§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will investigate complaints of indiscipline among some members of the British rescue squad recently despatched to Armenia; and what further action he proposes to take.
§ Mr. John PattenThe question of discipline in respect of London Fire Brigade officers is a matter for the London Fire and Civil Defence Authority. I understand from the chief fire officer that the officers concerned have denied the allegations made in the media and that this has been accepted by the chief officer.
Her Majesty's inspector of fire services who led the team of London Fire Brigade officers has also denied these allegations of indiscipline. We accept this and have no plans to take any further action.