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Written question asked by Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party) on Monday, 4 December 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 December 2023. It was answered by Chris Philp (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 December 2023 on behalf of the Home Office.


Fire and Rescue Services: Carcinogens

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps his Department is taking to help protect firefighters from carcinogens.

Answer

The health and safety of firefighters is of paramount importance.

Fire and Rescue Authorities are responsible for the health and safety of firefighters and they should be mindful of emerging research.

I have commissioned a literature review of published studies to understand their conclusions and determine next steps and I am engaging with the Department for Health and Social Care to explore these issues.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5137
Session
2023-24
Related items
Fire and Rescue Services: Carcinogens
Monday, 18 December 2023
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Fire and rescue services Occupational health Carcinogens
Link
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