Written Question·Home Office·UIN 8751

Fire and Rescue Services: Police

Tabled: 14 October 2024

Answered: 22 October 2024

Question

Sir John Whittingdale

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will repeal the Section 37 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 prohibiting police officers serving while off duty as on-call firefighters.

Answer

Dame Diana Johnson

We have no current plans to repeal Section 37 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004.