Question

To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether fire engines can access Carriage Gates.

The gates at both Carriage Gates and Black Rod’s Garden are sufficiently wide enough to allow access to both London Fire Brigade (LFB) pumping appliances and the 32m Turntable Ladder. These vehicles can also travel down the spine road. This access has been demonstrated on numerous occasions through familiarisation sessions and exercises with the LFB.