CO129-469 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1921 [9-12] — Page 261

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Extract from the Hansard Report of the meeting of the

Legislative Council of the 17th February,1921,

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Hon. Mr. P.H.Holyoak gave notice of his intention to ask the following question:-

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In view of the fact that the Chamber of Commerce has recently received many complaints concerning the efficiency of the Fire Brigade service, more particularly afloat, and that there is a general feeling that it is not properly equipped for dealing with a serious harbour conflagration, will the Government at once appoint a Commission or Committee of enquiry into the gear and administra- tion of the Fire Brigade?

His EXCELLENCY - I may may at once that Mr. Wolfe (Captain Superintendent of Police and Fire Brigade) will be returning to the Colony very shortly. I understood from him that he intended to study Fire Brigade matters while at Home and it is my intention to go thoroughly into the matter with him on his return.

Hon. Mr. Holyoak • With that assurance, sir, I am prepared to withdraw question No.5.