HC Deb 22 July 1971 vol 821 c321W
7. Mr. Booth

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has completed his examination of the question put to him by the Association of Chief Police Officers, regarding the proposed use of police funds to insure the lives of all those who take part in mountain rescue in England and Wales ; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Sharples

My right hon. Friend has decided to recommend to police authorities that they should insure those who at the request of the police, or by arrangement with them, take part in hill and mountain rescue in England and Wales.