Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Alison Seabeck (Labour). It was answered on Monday, 4 February 2013 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.
Fire and Rescue Service
- Question
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I declare an indirect interest in the interests of my right hon. Friend the Member for Greenwich and Woolwich (Mr Raynsford). On 6 December, during a visit to Taunton, the Minister seemed impressed by Devon and Somerset fire service’s plan to make significant —I repeat, significant—savings through efficiencies and lower fuel costs by purchasing light rescue pumps, yet when push came to shove, the fire service, ravaged by cuts and trying to find innovative ways to reduce costs, was told, “Sorry, no, you can’t have those pumps.” Why did he change his mind in the space of a few weeks?
- Answer
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As the hon. Lady outlined, I had a very good visit to Somerset and saw some of the plans that people have for how they want to take things forward to save money, which is exactly what many fire
authorities across the country should be looking at. It is also why Devon and Somerset will be receiving £2.7 million of capital money in 2013-15.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 558 c15
- Session
- 2012-13
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- Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Devon Fire and rescue services Local government finance Somerset
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