Written question asked by Lord Hammond of Runnymede (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 December 2003. It was answered by Phil Hope (Labour) on Monday, 8 December 2003 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what assessment he has made of the impact of a decision by the Ministry of Defence to privatise the Defence Fire Service on the Government's ability to provide emergency fire cover in the event of a future strike by civilian firefighters.

Answer: Mr. Hammond: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what assessment he has made of the impact of a decision by the Ministry of Defence to privatise the Defence Fire Service on the Government's ability to provide emergency fire cover in the event of a future strike by civilian fire-fighters. [141254] Phil Hope: No final decision has been made in relation to the Airfield Support Services Project. In evaluating bids consideration is being given to military assistance to the civil authority and military assistance to Government Departments.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 415 c343W; 141254
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Armed forces Industrial disputes Fire and rescue services Privatisation Defence Fire and Rescue Service
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk