§ Mr. Gouldasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will direct the return to L23 Hainault fire station of the pump appliance temporarily withdrawn on 31 March 1979 under the interim plan for the London fire brigade, and the return to L30 Plaistow fire station of the 100-foot turntable ladder appliance which was similarly withdrawn; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe deployment of appliances to maintain the appropriate standards of fire cover is a matter for the London Fire and Civil Defence Authority to consider in the first instance. My right hon. Friend has approved and remains satisfied with the arrangements for 1986–87.
§ Mr. Gouldasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has any plans to use his powers under section 19 of the Fire Services Act 1947 to consent to a loss of any firefighters or fire appliances from any fire station in the L division or proposed north-east area command of the London fire brigade, or specifically the loss of a pump appliance or hydraulic platform applicance from L25 Dagenham fire station, during the financial years 1986–87 or 1987–88.
§ Mr. Giles ShawMy right hon. Friend approved the establishment scheme submitted by the London Fire and Civil Defence Authority. The only changes provided for in the north-east area were the reduction of a hose laying lorry at F21 Stratford and the transfer of a turntable ladder from C24 Whitechapel to C25 Dowgate.