FIRE SERVICE REDUCTIONS IN SERVICES

Early day motion 513, tabled 13 October 2015 by Ian Mearns (Labour). Signed by 89 members.

That this House recognises that cuts to the fire and rescue service put the public at great risk; is concerned that last year saw the largest ever loss of firefighter jobs with 1,800 axed; notes that fire station closures and cuts to equipment and appliances are widespread; further notes that recent research has shown that 38,000 people across the UK were rescued by firefighters last year; and calls on the Government to ensure that the forthcoming spending review does not make further cuts to the fire and rescue service.

Signatures by party: Labour 57, Scottish National Party 14, Labour/Co-operative 6, DUP 5, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Plaid Cymru 2, Green 1, Independent 1.