§ 12. Mr. Sainsburyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he anticipates receiving the report of the working party which he is setting up to examine the means adopted by local 648 authorities and others to prevent drowning accidents and to effect rescues in inland and inshore waters, and to make recommendations.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe working party is expected to hold its first meeting on 23rd July. It is too soon to say when its final report will be made, but action on important findings need not await the preparation of the final report.
§ Mr. SainsburyIs the hon. Lady aware of the concern which her reply will cause in view of the number of accidents which have occurred arising from the use of power boats close to shore lines? Will she consider whether there could be an interim report in order to take urgent action on this matter before the high risk season, which will be upon us by the time the working party has first met?
§ Dr. SummerskillI am sure that the working party will wish to view the adequacy of the present arrangements for controlling power boats. No doubt the hon. Gentleman will be able to supply any evidence or information he wishes to put to the working party.