Written question asked by Baroness Coffey (Conservative) on Monday, 15 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 June 2026. It was answered by Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 29 June 2026 on behalf of the Senior Deputy Speaker (HL).
Palace of Westminster: Fire Alarms
- Question
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To ask The Senior Deputy Speaker what was the source and cause of fire alarms triggered in the Palace of Westminster in the last two months.
- Answer
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The causes of false fire alarms in the Palace of Westminster in the last two months have been system faults, fumes or smoke, and dust. The main source of fumes or smoke has been from cooking. All alarms are investigated and where necessary maintenance or other remedial action is taken.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL926
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Fire alarms Palace of Westminster
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- 2026-06-29 12:41:31 +0100
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