To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government if she will list all publications containing current operational guidance issued to fire and rescue authorities. (148330)

[holding answer 9 July 2007]: Recently issued operational guidance for the fire and rescue service is available on the Communities and Local Government website, and a substantial proportion of older guidance such as fire and rescue service manuals is available from The Stationery Office.

The Department is currently in the process of reviewing all operational guidance issued to the fire and rescue service. This is likely to result in the review, reissue or withdrawal of some of the considerable body of existing guidance. After the review, a complete up to date list will be placed on the departmental website.