HC Deb 18 January 1971 vol 809 cc219-20W
Mr. Merlyn Rees

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what factors will be taken into account before the issue of a fire certificate to football clubs under the provisions of the Fire Precautions Bill now before the House of Commons.

Mr. Maudling

The Bill relates to buildings and structures. The factors to be taken into account will be for the fire authority to decide in each case, but they will include the adequacy of the means of escape in the event of fire; the arrangements made for securing that the means of escape can be safely and effectively used at all material times; and the extent to which other fire precautions, such as alarms and fire-fighting equipment, have been or ought to be provided.