§ Mr. Sharpasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what progress has been made in the discussions aimed at providing a co-ordinated and economic Fire Service for the West Riding of Yorkshire; and what action he is taking to ensure that there is such co-ordination.
§ Mr. EdeNo proposals have been submitted for a voluntary combination of the area of the county with those of the county boroughs, but the question whether the Fire Service arrangements are satisfactory will be considered in relation to the establishment schemes which the authorities are to submit by the end of this year.