§ Mr. WEDGWOODasked the President Of the Local Government Board whether his attention had been called to the dangerous fire which occurred recently in a film shop, near Charing Cross; and whether any steps would be taken to prevent such shops being placed on the ground floor beneath rooms where people sleep or are employed in large numbers?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI will communicate with the London County Council in this matter. The Home Office has more than once suggested that it would be desirable that the council should obtain power to deal with this danger; and I have no doubt the council will consider the question of applying to Parliament for the necessary amendment of the London Building Acts.
§ Mr. WEDGWOODCan anything be done meanwhile to prevent such fires? I understand that the flames went across the road in a very few seconds.
§ Mr. CHURCHILLEvery precaution possible will be taken, but further legisla7 tion is necessary.