§ Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will seek powers to extend statutory provisions relating to structural fire precautions to cover factory farm buildings where there is a significant hazard to the life of substantial numbers of animals; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ArmstrongIt would not be appropriate so to extend the powers under which the building regulations are made. These regulations are concerned only with the protection of human life, and the protection of animals would be a matter for my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.