§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what emergency services attended the Royal Ordnance factory, Burghfield, following the explosion on Friday 2 December; if any casualties were sustained amongst emergency personnel; and at what time outside emergency services arrived at Burghfield.
§ Mr. John PattenI understand that the police and the fire brigade attended. No casualties were reported among emergency personnel. The police arrived at the incident at 06.20 hours and the fire brigade at 06.24 hours.