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Early day motion, on Thursday, 11 April 2002, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 31 members in total.

LONDON FIREFIGHTERS AND CONGESTION CHARGING

That this House welcomes the fact that Transport for London is recommending a 100 per cent. discount from congestion charges for firefighters who have to travel between stations for operational reasons but is disappointed by the failure to support a discount for those travelling to work; recognises that many London firefighters have to travel to work by car due to the necessity of carrying fire kit and other equipment; further recognises that public transport is not an option under such circumstances; and calls for a complete exemption for London's firefighters.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

LONDON FIREFIGHTERS AND CONGESTION CHARGING (1111A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Angela Watkinson (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Monday, 29 April 2002. It has been signed by 4 members in total.
after work; insert 'is concerned to note that all firefighters based at the seven fire stations within the charging zone have indicated that they would wish to move to another station outside the zone; notes the serious staffing difficulties which would result;

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1111 
1111A1 
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Concessions Fees and charges Exemptions Fire and rescue services Staff Road traffic Roads Tolls
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk