FIREFIGHTERS

Early day motion 570, tabled 8 January 2007 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 100 members.

That this House notes with alarm the number of assaults on members of the fire brigade attending incidents, with figures for 2004-05 showing that there were 633 such assaults; recognises the excellent service provided by firefighters, who often risk their own lives on behalf of others; condemns any attacks or assaults on firefighters; recognises that under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 it is an offence to obstruct or interfere with an employee of a fire and rescue authority when they are carrying out their duties; and calls on the Government to take a zero tolerance stance in order to protect firefighters.

Signatures by party: Labour 65, Liberal Democrat 15, Conservative 9, DUP 4, Plaid Cymru 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, UUP 1.