§ 30. Mr. Hannanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has now given consideration to the report of the Central Fire Brigades Advisory Council on standards of fire cover; and what are his decisions.
§ Mr. N. MacphersonNo decision has yet been reached on the Report of the Joint Committee on Standards of Fire Cover. My right hon. Friends, the Home Secretary and the Secretary of State, are continuing their consideration of this Report.
§ Mr. HannanWith the increased risk of fire in rural areas, due to the vast increase in the use of mechanically-propelled vehicles, should not the standard of fire cover be at least equal to that of twenty years ago, according to the recommendations of the Riverdale Committee?
§ Mr. MacphersonI will convey to my right hon. Friends what the hon. Gentleman has said.