Clause 36 - Prohibition on employment of police
Fire and Rescue Services Bill
10:15 am
Mr Phil Hope (Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister; Corby, Labour/Co-operative)
I appreciate the distinction that is being made. A retained firefighter either firefighting or performing any other role could still create a conflict of interest that would be unacceptable to the police and, in particular, to chief constables.