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• Reference: 2003/0319
• Question by: Lynne Featherstone
• Meeting date: 12 November 2003

Why is there a gap in the "rolling replacement " programme between May 2004 and August 2006 when no new vehicles will be supplied? What assurances can you give that LFEPA will be able to negotiate and accelerate the appliance replacement programme to shorten this 14 month gap with Asset Co? .

• Reference: 2003/0320
• Question by: Sally Hamwee
• Meeting date: 12 November 2003

What steps are you taking to ensure that the increasing budget cost associated with pensions are fully covered by the government and not by London residents through the Council Tax precept? .

• Reference: 2003/0321
• Question by: Lynne Featherstone
• Meeting date: 12 November 2003

Bearing in mind the very limited funds available in this year's LFEPA budget for Capital Projects, will you ensure that no decision is taken to begin any further construction work at the Southwark Training centre site and that a full business case including the in-depth analysis of alternative locations is undertaken before the enlarged Breathing Apparatus charging facility is sited at Southwark? .

• Reference: 2003/0322
• Question by: Mike Tuffrey
• Meeting date: 12 November 2003

Why has the Authority's sickness absence remained so stubbornly high, despite being highlighted by Her Majesty's Inspectorate over a year ago as one of the worst in the country? .

• Reference: 2003/0323
• Question by: Sally Hamwee
• Meeting date: 12 November 2003

What progress has been made in recruiting (and retaining) more people from minority ethnic backgrounds and women into the Fire Service? What specific policies are in place to tackle age discrimination within the Fire Service? .

• Reference: 2003/0324
• Question by: Mike Tuffrey
• Meeting date: 12 November 2003

Can you clarify the latest position on London Resilience funding? Are you concerned at the speed and manner in which the government is handling this important issue? .

• Reference: 2003/0325
• Question by: Jenny Jones
• Meeting date: 12 November 2003

What urgent action is being taken to bring fire appliances in London up to the required standard for emissions recommended in the Low Emissions Zone Feasibility Study?" .

• Reference: 2003/0326
• Question by: Diana Johnson
• Meeting date: 12 November 2003

What initiatives does LFEPA have in place for protecting the vulnerable in society, for instance pensioners who are most at risk from fire, and what initiatives are in place for working with young people to improve community safety? .

• Reference: 2003/0327
• Question by: Meg Hillier
• Meeting date: 12 November 2003

I understand a lot of the fire brigade's work involves rescuing people in lifts. Do you have any proposals to reduce the number of lift incidents that the fire brigade have to attend? .

• Reference: 2003/0328
• Question by: Samantha Heath
• Meeting date: 12 November 2003

What work is LFEPA doing to help reduce the number of deaths in London through heart attacks? .