§ 33. Mr. GRAYasked the Home Secretary whether he proposes to initiate legislation based upon the Report of the Royal Commission on Fire Brigades and Fire Protection?
Mr. HENDERSONThis Report covers a very wide range. The recommendations dealing with fire precautions in factories and workshops I hope in the main to incorporate in the Bill which is now under consideration, and the Report, I have no doubt, will afford a useful basis for legislation on other topics, as opportunity offers. As regards the recommendations made by the Commission on the subject of fire brigade organisation, I am afraid I cannot say when legislation may be possible.
§ Mr. GRAYIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that large tracts of England are entirely unprovided for, and does he propose to make no provision as recommended by the Committee?