§ Sir W. Smilesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department in what proportion have honours been awarded to whole-time paid and part-time unpaid personnel, respectively, of the N.F.S., showing the firemen and firewomen and the officers separately.
§ Mr. H. MorrisonSince the outbreak of war awards of honours have been made to 411 men and 32 women in the National Fire Service. In addition there have been 326 commendations of men and 42 of women. The awards include 2 George Crosses and 88 George Medals. I regret that I could not, without detailed examination of the records, give separate figures for officers or whole-time paid and part-time unpaid members, but it is estimated that about one-third were officers.
§ Sir W. Smilesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what recognition has been shown by his Department to unpaid personnel who have performed continuous service of over six years in the A.F.S. and the N.F.S.
§ Mr. H. MorrisonNo separate mark of recognition has been approved for unpaid service in the Auxiliary Fire Service and the National Fire Service. But apart from honours granted in consideration of gallantry or distinguished service, the personnel to whom my hon. and gallant Friend refers are eligible for the award of service chevrons in the same way as members of other Civil Defence Services in respect of service during the war.