§ Mr. Cohenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what advice he gives in respect of fire risk categorisation reviews.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggHome Office fire service circular No. 4/1985, of which a copy is in the Library, commended to fire authorities the report on fire cover standards of the Central Fire Brigades Advisory Council. The report recommended that fire authorities should review the categorisation of fire risk in their area and provided guidance on how the fire risk of areas should be assessed. Fire authorities were advised that Her Majesty's inspectors of fire services would be ready to offer advice on application of the guidance, and such advice has been given.