§ Mr. Joel Barnettasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on possible fire hazards created by communication arrangements being made by new and 136W larger councils, with particular reference to those in the Greater Manchester area.
§ Mr. LaneResponsibility for dealing with fire calls rests with the fire authority. I am confident, however, that the communications arrangements being made by the new and larger fire authorities, including Greater Manchester, will lead to greater operational efficiency.