HC Deb 12 December 1968 vol 775 c183W
5. Mr. Gwilym Roberts

asked 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 Rees

As 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.