§ 37. Mr. Leeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is satisfied that fire precautions and contingencies for evacuation of children and old people are adequate in high-rise blocks of flats in the event of any disruption of lift services in those blocks.
§ Mr. ArmstrongYes. Flats in such blocks are separated by fire resistant walls and floors, and escape routes are provided by protected corridors and stairs. Lifts should never be used for escape purposes because of the risk of the fire cutting off the power supply while the lifts are in use.