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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 March 2025. It was answered by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 March 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Police, Fire and Crime Commissioners

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the English Devolution White Paper, published on 16 December 2024, whether she plans to transfer powers from Police, Fire and Crime Commissioners to Mayors before the expiry of the terms of office of those Police, Fire and Crime Commissioners.

Answer

As set out in the English Devolution White Paper, the government’s ambition is that where mayoral geographies align with police force and fire and rescue geographies, Mayors will be, by default, responsible for exercising Police and Crime Commissioner and Fire and Rescue Authority functions. This will include where new Mayoral Combined Authorities are created.

The timing of the transfer of Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner functions, and therefore plans for future elections, will be determined in due course.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
35299
Session
2024-26
Related items
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Powers Mayors Police, fire and crime commissioners
Link
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