§ Mr. Fordasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many firemen have been killed and injured, respectively, whilst on duty, in each full year from 1960 to 1965 and so far in 1966.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsThe numbers of whole-time and part-time firemen in England and Wales killed and injured while on duty in each year from 1960–65 and so far in 1966 are as follows:
Killed (including those who died from injuries) Seriously Injured* Less Seriously Injured† 1960 3 25 not available 1961 4 48 not available 1962 4 35 not available 1963 3 50 not available 1964 2 32 310 1965 6 21 229 1966 4 not available not available * 2 weeks or more in hospital followed by an absence from duty of 1 month or more. † absent from duty for more than 1 month but not detained in hospital.