HC Deb 07 July 1988 vol 136 c663W
Mr. Home Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if the Lord Advocate will order a fatal accident inquiry into the death of a family of four people in a fire at Seton court, Tranent, on 7 June.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

The cause of the deaths is presently being investigated and a report will be submitted in due course by the procurator fiscal for the consideration of Crown counsel. At that time a decision will be reached as to whether or not a fatal accident inquiry will be held.