Select committee: Transport Committee
Jet skis: safety, regulation and environmental effects
Closed
Opened 31 Aug 2021
Closed 14 Nov 2022
Transport Committee Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
This is a one-off oral evidence session examining the use, regulation, and environmental effects of Jet Skis. Likely subjects for discussion include: What effect, if any, the (a) responsible and (b) irresponsible use of Jet Skis has on (i) the marine environment and (ii) people, including other water users and local residents; Whether regulation by local authorities is effective in tackling the potential downsides of Jet Ski usage; Whether the deleterious effects of Jet Skis are sufficient to require national regulation in statute law, and how such a law might work in practice.
Where it stands
The inquiry is closed, opened 31 August 2021.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 1 oral evidence sessionLatest 8 September 2021
- 5 witnesses
Recent activity
- Oral evidence session8 September 2021, Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Sep 2021 |
Oral evidence session
Andrew Norton · Personal Watercraft Partnership,
Bridget Betts · Dorset Council,
Dave Brown · Dorset Police,
Robert Courts MP · Department for Transport,
Walker David · Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Norton · Director | Personal Watercraft Partnership | 1 |
| Bridget Betts · Environmental Advice Manager | Dorset Council | 1 |
| Dave Brown · Team Co-ordinator - Marine Section | Dorset Police | 1 |
| Robert Courts MP · Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Security | Department for Transport | 1 |
| Walker David · Head of Road and Leisure Safety | Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents | 1 |