§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has any plans to seek to increase the amount of training which prison officers receive in firefighting; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LangThe primary responsibility for fighting fires rests with the fire brigades. Prison officers are trained in good practice in the event of an alarm being raised, and if possible, containing the outbreak until the arrival of the fire brigade. There are no plans to extend training in firefighting.