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That this House congratulates the UK Sail GP team on winning the annual world championship in Abu Dhabi; notes that the sport involves 50 foot foiling catamarans racing around a short course close to land, so spectators can watch and enjoy the action; understands that the technology involved enables the boats to achieve almost 100km per hour powered just by wind; recognises the winning team of six included multi-Olympic medallist and Poole constituent Hannah Mills; and salutes the work she does to promote sailing opportunities for women and young people generally, especially around the local sailing clubs in the area.
That this House congratulates the UK Sail GP team on winning the annual world championship in Abu Dhabi; notes that the sport involves 50 foot foiling catamarans racing around a short course close to land, so spectators can watch and enjoy the action; understands that the technology involved enables the...
That this House congratulates Stratford upon Avon Boat Club for winning the inaugural Environmental Sustainability Award at the British Rowing Awards 2024; notes its proactive, collaborative approach to reducing its environmental footprint through the formation of a Sustainability Working Group, the adoption of eco-friendly cleaning practices, the installation of a bee café, and the active engagement of its junior, adaptive, and masters’ sections in workshops and community initiatives; and expresses its support for further grassroots environmental projects, including the planned second-hand kit sale and Club Clean-Up Day, recognising that every action can collectively make a significant contribution to preserving the River Avon and the wider local environment in Stratford-on-Avon and beyond.
That this House congratulates Stratford upon Avon Boat Club for winning the inaugural Environmental Sustainability Award at the British Rowing Awards 2024; notes its proactive, collaborative approach to reducing its environmental footprint through the formation of a Sustainability Working Group, the adoption of eco-friendly cleaning practices, the installation of a...
That this House notes with pride 90 years of Strangford Yacht Club, situated in Whiterock Bay, close to Killinchy and with unparalleled access to Strangford Lough, one of the best locations in Northern Ireland for sailing and boating; celebrates its foundation in 1934 with the first annual general meeting of the Snipe Sailing Club at Whiterock and the official opening of the first clubhouse in 1935; underlines the diverse nature of the club as they sail all types of boats, including dinghies, wooden boats, cruisers as well as motor boats, and that they are also developing their facilities for other water sports, such as paddle boarding; further notes the work of Commodore Fiona Chamberlain who goes above and beyond to serve the yacht club; and wishes Fiona and the club all the best for the future.
That this House notes with pride 90 years of Strangford Yacht Club, situated in Whiterock Bay, close to Killinchy and with unparalleled access to Strangford Lough, one of the best locations in Northern Ireland for sailing and boating; celebrates its foundation in 1934 with the first annual general meeting of...
That this House congratulates Sail Training Shetland for earning the Sail Training Organisation of the Year Small Vessel prize from Sail Training International at its annual conference; recognises that the local charity has supported more than 500 young people since 2009; and expresses gratitude to all who have recruited and mentored young sailors throughout and beyond The Tall Ship Races 2023.
That this House congratulates Sail Training Shetland for earning the Sail Training Organisation of the Year Small Vessel prize from Sail Training International at its annual conference; recognises that the local charity has supported more than 500 young people since 2009; and expresses gratitude to all who have recruited and...
That this House notes that from the time of the great Magellan Expedition of 1518-1521, the first to circumnavigate the world, that mankind has always been fascinated with nautical circumnavigations of the world; warmly congratulates Iain MacNeil from the Hebridean Island of Barra, following in those footsteps by completing the first circumnavigation in the world in a sub-24 metre motor yacht class vessel, MV Astra, with151 days at sea, crossing all 360 degrees of latitude and the equator twice, with a total covering 27,000 nautical miles; further notes that Iain MacNeil, and his four crew, follow in the proud tradition of the Clan MacNeil who according to legendary repute among the Scottish Highland Clans, were the only other people, other than Noah, to have a Galley boat at the time of the biblical flood.
That this House notes that from the time of the great Magellan Expedition of 1518-1521, the first to circumnavigate the world, that mankind has always been fascinated with nautical circumnavigations of the world; warmly congratulates Iain MacNeil from the Hebridean Island of Barra, following in those footsteps by completing the...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the disposal of sewerage from leisure boats into the ocean.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the disposal of sewerage from leisure boats into the ocean.
