Lieut.-Colonel HENDERSONasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that 2053W the serious fire which occurred at Balham early on 23rd June originated in a timber yard; that other serious fires, also originating in timber yards, have occurred since the Royal Commission on fire prevention reported in 1923; and whether, under these circumstances, he is prepared to introduce legislation to carry out the 2054W Royal Commission's recommendations in regard to the storage of timber?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI am aware that there have been a number of fires which originated in timber yards. There is no immediate possibility of legislation, but the matter is not being overlooked.