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Fire and Rescue Services and Police: Hoaxes and False Alarms

Asked by Mr Tanmanjeet Singh DhesiLabourHome OfficeTabled Answered 14 November 2024UIN 12729

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the average cost is of hoax calls made to the (a) police and (b) fire service.

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson

The Home Office does not hold this data.

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