§ Mr. Bullardasked the Minister of Works whether he is satisfied that the electric fire provided in the Members' Smoking Room of the House of Commons is provided with a guard that is in accordance with the regulations issued under the Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act, 1952.
§ Mr. BevinsThe electric fire in the Smoking Room was purchased by the Department before October, 1953, when the regulations about fireguards came into force. It was installed at short notice during a severe cold spell as a temporary means of supplementing the central heating, and it will shortly be removed.