Select committee: Transport Committee

Jet skis: safety, regulation and environmental effects

Closed Opened 31 Aug 2021 Closed 14 Nov 2022
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
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Oral evidence sessions

1 session

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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

5 witnesses

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WitnessOrganisationSessions
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