§ Dr. CableTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the cost of preparations for the planned London Fire Service strike; and from what budget heading the costs will be met. [32890]
§ Mr. George HowarthThe London Fire and Civil Defence Authority has to meet costs incurred by the Ministry of Defence and the Home Office in preparing to provide the authority with military assistance in the event of a strike. These costs are still being calculated.