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West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority: Best Value

Asked by Wendy MortonConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 17 July 2026UIN 17731

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Best Value Inspection of West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority, a) when do Ministers expect to receive the report, and b) whether the report will be made publicly available.

Answered by Samantha Dixon

I received the report into the Best Value Inspection of West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority on 11 June 2026. I am currently considering the report's findings and recommendations. No decision has yet been taken on publication. Any announcement on publication or next steps will be made in due course.

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