FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

Early day motion 567, tabled 14 October 2013 by Baroness Hoey (Labour). Signed by 38 members.

That this House recognises that firefighters dedicate their professional lives to keeping their communities safe; notes that cuts to the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) put the public at great risk; further notes that the Government's expectation of firefighters continuing to perform their duties until 60 years of age further compromises public safety; supports the stance of the Fire Brigades Union in defence of the FRS and their pensions; and calls on the Government to ensure that there are no further cuts to the FRS and to protect the pensions of its workforce.

Signatures by party: Labour 25, DUP 6, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Independent 2, Alliance 1, Respect 1.