REVIEW OF FIREFIGHTERS'PAY AND CONDITIONS

Early day motion 1801, tabled 22 October 2002 by Tom Harris (Labour). Signed by 130 members.

That this House commends the United Kingdom's firefighters and control room staff for their dedication and professionalism; agrees that the existing formula for calculating firefighters' pay needs to be reviewed; welcomes the setting up by the Government of an independent review under Sir George Bain to examine firefighters' wages and conditions; and calls on the Fire Brigades Union to delay strike action until its members have had an opportunity to digest the conclusions of Sir George's review.

Signatures by party: Labour 108, Liberal Democrat 11, Labour/Co-operative 9, Conservative 1, UUP 1.