HC Deb 06 November 1979 vol 973 cc99-100W
Mr. Anthony Grant

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he is taking to reduce the number of fires started by malicious or intentional ignition; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Brittan

My noble Friend the Under-Secretary of State is awaiting the report of a working party representative of police, fire and insurance interests, on fires caused by vandalism: its recommendations for preventive or remedial action should be relevant to the general problem of fires started by malicious or intentional ignition.