HC Deb 23 July 1969 vol 787 cc397-8W
Mr. Buchanan-Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what consultation he has had with local fire authorities regarding a fire prevention campaign this year; when he expects to launch the campaign; and what form it will take.

Mr. Ross

The Scottish Central Fire Brigades Advisory Council, which includes representatives of the local authority associations and of all ranks of the fire service, has been consulted and has promised support. The campaign will begin on Friday, 12th September next and will continue until Saturday, 20th September; it will be directed at fire safety in primary and secondary schoolbuilding projects approved, started, and completed in each quarter of 1968 and in the first two quarters of 1969.

Mr. Ross

The information is given in the table below. The figures for the second quarter of 1969 are not yet available.

the home. A sub-committee of five fire-masters is co-operating with the Scottish Home and Health Department and the Scottish Information Office in working out the details and preparing the publicity material.

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