§ Brigadier-General Clifton Brownasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is aware that a private business calling itself the Air Raid Precautions Advisory Services, 92, Victoria Street, is causing unrest and disturbance by its methods of administration and threats of legal proceedings; whether he will ascertain if the 390W methods of carrying out fire prevention measures in the buildings for which it has obtained appointment as organiser are adequate and in accordance with the requirements of the Orders; and whether all its charges are in accordance with the Fire Prevention Order and the regulations of the local authority.
§ Mr. H. MorrisonAn occupier of business premises is free to employ any organisation to advise him in making the fire guard arrangements for his premises, but in every case it is the duty of the appropriate authority to ensure that the arrangements made are in accordance with the provisions of the Fire Guard (Business and Government Premises) Order, 1943. I have asked for a report on the case referred to and, as soon as it is received, I will communicate again with my hon. and gallant Friend.