HC Deb 19 November 1984 vol 68 c14W
Mr. Fatchett

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the criteria by which he measures the efficiency of the service provided by local authority fire departments.

Mr. Giles Shaw

Fire authority performance of statutory duties is inspected by Her Majesty's inspectorate, particular attention being paid to observance of nationally recommended standards of fire cover.