HC Deb 31 July 1980 vol 989 c790W
26. Mr. Thomas Cox

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what fire precautions drill takes place in Her Majesty's prisons; and how often it is done.

Mr. Brittan

Fire drills take place under the supervision of the fire officer as part of the normal training of staff, and of fire parties at those prisons where these have been formed, as and when they are considered necessary. Drills include exercises with the first-aid fire fighting equipment which is located in all Her Majesty's prisons.