HC Deb 20 December 1972 vol 848 cc368-9W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many major road accidents fire appliances have been involved in while on the way to emergencies this year to the latest available date; and if he will publish figures for the period 1960 to 1971.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

This information is not maintained centrally.

Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many new fire appliances were purchased by Scottish fire authorities this year; and if he will state the cost of each and the number of these which have fibre class cabs.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

Fire authorities are as usual being asked to provide information about purchases of new fire appliances during 1972 for the purposes of the report of Her Majesty's Inspector of Fire Services. Information on the other points in the Question is not collected centrally.