HC Deb 05 July 2002 vol 388 c645W
Mr. Edwards

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will make a statement on pay negotiations for firefighters. [67531]

Mr. Leslie

The Government have no statutory role in determining firefighters' pay. Representatives from local government, representing the employers, and from the Fire Brigades Union, representing employees, are responsible for negotiating firefighters' pay and conditions of service. These groups meet in the National Joint Council for Local Authorities' Fire Brigades. We understand that the two sides are currently in discussion on the Fire Brigades Union pay claim, which was formally tabled on 28 May.