Written question asked by Lord Hammond of Runnymede (Conservative) on Monday, 31 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 April 2003. It was answered by Nick Raynsford (Labour) on Monday, 7 April 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 plans he has to adjust formula spending share of local authorities to reflect different costs and savings incurred in modernisation of the fire service.

Answer: Mr. Hammond: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what plans he has to adjust formula spending share of local authorities to reflect different costs and savings incurred in modernisation of the Fire Service. [106994] Mr. Raynsford: The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister is aware that the costs and savings incurred as a result of the modernisation of the Fire Service may have a varying impact on individual Fire Authorities. The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister will work with the relevant stakeholders to establish a clearer understanding of these effects. It will be considered whether and how the results of this work needs to be reflected in due course.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 106994; 403 c116-7W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Costs Fire and rescue services Local government Local government finance Modernisation
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk