§ Mr. WareingTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to effect changes in the fire precautions and safety regulations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Charles WardleThere are no plans at present to make changes in the fire precautions and safety regulations. However, there are proposals for changes in the report of the interdepartmental scrutiny of fire safety legislation and enforcement which was published on 22 June. A copy of that report has been placed in the Library of the House. The Government are committed to full consultation on the report's recommendations before considering whether changes should be made to the current legislative regime.