Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 74908

Fire and Rescue Services: Finance

Tabled: 3 September 2025

Answered: 11 September 2025

Question

Suella Braverman

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department has had discussions with the insurance industry on the potential feasibility of a per-policy contribution to fire service funding.

Answer

Samantha Dixon

Fire and rescue services in England receive funding from several sources, including a central government grant, local council tax income (precept), and retained business rates allocated by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. This fu...

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