§ Mr. Jim Spicerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment in which counties a backlog of applications under the Fire Precautions Act 1971 for inspection exists; and if he will devote extra resources to these areas.
§ Dr. SummerskillI have been asked to reply.
I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave to a Question by the hon. Member for Christchurch and Lymington (Mr. Adley) on 30th March.—[Vol. 929, c. 151–4.] It is for the individual fire authority to make any necessary arrangements to expedite the discharge of its functions under the Act.