Written question asked by Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru) on Thursday, 8 October 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 October 2020 (named day). It was answered by Robert Courts (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 October 2020 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Jet Skis: Accidents
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September 2020 to Question 82606, what progress he has made on those enforcement measures; when he plans to publish those measures; whether he plans to ensure that those measures cover England and Wales; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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The Department is continuing to develop draft legislation which will provide powers for enforcement authorities to ensure that anyone who wilfully or neglectfully causes an accident when using a personal water craft can be prosecuted. A consultation on the draft legislation, which would be applicable to the whole of the United Kingdom, will be published shortly.
Local and harbour authorities already have significant powers to introduce measures deal with any issues in the waters they manage through byelaws and harbour directions.
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- Accidents Boats Jet skis
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