Mike Penning: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what the role and responsibilities of Mr. Tom Carroll were in the procurement process relating to the Firelink contract. [57145] Jim Fitzpatrick: Mr. Carroll had no direct role or responsibility in relation to the Firelink procurement. Mr. Carroll is the president of the Chief Fire Officers' Association for the period 30 April 2005 to 8 April 2006. The Association nominated a representative to act as senior user on the Firelink project board and to chair its Principal Users Group. | 
