Written question asked by Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative) on Monday, 7 September 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 September 2009. It was answered by Shahid Malik (Labour) on Monday, 12 October 2009 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.

Fire Services: Medals

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government pursuant to the answer of 3 July 2009, Official Report, column 454W, on fire services: Greater London, for what reasons (a) staff in the London regional control centre will be eligible and (b) staff in other new fire control rooms will not be eligible for the Fire Brigade's Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.

Answer: [holding answer 14 September 2009]: Only staff employed by a Fire Brigade are eligible for the Fire Brigade's Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Staff employed in the London Regional Control Centre are eligible for the medal as they continue to be employed by the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority. Staff in the other Regional Control Centres, which are controlled by local authority owned companies, will not be in Fire Brigade employment and will therefore not be eligible for the medal under the terms of the Royal Warrant.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 291069; 497 c316W
Session: 2008-09
Related items: Fire Services: Greater London
Friday, 3 July 2009
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Fire and rescue services Medals Long service awards
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk