§ 25. Mr. Juddasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he is taking to co-ordinate fire services throughout the country and to ensure satisfactory standards; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesCo-ordination of standards is sought through Her Majesty's Inspectors of Fire Services; the work of the Central Fire Brigades Advisory Council; central training courses; and in the normal course of business between the Home Office and fire authorities. These arrangements are amongst the matters under review by the Departmental Committee on the Fire Service.