§ 73. Sir B. Jannerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in view of the recent increase in drowning accidents, he will issue further appeals on the lines of that made on the eve of the Spring Bank Holiday in order to make holidaymakers more aware of the risks they run if they ignore the dangers of open waters.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesYes.
§ 74. Sir B. Jannerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if, in view of the fact that water safety filmlets available to the British Broadcasting Corporation and independent television companies can rarely be shown free, he will take steps to provide money for paid television time and Press advertising as is done for road safety.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesWater safety filler films were shown by the B.B.C. and the independent television companies over 1,000 times during the twelve months ending 31st May. I am not therefore convinced of the need for expenditure on158W television advertising time, but I shall keep this, and the possibility of Press advertising, in mind.