§ Mr. McMahonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many premises within the Strathclyde region were visited by fire prevention officers during 1982; and how many were found to be in violation of health and safety at work legislation.
§ Mr. Allan StewartFire prevention officers of Strathclyde fire brigade made 24,886 visits to premises, including repeat visits, during 1982. Some were undertaken in an advisory capacity and others in pursuance of their responsibilities under the Fire Precautions Act 1971, including visits to premises brought within the ambit of that Act by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. No prosecution proceedings arose from any of these visits.