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[12 SEP 00] FUEL PROTESTS
Emergencies Will Still Be Answered
By ANTONY HOPKER

Emergency services in Coventry and Warwickshire have pledged to carry on answering calls, but might cut back on non-essential trips for the duration of the fuel crisis.

As queues grew at the remaining petrol stations with fuel, police urged motorists to be calm. Many drivers left their cars at home today and used public transport or walked to work.

A spokesman for West Midlands police said:

“Clearly fuel supplies are diminished and this is causing some problems. However there are outlets where fuel is available and we ask people to be patient.

“We advise members of the public to avoid any unnecessary journeys and if they are queuing for fuel to try and ensure they are not causing an obstruction.

”Drivers can queue back in the road way as long as this does not cause an obstruction for other road users.

“If queues do begin to cause problems we may have to move drivers on.

“From the point of view of the police fuel supplies, we have examined the situation and we do not anticipate any major problems.

“However, we are reviewing our use of vehicles and officers will be encouraged not to use vehicles unless it is really necessary.

“Our response to emergencies will not be affected.”

High-dependency patients who rely on transport for treatment such as kidney dialysis have been reassured that they will still be looked after, even if some non-emergency services are restricted.

A Wes Midlands Ambulance spokesman said there was some concern, as supplies would only last for between seven and ten days.

He stressed that all emergency calls would be answered, and if necessary other emergency services would be called in to help.

Pickets at some of the blockaded refineries have agreed to allow supplies out for emergency services.
 
  

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