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Fire and Rescue Services: Social Class

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 23 September 2025UIN 76591

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the (a) Office for National Statistics and (b) Social Mobility Commission classify the socio-economic background of a firefighter.

Answered by Josh Simons

The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. A response to the Hon Gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 11th September is attached.

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