21. Sir G. Lloydasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department the total of hours spent in attendance at fires by the fire services in the years 1950 to 1952.
§ Sir D. Maxwell FyfeBetween 1950 and 1952 members of local authority fire brigades attended 209,933 fires. The time of attendance varied from a few minutes to many hours, but I regret that information about the total number of hours spent in attendance at fires is not included in the available statistics.
§ Mr. WoodburnCould we be told whether this refers to England and Wales? It is a little difficult for Scottish Members to ask questions without knowing whether this Question relates to Scotland or to England and Wales.
§ Sir D. Maxwell FyfeI have assumed, since I am the unworthy recipient of the Question, that it is England and Wales.