§ Mr. Dempseyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will publish figures showing the approved establishment for each fire authority area in Scotland, the actual establishment of each 86W fire authority area, and the number of personnel due to retire during each of the next three years.
§ Mr. MaclayParticulars of the establishment and actual strength of each fire brigade in Scotland at 31st December of each year are published in the annual report for that year of H.M. Inspector of Fire Services for Scotland, issued by H.M. Stationery Office.
The report of H.M. Inspector for 1960, which will include particulars of establishments and actual strengths of brigades at 31st December last, is expected to be published early in June next.
The estimated total numbers of whole-time men due to retire from the fire service in Scotland during each of the next three years are 28 in 1962; 53 in 1963; and 45 in 1964.