To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what is the timetable for the opening of regional fire control centres in (a) the East Midlands and (b) each of the other areas due to have such centres. (86043)

It is currently forecast that the East Midlands Regional Control Centre will open in financial year 2008-09. A two-three year phased rollout will then follow for the remaining Centres. The roll out schedule will be finalised with the IT supplier, once appointed.