§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has studied the work on fire control at the fire research station in Hertfordshire; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Allan StewartI am kept informed of developments at the fire research station, including work on fire control, by the joint committee on fire research of the Central Fire Brigades Advisory Councils for England and Wales and for Scotland; they report to me through the Scottish Advisory Council.
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§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what guidelines he issues to fire brigades in Scotland with respect to (a) smoke and sprinkler control, (b) carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride, and hydrogen cyanide control, (c) smoke ventilation to allow fresh air to enter a room at floor level and (d) sprinkler usage, and if he intends to review these in the light of the work carried out at the fire research station in Hertfordshire.
§ Mr. Allan StewartGuidelines to fire brigades on these matters are contained in the published manuals of firemanship. New developments, including projects undertaken at the fire research station, are considered by the Scottish Cent-al Fire Brigades Advisory Council and guidance to brigades is reviewed and revised as appropriate, in the light of the council's advice.