§ Sir W. Elliottasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will seek powers to make regulations governing the production of burglar alarms; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. SummerskillRequirements for the construction, installation, operation and maintenance of intruder alarm systems in buildings are already specified in British Standard 4737: 1971. The National Supervisory Council for Intruder Alarms requires its members to comply with the standard. I understand that a revised standard is being prepared. We see no need for powers to make regulations.