§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he intends to issue guidance to the fire authorities concerning their responsibilities for ensuring the provision of means of escape from fire in houses in multiple occupation, including hostels and lodging houses; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MayhewThe Government intend to issue a circular to local housing and fire authorities on the scope and nature of their powers and responsibilities relating to fire safety in houses in multiple occupation. They will shortly be consulting the local authority associations about this.