§ Mr. James Hillasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps are being taken by the British consul to provide hospitalisation and other expenses for the two British girls on holiday in Genoa, Italy, whose legs were broken by a 66 lb parmesan cheese which fell from a lorry and rolled into them.
§ Mr. KershawThe British Consulate-General in Genoa rendered prompt help to these unfortunate young ladies but his help cannot extend to the payment of hospitalisation and other expenses from public funds, since the National Health Service does not operate outside Britain. In the present case, I understand that the young ladies concerned very sensibly insured themselves against personal accidents. I hope that this will help them overcome any financial difficulties they may have.