§ Mr. Redmondasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many fires occurred in schools for which she is responsible during 1971; and whether she can indicate approximately what proportion of these fires broke out during school hours and during the periods when the schools were unoccupied by pupils.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeInformation about fires in schools in 1971 is not yet available. Information for 1970 will be available within a few weeks and I will write to the hon. Member.