HC Deb 21 July 1977 vol 935 c645W
Mr. Jim Spicer

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the approximate cost to date to the hotel industry in the United Kingdom of carrying out the requirements of the Fire Precautions Act 1971.

Dr. Summerskill

We do not have information on which a reliable estimate could be made of the expenditure incurred by the hotel industry as a result of the Fire Precautions Act 1971.

Mr. Jim Spicer

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many hotels have applied for fire certificates since the Fire Precautions Act was passed; and how many certificates have been issued.

Dr. Summerskill

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.]