§ Rear-Admiral Morgan-Gilesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will order a public inquiry into the circumstances of the fire which started at the Tyre Dump, Vears Lane, Colden Common, Hants, on Tuesday 12th February 1974.
§ Dr. SummerskillMy right hon. Friend is aware of the circumstances of this serious fire, but he is not satisfied that an inquiry under Section 33 of the Fire Services Act 1947 is necessary.