Fire safety regulations in England under scrutiny in Lords debate

Lord Goddard of Stockport (Liberal Democrat), former gas engineer and member of the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Authority, put forward the debate.

This was a general debate. During debates, members put their experience to good use to discuss current issues and draw the government's attention to concerns. 

Members speaking 

Contributing members included: 

• Baroness Brinton (Liberal Democrats) and Lord Hendy (Labour), members of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Fire Safety and Rescue
• Earl of Lytton (Crossbench), fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
• Lord Tope (Liberal Democrat), former deputy general secretary at Voluntary Action, Camden.

Lord Gascoigne (Conservative) responded on behalf of the government.

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