HC Deb 03 March 1966 vol 725 c341W
Mr. Bessell

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will now introduce legislation giving power to local authorities to create bye-laws making it a punishable offence for people to bathe in the sea when public warning systems are in operation.

Mr. George Thomas

My right hon. Friend is not at present satisfied that the introduction of a penalty is necessary or would be particularly effective.

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