That this House deplores the comments made by the honourable Member for Billericay recently describing Britain's Fire Service as 'one of the last of the dinosaur industries clinging to feather bedding, using shroud waving and blackmail to prevent the modernisation of the service'; considers such comments to be an insult to those who risk their own lives and safety for others; and deplores the honourable Member's call for privatisation of the Fire Service and a halving of its budget, which would place public safety at risk.

That this House deplores the comments made by the honourable Member for Billericay recently describing Britain's Fire Service as 'one of the last of the dinosaur industries clinging to feather bedding, using shroud waving and blackmail to prevent the modernisation of the service'; considers such comments to be an insult...

That this House is concerned by the extent of illegal child employment in the UK; recognises that almost two million school age children have some form of employment; acknowledges that for many this employment is a positive experience, encouraging independence and responsibility; but is concerned that three quarters of working children are employed illegally and that many of these may risk physical harm or educational disadvantage; and welcomes the Employment of Children Bill which seeks to limit working hours to 12 each week and to provide greater protection for Britain's school-age workforce.

That this House is concerned by the extent of illegal child employment in the UK; recognises that almost two million school age children have some form of employment; acknowledges that for many this employment is a positive experience, encouraging independence and responsibility; but is concerned that three quarters of working...