§ 15. Mr. TynanTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what disruption to the training of firefighters has been caused by the allocation of fire-fighting equipment from training facilities to the armed forces. [86333]
§ Mr. RaynsfordSome courses have had to be postponed at the Fire Service College at Moreton in Marsh due to the non-availability of appliances. The scope for re-arranging these courses will be reviewed in the new year in consultation with the fire brigades.
Local fire authorities who have provided reserve training red engines, have reported no significant disruption to their training schedules.