

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