HC Deb 15 June 1944 vol 400 c2122
25. Mr. Keeling

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether any special instructions have been issued to local authorities for fire-watching at churches.

Mr. H. Morrison

Under the Fire Guard Orders issued last year, the same provision was made for fire prevention at churches as for business premises and the instructions issued to local authorities cover both classes of premises.

Sir W. Davison

As church fires generally occur in the roof, could not my right hon. Friend see that something in the nature of a permanent ladder is fixed in churches, so that the fire hose could be made to reach the roof? Frequently, when fire occurs, there is nothing which can carry the hose up to the roof to stop the burning.

Mr. Morrison

I will keep that point in mind. I think that is usually provided for.