HC Deb 14 January 2004 vol 416 c773W
Mr. Caton

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister how the Government will ensure that usable spectrum is available to bidders competing to provide a service wide radio replacement scheme for the fire service. [147807]

Mr. Raynsford

In their response to the Invitation to Submit Proposals documentation suppliers have indicated that spectrum is available which is sufficient to meet the needs of their proposed solutions.

Mr. Caton

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will make a statement on the national competition for a service-wide radio replacement scheme for the fire service. [147808]

Mr. Raynsford

The competition for a national radio system for the Fire and Rescue Services is progressing to plan, with competition scheduled for December 2007.

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