§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proposals the London fire and civil defence authority has for reducing the effect of diesel exhaust emissions from fire appliances turning out from Leytonstone fire station on that fire station's personnel.
§ Mr. Charles WardleI have been informed by the chief fire officer that the emissions of diesel exhaust from London fire brigade fire appliances at Leytonstone fire station, which are inspected quarterly, are within the levels permitted by the Health and Safety Executive guidance on occupational exposure levels. Consideration is, however, being given to improvements in the layout of the station which would reduce exposure to such emissions.