§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee when was the last time the Houses of Parliament received a fire certificate; what have been the reasons for refusals since; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Ray PowellA fire certificate was last issued to the Houses of Parliament in 1969. Since then no certificate has been applied for or refused. A programme of work on fire precautionary measures is progressing in order that a new certificate may be issued in the coming year.