PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
SCRAPPING SCHOOL SPRINKLERS (13 September 2016)

That this House deplores the decision to scrap the expectation that sprinklers will be installed in all new school buildings except for low risk schools; believes that such a retrograde measure could compromise the safety of children, staff, local communities and firefighters; recognises that sprinkler systems help ensure swift evacuation from fires; notes that sprinklers have helped save 17 schools from major fire damage; further notes that the average cost of a large school fire is now £2.8 million; and calls on the Government to reintroduce these vital requirements forthwith.

Sponsored by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated)