§ Mr. Dempseyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what cut backs, if any, he has approved in the staffing strength of the fire services in the Strathclyde Regional Council area; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. William RossI understand that Strathclyde Regional Council is considering a recommendation to restrict the numbers of firemen in its brigade to those in post in September 1975. This is a decision for the council to take in the light of its own circumstances.