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<p>We are supportive of fire and rescue authorities looking at new and innovative
ways of delivering their services to best meet the needs of their communities. <br>
<br> We have no current plans to bring forward legislative proposals to amend sections
44 and 45 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act and I refer the hon. Member to the previous
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State responsible for fire services (Brandon Lewis)
speech in an Adjournment Debate on 13 May 2013 (<em>Official Report</em>, column 470
onwards) where he set out the Government's position on mutuals very clearly.</p><p>
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