Palace of Westminster: Fire Alarms
2026-06-14 · The Senior Deputy Speaker · HL926 · Official question
Question
To ask The Senior Deputy Speaker what was the source and cause of fire alarms triggered in the Palace of Westminster in the last two months.
Answer
The causes of false fire alarms in the Palace of Westminster in the last two months have been system faults, fumes or smoke, and dust. The main source of fumes or smoke has been from cooking. All alarms are investigated and where necessary maintenance or ...