§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Prime Minister whether she will issue general guidance to all local authorities with coastal resorts within their boundaries to help ensure that adequate life-saving equipment and facilities are always available within such areas and that regular checks are made to see that such equipment and facilities, especially life belts, are in proper working order.
§ The Prime MinisterTechnical advice on the provision of lifebuoys and approved types of associated equipment is available from the marine offices of the Department of Trade. Local authorities have a discretionary power under section 234 of the Public Health Act 1936 to provide lifesaving appliances.