The Department for Transport has not undertaken an assessment of the effect of the number of pump-out sewerage facilities available to leisure crafts on the amount of untreated sewerage waste entering the ocean.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is responsible for the regulation of the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships. These regulations apply to ships engaged on international voyages over 400 gross tonnage and ships less than 400 gross tonnage which are certified to carry more than 15 persons. This means most leisure craft fall outside these regulations.
However, environmental awareness is promoted to the recreational boating sector through voluntary best practice such as the Green Blue created by British Marine and the Royal Yachting Association. Typically, marinas provide suitable facilities for their users, promoting environmental sustainability.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department made of the legality of the effect of sewerage discharge from leisure boats on the environmental health of (a) the ocean and (b) Portsmouth Harbour.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department made of the legality of the effect of sewerage discharge from leisure boats on the environmental health of (a) the ocean and (b) Portsmouth Harbour.
The Department for Transport has not undertaken an assessment of the effect of the number of pump-out sewerage facilities available to leisure crafts on the amount of untreated sewerage waste entering the ocean.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is responsible for the regulation of the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships. These regulations apply to ships engaged on international voyages over 400 gross tonnage and ships less than 400 gross tonnage which are certified to carry more than 15 persons. This means most leisure craft fall outside these regulations.
However, environmental awareness is promoted to the recreational boating sector through voluntary best practice such as the Green Blue created by British Marine and the Royal Yachting Association. Typically, marinas provide suitable facilities for their users, promoting environmental sustainability.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to make the discharge of sewerage from leisure boats into the ocean illegal.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to make the discharge of sewerage from leisure boats into the ocean illegal.
The Department for Transport has not undertaken an assessment of the effect of the number of pump-out sewerage facilities available to leisure crafts on the amount of untreated sewerage waste entering the ocean.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is responsible for the regulation of the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships. These regulations apply to ships engaged on international voyages over 400 gross tonnage and ships less than 400 gross tonnage which are certified to carry more than 15 persons. This means most leisure craft fall outside these regulations.
However, environmental awareness is promoted to the recreational boating sector through voluntary best practice such as the Green Blue created by British Marine and the Royal Yachting Association. Typically, marinas provide suitable facilities for their users, promoting environmental sustainability.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of the number of pump-out sewerage facilities available to leisure crafts on the amount of untreated sewerage waste entering the ocean.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of the number of pump-out sewerage facilities available to leisure crafts on the amount of untreated sewerage waste entering the ocean.
The Department for Transport has not undertaken an assessment of the effect of the number of pump-out sewerage facilities available to leisure crafts on the amount of untreated sewerage waste entering the ocean.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is responsible for the regulation of the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships. These regulations apply to ships engaged on international voyages over 400 gross tonnage and ships less than 400 gross tonnage which are certified to carry more than 15 persons. This means most leisure craft fall outside these regulations.
However, environmental awareness is promoted to the recreational boating sector through voluntary best practice such as the Green Blue created by British Marine and the Royal Yachting Association. Typically, marinas provide suitable facilities for their users, promoting environmental sustainability.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to increase the (a) number, (b) quality and (c) maintenance of pump-out sewerage facilities in marinas in (i) the UK and (ii) Portsmouth.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to increase the (a) number, (b) quality and (c) maintenance of pump-out sewerage facilities in marinas in (i) the UK and (ii) Portsmouth.
The Department for Transport has not undertaken an assessment of the effect of the number of pump-out sewerage facilities available to leisure crafts on the amount of untreated sewerage waste entering the ocean.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is responsible for the regulation of the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships. These regulations apply to ships engaged on international voyages over 400 gross tonnage and ships less than 400 gross tonnage which are certified to carry more than 15 persons. This means most leisure craft fall outside these regulations.
However, environmental awareness is promoted to the recreational boating sector through voluntary best practice such as the Green Blue created by British Marine and the Royal Yachting Association. Typically, marinas provide suitable facilities for their users, promoting environmental sustainability.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment his Department made on potential merits of including sailing on the national curriculum for Physical Education.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment his Department made on potential merits of including sailing on the national curriculum for Physical Education.
The national curriculum sets out the aspects of physical education that should be taught to pupils. It does not stipulate that particular sports should be taught.
The department published subject content for reformed physical education GCSE, AS and A levels in England in January 2015. Both sets of subject content include a list of activities in which students can be assessed. On 24 October 2018, the department launched a review inviting proposals to add activities to the list. This review can be accessed at: https://consult.education.gov.uk/gcse-and-alevel-reform/review-of-gcse-as-and-a-level-physical-education-a/.
