Publication

This report discusses the Fire and Rescue Services Bill which would update the statutory basis of the UK fire service. It would broaden the duties placed on the service to include rescue and tackling terrorist action, as well as the traditional role of tackling fires. In addition, more emphasis is to be placed on fire prevention. The Bill would devolve responsibility for the fire service in Wales. However, it would not repeal the law relating to the fire service in Scotland, nor would it cover Northern Ireland.