§ 41. Mr. Spriggsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many bodies control the fire service recruitment for the purpose of meeting the 42-hour week requirements, pay and conditions of service, and standards of fire cover and techniques.
§ Dr. SummerskillRecruitment to the fire service is a matter for individual fire authorities, who are required under Section 1 of the Fire Services Act 1947 to make provision for fire-fighting purposes and, in particular, to maintain a brigade of sufficient strength to meet efficiently all normal requirements.