§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) why it took him until 30th June, 1972, to reply to the hon. Member for West Ham, North's communication of 20th January about a property company; why no explanation was then given as to the long delay; and whether he will investigate all aspects of this case and agree to meet the hon. Member to discuss it;
362Wing the past 12 months on 495 occasions at 98 establishments. Drills involving partial evacuation were held at four other establishments.
At the Palace of Westminster staff under my right hon. Friend's control conducted weekly fire precaution practices. Five joint exercises with the GLC fire brigade were held in the same period.