§ Mr. Lunnasked the Home Secretary whether firms who employ fire-watchers are compelled to provide food and refreshment for them when these men or 708W women are on long hours of duty in that capacity?
§ Mr. Mabane:If my hon. Friend is referring to fire-watchers employed under the Fire-watchers Order the answer is "No"—the terms of engagement in such cases being a matter for private arrangement between the parties concerned, but if he is referring to those required to perform fire prevention duties under the Fire Prevention (Business Premises) Order, appropriate authorities have been requested to modify arrangements which do not make reasonable provision for refreshments or an allowance in their place.