Written question asked by David Laws (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 15 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 October 2002. It was answered by Nick Raynsford (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 October 2002 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what action he plans to take to deploy additional military resources to Somerset in the event of industrial action by the Fire Brigades Union; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Laws: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what action he plans to take to deploy additional military resources to Somerset in the event of industrial action by the Fire Brigades Union; and if he will make a statement. [75632] Mr. Nick Raynsford: In the event of an industrial action by the Fire Brigades' Union, 5 Green Goddesses, 3 Breathing Apparatus Rescue Teams and 1 Regional Equipment Support Team will be based in Somerset. However resources are not tied to a particular authority and will be used flexibly to respond to incidents where the need is greatest.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 75632; 391 c272-3W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Armed forces Deployment Industrial disputes Fire and rescue services Fire Brigades Union Strikes Somerset
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk