COLLABORATION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

Early day motion 239, tabled 15 June 2016 by Baroness Hoey (Labour). Signed by 21 members.

That this House is concerned at the speed of moves to reposition the fire and rescue service alongside the police service; respects the distinct and distinguished humanitarian role of the firefighter; recommends that any changes should ensure that the impartiality of firefighters is not compromised; believes that options to collaborate with the ambulance service seem more appropriate and should also be considered; and calls on the Government to ensure that the current rights, terms and conditions of firefighters are safeguarded in any future restructuring.

Signatures by party: Labour 16, DUP 2, Scottish National Party 2, Green 1.