§ Lord Wigoderasked Her Majesty's Government:
In relation to the fire which took place at St. Bartholomew's Hospital on the night of 25th July 1981—(i) whether the number of fire doors then fitted complied with existing legislation; (ii) whether the number of fire doors then fitted is regarded as safe and satisfactory; (iii) whether there has been any improvement, and if so what, in the situation since that date.
§ Lord EltonHospitals are not covered by the Fire Precautions Act 1971 but the City and East London Area Health Authority's policy is to maintain equivalent standards. The fire doors at St. Bartholomew's Hospital effectively controlled the fire but the opportunity is being taken to fit two extra fire doors as part of the reconstruction of the fire damaged area.