§ Mr. Llewellynasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in view of the lack of fire extinguishers in old schools, and the inability of chief fire officers to insist upon extinguishers being provided in them, he will take steps to increase the powers of chief fire officers in this respect.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerChief fire officers as such have no power to enforce fire protection requirements, though they often act as advisers to public authorities which have powers of this kind. If my hon. Friend will be good enough to give me 169W details of any cases which he has in mind as showing a need for stricter fire precautions in schools, I will consider the matter further in consultation with my right hon. and noble Friend the Minister of Education.