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• Question by: Toby Harris
• Meeting date: 29 January 2003

How many incidents are there in a year, which are fireworks-related, and what proportion of the total number of incidents dealt with by the Fire Service is that? Is it possible to divide those incidents between those that are related to official or organised displays, and those which are, if you like, private individuals playing with fire?

• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 29 January 2003

I am very reassured by that, Mr Bishop. If the bid is successful in April or May, whenever the Government is going to take the decision now, there will be a procurement process. And this is specialist equipment that takes a significant time. You don't just get them off the shelves in your local B&Q. I wonder if we have any timescale for when we will be fully up to strength.

• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 29 January 2003

I am grateful for that Mr Bishop, but I think London is well-served by you and the other senior officers, who are directing these matters, those who are not on strike. As a professional officer, you would prefer the equipment that is subject to this £15 million bid sooner rather than later?