Mr. Rostron Duckworthasked the Home Secretary whether local authorities, 45W who are empowered to authorise any officer to inspect attics which have to be cleared of rubbish, are expected to give local notice of the intention to inspect and also of the period of grace which may be granted to ensure that such clearance is effected?
§ Sir J. AndersonNo recommendation has been made to local authorities to give notice of inspection or to allow a period of grace; but they have been advised that compliance with the order will best be secured by inviting the co-operation of householders, and they may be relied on to exercise discretion in carrying out their duty of inspection.
§ Mr. Simmondsasked the Home Secretary whether he will make compulsory the removal of unnecessary inflammable material from the backs of premises and in and about industrial undertakings?
§ Sir J. AndersonIndustrial undertakings in which highly inflammable material is used are already obliged to take precautionary measures. As at present advised, however, I do not propose to impose any such obligation on industrial undertakings generally. I think it can properly be left to the good sense of the management of industrial undertakings to remove unnecessary accumulations of inflammable material in the interest both of themselves and of their neighbours.