Chuka Umunna

Former Liberal Democrat MP for Streatham

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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.

Photo: Tony Hisgett

Chuka Umunna consistently voted against merging police and fire services under Police and Crime Commissioners

TheyWorkForYou has automatically calculated this MP’s stance based on all of their votes on the topic. You can browse the source data on PublicWhip.org.uk.

Key votes about merging police and fire services under Police and Crime Commissioners:

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