§ Mr. BeithTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is satisfied with the level of fire cover provided by volunteer fire brigades in Scotland, in the light of the need to implement regulations relating to health and safety and hazardous substances.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonIt is for fire authorities to satisfy themselves on the level of fire cover, whether this cover is provided by volunteer, retained or whole-time firefighters, taking into account relevant legislation and regulations.