§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations his Department has recently received from the Fire Brigades Union; and if he will make a statement. [19757]
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesMy right hon. Friend has received three written representations from the Fire Brigades Union and the Fire Brigades Union (Welsh region) about general issues.
§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many fire brigades in Wales failed to meet the statutory minimum standards for their rescue and firefighting role in 1995–96; and if he will make a statement. [19755]
§ Mr. JonesResponsibility for this matter rests with my right hon. and learned Friend the Home Secretary.