STAFF SHORTAGES IN THE LONDON FIRE BRIGADE

Early day motion 277, tabled 17 January 2000 by Brian Sedgemore (Labour). Signed by 54 members.

That this House is concerned that the London Fire Brigade is currently 132 persons under strength; believes that these positions should be filled by recruitment rather than by members of the Fire Brigade Union working excessive overtime; is very concerned indeed that the management of the London Fire Brigade have suspended 11 FBU members at Homerton Fire Station for supporting their union's ban on overtime; believes that the action of management was both provocative and unnecessary; and calls on the Chief Fire Officer for London to reinstate the 11 members and get on with the business of recruiting the shortfall in staff so as to protect the public.

Signatures by party: Labour 49, Liberal Democrat 2, Independent Labour 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.