§ Mr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to modify the Fire Services Act 1947; and if he will make a statement. [5143]
§ Mr. George HowarthI emphasised the importance that the Government attach to seeking improvements in fire safety in the reply which I gave to the right hon. Member for Berwick-upon-Tweed (Mr. Beith) on 23 June,Official Report, column 360. We are also considering generally whether there is a need to update and amend existing fire service legislation.