Written question asked by Bill Tynan (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 November 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 November 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on how many occasions, broken down by fire authority, in (a) 2001, (b) 2002 and (c) 2003 to date armed forces bomb disposal teams have been called out to provide assistance where the device has been (i) a firework and (ii) firework related; and what the total cost of such call outs has been. - Will write.

Answer: Mr. Tynan: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence on how many occasions, broken down by fire authority, in (a) 2001, (b) 2002 and (c) 2003 to date armed forces bomb disposal teams have been called out to provide assistance where the device has been (i) a firework and (ii) firework related; and what the total cost of such call- outs has been. [135647] Mr. Ingram: I will write to my hon. Friend and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 135647; 412 c612W;412 c618W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Armed forces Costs Bomb disposal Fire and rescue services Fireworks Staff
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk