HC Deb 05 December 1975 vol 901 cc443-4W
Mr. Hoyle

asked 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. Owen

The 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 management 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.