§ Mr. SheermanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussions have taken place with the Chief and Assistant Chief Fire Officers Association concerning consideration of the future of fire authorities under the review of local government.
§ Mr. John PattenHome Office officials attended the annual general meeting of the Chief and Assistant Chief Fire Officers Association on 4 May, at which the future structure of local government was one of the items discussed. Representatives of the association, together with those of other organisations representing fire service employers and employees, will have a further opportunity to discuss the Government's proposals at a meeting of the Central Fire Brigades Advisory Council on 21 May 1991.