HC Deb 14 July 1983 vol 45 c402W
32. Mr. Sheerman

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is satisfied that the standards of protective clothing for police forces and fire brigades are satisfactory.

Mr. Hurd

Responsibility for the provision of protective clothing for the police and fire services in England and Wales rests with police and fire authorities. Advice on police protective clothing is issued as needed by the Home office and by the Association of Chief Police Officers. Fire authorities have available to them recommendations by the Central Fire Brigades Advisory Council. We are satisfied that proper arrangements exist for keeping the standards of protective clothing under review to take account of changes in technology and in the hazards encountered.