HC Deb 08 April 1954 vol 526 c82W
Mr. Bullard

asked the Minister of Works whether he is satisfied that the electric fire provided in the Members' Smoking Room of the House of Commons is provided with a guard that is in accordance with the regulations issued under the Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act, 1952.

Mr. Bevins

The electric fire in the Smoking Room was purchased by the Department before October, 1953, when the regulations about fireguards came into force. It was installed at short notice during a severe cold spell as a temporary means of supplementing the central heating, and it will shortly be removed.