ATTACKS ON FIREFIGHTERS

Early day motion 2075, tabled 10 October 2007 by Linda Riordan (Labour). Signed by 44 members.

That this House expresses its concerns about the continued attacks on firefighters answering 999 calls; notes the recent reports in the Halifax Courier, where a firefighter described some parts of the town as no-go areas after a spate of attacks on firefighters; pays tribute to the work of the Fire Service and the Fire Brigades Union for campaigning on this issue; welcomes the introduction of the Emergency Workers (Obstruction) Act 2006; and calls on the Government to ensure that there is sufficient support and protection available for fire crews, and that anyone obstructing a firefighter is prosecuted under the new legislation.

Signatures by party: Labour 32, Liberal Democrat 5, Conservative 2, DUP 2, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.