HC Deb 28 June 1988 vol 136 c214W
29. Mr. Grocott

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current total value of military equipment held in his Department's stores; and what resources his Department devotes to safeguarding these stocks against fire.

61. Mr. Allen Adams

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current total value of military equipment held in his Department's stores; and what resources his Department devotes to safeguarding these stores against fire.

64. Mr. Dunnachie

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current total value of military equipment held in his Department's stores; and what resources his Department devotes to safeguarding these stores against fire.

Mr. Freeman

The most recent estimate of the value of stocks held in major stores depots is approximately £10 billion. Fire prevention measures include: dispersal and segregation of stocks; provision of fire control equipment, such as fire mains and hydrants; automatic fire detection and suppression systems; and our own fire brigades where appropriate.