§ 54. Dr. Wyndham Daviesasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he is aware that rivers and canals claim the highest number of deaths by drowning amongst children and that the National Water Safety Committee of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is campaigning to reduce these deaths; and in view of this and of the need for safety in public places, what further financial support he will give to assist this campaign.
§ Mr. MacCollMy right hon. Friend is aware of these statistics and intends shortly to issue a circular to local authorities in support of the Royal Society's campaign, which he welcomes. Expenditure incurred in safeguarding dangerous places should in his view remain a local responsibility.