HC Deb 02 May 1977 vol 931 cc35-6W
Mr. Michael Marshall

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many accidents have been reported to retained firemen under training during the last 12 months for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement.

Dr. Summerskill

Fire authorities do not report all accidents to firemen under training; but in 1976, in England and Wales, 22 retained firemen suffered injuries in drills, training and duties other than Fire Service operations, causing absence from duty for one month or more.