§ Mr. Cordleasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many outbreaks of fire in residential homes for the elderly have been reported to his Department during the past year.
§ Dr. SummerskillFire brigades in the United Kingdom attended 238 fires in residential homes for the elderly during 1974.
§ Mr. Cordleasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what progress has been achieved in applying the new standards of the Fire Precautions Act 1972 to residential homes for the elderly; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. SummerskillFurther guidance on fire precautions in old persons' homes will be issued to fire authorities shortly. The designation of such premises under the Fire Precautions Act 1971 will be considered when circumstances permit.