HC Deb 16 April 1970 vol 799 c266W
38. Mr. Robert Howarth

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many representations he has received from fire authorities regarding legislation to strengthen and rationalise the law relating to fire precautions; and what action he now proposes to take.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

One recently. But fire authorities are aware that my right hon. Friend proposes to introduce legislation, as soon as parliamentary time permits, to strengthen and rationalise the law relating to fire precautions in certain residential establishments and places of public resort.

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