§ Mr. Oakesasked the Minister of Health (1) whether he is satisfied with the scope of the present regulations concerning fire prevention in mental hospitals; how many times a year must fire drills be held under these regulations; if he is satisfied that the regulations regarding fire drill are being observed; and if he will make a statement;
(2) whether, in view of the shortage of staff particularly at night time, he will 391W take steps to ensure that automatic fire alarm devices are fitted in all mental hospitals.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonThese matters are all dealt with in the existing comprehensive guidance about fire precautions which has been issued to all hospital authorities. Following the undertaking I gave to the House on 26th February, 1968, I am considering whether any changes in this guidance are needed.—[Vol. 759, c. 946.]