HC Deb 10 January 1978 vol 941 cc700-1W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why he will not have consultations to initiate a system of cleaning, pressing and repairing allowances for uniformed officers in the police, fire and ambulance services.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

I have no evidence to suggest that present arrangements within the police and fire services for the cleaning and repair of uniforms are unsatisfactory. Uniforms in the ambulance service are a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Services.