HC Deb 08 December 2003 vol 415 c343W
Mr. Hammond

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what assessment he has made of the impact of a decision by the Ministry of Defence to privatise the Defence Fire Service on the Government's ability to provide emergency fire cover in the event of a future strike by civilian fire-fighters. [141254]

Phil Hope

No final decision has been made in relation to the Airfield Support Services Project. In evaluating bids consideration is being given to military assistance to the civil authority and military assistance to Government Departments.