§ 109. Sir G. Harvie-Wattasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that 80 Unity type permanent pre-fabricated houses in which asbestos cement flue pipes were incorporated have been erected by the Richmond, Surrey, corporation; that the corporation owing to the danger of fire in these houses have for the past three months been seeking advice and guidance without success from his Department in how to overcome the dangers; and when such guidance is likely to be given.
§ Mr. BevanYes. The whole question of fire risk from flues is being urgently examined by technical officers of my Department and the Building Research Station. The problem presented by the Unity house is under investigation at the moment and the local authority will be informed as soon as it is completed.