§ Mr. Georgeasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what would be the weekly rates of pay for firemen in London and the provinces respectively if 375W the proposed increase of 10 per cent. were accepted.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThe current weekly rates of pay of whole-time firemen generally and for firemen in the London Fire Brigade were given in my reply to a
Length of service Whole-time Fireman Weekly pay including threshold payment and Phases I and II supplements London Whole-time Fireman Weekly pay including London Allowance, threshold payment and Phases I and II supplements £ £ On appointment at age 19, first six months' service … … 57.80 68.79 After six months and during second year … … 60.38 71.64 During third year … … 63.26 74.77 During fourth year … … 66.36 During fifth year (when fully qualified) … … 72.29 80.67 After 15 years' service and fully qualified … … 75.51 83.82 On appointment at age 22 or over a fireman enters the scale at the second point.