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Written question asked by Lord Watts (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 February 2003. It was answered by Nick Raynsford (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 February 2003 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.


Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, whether the Bain report took into account past efficiency and modernisation measures that have been introduced by some fire authorities.
Answer

Mr. Watts: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister whether the Bain report took into account past efficiency and modernisation measures that have been introduced by some fire authorities. [93421] Mr. Raynsford: The Independent Review of the Fire Service described examples of modernisation already in place in some fire brigades, but stated that implementation was patchy. The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister wants to see effective modernisation implemented across the whole fire service.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
93421; 399 c834W;399 c832W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Fire and rescue services Modernisation
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk