asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has held an inquiry into the cause of the fire which destroyed the recently constructed building at Jordanhill Training College; and if he will make a statement.

No, Sir. My right hon. Friend has not held an inquiry into the cause of this fire but the local fire authority told him, however, that it was caused by the ignition of a gymnasium mattress, which had been left near or in contact with an electric heater.

What steps does the hon. Lady and the Secretary of State propose to take to draw attention precisely to the increasing number of fires resulting from electrical faults? Will she draw the Secretary of State's attention to the provisions of the Building Regulations which went through this House recently insisting on greater protection in these cases?

Yes, Sir.