§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what inspection has been carried out into the fire regulations at Wellbury House; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter Lloyd[holding answer 8 December 1992]: Wellbury House boarding school, Great Offley, was inspected by Hertfordshire fire and rescue service on 4 February 1992. Conditions were thought to be such that persons using the basement and upper floors would be at serious risk from a fire. A notice under section 10 of the Fire Precautions Act 1971 was duly issued the following day.
The notice prohibited the use of the basement and upper floors pending work to remedy the deficiencies identified by the inspecting officer. I understand, however, that no such work has been done. The premises are therefore inspected each month to ensure that the prohibition notice is being observed.