Written question asked by Lord Maginnis of Drumglass (Ulster Unionist Party) on Monday, 3 April 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 April 2000. It was answered by George Howarth (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 April 2000 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what differences apply to the (a) financial and (b) leave arrangements within the Northern Ireland Fire Brigade in respect of (i) whole-time fire officers and (ii) retained fire officers.

Answer: Mr. Maginnis: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what differences apply to the (a) financial and (b) leave arrangements within the Northern Ireland Fire Brigade in respect of (i) whole-time fire officers and (ii) retained fire officers. [118003] Mr. George Howarth: Fire-fighters in Northern Ireland are entitled to the same rate of pay and leave as fire-fighters in Great Britain. Northern Ireland fire- fighters also receive a Northern Ireland allowance of four days additional leave. The allowance works out at £24.99 a week for whole-time fire-fighters and £1.24 extra per incident attended for retained fire-fighters. Neither the allowance nor the additional leave entitlement applies to new recruits who joined from 3 August 1999.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 348 c126W; 118003
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Conditions of employment Allowances Fire and rescue services Leave Northern Ireland Pay Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service
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