§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he intends to take to increase the rate of issue of fire certificates, particularly in 80W counties such as Dorset where local government reorganisation has placed burdens on the fire authorities.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe enforcement of the Fire Precautions Act 1971 is a matter for individual fire authorities who must determine, in the light of their overall commitments, what resources they can devote to the certification of premises under the Act. The advice of the Fire Service Inspectorate is available to help fire authorities in this matter.