RIVER ACCESS FOR NON-POWERED CRAFT

Early day motion 957, tabled 7 November 2005 by John Grogan (Labour). Signed by 129 members.

That this House urges the Government to extend legislation on access to the countryside to allow canoeists and users of other non-powered craft the same access rights as those provided for walkers; acknowledges that the most successful Olympic canoeing nation, Germany, requires land owners to tolerate the use of non-powered craft on their waterways; and believes that with increased access to waterways, there will be greater participation in canoeing leading both to obvious health benefits for the nation and to increased chances of future Olympic success.

Signatures by party: Labour 69, Liberal Democrat 29, Conservative 27, DUP 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.