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• Reference: 2004/0362-1
• Question by: Jennette Arnold OBE
• Meeting date: 08 December 2004

Can you describe in overview the changes which have been made and are being planned with LFB in order to prepare for a catastrophic incident?

• Reference: 2004/0363-1
• Question by: Len Duvall OBE
• Meeting date: 08 December 2004

When are the ODPM providing the next stream of equipment to the London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA) and what equipment are they expecting?

• Reference: 2004/0366-1
• Question by: Jennette Arnold OBE
• Meeting date: 08 December 2004

What lessons have the LFB learnt from the Osiris exercise at Bank Underground Station and how have these been implemented?

• Reference: 2004/0367-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 08 December 2004

How will the London Safety Plan assist in the preparedness of the London Fire Brigade to a catastrophic incident? What response would you give to Westminster Council who have voiced concerns about the removal of fire engines from the area?

• Reference: 2004/0368-1
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 08 December 2004

The London Safety Plan notes the existence of a new entity called the multi-agency initial assessment team. What benefits will this team bring to Londoners?

• Reference: 2004/0373-1
• Question by: Lynne Featherstone
• Meeting date: 08 December 2004

Are evacuation plans in place to deal with a major incident in any part of London, and how will evacuees be transported?

• Reference: 2004/0391-1
• Question by: Damian Hockney
• Meeting date: 08 December 2004

Is there any evidence that compulsory identity cards would help protect London from a terrorist attack?

• Reference: 2004/0395-1
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 08 December 2004

What alternative evacuation routes have been made available in light of preferred routes being unviable through terrorist activity?

• Reference: 2004/0400-1
• Question by: Elizabeth Howlett
• Meeting date: 08 December 2004

In regards to the evacuation of schoolchildren who may be evacuated away from parents, what measures have been introduced regarding a) legal powers over care of evacuated children b) short - medium domiciliary care, and c) reunification of parents?

• Reference: 2004/0415-1
• Question by: Bob Blackman
• Meeting date: 08 December 2004

LFEPA, along with the police and ambulance services, has set up a multi-agency initial assessment team, on a trial basis, to provide a rapid initial assessment at catastrophic incidents. If the trial proves successful are you confident that Government funding will be forthcoming to allow the team to continue?