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Fire and Rescue Services: Pay

Asked by Bradley ThomasConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 26 November 2025UIN 92395

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department plans to take steps to increase firefighter remuneration in line with inflation.

Answered by Samantha Dixon

Setting firefighter pay is the responsibility of local employers, working through the National Joint Council. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government plays no role in the negotiation or funding of firefighter pay.

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