§ Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been the annual percentage increase in pay for the fire service in each of the last three years.
§ Mr. MayhewThe basic pay of a whole-time qualified fireman in his fifth year of service was increased by approximately 22 per cent. in November 1978, 20 per cent. in November 1979 and 13 per cent. in November 1980. The 1980 agreement also provided for a further increase of 5.8 per cent—of November 1979 pay—with effect from 1 April 1981.