HC Deb 06 February 1951 vol 483 cc179-80W
15. Mr. Erroll

asked the Minister of Works what steps have been taken, since the development of 2 Park Street, as a Government hotel, to ensure that the safety arrangements in relation to fire risks are adequate; and what authority is responsible for periodic inspection of these arrangements.

Mr. Stokes

A survey was made by my Ministry in May, 1948, when No. 2, Park Street was first used for its present purposes, to ensure that fire prevention and escape measures were satisfactory and that adequate fire fighting appliances were provided. The fire risk in this building is not regarded as above normal. My Ministry's Fire Inspectorate is responsible for periodic inspection of the arrangements; this is done at six monthly intervals.