HC Deb 16 October 1975 vol 897 c758W
32. Mr. Hannam

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he intends to make regulations extending the provisions of the Fire Precautions Act 1971 to places of employment.

Dr. Shirley Summerskill

My right hon. Friend proposes to make an order, coming into operation on 1st January 1977, which will designate under the 1971 Act premises at present covered by the Factories Act 1961 and the Offices Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963.