§ Mr. Hoyleasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) when definite proposals will be made defining responsibilities for fire precautions in the National Health Service;
(2) when a definite career structure will be outlined for hospital fire officers.
§ Dr. OwenThe responsibility for fire precautions rests with the relevant authority and guidance on fire precautions has been given in advice issued by the Department. We are now consulting management444W and staff interests on further advice about the organisation and management of this function. The remuneration of fire officers is a matter for the Whitley Council.