§ Mr. LIDDALLasked the Home Secretary how many members of the police force are compelled to be members of the local fire brigade; if he is aware that for six days and six nights every week men holding the dual position of police-firemen have on the conclusion of their police duty to remain within hearing of the fire bell; and whether he will take steps to remedy this state of affairs?
§ Mr. LLOYDNo member of a police force is compelled to be a member of a fire brigade unless, on joining the force, he accepted a condition that he would be ready to do so. The terms on which fire duty is performed are determined by the local authorities. The whole matter will come under review on the recommendations of the Committee on Fire Brigade Services, whose report my right hon. Friend recently received.