§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will introduce legislation to extend the powers of local authorities to cleanse and purify the beaches of Great Britain.
§ Mr. MacCollLocal authorities already have extensive powers, as owners of beaches and under the Public Health Acts, to keep their beaches clean. But my right hon. Friend will gladly consider any evidence my hon. Friend cares to send him that these powers are inadequate.