§ Mr. Walker-Smithasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is aware that the postwar fire service for the urban district of Hoddesdon contemplates category E fire risk arrange- 190W ments only; and whether he is satisfied that such arrangements are sufficient for the population involved.
§ Mr. Ede:The arrangements which are being made for this district are in conformity with the general standards applicable to comparable districts in other parts of the country. I am satisfied that, taking into account on the one hand the risks involved and on the other the cost of providing additional protection, these arrangements are adequate.