More then 80 Fire Stations are at risk of closure according to the Chair of the London Fire Authority, James Cleverly. When speaking to Nick Ferrari on LBC this Wednesday, the Fire Chair said he could only confirm that 28 out of London’s 112 fire stations ‘will definitely not close’. The London Fire Brigade is facing steep cuts due to […]
Read moreMaintenance and Equipment (2) Question No: 108 / 2012 Andrew Dismore Are the suppliers of maintenance parts and equipment prepared to advance credit to AssetCo / AB and A Ltd in light of the takeover? Answer The Authority pays a Unitary Charge on a monthly basis for the services provided under the contract. This includes provision for AssetCo’s normal costs […]
Read moreMaintenance and Equipment (1) Question No: 107 / 2012 Andrew Dismore What discussions have been held with maintenance parts and equipment suppliers in light of the takeover of AssetCo? Answer The Head of Procurement has spoken with suppliers to AssetCo since the start of AssetCo’s financial difficulties in 2011to help ensure that AssetCo prioritised payments concerning the PFI contract. The […]
Read moreCosts of maintenance of fleet Question No: 106 / 2012 Andrew Dismore What assurances have been given by AB and A Ltd that they have sufficient financial backing to meet the cost of paying for spare parts and tools from suppliers for maintenance of the fleet? Answer The sale of AssetCo London Ltd and AssetCo Engineering Ltd to AB & […]
Read moreAsset Co/AB and A (3) Question No: 105 / 2012 Andrew Dismore What assurances have been given by AB and A Ltd that they have sufficient financial backing to meet the ongoing wages of staff employed by AssetCo? Answer The sale of AssetCo London Ltd and AssetCo Engineering Ltd to AB & A Investments Ltd was a sale of shares […]
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