HC Deb 29 February 1996 vol 272 c632W
Mr. Wareing

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many representations he has received in respect of the financing of the Merseyside fire and civil defence authority; how many of these alleged the funding was inadequate; and what was his response. [16292]

Mr. Sackville

My right hon. and learned Friend has received a number of such representations. Where the question of finance has been raised, the replies have made it clear that it was up to the authority to set a budget which would enable it to comply with its statutory duties.

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