§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the annual public expenditure for coastal lifeguards in the United Kingdom; what certification and training qualification are required by coastal lifeguards; and how many bathing beaches in the United Kingdom(a) possess and (b) do not possess trained lifeguards.
§ Mr. NorrisThis is not a matter for the Department of Transport. The Royal Life Saving Society (UK), a registered charity, is responsible for the training of lifeguards.