HC Deb 07 February 1967 vol 740 c278W
89. Mr. Gardner

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proportion of fires in dwelling-houses is caused by faulty electrical installations.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

In 1965, the last year for which there are complete figures, there were 29,450 fires in dwelling-houses in England and Wales. 34 per cent. of these were attributed to electrical appliances and installation, 13 per cent. of the total being fires caused by cooking appliances. 3.5 were directly attributed to faults in wiring, sockets and switches.