HC Deb 20 December 1994 vol 251 cc1201-2W
Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has for a cost-benefit analysis on the recommendations of the interdepartmental review on fire safety legislation and enforcement.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

The Government have not yet taken any decisions in response to those recommendations. Before we do so, we will give careful consideration to all the relevant issues including the costs and benefits of the propositions before us.

Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what evidence he has that self-compliance in matters of fire safety in houses of multi-occupation will improve standards of safety.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

Self-compliance under the Fire Precautions Act 1971 for which the Home Office has responsibility is at present only provided for under section 9A. This does not affect houses in multiple occupation. Policy in respect of houses in multiple occupation rests with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment.