§ Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what consideration he has given to introducing legislation to extend the provisions of the Fire Precautions Act 1971 to all establishments which accommodate people for gain; and whether he has received representations on the subject.
§ Dr. SummerskillRepresentations have been made by the Greater London Council about the need to extend the scope of the Fire Precautions (Hotels and Boarding Houses) Order 1972, to cover certain types of commercial hostel. Priorities for future designations under the Act are to be considered by a special sub-committee of the Central Fire Trigades Advisory Councils.