Member

I will go into some of the details about these amendments. They do not create a new duty or expand powers; they ensure that existing provisions apply consistently when a mayoral combined authority is acting as the fire and rescue authority. Section 155 will provide the legal basis for the Bellwin scheme, which allows local authorities, including fire and rescue authorities, to receive emergency financial assistance when necessary. The proposed change will ensure that mayoral combined authorities that take on fire and rescue functions can also be eligible to receive that emergency financial assistance.