HC Deb 14 March 1996 vol 273 cc709-10W
20. Mr. Clifton-Brown

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the financial deficit shown in the annual report and accounts of the Fire Service College. [19002]

Mr. Sackville

The Fire Service College's accounts for 1994–95 show cumulative deficit of over £7 million. The intention is that the college should continue as a trading fund. A number of measures have already been taken or are under active consideration which are intended to strengthen the college's financial position and to secure its place as the central provider of both command and specialist training for the UK fire service.

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