HC Deb 13 May 2004 vol 421 cc510-1W
Mr. Clifton-Brown

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence and the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to ensure that fire services for which their departments are responsible are aware of the Government's commitment to a change agenda following the Independent Review of the Fire Service. [172524]

Mr. Raynsford

My right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister meets with Cabinet colleagues on a regular basis. Ministers and officials of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister are also in regular contact with colleagues from other Government Departments in the course of Government business, including matters relating to the modernisation agenda for the Fire and Rescue Service.

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