Clause 1 — Powers of the Secretary of State

Part of Orders of the Day — Fire Services Bill – in the House of Commons at 6:00 pm on 3 June 2003.

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Photo of Mr Matthew Green Mr Matthew Green Liberal Democrat, Ludlow 6:00, 3 June 2003

The Bill does not say that the powers will be used only in the event of strike action. The powers could be used at any time, so I am giving the Minister the opportunity to say that he would use the powers only in cases of a threatened strike or actual strike action.