Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Angela Eagle and Bob Blackman

Monday 13th January 2025 Commons Chamber

[Dame Angela Eagle]

My right hon. Friend the Minister for Policing, Fire and Crime Prevention is looking at all fire and rescue issues and considering all possibilities, including potential reorganisations, as we move the services forward.

[Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (Con)]

Will the Minister look at early diagnosis for firefighters because, very sadly, many suffer very bad ill health in retirement? If they are diagnosed early, treatment can be provided to improve the quality and the length of their lives.

[Dame Angela Eagle]

I agree that this is an important area and that much more work needs to be done to consider effective contaminants and risks from the dangers that firefighters put themselves in every day to protect life.