HC Deb 05 December 1977 vol 940 cc483-4W
Mrs. Wise

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what extra payment has been made to firemen in recognition of the additional duties undertaken by them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

No additional duties have been undertaken by firemen under the Health and Safety At Work, Etc. Act 1974.

Mrs. Wise

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many fulltime firemen were employed in (a) 1957 and (b) 1967; and how many are currently employed.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

The full-time strength—including control room staff—of fire brigades in England and Wales for 1957, 1967 and 1976—the last year for which figures are available—was 19,870, 24,916 and 32,593, respectively.

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