Written question asked by David Lidington (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 November 2002. It was answered by Nick Raynsford (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 November 2002 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, how many Green Goddess fire appliances he plans to station in Buckinghamshire in the event of a firefighters' strike; where they will be stationed; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Lidington: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister how many Green Goddess fire appliances he plans to station in Buckinghamshire in the event of a firefighters' strike; where they will be stationed; and if he will make a statement. [77985] Mr. Raynsford: Emergency cover in Buckinghamshire is planned to consist of a number of elements, including six Green Goddesses, three breathing apparatus teams, a rescue team equipped with specialist equipment, and the police. These will be based in Milton Keynes, Aylesbury and Marlow. The provision of MOD emergency fire cover has been planned in consultation with the chief fire officer to maximise the effectiveness of call-outs and the availability of a range of firefighting capabilities. The command and operational structure for emergency fire cover has been designed to enable maximum flexibility and use of available resources, whether from within a county or from assets deployed nearby in neighbouring counties. The deployment of firefighters will be based on the assessment of how best to respond to an emergency in the quickest time possible. The deployment will be kept under review.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 77985; 392 c195-6W;392 c207-8W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Armed forces Industrial disputes Fire and rescue services Location Vehicles Strikes Buckinghamshire
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk