Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 74910

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 plans to consult (a) fire authorities, (b) local councils and (c) the insurance sector on potential alternative funding mechanisms for fire services.

Answer

Samantha Dixon

This Government recognises that the current funding formula for fire and rescue services is considered outdated. As such, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is committed to reforming the way funding is allocated to local authorities...

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