§ Mr. Nigel EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what preparations she has made to ensure the safety and continuity of service to the public in the event of a firefighters' strike; and what the cost is to the Department of these actions. [77662]
§ Ms HewittMy Department is already following the fire safety guidance recently published on the the website of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. My Department is taking the opportunity to remind its staff and contractors of good fire safety practices and what to do in an emergency. My Department does not expect to incur any increase in costs.