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Emergency Services: Industrial Relations

Asked by Nick TimothyConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 21 January 2025UIN 23516

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will take steps to reform industrial relation practices in the (a) fire and rescue service and (b) police service.

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson

The Government continues to work closely with the relevant police and fire authorities across the country to ensure that they are providing the level of service that the public expect, and that each service has the personnel, resources, equipment and training to do their jobs effectively.

Maintaining effective industrial relations is a routine part and objective of this engagement.

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