The deadline for responses is 20 December 2018.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 4 September 2018 to Question 170303 on Boating: Accidents, if he will publish the data held by the Department on the number of incidents involving a fatality where alcohol was believed to be a factor.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 4 September 2018 to Question 170303 on Boating: Accidents, if he will publish the data held by the Department on the number of incidents involving a fatality where alcohol was believed to be a factor.
Since January 2016, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency has recorded data taken from Coroners’ Reports that are in the public domain about boating accidents involving a fatality and where the Coroner has concluded that alcohol was a factor.
Figures held by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency are as per table below
| Total Number of Boating Fatalities | Those Involving Alcohol |
2016 | 8 | 1 |
2017 | 8 | 5 |
No figures are yet available from Coroners’ for 2018.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department holds information on marine incidents involving alcohol and recreational boaters; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department holds information on marine incidents involving alcohol and recreational boaters; and if he will make a statement.
The Department for Transport does not hold any information which is not already in the public domain on marine incidents involving alcohol and recreational boaters.
The Department does record data relating to the number of incidents involving a fatality where alcohol was believed to be a factor.
In 2014 Government agreed up to £7.5 million funding to support Sir Ben Ainslie’s America’s Cup team and their proposal to be based on the Camber in Portsmouth. Details of this funding agreement have previously been released and are publicly available here:
No further funding to...
In 2014 Government agreed up to £7.5 million funding to support Sir Ben Ainslie’s America’s Cup team and their proposal to be based on the Camber in Portsmouth. Details of this funding agreement have previously been released and are publicly available here:
No further funding to...
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what recent estimate he has made of Government funding for Ben Ainslie’s sailing team; what assessment was made (a) before and (b) after that expenditure of its cost-effectiveness; what return was expected from that investment; and whether further...
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what recent estimate he has made of Government funding for Ben Ainslie’s sailing team; what assessment was made (a) before and (b) after that expenditure of its cost-effectiveness; what return was expected from that investment; and whether further...
In 2014 Government agreed up to £7.5 million funding to support Sir Ben Ainslie’s America’s Cup team and their proposal to be based on the Camber in Portsmouth. Details of this funding agreement have previously been released and are publicly available here:
No further funding to the team is currently planned.
My Lords, in moving this amendment, the noble Lord, Lord Fox, said that it may not be at the front of everyone’s minds. But as often happens in these circumstances, this particular issue is almost the nexus of all the key issues affecting withdrawal from the EU, whether it be...
My Lords, in moving this amendment, the noble Lord, Lord Fox, said that it may not be at the front of everyone’s minds. But as often happens in these circumstances, this particular issue is almost the nexus of all the key issues affecting withdrawal from the EU, whether it be...
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if he will set out the amount spent by UK Sport per active participant in (a) equestrian events, (b) sailing, (c) shooting and (d) bobsleigh.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if he will set out the amount spent by UK Sport per active participant in (a) equestrian events, (b) sailing, (c) shooting and (d) bobsleigh.
UK Sport investment into Summer and Winter Olympic and Paralympic sports for the current funding cycle can be found on UK Sport’s website here: http://www.uksport.gov.uk/our-work/investing-in-sport/current-funding-figures
UK Sport do not allocate any funding that is dependent on participation levels. The primary role of UK Sport is to strategically invest National Lottery and Exchequer income to maximise the performance of UK athletes in the Olympic and Paralympic Games and the global events which precede them. UK Sport's investments in sports are made on a four year basis, with all investment decisions and levels reviewed annually. UK Sport investment is on an eight-year pathway, enabling athletes who are up to eight years away from the Olympic podium to benefit from world class support to help realise their potential
Sport England is the arms length body of government responsible for supporting and investing in participation in grassroot sport. Sport England's Active Lives Survey captures data on physical activity levels in England, together with data on the numbers of people aged 16+ participating in sports. Details of the most recent Active Lives Survey data release covering the period May 2016-May 2017 can be found here: https://www.sportengland.org/media/12458/active-lives-adult-may-16-17-report.pdf.
Details of the data tables on participation rates of sports can be found here: http://www.sportengland.org/media/12452/tables-5-9_twice-in-the-last-28-days.xlsx