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Written question asked by Lord Brookman (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 May 2004. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Monday, 24 May 2004.


Rooker, RtHonLord

Question
Further to the written Answer by the Lord Rooker on 6 April 2004, 659 c225WA, what are their reasons for placing responsibility for the fire and rescue service and the fire safety enforcement in separate directorates within the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister; how under such an arrangement their declared strategic approach to fire prevention, fire protection and service reform will be maintained; and what advice on the transfer of responsibility has been sought from the practitioners' forum and the business and community safety forum [HL 2776].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 2776; 661 c110-1WA
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Departmental responsibilities Enforcement Fire prevention Fire and rescue services Fire regulations Safety Reform Office of the Deputy Prime Minister