To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government whether any fire authorities beside London have entered into contracts to provide fire cover in the event of industrial action according to records held by (a) the Chief Fire Adviser, (b) Firebuy and (c) the Fire Service College. (319297)

The Office of the Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser, Firebuy and the Fire Service College have no record of any fire and rescue authorities, other than London, which have entered into contracts with third parties to provide fire cover during industrial action.