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• Question by: Gareth Bacon MP
• Meeting date: 12 September 2012

I completely understand the passion and intensity that Mr Shah wants to bring to the question around budget savings and where that may fall. However, I must draw your attention to the fact that the very first question was asked around engagement within the group by Andrew Boff. Mr Shah has a question; it is the fourth question on the order paper where he can bring all of this in, and he seems to be reordering the meeting without any permission from anybody. I just wonder if that is in order, Madam Chairman?

• Question by: Gareth Bacon MP
• Meeting date: 12 September 2012

I want to return to the question of Babcocks and the contract with them. Jenny Jones' original question asked whether or not it was wise to privatise core parts of the Fire Brigade, with the implication that there have been problems with various contracts and that might suggest that it is not. This can be answered either by the Commissioner or the Chairman. I have a few factual questions, so whoever has got the detail will be fine. Firstly, can you advise when the contract was actually signed with Babcocks?