§ Mr. Lordasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation to amend section 234 of the Public Health Act 1936 to make mandatory the provision by local authorities of life-saving appliances at coastal resorts; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Giles ShawWe are unaware of any reason for considering such a step. In the past it has not been thought appropriate for the Government to seek to influence local authorities over how they exercise their existing discretion under the 1936 Act.