asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to be able to make a further statement on the inquiries into the fire earlier in the current year at Woolworths store in Piccadilly, Manchester.

I understand that the preparation of the report of the sub-committee of the Central Fire Brigades Advisory Councils which is considering the issues to which the fire gives rise is well advanced. When I receive the subcommittee's report, I shall make a statement.