HC Deb 27 July 1979 vol 971 cc526-7W
Mr. Greenway

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the estimate of cost of work being undertaken in educational establishments at the current time by way of fire prevention.

Dr. Boyson

This information is not available in the Department.

Mr. Greenway

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many fatal accidents there have been in schools as a result of fire over the past 10 years.

Dr. Boyson

None in England or Wales.

Mr. Greenway

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will take steps to ensure that the money allocated by local education authorities to fire prevention is applied only in circumstances where there is proven danger.

Dr. Boyson

No. The Department is not in a position to judge what measures are necessary to prevent fires in individual schools and colleges.