§ Mr. Knoxasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to announce the outcome of his review of the responsibilities of local authorities 402W relating to means of escape in case of fire in houses in multiple occupation under schedule 24 to the Housing Act 1980.
§ Sir George YoungThe Department is currently considering the responses to the recent consultation, and the wider implications of the various proposals that have been made. We will make an announcement as soon as practicable.