§ Sir B. Jannerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science why 19 of the 21 assessors to the Fire Research Board represent Government Departments; and whether, in view of 126W the extent to which fire losses concern industry and private individuals, he will take steps to include amongst the assessors suitable representatives of industry, insurance companies, and the public.
§ Mr. HoggIndustry, insurance companies and the public are represented by individuals serving in their personal capacities as full members of the Board and not as assessors. Assessors generally represent Government Departments, and have the dual function of seeing that the work of the Fire Research Station is drawn to the attention of their Departments and that the needs of their Departments are represented to the Fire Research Board.
§ Sir B. Jannerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many of the 11 members of the Fire Research Board are qualified and experienced in the conduct of industry or fire insurance.