Written question asked by Robert Key (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 October 2002. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 October 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if (a) MoD Fire Service appliances and (b) QinetiQ fire appliances from Boscombe Down will be deployed to provide fire service cover to the civilian community.

Answer: Mr. Key: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if (a) MoD Fire Service appliances and (b) QinetiQ fire appliances from Boscombe Down will be deployed to provide fire service cover to the civilian community. [77232] Mr. Ingram: Ownership of all fire service appliances at Boscombe Down was transferred to QinetiQ in 2001. The fire fighting capabilities at Boscombe Down are tailored to meet the primary need to provide emergency support to the airfield at the site and to support QinetiQ's activities. Although QinetiQ's fire service may be able to assist in response to emergency calls elsewhere in circumstances where their primary responsibility was not put at risk, this cannot be guaranteed.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 77232; 391 c706W;391 c702W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Armed forces Industrial disputes Fire and rescue services Vehicles Strikes QinetiQ MOD Boscombe Down
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