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Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

Answer

Sir Donald Thompson: To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what assessment he has made of the efficiency scrutiny report on the implementation and enforcement of EC law in the United Kingdom in respect of its fire safety provisions. [8343] Mr. Freeman: The recommendations on fire safety issues were largely taken forward in the later fire safety scrutiny, the Government's response to which was announced on 21 May 1996, Official Report, column 100. The Government have also acted upon the two recommendations relating to examination by fire service inspectors of complaints about enforcement action and encourage of fire authority participation in local business partnerships.

Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

8343; 287 c312W

Session

1996-97

Subjects

Deregulation initiative Enforcement EU law Health and safety Fire prevention Fire regulations