Fire and Rescue Services: Finance
Commons · Question 19254 · Tabled 15 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 7 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Josh Fenton-Glynn
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions he has had with the Fire and Rescue Services on statutory funding for inland water rescues.
Answer
Answered by Florence Eshalomi, 7 Sep 2026
The Government is working closely with the fire and rescue sector as part of its wider programme of reform. This includes considering roles and responsibilities such as flooding and inland water rescues. Fire and rescue authorities have duties under the C...