§ Mr. Wheelerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if, in the course of his review of the fire Precautions Act 1971, he has considered the evidence of the Westminster city council; and if he will use his powers to designate clearly defined hostel type accommodation as a further class of premises requiring fire certification.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe council's views, given in response to the consultation exercise on the review of the Fire Precautions Act will be carefully considered, together with other comments. Pending the outcome of the review, my right hon. Friend does not propose to designate further classes of premises.