HC Deb 26 June 1986 vol 100 cc282-3W
53. Mr. Wainwright

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many firemen, including retained firemen and senior ranks, are currently employed by local authorities in England; and if he will give corresponding figures for the last five years.

Mr. Giles Shaw

The information is set out in the following table:

Strength at Whole-time firemen including senior ranks Retained firemen in 24 hour units
31 December 1985 33,054 11,772
31 December 1984 32,884 11,821
31 December 1983 32,837 11,845
31 December 1982 32,525 11,699
31 December 1981 32,427 11,553
31 December 1980 32,502 11,443