§ Mr. Thorpeasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, under the Fire Precautions (Loans) Act, guaranteed loans may be obtained from local government, or a grant obtained towards the total of the approved cost, or a straight grant based on the size of the establishment, for small hotels and guest houses.
§ Dr. Summerskill:The making of loans under the Act is at the discretion of the local authority. The Act makes no provision for grants.