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Written question asked by Catherine West (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 December 2022 (named day). It was answered by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 December 2022 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Jet Skis

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the potential effect of (a) responsible and (b) irresponsible use of Jet Skis on (i) the marine environment and (ii) people including other water users and local residents.

Answer

Most people ride personal watercraft, like jet skis, safely and responsibly and as a result serious issues are rare. There are a small minority of users who through their irresponsible actions put other people at risk.

Local and harbour authorities already have wide-ranging powers to introduce measures to respond to dangerous or anti-social behaviour. The Department is supporting them through the introduction of new national legislation to further strengthen enforcement measures.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
99931
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Swimming Marine environment Jet skis
Link
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