§ Mr. Thorpeasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proposals he has for studying the adequacy of lifesaving facilities on the beaches of the British Isles, with particular reference to the need for providing paid lifeguards.
§ Mr. LaneIn England and Wales, local authorities are primarily responsible for providing lifesaving facilities on their beaches, and conditions vary so much from one area to another that I do not consider that a national study would be appropriate.