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Fire and Rescue Services

Asked by Dan CardenLabourHome OfficeTabled Answered 1 August 2024UIN 1793

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of the proposals in the document entitled, The Firefighters’ Manifesto - Our Service, Our Future, published on 1 November 2023 by the Fire Brigades Union.

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson

The Government values the role of the Fire Brigades Union and is determined to bring about meaningful improvement to fire and rescue services across the country.

We will formally work with all sector stakeholders to inform policy and establish national standards.

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