PLANS by Police and Crime Commissioner Julia Mulligan to take control of the fire service have been criticised in the House of Lords.
Baroness Kath Pinnock spoke at a meeting of the House last week of her "regrets" that the PCC's request had been brought forward, "despite the constituent councils, the North Yorkshire Police and Crime Panel, and North Yorkshire Fire Authority being opposed to the proposals".
Baroness Pinnock also expressed "further regrets that no detailed assessments have been undertaken by the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Office as to the impact of the proposals", and "serious concern that the proposals could severely impact on the fire services’ capacity to serve residents across York and North Yorkshire".
Mrs Mulligan's plan to take control of the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Authority won support from public consultation, unions and workers.
Mrs Mulligan did not wish to comment on the Baroness' statement, which was made as a motion relating to delegated legislation.
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