Written question asked by Lord Hammond of Runnymede (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 June 2004. It was answered by Nick Raynsford (Labour) on Monday, 7 June 2004 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, if he will make a statement on progress towards establishment of new negotiating machinery within the Fire and Rescue Service.

Answer: Mr. Hammond: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will make a statement on progress towards establishment of new negotiating machinery within the Fire and Rescue Service. [176974] Mr. Raynsford: The Pay and Conditions Agreement June 2003 between the Fire Brigades Union and the Local Government Employers stated that "By 30th November 2003 a working group representative of fire service stakeholders will propose revisions to the Constitution of the NJC." The time-scale for the work was subsequently extended and a report from Rita Donaghy, chair of ACAS, recommending changes to the National Joint Council's constitution was published on 15 March. Negotiations on this are still continuing.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 176974; 422 c256W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Fire and rescue services Local government Modernisation Rescue services
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk