Fire and Rescue Services: Conditions of Employment

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance his Department provides on taking factors other than merit into consideration when it comes to fire service appointments and promotions.

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1. 12 June 2026

   Written question

   To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance his Department provides on taking factors other than merit into consideration when it comes to fire service appointments and promotions.

   Source: Commons

2. 22 June 2026

   Answer

   The recruitment, appointment and promotion of fire and rescue service staff are matters for individual fire and rescue authorities, as employers. Decisions should be made fairly, transparently and in line with employment law.

   Source: Written answer

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