Written question asked by Lord Hammond of Runnymede (Conservative) on Monday, 14 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 March 2005. It was answered by Nick Raynsford (Labour) on Monday, 21 March 2005 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, whether the contracts to be entered into by private sector parties in respect of the provision and maintenance of regional fire control rooms will be agreed with the (a) regional management boards or their operating vehicles and (b) with his Department.

Answer: Mr. Hammond: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister whether the contracts to be entered into by private sector parties in respect of the provision and maintenance of regional fire control rooms will be agreed with the (a) regional management boards or their operating vehicles and (b) with his Department. [222165] Mr. Raynsford: The agreements to lease the regional control centres (RCCs) will be entered into by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. We are currently considering the responses to consultation on the appropriate operating vehicles to manage the RCCs, either a local authority company or a lead authority. That entity will then take over the lease for its RCC when the building is ready for handover. Separate contracts will need to be let for the maintenance of the buildings after construction is complete. This will be a matter for the regional entity responsible for each RCC.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c578W; 222165
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Contracts Construction Buildings Fire and rescue services Private sector Reform Repairs and maintenance
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