Written question asked by Lord Grayling (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 February 2002. It was answered by Lord Whitehead (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 February 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if he will make a statement on the integrated clothing project for the fire service in London.

Answer: Chris Grayling: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will make a statement on the integrated clothing project for the fire service in London. [35809] Dr. Whitehead: I announced the results of the third round of the Private Finance Initiative for the fire service on 25 October 2001. The indicative bid which London submitted on behalf of a number of fire authorities for an integrated clothing project was not one of the bids selected for support. The unsuccessful bidders were offered feedback on their bids. A meeting has been arranged between officials and representatives of the fire service in London.

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