HC Deb 24 January 1972 vol 829 c342W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many firemen were killed on duty during 1971; and how the figure compares with each of the years 1965 to 1970, inclusive.

Mr. Sharples

Two firemen in England and Wales were killed on duty during 1971. The figures for the years 1965 to 1970, including those who died from injuries received, are as follows:

1965 6
1966 4
1967 3
1968 5
1969 8
1970 4