Alison Thewliss
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(7 years, 6 months ago)
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The Prime Minister
The fire and rescue service has representation at the meetings that I have been chairing in relation to the response to Grenfell Tower. The issue of the advice that has been given to residents has been raised with it. Obviously this matter will need reflection and consideration, and I would expect it also to be one that the inquiry will look at.
Alison Thewliss (Glasgow Central) (SNP)
May I ask that as part of the inquiry an assessment is carried out of the capacity of the fire service to respond to incidents such as this, particularly with reference to crewing and high-reach appliances?
The Prime Minister
The fire service was able to respond in this instance, but of course when the inquiry looks at these issues I would expect that to be one that it considers.