§ 27. Mr. O'HaraTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has had about the level of service provided by the Merseyside fire brigade since the publication by the Merseyside fire and civil defence authority of its budget for 1995–96; and if he will make a statement. [18381]
§ Mr. Nicholas BakerSince the authority set its budget on 28 February, my right hon and learned Friend has received one letter from an hon. Member forwarding a copy of a letter sent to the Merseyside fire and civil defence authority on behalf of a local tenants' forum. My right hon. and noble Friend met a deputation from the Merseyside fire and civil defence authority on 30 March.