§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has received the communication dated 8th June 1974 from the hon. Member for Newham, North-West concerning fire damage; and whether he will publish as much information as is readily available on estimated fire damage in Great Britain for 1972 and 1973 and for the latest period of time in 1974.
§ Dr. SummerskillWe have received my hon. Friend's letter and I shall be replying to it very shortly. According to the British Insurance Association, fire losses in Great Britain amounted to £108.5 million in 1972, £179.3 million in 1973 and £51.7 million in the first four months of 1974.