Mr. Michael FosterTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (1) what the estimated cost is per medal of providing a 30 year long-service award for fire officers; [15174]
(2) how many serving fire officers have 30 years or more service. [15240]
§ Dr. WhiteheadIn September 2000 it was estimated that there were 400 firefighters and fire officers with over 30 years service, with an average of 275 reaching the 30-year mark each year. The estimated cost of an award would be £20.00 per medal or £1.00 for a bar to the existing long service and good conduct medal.