asked the Minister of Public Building and Works if he is aware that twice in the last 20 months the premises occupied by the Inland Revenue and the Ministry of Pensions and National Insurance in Gosford Street, Coventry, have suffered serious fires; whether he has established the cause of these fires; and what action he is taking to prevent further outbreaks of fire.

Yes. In neither case has the cause yet been established, but investigations are continuing. I am arranging for a more intensive periodical review of buildings involving special fire hazards.