Further to WQ100035, what arrangements has the Cabinet Minister put in place to independently assure the Commissioners' assessment of whether South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority is ready to return to local democratic control, and will that assurance be published before any decision is taken to end the intervention?
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A former employee of SWFRS
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning | Answered on 29/09/2026
As I set out in August, the Commissioners will report to me on progress against their terms of reference and the preparedness of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service to continue to improve under new governance arrangements. I will make my decision based on their advice and other supporting evidence and will make a statement to the Senedd at the appropriate time.