Written question asked by Gareth Thomas (Labour) on Thursday, 8 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 March 2001. It was answered by Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 March 2001 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions she has had with the Scottish Parliament about plans to increase access to water for non-powered craft; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Gareth R. Thomas: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions she has had with the Scottish Parliament about plans to increase access to water for non-powered craft; and if she will make a statement. [153683] Mrs. Liddell: I understand that the draft Land Reform (Scotland) Bill, which is currently out to public consultation, contains provisions for creating a right of responsible access to inland waters for non-powered craft. This is a devolved matter and, while I have seen the Scottish Executive's consultation paper on the draft Bill, this is not a matter within my responsibility.

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