§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what provision is made for reporting back to the joint fire safety committee of the Central Fire Brigades Advisory Council by Her Majesty's inspectorate of fire services on their involvement,(a) in those areas for which the fire and emergency planning department has a policy responsibility and (b) in liaison with other Government Departments, in the development of fire safety standards and tests. [7978]
§ Mr. SackvilleThe joint fire safety committee of the Central Fire Brigades Advisory Council meets twice a year and on an ad hoc basis as necessary to discuss matters of particular concern to the committee. Issues affecting fire safety standards and fire testing are reported to the committee during these meetings.