HC Deb 13 February 1958 vol 582 c85W
87. Mr. Lipton

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in accordance with Section 33 of the Fire Services Act, 1947, he will set up a public inquiry into the circumstances of the recent fire at Smithfield.

Mr. R. A. Butler

I propose to await the result of the coroner's inquest before considering, in accordance with normal practice in the case of serious fires, whether there are any grounds for further public inquiry.