§ Mr. David Watkinsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the requirements on local authorities for the provision of personal accident insurance for firemen in their employment.
§ Mr. MayhewThere are no requirements on fire authorities to provide personal accident insurance for firemen. In the event of a fireman's retirement or death caused by an injury on duty fire authorities are required to meet the statutory entitlements of firemen or their dependents under the Firemen's Pension Scheme 1973.