§ 59. Mr. GILLETTasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to an inquest in reference to the death from burns of a man at 43, Gee Street, Finsbury, when it was stated that 18 persons were living in a house with no roof exits; and, if so, whether he proposes to take any action in regard to the suggestion of the jury that the 213 City of London Fire Inquests Acts be extended to the administrative County of London?
§ Sir V. HENDERSONThe suggestion made by the jury was brought to the notice of my right hon. Friend but he does not propose to take any action on it as it is quite contrary to the recommendation made on the matter, after full consideration, by the Royal Commission on Fire Brigades and Fire Prevention.
§ Mr. GILLETTHas the hon. and gallant Gentleman consulted with the London County Council at all on the matter?
§ Sir V. HENDERSONThe Royal Commission on Fire Prevention took full evidence on this question from Dr. Waldo and from the London County Council, and they decided that it was not desirable to extend the Act in the way the hon. Member suggests.