Written question asked by David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 9 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. It was answered by Florence Eshalomi (Labour) on Thursday, 15 October 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Fire and Rescue Services: Finance
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department plans to review section 13 of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade Act 1865, which requires fire insurers in London to contribute towards the cost of fire and rescue services, and if she will consider extending a modernised version of that funding mechanism to fire and rescue services across the rest of the United Kingdom.
- Answer
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The Government has no current plans to review section 13 of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade Act 1865.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 31520
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Finance Insurance Fire and rescue services
- Legislation
- Metropolitan Fire Brigade Act 1865
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- 2026-10-21 21:01:49 +0100
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