§ 55. Mr. Edwin Wainwrightasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he is aware that approximately 700 people lost their lives due to drowning on beaches in 1966; and if he will seek powers to compel all local authorities of seaside resorts to install a flag warning system.
§ Mr. MacCollThe tragic loss of life through drowning accidents must be a matter of grave concern. My right hon. Friend and his right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales have just issued a circular commending to all local authorities and river authorities the code recommended by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, which provides for a flag warning system. It is most important that the authorities concerned should play their full part both in operating this system and taking all possible steps to ensure that it is understood by the public generally and especially by children.