§ 5. Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will alter the Firemen's Pension Scheme (Amendment) Order, 1968 so that the widows of all firemen killed on every type of duty, and not merely those killed risking their lives attempting to save life during a fire, shall be eligible to the special gratuity which is at present £2,494.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesAs my predecessor stated in reply to Questions by my hon.
MOTOR ACCIDENTS ON Ml MOTORWAY ATTENDED BY THE LUTON FIRE BRIGADE AND THE SOUTHERN DIVISION OF THE BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE BRIGADE Luton Fire Brigade 1964* 1965 1966 1967 1968† Accidents not involving fires … 14 12 18 14 11 Vehicle fires … 18 14 15 10 9 Total … 32 26 33 24 20
Southern Division Bedfordshire Fire Brigade 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968† Accidents not involving fire … 11 8 8 8 7 13 Vehicle fires … 24 21 14 29 29 26 Total … 35 34 27 37 36 39 * Luton Fire Brigade was formed on 1st April, 1964. † Totals up to 1st November, 1968.