Comments on: Brian Coleman and the Fire Brigade http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/12/brian-coleman-and-fire-brigade.htm Liberal Democrat MP for Hornsey and Wood Green Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:32:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: jen http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/12/brian-coleman-and-fire-brigade.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2648 jen Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:27:53 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=2011#comment-2648 if in doubt always phone 999. BUT i do think in this incident it sounds like you just paniced, had a knee jerk reaction and phoned 999 rather than using some common sense and just turning the boiler off! i was in a very similar situation and believe me the sudden noise is frightening, but my first thought was "oh its comming from the boiler i better turn the heating off immedietly in case it explodes" which i did and then called a plumber who fixed it, my concern with you is that the time you spent calling 999 would have been better spent JUST TURNING THE HEATING OFF thus reducing the risk of fire that would have increased every min you spent sitting outside. i would have expected a more problem solving common sense approach from my M.P. But that does not mean i condone people who phone 999 when they are in fear of an emergency. if in doubt always phone 999. BUT i do think in this incident it sounds like you just paniced, had a knee jerk reaction and phoned 999 rather than using some common sense and just turning the boiler off! i was in a very similar situation and believe me the sudden noise is frightening, but my first thought was "oh its comming from the boiler i better turn the heating off immedietly in case it explodes" which i did and then called a plumber who fixed it, my concern with you is that the time you spent calling 999 would have been better spent JUST TURNING THE HEATING OFF thus reducing the risk of fire that would have increased every min you spent sitting outside.
i would have expected a more problem solving common sense approach from my M.P. But that does not mean i condone people who phone 999 when they are in fear of an emergency.

]]> By: Richard http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/12/brian-coleman-and-fire-brigade.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1534 Richard Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:59:00 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=2011#comment-1534 You know if Brian Coleman is that worried about £250 he would never be ferried around London in a chauffeur driven car at Council Taxpayers expense so he can wear an old chain of office that he insisted on bringing back from the old GLC days. <br/><br/>He eats his way around London for free as well. He has the highest level of expense claims of any London Assembly member and he of all people has the brass neck to criticise you?? He is an odious twerp who gets a lot of free grub, taxis and chauffeur driven car journeys as well as those all important "fact finding" missions to Cyprus. You know if Brian Coleman is that worried about £250 he would never be ferried around London in a chauffeur driven car at Council Taxpayers expense so he can wear an old chain of office that he insisted on bringing back from the old GLC days.

He eats his way around London for free as well. He has the highest level of expense claims of any London Assembly member and he of all people has the brass neck to criticise you?? He is an odious twerp who gets a lot of free grub, taxis and chauffeur driven car journeys as well as those all important "fact finding" missions to Cyprus.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/12/brian-coleman-and-fire-brigade.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1533 Anonymous Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:01:00 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=2011#comment-1533 I'm sorry, is this what MPs are paid to do? Instead of fighting over who was right or wrong, can you get on with some er 'work'?! I'm sorry, is this what MPs are paid to do? Instead of fighting over who was right or wrong, can you get on with some er 'work'?!

]]> By: david, N. London http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/12/brian-coleman-and-fire-brigade.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1532 david, N. London Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:35:00 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=2011#comment-1532 I would not wish to have a next door neighbour, who decided (perhaps because they thought Mr. Coleman was going to fine them 250 pounds ) not to call the fire brigade because their gas boiler was making a funny noise, as an explosion might well take out my house as well. <br/><br/>Mr Coleman should be formally asked to withdraw his attack, as being inconsistent with the promotion of public safety. I would not wish to have a next door neighbour, who decided (perhaps because they thought Mr. Coleman was going to fine them 250 pounds ) not to call the fire brigade because their gas boiler was making a funny noise, as an explosion might well take out my house as well.

Mr Coleman should be formally asked to withdraw his attack, as being inconsistent with the promotion of public safety.

]]> By: Alan Potts http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/12/brian-coleman-and-fire-brigade.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1531 Alan Potts Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:14:00 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=2011#comment-1531 The comments are all very amusing and the political point scoring understandable (given the context) but surely a serious point is being missed. The average household boiler is a thing of mystery to most owners and we have all read 'gas explosion' stories with less fortunate outcomes. Isn't it better to be safe than sorry?<br/><br/>If you have a similar experience, it might be worth taking a look at http://www.gasboiler-buyability.co.uk before calling the fire brigade. Otherwise, Lynne appears to have done the responsible thing.<br/><br/><br/>Alan The comments are all very amusing and the political point scoring understandable (given the context) but surely a serious point is being missed. The average household boiler is a thing of mystery to most owners and we have all read 'gas explosion' stories with less fortunate outcomes. Isn't it better to be safe than sorry?

If you have a similar experience, it might be worth taking a look at http://www.gasboiler-buyability.co.uk before calling the fire brigade. Otherwise, Lynne appears to have done the responsible thing.

Alan

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/12/brian-coleman-and-fire-brigade.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1530 Anonymous Sat, 20 Dec 2008 02:23:00 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=2011#comment-1530 This man is obnoxious! Cameron has tried to remove the "Nasty Party" label from the Tories but Coleman has brought it back with such ill considered and boorish remarks and damned bad advice! This man is obnoxious! Cameron has tried to remove the "Nasty Party" label from the Tories but Coleman has brought it back with such ill considered and boorish remarks and damned bad advice!

]]> By: Philip Lane http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/12/brian-coleman-and-fire-brigade.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1529 Philip Lane Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:28:00 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=2011#comment-1529 Of course sexism runs right through this whole silly episode. <br/><br/>I can't be the only one to notice, though, that as you heap praise on (mainly male) firefighters you're also vilifying (mainly female) social workers and Sharon Shoesmith. <br/><br/>Public service is something girls do as well as boys. Of course sexism runs right through this whole silly episode.

I can't be the only one to notice, though, that as you heap praise on (mainly male) firefighters you're also vilifying (mainly female) social workers and Sharon Shoesmith.

Public service is something girls do as well as boys.

]]> By: Rog T http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/12/brian-coleman-and-fire-brigade.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1528 Rog T Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:26:00 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=2011#comment-1528 Lynne,<br/><br/>Brian Coleman clearly has a problem with women. He's probably just jealous because you've got a better job than him !<br/><br/>I'm sure with all of the free lunches he's scoffed recently he has plenty of experience of loud noises, thunderous vibrations and airlocks in his system. <br/><br/>Check the full list here :-<br/><br/>http://barneteye.blogspot.com/2008/11/councillor-brian-coleman-free-dinner.html Lynne,

Brian Coleman clearly has a problem with women. He's probably just jealous because you've got a better job than him !

I'm sure with all of the free lunches he's scoffed recently he has plenty of experience of loud noises, thunderous vibrations and airlocks in his system.

Check the full list here :-

http://barneteye.blogspot.com/.....inner.html

]]> By: James http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/12/brian-coleman-and-fire-brigade.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1527 James Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:38:00 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=2011#comment-1527 You did the right thing Lynne. Better to be safe than sorry. You did the right thing Lynne. Better to be safe than sorry.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/12/brian-coleman-and-fire-brigade.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1526 Anonymous Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=2011#comment-1526 Its heartening to know the muppet nation is being lead and shown example, by worthy, Right Honourables.<br/><br/>Im sure we all feel safer in our beds, knowing when we have an emergency the fire brigade could be otherwise engaged. Its heartening to know the muppet nation is being lead and shown example, by worthy, Right Honourables.

Im sure we all feel safer in our beds, knowing when we have an emergency the fire brigade could be otherwise engaged.

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