Written Question·Treasury·UIN 49873

Fire and Rescue Services: Finance

Tabled: 1 May 2025
Answered: 12 May 2025

Question

Margaret Mullane

LabourDagenham and Rainham

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if her Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of increasing funding for the fire and rescue service as part of the upcoming spending review.

Answer

Darren Jones
Overall, fire and rescue authorities have received around £2.87 billion in 2024/25. The Local Government Funding Settlement was published on 3 February and sets out funding allocations for all Local Authorities including Fire and Rescue. In 2025/26, stand...

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