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Fire and Rescue Services: Maternity Pay

Asked by Neil Duncan-JordanLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 29 April 2026UIN 129937

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has had discussions with the Fire Brigades Union on maternity pay in the fire and rescue services.

Answered by Samantha Dixon

Setting fire pay and conditions, including setting a minimum national maternity entitlement, is the responsibility of employers and representative bodies, working through the National Joint Council.

The Government plays no role in setting firefighter pay.

I meet regularly with the Fire Brigades Union to discuss issues of mutual interest and concern.

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