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Scottish Government Consultation on Reforming Police and Fire and Rescue Services in Scotland

Published: Monday, 12 September 2011

The Scottish Government has published a consultation paper on Reforming Police and Fire and Rescue Services in Scotland

On 7 September 2011, the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Kenny MacAskill MSP, issued a statement confirming the Scottish Government's intention to bring forward legislation to create a single Police Service and a single Fire and Rescue Service for Scotland.

On 8 September 2011 the Scottish Government issued the consultation document 'Keeping Scotland Safe and Strong: A Consultation on Reforming Police and Fire and Rescue Services in Scotland' which can be downloaded from the Scottish Government's website. The deadline for responses to the consultation is Wednesday 2 November 2011.