§ Mr. Litterickasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many firemen have tendered their resignations from their fire services during the last three weeks; how this figure compares with the number of resignations during the same period in 1976; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesI regret that the information requested is not available. In England and Wales during 1976, 691 whole-time firemen resigned from the service.