HC Deb 30 October 1989 vol 159 cc72-3W
60. Mr. Devlin

To ask the Minister for the Arts what fire precautions have been taken at national museums and their stores.

Mr. Luce

The reviewing and upgrading of fire precautions at national museum and gallery premises is a continuous process.

Following untying from the Property Services Agency in April 1988 this work is now being undertaken by the institutions with the advice of local fire authorities. Several institutions are working towards the introduction of new fire alarm systems. These include the Tate gallery, the National gallery and the British museum.