Fire Service (Metropolitan Areas)
Debate between Robert Neill and Shaun Woodward
Wednesday 7th March 2012
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Robert Neill
I understand my hon. Friend, but it is right to say that, in 2012-13, formula grant average per head in metropolitan fire and rescue services is £26, as against £19 per head in non-metropolitan areas. We should not think that there are no pressures and fire risks in non-metropolitan areas.
