To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what recent discussions he has had with the London Fire Authority regarding the management of the AssetCo contract.

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To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what recent discussions he has had with the London Fire Authority regarding the management of the AssetCo contract.

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To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what the monetary value is of each contract his Department holds with AssetCo or its subsidiaries.

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what the monetary value is of each contract his Department holds with AssetCo or its subsidiaries.

(5) whether he has met with representatives of AssetCo to discuss the terms of that company's contracts with (a) London Fire Brigade and (b) Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service; and when the last such meeting took place.

(5) whether he has met with representatives of AssetCo to discuss the terms of that company's contracts with (a) London Fire Brigade and (b) Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service; and when the last such meeting took place.

(4) when he last met officials from (a) London Fire Brigade and (b) Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service to discuss the terms of their contracts with AssetCo;

(4) when he last met officials from (a) London Fire Brigade and (b) Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service to discuss the terms of their contracts with AssetCo;

(2) what assessment he has made of the potential (a) cost to and (b) organisational changes for (i) London Fire Brigade and (ii) Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service arising from AssetCo's receipt of a creditor's petition;

(2) what assessment he has made of the potential (a) cost to and (b) organisational changes for (i) London Fire Brigade and (ii) Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service arising from AssetCo's receipt of a creditor's petition;

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (1) what estimate he has made of the likely financial cost to (a) London Fire Brigade and (b) Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service of AssetCo entering administration;

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (1) what estimate he has made of the likely financial cost to (a) London Fire Brigade and (b) Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service of AssetCo entering administration;

(3) how many (a) fire appliances and (b) other items of equipment (i) London Fire Brigade and (ii) Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service lease from AssetCo under the terms of existing contracts; and how long each contract is;

(3) how many (a) fire appliances and (b) other items of equipment (i) London Fire Brigade and (ii) Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service lease from AssetCo under the terms of existing contracts; and how long each contract is;

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what contracts the London Ambulance Service holds with AssetCo plc.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what contracts the London Ambulance Service holds with AssetCo plc.

The finance director of AssetCo resigned on Tuesday, its share price has dropped by 90% to 5p and the general view is that it is going into administration. AssetCo owns the engines of the London fire service and is also part of the consortium bidding to train firefighters. What is...

The finance director of AssetCo resigned on Tuesday, its share price has dropped by 90% to 5p and the general view is that it is going into administration. AssetCo owns the engines of the London fire service and is also part of the consortium bidding to train firefighters. What is...

The hon. Gentleman raises a serous issue that I will draw to the attention of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. One of his top priorities, in relation to the London fire service, will be maintaining safety.

The hon. Gentleman raises a serous issue that I will draw to the attention of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. One of his top priorities, in relation to the London fire service, will be maintaining safety.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the use of (a) military and (b) other equipment sold to the government of United Arab Emirates by AssetCo plc in recent actions in (i) Manama, Bahrain and (ii) other cities or towns...

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the use of (a) military and (b) other equipment sold to the government of United Arab Emirates by AssetCo plc in recent actions in (i) Manama, Bahrain and (ii) other cities or towns...

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills how many export licences have been granted to AssetCo plc for the sale of equipment to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for use by the (a) army, (b) police and (c) fire service in the UAE...

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills how many export licences have been granted to AssetCo plc for the sale of equipment to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for use by the (a) army, (b) police and (c) fire service in the UAE...

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills whether staff of UK Trade and Investment have provided (a) advice and (b) support to AssetCo plc; in which years such advice and support was given; and what the total cost to the public purse was of such advice...

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills whether staff of UK Trade and Investment have provided (a) advice and (b) support to AssetCo plc; in which years such advice and support was given; and what the total cost to the public purse was of such advice...

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills how many export licences have been granted to AssetCo plc for the sale of equipment to the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for use by the (a) army, (b) police and (c) fire service in the UAE...

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills how many export licences have been granted to AssetCo plc for the sale of equipment to the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for use by the (a) army, (b) police and (c) fire service in the UAE...

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in view of the financial situation of AssetCo reported in the Financial Times on 21 February, what assessment they have made of any risk that London could be without a full fire service.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in view of the financial situation of AssetCo reported in the Financial Times on 21 February, what assessment they have made of any risk that London could be without a full fire service.