§ Mr. Sternasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when his Department last received a report on the capacity and quality of medical services available locally to the population of the Turks and Caicos Islands; if he will publish the report or place it in the Library; and when he expects that report to be updated.
§ Mr. RentonResponsibility for medical services lies with the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands. In view of my hon. Friend's interest I have asked the Governor to discuss these matters with the local authorities and to inform me of the current situation. I will write to my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. Sternasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when his Department last received a report on the adequacy of fire precautions in all public buildings in the Turks and Caicos Islands; if he will publish the report or place it in the Library; and when he expects that report to be updated.
§ Mr. RentonResponsibility for the adequacy of fire precautions in all public buildings lies with the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands. In view of my hon. Friend's interest I have asked the Governor to discuss these matters with the local authorities and to inform me of the current situation. I will write to my hon. Friend.