§ Sir Bernard Braineasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps have been taken to standardise protective equipment issued to both fire service and police officers who may be involved in fires where there is danger from toxic fumes.
§ Dr. SummerskillPrime responsibility rests with the fire service and not the police who, although they may be present at the scene of an incident, do not engage in fire-fighting operations as such. Protective equipment for use by fire brigades at fires, including those involving toxic hazards, is provided by fire authorities. On the advice of the Central Fire Brigades
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