§ Ms LynneTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many hospitals do not have a fire officer currently in post; and if she will list them.
§ Mr. SackvilleThis information is not available centrally. Guidance to health service employers on the appointment of officers responsible for fire safety is set out in the Department's document "FIRECODE—Policy and Principles". A copy of the relevant extract from this document will be placed in the Library.