Gavin Shuker

Former Independent MP for Luton South

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Merging Police and Fire Services under Police and Crime Commissioners

There have been votes in Parliament on whether to give Police and Crime Commissioners responsibility for fire services.

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Gavin Shuker consistently voted against merging police and fire services under Police and Crime Commissioners

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Major votes

  • On 26 Apr 2016: Gavin Shuker voted against allowing Police and Crime Commissioners to be given responsibility for the Fire and Rescue Service. Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 26 Apr 2016: Gavin Shuker voted to require a report on the funding requirements of the fire and rescue service before transferring responsibility for them to a Police and Crime Commissioner. Show vote
  • On 26 Apr 2016: Gavin Shuker voted to require the consent of the relevant local councils and the fire authority, or the majority of people taking part in a referendum, before a Police and Crime Commissioner is given responsibility for a Fire and Rescue Service. Show vote

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