Clause 41 - Fire hydrants
Fire and Rescue Services Bill
11:00 am
Mr Nick Raynsford (Minister of State (Local and Regional Government), Office of the Deputy Prime Minister; Greenwich and Woolwich, Labour)
If the hon. Gentleman looks carefully at subsections (6) and (7), he will see that the latter refers to a person committing an offence
''if he damages or obstructs a fire hydrant''.
Therefore, the provision will cover the eventuality about which he is concerned. I have undertaken to write further to my hon. Friend on the issue, but the general provisions of the clause, which is concerned with the fitting, marking and operation of fire hydrants, are necessary and sensible for the
maintenance of the work of the fire and rescue service throughout the country. I hope that Members will agree that the clause should stand part of the Bill.
Question put and agreed to.
Clause 41 ordered to stand part of the Bill.