CLOSURE OF PARKHEAD FIRE STATION

Early day motion 843, tabled 23 February 2009 by John Mason (Scottish National Party). Signed by 10 members.

That this House notes with concern the recent decision by the Board of Strathclyde Fire and Rescue to close Parkhead Fire Station in Glasgow; further notes that, in the Glasgow districts of Parkhead, Braidfauld and Tollcross, this will lead to average attendance times increasing from four minutes to around eight minutes; further notes that this area will host the Commonwealth Games in 2014; and urges the Board of Strathclyde Fire and Rescue to reconsider this decision.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 6, Labour 3, Plaid Cymru 1.